REVIEW PAPER
Integrated Approaches for Heavy Metal Pollution
Management: Mechanisms and Synergistic
Remediation Strategies
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State Key Laboratory of Engineering Materials for Major Infrastructure, School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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Anhui Provincial Transportation Survey and Design Institute, Hefei 230011, China
Submission date: 2025-07-27
Final revision date: 2025-10-02
Acceptance date: 2025-11-30
Online publication date: 2026-03-02
Corresponding author
Xiaoniu Yu
State Key Laboratory of Engineering Materials for Major Infrastructure, School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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ABSTRACT
Heavy metal pollution is a significant threat to global environmental governance, endangering
both ecosystems and human health. Current technologies, though partially effective, are often limited
by applicability, cost, and stability in complex scenarios. This review explores multi-technology
collaborative remediation approaches, emphasizing synergies in mechanisms, governance phases,
environmental adaptability, and spatiotemporal dimensions. These coupled methods enhance treatment
efficacy and reduce environmental risks. The review also categorically evaluates various remediation
technologies, discussing their strengths and weaknesses, and suggests improvements. These insights
offer strategic guidance for managing complex pollution systems through optimized technology
combinations.