Guiding principles for the development and application of solid-phase phosphorus adsorbents for freshwater ecosystems

Douglas, G.B.; Hamilton, D.P.; Robb, M.S.; Pan, G.; Spears, B.M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0876-0405; Luring, M.. 2016 Guiding principles for the development and application of solid-phase phosphorus adsorbents for freshwater ecosystems [in special issue: Cyanobacterial blooms: ecology, prevention, mitigation and control] Aquatic Ecology, 50 (3). 385-405. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-016-9575-2

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Abstract/Summary

Whilst a diverse array of phosphorus (P)-adsorbent materials is currently available for application to freshwater aquatic systems, selection of the most appropriate P-adsorbents remains problematic. In particular, there has to be a close correspondence between attributes of the P-adsorbent, its field performance and the management goals for treatment. These management goals may vary from a rapid reduction in dissolved P to address seasonal enrichments from internal loading, targeting external fluxes due to anthropogenic sources, or long-term inactivation of internal P inventories contained within bottom sediments. It also remains a challenge to develop new methods and materials that are ecologically benign and cost-effective. We draw on evidence in the literature and the authors’ personal experiences in the field, to summarise the attributes of a range of P-adsorbent materials. We offer ‘guiding principles’ to support practical use of existing materials and outline key development needs for new materials.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-016-9575-2
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Watt
ISSN:	1386-2588
Additional Keywords:	nutrients, phosphorus adsorptive materials, guidelines, application
NORA Subject Terms:	Ecology and Environment
Date made live:	28 Feb 2017 12:21 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/516399

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-016-9575-2

UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:

Watt

ISSN:

1386-2588

Additional Keywords:

nutrients, phosphorus adsorptive materials, guidelines, application

NORA Subject Terms:

Ecology and Environment