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Xu, Wangqing (Xu, Wangqing.) [1] | Zheng, Junjie (Zheng, Junjie.) [2] | Lai, Hanjiang (Lai, Hanjiang.) [3] (Scholars:赖汉江) | Cui, Mingjuan (Cui, Mingjuan.) [4] (Scholars:崔明娟)

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Soil contamination by heavy metals presents substantial ecological and geotechnical risks, thereby demanding sustainable remediation strategies. Conventional approaches, including chemical stabilization and microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP), are limited by high costs, ecological disturbances, and sensitivity to environmental stressors. A plant-derived urease-driven enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) system was evaluated for immobilizing cadmium (Cd2(+)), lead (Pb2(+)), and zinc (Zn2(+)) in contaminated soils. Systematic screening revealed that jack bean and watermelon seed ureases are optimal catalysts for heavy metal sequestration, achieving efficiencies of 87.3% for Cd2 (+) , 91.5% for Pb2 (+) , and 76.4% for Zn2 (+) . These high efficiencies are attributed to their catalytic specificity and the retained enzymatic activity under environmental stress. Critical process parameters were fine-tuned through iterative experimentation, maintaining a urea-CaCl2 reaction stoichiometry of 1.5:1 molar ratio and calibrating the enzyme dosage to 1.2 U/g of soil matrix. This optimized operational range effectively promoted carbonate mineralization while preserving essential soil hydraulic properties, as evidenced by sustained permeability exceeding 10 (-) (5) cm/s throughout precipitation cycles. Durability assessments under simulated acid rain and freeze-thaw cycles demonstrated 82.5% retention of Cd2(+) and 92.7% retention of unconfined compressive strength, outperforming conventional lime and MICP treatments. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the presence of stable crystalline phases. Field validation confirmed that the EICP protocol can be feasibly scaled to real-world sites with operational costs averaging $52 per cubic meter, representing a 61% reduction compared to microbial-based treatments. This plant-based EICP approach offers a scalable and cost-effective solution for ecological restoration and geotechnical stabilization in contaminated soils, demonstrating significant potential for sustainable environmental management.

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  • [ 1 ] [Xu, Wangqing]Hubei Univ Arts & Sci, Sch Civil Engn & Architecture, Xiangyang, Hubei, Peoples R China
  • [ 2 ] [Zheng, Junjie]Wuhan Univ, Sch Civil Engn, Wuhan, Hubei, Peoples R China
  • [ 3 ] [Lai, Hanjiang]Fuzhou Univ, Zijin Sch Geol & Min, Fuzhou, Fujian, Peoples R China
  • [ 4 ] [Cui, Mingjuan]Fuzhou Univ, Coll Civil Engn, Fuzhou, Fujian, Peoples R China

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  • 崔明娟

    [Xu, Wangqing]Hubei Univ Arts & Sci, Sch Civil Engn & Architecture, Xiangyang, Hubei, Peoples R China;;[Cui, Mingjuan]Fuzhou Univ, Coll Civil Engn, Fuzhou, Fujian, Peoples R China

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PLOS ONE

Year: 2025

Issue: 9

Volume: 20

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JCR@2023

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