SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science: Theory and Practice

Chen, Tongbin; Lei, Mei; Wan, Xiaoming; Zhou, Xiaoyong; Yang, Jun

This book introduces readers to the main theories of phytoremediation and its application to arsenic-contaminated soils in China. The hyperaccumulation theories are introduced, including the use of hyperaccumulators to remove large amounts of arsenic without producing toxic symptoms. The use of synchrotron-based X-ray absorption fine structure radiation to disclose the hyperaccumulation mechanism – a method that makes it possible to detect the elements in plant tissues without destroying the sample – is introduced in detail. This book also includes practical application cases of phytoremediation, which are rarely found in the literature. Allowing readers to gain a thorough understanding of phytoremediation technology, and demonstrating its efficiency in cleaning arsenic-contaminated soils, the book offers a valuable asset for graduate students, lecturers, researchers and engineers in the field of soil remediation.  

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2020-09-18

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9789811578199

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-7820-5

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 82