Publications by authors named "Gangqin Deng"
Sci Total Environ
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Thallium (Tl) is a highly toxic pollutant, and the former Lanmuchang mining site in China has a significant problem with Tl contamination due to carbon-rich mining waste.
- Recent studies indicated a surprising concentration of manganese (Mn) and Tl in the subsoil, with Mn oxide particles playing a key role in trapping Tl and potentially allowing it to migrate to groundwater and topsoil.
- The research also noted the presence of certain bacteria and minerals that suggest ongoing biochemical processes affecting Tl's behavior in the soil, emphasizing the environmental risks of past mining activities and the challenges in managing Tl contamination.
