{"id":15229,"date":"2025-01-16T16:39:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T16:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=15229"},"modified":"2025-01-16T16:39:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T16:39:32","slug":"new-biochar-method-offers-hope-for-ddt-contaminated-soils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/new-biochar-method-offers-hope-for-ddt-contaminated-soils\/","title":{"rendered":"New Biochar Method Offers Hope for DDT-Contaminated Soils"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">Researchers led by Sweden&#8217;s Chalmers University of Technology have pioneered a novel approach using biochar to mitigate the risks of DDT contamination in soils. This advancement could revitalize fallow lands and offer new agricultural opportunities.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DDT soil pollution continues to plague many regions worldwide, but a promising new method developed by researchers led by Chalmers University of Technology could revolutionize how we manage contaminated lands. By incorporating biochar into the soil, the team has significantly reduced the ecological risks posed by the persistent pesticide, opening the door for safer and more productive use of affected lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;[B]iochar binds DDT efficiently, so that it is not taken up by soil organisms,&#8221; first author Paul Drenning, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at Chalmers, said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmers.se\/en\/current\/news\/ace-biochar-reduces-the-risks-of-ddt-contaminated-soil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">news release<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This innovative approach was tested on a DDT-contaminated tree nursery in southern Sweden, where biochar mixed into the soil halved the uptake of DDT by earthworms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Lingering Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The widespread use of DDT in the mid-20th century for pest control in agriculture and forestry has left a toxic legacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although DDT was banned over 50 years ago, its residues persist in soils, posing significant ecological risks. The toxin accumulates in the food chain, affecting top predators and threatening biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTreating contaminated soil in large volumes is costly and complicated. A common solution is to dig out the soil and then transport it to a landfill for hazardous waste, but that means destroying good quality soils and is not a reasonable solution for large contaminated areas,\u201d added Drenning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Biochar Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biochar, a sustainable material similar to charcoal, is produced by incinerating organic waste in an oxygen-free process called pyrolysis. It is known for its ability to bind contaminants and improve soil health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biochar not only stabilizes DDT but also enhances the soil&#8217;s fertility by retaining water, air and nutrients, making it an eco-friendly solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the field experiment lasting three years, the researchers found that biochar reduced DDT bioavailability by 50%, substantially decreasing the toxin&#8217;s uptake by soil organisms. This change could mitigate the domino effect of bioaccumulation throughout the food chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Potential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The implications of this research are broad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using biochar for soil treatment could allow lands previously deemed hazardous to be safely used for growing crops such as hay for animal feed, bioenergy plants like willow trees and even reforestation efforts with pine and spruce saplings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTreatment with biochar on site could thus make the land useful instead of being left uncultivated or degraded, and also at a significantly lower cost for both the landowner and for the environment,\u201d Drenning added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a4e71c68\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Long-Term Environmental Impact<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biochar&#8217;s slow decomposition rates mean its beneficial effects could last for decades, providing a long-term solution to soil contamination issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0048969724050186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in the journal Science of The Total Environment, is a part of a more extensive initiative to assess soil health and remediation strategies, aligning with the European Union&#8217;s upcoming Soil Monitoring Law, which aims for all soils to be in a healthy condition by 2050.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere is a great interest in using biochar for stabilization of both DDT and various other contaminants in soils,&#8221; Drenning added, highlighting the broader applicability of their findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Towards a Sustainable Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The research exemplifies the innovative steps being taken to tackle historical pollution problems sustainably. 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