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A feasibility assessment of native ferns for phytoremed[i]ation of arsenic [PDF]

, 2012
Arsenic contamination is a world-wide concern. In the past, soil contaminated with arsenic was removed using heavy equipment resulting in the destruction of the environment.
NC DOCKS at Western Carolina University, Jaynes, Jessica Lauren   +1 more
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Incorporating project uncertainty in novel environmental biotechnologies: illustrated using phytoremediation [PDF]

"Pollution of the environment by metals and organic contaminants is an intractable global problem, with cleanup costs running into billions of dollars using current engineering technologies.
Whiting, Steven N., Linacre, Nicholas A., Angle, J. Scott   +2 more
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Assessing the reclamation of a contaminated site affected by the Fundão dam tailings trough phytoremediation and bioremediation

The rupture of the Fundão dam (Brazil) spread tailings contaminated with sodium and ether-amine into the Doce River Basin. Aiming at rehabilitating a contaminated riparian site, phytoremediation with native species of the Atlantic Forest was performed ...
Antão, Arthur, Scotti, Maria Rita, Santos, Carlos Henrique [UNESP], Rigobelo, Everlon C. [UNESP], Rondina Gomes, Alessandra   +4 more
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A comprehensive review of integrated phytoremediation and nanoparticle methods for heavy metal in red mud

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Red mud (RM), a waste product from the processing of bauxite ore used in the alumina industry, has high salinity and alkalinity levels as well as a number of heavy metals that can cause environmental issues.
Andriyan Yulikasari, Bieby Voijant Tangahu, Ervin Nurhayati, Isni Arliyani, Mashudi, Harmin Sulistiyaning Titah, Yeng Ming Lam, Yamin Wang   +7 more
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Phytoremediation

, 2018
Environmental pollution with xenobiotics is a global problem and development of inventive remediation technologies for the decontamination of impacted sites are therefore of paramount importance.
Geeta Bhandari
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Phytoremediation - Moeglichkeiten, Kenntnisluecken und Forschungsbedarf im Hinblick auf einen Praxiseinsatz Ergebnisse und Schlussfolgerungen

, 2001
The state of the art of phytoremediation was assessed, problem areas were identified, applications were outlined, and open questions were gone into. The mechanisms of pollutant uptake by plants, applications of phytoremediation, minimisation of potential
Koerdel, W. (comps.), Herrchen, M., Umweltbundesamt, Berlin (Germany)   +2 more
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Phytoremediation of a lead contaminated soil by selected green plants

, 2004
As human populations grow worldwide, there is an increasing need to address the problems associated with the creation and disposal of wastes. Although a variety of recent technologies have been shown to be somewhat effective in the remediation of metal ...
Flory, Quentin M.
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EVALUATION OF PHYTOREMEDIATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR THE TREATMENT OF DRILLING SLUDGE IN THE OIL INDUSTRY

Revista Centro Azúcar
Introduction: This research conducts a chemical characterization of drilling sludges generated in the oil industry, and evaluates the efficiency of hydrocarbon removal through phytoremediation.
Diego Mirabal Castillo, Yaribey Mayusca González Roche, Maira María Pérez Villar   +2 more
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Insights into the impact of different phytoremediation strategies on antibiotic resistance genes at the metagenomic level in real scenarios

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Engineered phytoremediation strategies provide cost effective options for eliminating antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) from wastewater.
Wei-Guo Zhang, Sizhou Liang, Yonghui Liao, Guangcan Ran, Shenyang Ji, Yan Gao, Zhongfang Lei   +6 more
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Prospects of phytoremediation in degradation of environmental contaminants: recent advances, challenges and way forward

<p>Phytoremediation has gained recognition as an environmentally friendly, cost-efficient, and sustainable solution for addressing pollution in soil and water.
Yadav, Tusha, Jassal, Prabhjot Singh, Wani, Atif Khurshid, Kudave, Pratik Suryakant   +3 more
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