Attapulgite and processed oyster shell powder effectively reduce cadmium accumulation in grains of rice growing in a contaminated acidic paddy field.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111840
Abstract: Heavy-metal contamination is widespread in agricultural soils worldwide, especially paddy soils contaminated by Cd. Amendment-induced immobilization of heavy metals is an attractive and effective technique, provided that cost-effective materials are used. This field experiment compared… read more here.
Keywords: accumulation; shell powder; processed oyster; attapulgite processed ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial Properties of Thermally Processed Oyster Shell Powder for Use as Calcium Supplement
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DOI: 10.3390/foods14152579
Abstract: Oyster shells, though rich in calcium, are mostly discarded and contribute to environmental issues. Developing calcium-based materials with antimicrobial functionality offers a promising solution. However, their low bioavailability limits their direct use, requiring processing to… read more here.
Keywords: thermally processed; processed oyster; calcium; oyster ... See more keywords