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Ecological risk assessment of a metal-contaminated area in the tropics. Tier II: detailed assessment. This study presents data on the detailed evaluation (tier 2) of a site-specific ecological risk assessment (ssERA) in a former smelter area contaminated with metals (Santo Amaro, Bahia, Brazil). Combi... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2015
Use of biomass sorghum for the bioremediation of heavy metal-contaminated environments. Abstract: Heavy metal-contaminated areas are a recurring problem in a society that increasingly demands fossil fuels, pesticides and fertilizers. Traditional methods to recover these areas are general... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2020
Risks of heavy metals contamination of soil-pant system by land application of sewage sludge: a review with data from Brazil. Introduction; Heavy metals: An overview; Sewage sludge; Heavy metals in soils amended with sewage sludge; Total concentration; Availability; Chemical fractions; Speciation; Risks of contamination; Hea... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2014
Soils of the Ribeira Valley (Brazil) as environmental protection barriers: Characterization and adsorption of lead and cadmium. In waste disposal areas, soils can be used as environmental protection barriers to retain potentially toxic metals. Although most studies focus on lateritic soils, it is still of interest to evaluate... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2022
Ecotoxicity test as an aid in the determination of copper guideline values in soils. The process of identifying a contaminated area involves a preliminary assessment consisting of chemical analysis and comparison with guideline values. In Brazil, these values are included in the CONAM... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2020
Effect of nickel in the degradation of oil in soils contaminated with petroleum and nickel. Abstract: The pollution originated from the petrochemical industry is currently one of the main environmental concerns. Most of this is due to the high volume of toxic hydrocarbons that are produced a... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2020
Photosynthesis and growth of young grapevines intercropped with native grasses in soils contaminated with copper. High copper (Cu) contents in vineyard soils due to long-term foliage-defense program based on Cu-containing fungicides may cause physiological and nutritional disorders in young grapevines, limiting p... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2018
Intercropping of young grapevines with native grasses for phytoremediation of Cu-contaminated soils. Intercropping may be a strategy for phytoremediation of vineyard soils with high copper (Cu) content. The study aimed to evaluate the contribution of South American native grasses in limiting Cu avail... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2018
Capacity resistance of endophytic fungi the mercury. Contamination of biological systems by mercury represents a global concern, given the difficulty of degradation, persistence and potential toxicity of this metal in the environment. Remediation strate... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2015
Isolation of endophytic fungi in environments with and without traces of mercury contamination, Pantanal of Mato Grosso. The mining activity in Mato Grosso is an economic source for many cities, especially in Poconé, where this activity is responsible for significant change in the landscape and the contamination of the... ... Repository: BDPA Publication year: 2015

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