Application of ferromanganese functionalized biochar simultaneously reduces Cd and Pb uptake of wheat in contaminated alkaline soils.

The reduction of Cd and Pb accumulation in wheat grains grown on Cd and Pb contaminated alkaline soils is a pressing issue that needs to be solved. In this study, ferromanganese functionalized biochar (FM-BC) was used to remediate Cd and Pb contaminated alkaline soils and mitigate Cd and Pb accumulation in wheat grains. The immobilization capacity and mechanism of FM-BC were investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization and chemical analysis.

Effects of mercapto-palygorskite application on cadmium accumulation of soil aggregates at different depths in Cd-contaminated alkaline farmland.

Mercapto-palygorskite (MP) is a novel immobilization material for cadmium (Cd) pollution, but the immobilization mechanism on alkaline Cd contaminated soil is not completely clear. In this paper, field experiment was carried out to study the effect of MP on the transfer of Cd in aggregates at different depth, the contribution of soil aggregates to the reduction of Cd in bulk soil and the immobilization mechanism of MP. The results showed that MP had no significant influence on the total Cd content, soil aggregates distribution, pH value, CEC value and enzyme activities no matter at any depth.

Immobilization of soil Cd by sulfhydryl grafted palygorskite in wheat-rice rotation mode: A field-scale investigation.

The safe utilization of heavy metal contaminated farmland has attracted extensive attention of the whole society, and there is an urgent need to develop novel high-efficiency amendments. To clarify the actual remediation effect and potential for large-scale application of sulfhydryl grafted palygorskite (SGP) in Cd polluted soil in wheat-rice rotation mode, a field-scale experiment was conducted. SGP at the dosages of 0.

Comparative effects of Tagetes patula L. extraction, mercapto-palygorskite immobilisation, and the combination thereof on Cd accumulation by wheat in Cd-contaminated soil.

Phytoextraction and in situ immobilisation are two of the most commonly used remediation techniques for Cd-contaminated farmland. In theory, phytoextraction followed by immobilisation can reduce the total Cd and available Cd contents of the soil, making it suitable for the remediation of heavily Cd-contaminated alkaline soil. However, the real remediation efficiency is uncertain, and it is also unknown whether phytoextraction affects subsequent wheat Cd accumulation.

Expression of peroxiredoxins in the human testis, epididymis and spermatozoa and their role in preventing H2O2-induced damage to spermatozoa.

Introduction: High levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) have potential toxic effects on testicular function and sperm quality. Peroxiredoxins (PRDXs) are enzymes with a role as ROS scavenger. The aim of the study was to reveal the presence and localization of PRDXs in human testis, epididymis and spermatozoa, and the protective roles of PRDX2 and PRDX6 in sperm motility.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of sepiolite, bentonite, and phosphate amendments on the stabilization remediation of cadmium-contaminated soils.

A pot trial was conducted to assess the effectiveness of sepiolite, bentonite, and phosphate on the immobilization remediation of cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soils using a set of variables, namely, physiological traits, sequential extraction procedure, plant growth and Cd concentration, and soil enzymatic activities and microbial population. Results showed that superoxide dismutase and peroxidase activities in the leaves of Oryza sativa L. and catalase activities in soils were stimulated after applying the amendments.

Assessment of natural sepiolite on cadmium stabilization, microbial communities, and enzyme activities in acidic soil.

A pot trial was conducted to assess the efficiency of sepiolite-induced cadmium (Cd) immobilization in ultisoils. Under Cd concentrations of 1.25, 2.

In situ stabilization remediation of cadmium contaminated soils of wastewater irrigation region using sepiolite.

The effects of immobilization remediation of Cd-contaminated soils using sepiolite on soil pH, enzyme activities and microbial communities, TCLP-Cd (toxicity characteristic leaching procedure-Cd) concentration, and spinach (Spinacia oleracea) growth and Cd uptake and accumulation were investigated. Results showed that the addition of sepiolite could increase soil pH, while the TCLP-Cd concentration in soil was decreased with increasing sepiolite. The changes of soil enzyme activities and bacteria number indicated that a certain metabolic recovery occurred after the sepiolite treatments, and spinach shoot biomass increased by 58.

[Effects of acid and heating treatments on the structure of sepiolite and its adsorption of lead and cadmium].

The effects of acid and heating treatment on the structure of sepiolite and its adsorption capacities for Pb2+ and Cd2+ were investigated using X-ray powder diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, surface area analyses and batch sorption experiments in this paper. The results showed that the BET surface area of the sepiolite samples grew with increase concentrations of HCl and prolong treatment time and no obvious structural changes were observed. CaCO3 as the impurity in the natural sepiolite can not be removed completely in the treatment process with 0.

CTLA4 targeting strategy in DNA vaccination against periodontitis.

Periodontitis are among the most frequent infectious diseases affecting children and adolescents. The primary etiology of periodontal diseases is the bacterial plaque. Studies have demonstrated the feasibility of inducing immune responses by DNA vaccines against Porphyromonas gingivalis, the major aetiological agent of chronic periodontitis, and the subsequent development of periodontitis in animal models.

Investigation of maxillary preprosthetic situations after oral tumor treatment.

In order to investigate the maxillary preprosthetic situation after oral tumor treatment and/or reconstructive surgery, based on the review of case history and the clinical records 47 cases were analyzed after oral tumor treatment and/or reconstruction, including residual maxillary bone, intermaxillary relationships, defection of maxilla and oral situation after radiation therapy. The results showed that the residual maxillary bone was useful for implantation in the front alveolar bone and zygoma area. The maxillary preprosthetic situation after tumor treatment and/or reconstructive surgery was difficult due to maxillary resection, intermaxillary relationships, unsuitable soft and hard tissue transfer and the irradiation.