Phytoremediation

Overview of Phytoremediation - Metal bioavailability and hyperaccumulation; phytoextraction and phytovolatilization.

Overview of Phytoremediation - Metal bioavailability and hyperaccumulation; phytoextraction and phytovolatilization; Rhizofiltration; phytodegradation and phytostabilzation; Soil improvement with organic/plant residues; Phytodegradation of oil; herbicides; pesticides and other organic compounds by plants; bacteria and fungi; Genetic improvement of plants for phytoremediation; Techniques (eg EDXRF; TXRF; micro-PIXE; INAA; and AAS) in phytoremediation studies; Phytoremediation System Selection and Design Considerations; Remedial Objectives; Treatability; and Evaluation; Case Studies