Management of Hazardous Residues Containing Cd : Biosynthesis, Chemical Structure and Toxicity

This book offers a detailed overview of low cost adsorbents for Cd(II) removal from wastewater, namely agricultural and industrial wastes, activated carbon from agricultural wastes and biosorbents. A study of the susceptibility of stabilisation/solidification s/s processes, using biosolids compost with different degree of maturity, calcareous amendment or a combination of both amendments for Cd contaminated soil remediation is also reviewed.