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Effects of amended compost on mobility and uptake of arsenic by rye grass in contaminated soil

This paper, an output from the EPSRC-funded SUBR:IM consortium, evaluates the potential of compost-enriched amendments as a novel remediation technology for arsenic immobilisation in contaminated soils. Results show that composts enriched with zeolite and iron oxide are effective in reducing As bioavailability to plants and establishing re-vegetation on soil samples collected from contaminated sites. The proposed combined approach can improve soil quality, reduce soil erosion and As leaching. Though relying on the use of materials usually classified as waste, it is found to be more effective and sustainable compared to traditional methods.