Advanced Search
Effects of co-application of biochar and iron-based materials on the removal of thiamethoxam in soil
Received:March 05, 2025  
View Full Text  View/Add Comment  Download reader
KeyWord:biochar;iron powder;thiamethoxam;bioavailability
Author NameAffiliationE-mail
WANG Yudong College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China  
WANG Yan College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China  
HE Likun College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China  
WANG Yunxu College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China  
LIU Ruhai College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China ruhai@ouc.edu.cn 
ZHENG Hao College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China  
LI Fengmin College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China  
Hits: 622
Download times: 43
Abstract:
      Biochar is a soil conditioner, while iron-based materials contribute to the degradation of organic pollutants. This study aims to explore the effect and mechanism of the mixed application of biochar and iron-based materials on the degradation of thiamethoxam(TMX) in soil. Adsorption tests and soil simulation experiments were carried out to analyze the adsorption effect and degradation effect and mechanism of the combined application of biochar and iron-based materials on TMX. The results showed that straw biochar had a larger adsorption capacity and weaker adsorption strength than fruit shell biochar, which was more conducive to surface chemical reactions. Biochar alone could fix TMX in soil through strong adsorption and delay its degradation, while zero-valent iron significantly promoted the degradation of TMX, especially when mixed with straw biochar, the degradation rate reached 85.7%. The degradation of soil TMX was mainly chemical reaction, and the role of microorganisms was about 10%. The mixed application of biochar and iron-based materials significantly increased the activity of urease and catalase. In general, the combined application of biochar and iron-based materials can effectively improve the degradation efficiency of TMX. While improving soil properties, this mixed application showed good application potential in the control and remediation of TMX pollution in soil.