Characterization of the Tunisian Phosphate Rock from Metlaoui-Gafsa Basin and Bio-Leaching Assays

Soil contamination by heavy metals through the application of a phosphate fertilizer is a key issue for sustainable agriculture. Among contaminants, cadmium (Cd) is considered the most hazardous to human beings’ health and the surrounding environment. X-ray diffraction (XRD), combined with binocular...

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Main Authors: Ben Salem, E. (Author), Ben Younes, S. (Author), Ellafi, A. (Author), Lartiges, B. (Author), Messai, B. (Author), Taieb, I. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2023
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