BookBrian R. Shmaefsky, editor.
Summary: This book provides in-situ phytoremediation strategies that are particularly well suited for developing nations. Its goal is to promote the use of field-tested phytoremediation methods for removing soil and water pollutants from agricultural, industrial, military, and municipal sources. These strategies include using algae and a variety of aquatic and terrestrial plants. The book subsequently discusses the use of crops and native plants for phytoremediation, and how phytoremediation efforts impact the rhizosphere. After having finished the book, readers will be able to directly adapt the strategies described here for their specific purposes.
Contents:
Intro
Preface
Contents
1 Principles of Phytoremediation
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Origins of Phytoremediation
1.1.2 History of Pollution Remediation
1.2 Traditional Methods of Removing Contaminants
1.2.1 Traditional Soil Remediation
1.2.2 Traditional Methods of Removing Water Contaminants
1.3 A Survey of Bioremediation
1.3.1 History of Bioremediation
1.3.2 Mechanisms of Bioremediation
1.4 A Survey of Phytoremediation
1.4.1 Phytoremediation Defined
1.4.2 History of Phytoremediation
1.4.3 Mechanisms of Phytoremediation 1.5 Genetic Modification and Phytoremediation
1.6 The Reality of Phytoremediation
References
2 Phytoremediation of Agricultural Pollutants
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Agricultural Pollutants and Their Sources
2.2.1 Major Agricultural Pollutants
2.2.2 Mechanism and Sources of Organic and Inorganic Agricultural Pollutants
2.3 Strategies for the Removal of Agricultural Pollutants
2.4 Phytoremediation of Nitrates and Phosphorus
2.4.1 Phytoremediation of Nitrate
2.4.2 Phytoremediation of Phosphorus
2.5 Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals
2.5.1 Pytoextraction of HMs 2.5.2 Phytovolatilization of HMs
2.5.3 Phytostabilization of HMs
2.5.4 Rhizofiltration of HMs
2.5.5 Dendroremediation of HMs
2.6 Phytoremediation of Pesticides
2.6.1 Phytoaccumulation/Phytoextraction of Pesticides
2.6.2 Phytodegradation of Pesticides
2.6.3 Phytovolatilization of Pesticides
2.6.4 Rhizoremediation of Pesticides
2.7 Phytoremediation of Other Pollutants
2.8 Major Challenges to Phytoremediation
2.9 Overcoming the Challenges
2.10 Conclusions
References
3 Phytoremediation of Soils Contaminated by Hydrocarbon
3.1 Introduction 3.2 Contaminated Soil and the Rhizosphere
3.2.1 The Role of the Microorganisms and the Rhizosphere in the Degradation of Hydrocarbons
3.3 Degradation of Hydrocarbons Through the Combination of Tree Species and Organic Fertilizers
3.4 Perspectives and Necessary Research
3.5 Conclusions
Literature Cited
4 In Situ Phytoremediation of Metals
4.1 Introduction
4.2 What is In Situ Phytoremediation?
4.3 Mechanisms of In Situ Phytoremediation
4.3.1 Phytoextraction
4.3.2 Phytostabilization
4.3.3 Phytovolatilization
4.3.4 Phytodegradation 4.4 Advantages of In Situ Phytoremediation
4.5 Limitations of In Situ Phytoremediation
4.6 In Situ Phytoremediation of Some Important Metals
4.6.1 Nickel (Ni)
4.6.2 Arsenic (As)
4.6.3 Iron (Fe)
4.6.4 Cobalt (Co)
4.6.5 Copper (Cu)
4.6.6 Selenium (Se)
4.6.7 Lead (Pb)
4.6.8 Cadmium (Cd)
4.6.9 Chromium (Cr)
4.6.10 Mercury (Hg)
4.7 Conclusions and Future Recommendations
References
5 In Situ Phytoremediation of Uranium Contaminated Soils
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Uranium-History, Discovery, Occurrence and Uses
5.1.2 Uranium and Human Health