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Chemical, ecotoxicological characteristics, environmental fate, and treatment methods applied to cyanide-containing wastewater

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The main chemical, ecotoxicological, and environmental fate characteristics of cyanide, along with its treatment methods for cyanide-contaminated wastewater, were thoroughly examined. A global biogeochemical cycle of cyanide is proposed, covering the key physicochemical processes occurring in aqueous, soil, and atmospheric environments. The principles, advantages, and disadvantages of various treatment methods—including chemical, physicochemical, electrochemical, photochemical, and biological approaches—are evaluated. Finally, the feasibility of reusing cyanide waste is explored.

Source: npj Clean Water

DOI: 10.1038/s41545-024-00392-9

Authors: Katherine Vaca-Escobar, David Arregui-Almeida, Patricio Espinoza-Montero

Institution: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

Language: English

Topic: Cassava research and cyanide

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,590