Green Amendments for the Remediation of Potentially Toxic Elements in Soil and Water

Dear Colleague,

The developments in the agricultural sector, as well increased urbanization and inadequate environmental protective measures, have resulted in a notable increase in environmental degradation, specifically in terms of soil pollution and water contamination with potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Mainly, PTEs are considered an issue when they are recorded in excessive amounts in soil or water. In addition, they have demonstrated their potential to pass through the food chain by accumulating in dietary components, hence presenting a significant risk to human health and environmental safety. Therefore, to reduce the availability of PTEs to humans, viable and environmentally friendly materials should be developed. In this regard, green components, such as organic manure, biochar, functional biochar, compost, etc., can serve as viable strategies to reduce PTE availability and to increase environmental sustainability. This Special Issue aims to collect original research and review articles on all aspects of green remediation techniques for soil and water remediation that are contaminated with PTEs. Each article will describe the specific green materials and the mechanisms behind their potential role in alleviating PTEs in the soil and water systems.

Dr. Yasir Hamid
Dr. Qi Tao
Dr. Muhammad Haris
Guest Editors

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