Paper mill wastes and biochar improve physiochemical properties and reduce heavy metals leaching risks in podzolic soils
Muhammad Farhain,
Mumtaz Cheema,
Muhammad Nadeem
et al.
Abstract:Background: The incorporation of industrial wastes, such as wood ash and paper sludge, as soil amendments is vital for both environmental sustainability and agroecosystem productivity. Herein, we evaluated the effects of wood ash and paper sludge alone and in combination with biochar on the physicochemical properties and heavy metal leaching risks in podzolic soils.
Methods: The treatments included limestone (control), wood ash, paper sludge, wood ash+paper sludge, limestone+biochar, wood ash+biochar, … Show more
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