The University of Sydney
Environmental Sciences
Polluted and contaminated soils can often contain more than one heavy metal species. It is possible that the behavior of a particular metal species in a soil system will be affected by the presence of other metals. In this study we have... more
Dietary exposure to heavy metals, namely cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu), has been identified as a risk to human health through the consumption of vegetable crops. This study investigates the source and magnitude of... more
ABSTRACT The mechanisms responsible for nickel (Ni) hyperaccumulation in Hybanthus floribundus (Lindl.) F. Muell. subspecies floribundus are obscure. In this study, organic acids and free amino acids (AAs) were quantified in 0.025 M HCl... more
ABSTRACT Intensive greenhouse industry wastes large amounts of nutrient-rich green waste through improper disposal practices. Converting this greenhouse waste into biochar for soil application offers a viable option to recycle nutrients... more