Lasagna in the making
In January 1994, EPA signed an agreement with three private companies--Monsanto, DuPont, and General Electric (GE)--to develop a new remediation technology. Dubbed the ``lasagna`` process because of its layers, this technology cleans up liquid-borne organic and inorganic contaminants in dense, clay-like soils. Initial work is focused on removing chlorinated solvents. The lasagna process allows the soil to be remediated in situ by using low-voltage electric current to move contaminated ground water through treatment zones in the soil. Depending on the characteristics of the individual site, the process can be done in either a horizontal or vertical configuration. Lasagna partnership members are pursuing a range of options for developing the process for commercial use. Monsanto conducts research on the use of electric currents to move contaminants through soil. DuPont contributes expertise on the installation of vertical treatment zones and electrodes. GE performs computer-driven modeling of how contaminants move through soil.
- OSTI ID:
- 31860
- Journal Information:
- EPA, Vol. 20, Issue 3-4; Other Information: PBD: Fal 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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