Publications by authors named "Hamid Reza Boostani"

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  • Soil pollution with heavy metals, particularly nickel (Ni), poses risks to crop production, but using silicon (Si) with biochar could help reduce these effects.
  • A study examined the effects of different Si levels and types of biochar on corn leaf anatomy and biochemistry in Ni-contaminated soils, finding significant improvements in leaf structure and health with certain combinations.
  • The best results were observed with a specific combination of Si and rice husk biochar, which enhanced leaf dimensions, reduced Ni uptake, and boosted overall plant growth metrics like total dry matter and relative water content.
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Acid or base modification of biochars has shown promise for enhancing the immobilization of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) such as cadmium (Cd) in contaminated soils. However, limited information is available on the interaction between soil textural classes and modified biochar application for Cd stabilization in contaminated calcareous soils. Therefore, the objective of the study was to examine the extent of Cd immobilization in contaminated calcareous soils with diverse textural classes, utilizing both acid (HNO) and alkali (NaOH) modified and unmodified biochars derived from sheep manure and rice husk residues.

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Biochars are cost effective, carbonaceous amendments that can immobilize potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soils. Application of silicon (Si) has been shown to mitigate the effect of soil PTEs on plants. Studies on the interaction effects of Si and biochars in PTE-contaminated soils are limited.

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Biochars vary widely in properties and have been shown to have variable effects on potentially toxic element(s) stabilization in soil. This is the first study to examine the interaction effects of biochar and soil moisture regime on Ni stabilization in a Ni-contaminated calcareous soil. Three different organic waste (cow manure, municipal compost and licorice root pulp) biochars produced at two temperatures (300 and 600 °C) were applied (3% wt.

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Soil application of biochars has been shown to effectively immobilize potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Soil water regime can also affect PTE availability. No previous studies have examined the interactive effect of biochars and soil water regime on Pb availability.

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Nowadays, production of biochar from agricultural wastes and its use for the amelioration of contaminated soils with heavy metals is increasing to reduce their negative effects on the growth of various plants. A factorial greenhouse experiment as a completely randomized design with three replications was performed to study the effect of different biochars on the spinach growth in a calcareous soil with different levels of nickel (Ni). The first factor consisted of biochars (control (CL), licorice root pulp (LRB), and rice husk (RHB) prepared at two pyrolysis temperatures (350 °C and 550 °C), each at 2.

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Objective: Accurately localizing the mental foramen and mandibular canal is important when administering local anesthesia and performing surgery; therefore, knowing the normal range of the possible locations is essential. Our purpose was to assess the location of the mental foramen and mandibular canal in an Iranian population using panoramic radiography.

Materials And Methods: Standard panoramic radiographies were performed.

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The use of osseointegrated implants as a foundation for the prosthetic replacement of missing teeth has become widespread, with new dental implant systems being introduced every year. There is growing interest in identifying the factors associated with implant failure, such as implant type. This study was designed to establish the relationship between implant type and success.

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