Soil Remediation

Name: Soil Remediation
Brand: CRC Press

CRC Press

Soil RemediationApplications and New Technologies\nAuthor(s): Jose T. V. S. de Albergaria, Hendrikus P. A. Nouws\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781498743617, 978-1498743617\nSynopsis\nSoil contamination represents a serious environmental problem and requires an immediate action plan to be prepared for typical and emergent contaminants. This book provides an overview of some remediation technologies, both traditional and emergent, as well as case studies based on the contribution from academia and service providers. Several soil and groundwater remediation technologies such as electrokinetic remediation, biological treatments (including phytoremediation), and chemical remediation are presented. Innovative technologies such as nanoremediation and the application of life cycle assessment as a decision tool for soil remediation technologies are also considered in this book. This book serves as a reference source fo.