Publications by authors named "Xiujiao Wei"

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  • A double network hydrogel, FeO@LH, was developed from lignosulfonate and polyacrylamide with embedded FeO nanoparticles to effectively remove lead (Pb) from contaminated soil.
  • The hydrogel showed a high adsorption capacity for Pb(II) at 143.11 mg/g and achieved a 22.3% removal efficiency through various mechanisms like electrostatic adsorption and cation exchange.
  • FeO@LH not only reduces Pb but also lowers cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) levels, while improving soil quality indicators, and maintains over 75% recovery after 90 days of use, proving its biosafety through toxicity tests on zebrafish larvae.
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Cadmium (Cd) contamination in agricultural soil has been an elevated concern due to the high health risks associated with the transfer through the soil-food chain, particularly in the case of rice. Recently, there has numerous researches on the use of nanoparticle-loaded materials for heavy metal-polluted soil remediation, resulting in favorable outcomes. However, there has been limited research focus on the field-scale application and recovery.

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