Phytoremediation of contaminated soils: Progress and promise

Conference · Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:141352

Cunningham, S D; Berti, D R; Dupont, E I ^[1]

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1. Glasgow Business Community, Newark, DE (United States)

{open_quotes}Phytoremediation{close_quotes} refers to the use of green plants, including plant-associated microflora, to remediated contaminated sites. The talk addresses the remediation of solids only, although green-plant based systems are well established in waste-water treatment and air pollution control. Phytoremediation has potential significant economic, regulatory and aesthetic advantages over many engineering-based solutions. The technology can be targeted to both inorganic and organic contaminants. The focus of this talk will be on lead (Pb). A brief overview of activities in organic remediation will be included at the end of the talk.

• OSTI ID: 141352
• Report Number(s): CONF-930304-; TRN: 93:003688-1029
• Resource Relation: Conference: 205. American Chemical Society national meeting, Denver, CO (United States), 28 Mar - 2 Apr 1993; Other Information: PBD: 1993; Related Information: Is Part Of 205th ACS national meeting; PB: 1951 p.
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
SOILS
REMEDIAL ACTION
PLANTS
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
LEAD
BIODEGRADATION
LAND POLLUTION CONTROL
AESTHETICS
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS