Waleed H. Shetaya

TL;DR: In this paper, the transformation and reaction kinetics of iodide and iodate added to soil in relation to soil properties were investigated, using solid phase fractionation coupled with solution phase speciation (HPLC-ICPMS).

TL;DR: In this paper, a batch process was used to evaluate the potential of regeneration of spent activated carbon (AC) by solvent extraction technique with synergetic to ultra-sonication, and the results indicated that the coupling of solvent extraction with ultrasonic waves in the AC treatment is comparable and perhaps superior to the conventional regeneration techniques in many cases.

TL;DR: Preparation of activated carbon from sugarcane bagasse (SCBAC) is a promising approach to produce cheap and efficient adsorbent for gas pollutants removal and may be also a solution for the agricultural wastes problems in big cities, particularly in Egypt.

TL;DR: Results show a higher abundance of HG resistance genes (merA) in soil microbial communities with increasing soil Hg concentrations, indicating that biotic reduction of HgII is likely an important pathway to form volatile Hg0 in these soils.

TL;DR: Advantages and disadvantages of methods that are currently applied to quantify the (bio)-availability of Hg in soils are discussed, the most feasible methods are recommended and suggestions are given how to improve the determination of ( bio)-available HG in soils.