Chemical stabilization of Cd-contaminated soil using biochar

• Published in: Applied geochemistry Vol. 88; pp. 122 - 130
• Main Authors: Van Poucke, R., Ainsworth, J., Maeseele, M., Ok, Y.S., Meers, E., Tack, F.M.G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2018
• Subjects: Belgium; Biochar; cadmium; calcium chloride; Compost; composts; geochemistry; leaching; Netherlands; Peat; polluted soils; Soil amendment; Soil remediation; soil solution; Belgium; Netherlands; Soil remediation; Compost; Biochar; Peat; Soil amendment

Metal smelter activities have contaminated approximately 700 km2 of the Campine region in Belgium and The Netherlands. This work aimed to assess the effectiveness of biochar added to this soil using compost, peat or lime as a reference. Amendments were mixed with the contaminated soil at a 2 or 4% r...