Mitigating toxic trace metals contamination and CO2 emissions in soils and atmosphere through leachate treatment with coagulation and photocatalysis processes
摘要
The contamination of soil and the atmosphere by trace metals and CO2 emissions from landfill leachate poses significant threats to human health and the agroecological system. This research aims to assess the efficacy of coagulation and photocatalysis using titanium dioxide in mitigating the adverse impacts of landfill leachate, particularly in the case of leachate leakage. The study investigates the composition of leachate, analyzes physicochemical treatment processes, and evaluates their effectiveness in reducing CO2 emissions and the risk of soil pollution. Results indicate a significant reduction in CO2 emissions and contamination factors for trace metals, such as Ni2+ and Cd2+, especially following photocatalytic treatment. For instance, after a 10-day incubation period, initial leachate exhibited a high CO2 concentration of 1209 mg/100 ml, whereas treatment through photocatalysis remarkably decreased it to 291 mg/100 ml by the end of the incubation. This research contributes valuable insights into innovative strategies for managing landfill leachate, offering a potential solution to minimize the negative environmental impacts associated with leachate leakage.
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