Phytorestoration of Abandoned Mining and Oil Drilling Sites
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Phytorestoration of Abandoned Mining and Oil Drilling Sites

  1. 538 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Phytorestoration of Abandoned Mining and Oil Drilling Sites

About this book

Phytorestoration of Abandoned Mining and Oil Drilling Sites presents case studies and the latest research on the most effective methods to address the large amounts of waste materials released due to mining and oil drilling. In particular, phytoremediation is described as a novel, eco-friendly, cost-effective method for extracting toxic compounds by plants for the restoration of contaminated sites. Plantings on these contaminated areas lead to the removal of toxic substances such as heavy metals and hydrocarbons, improvement in the physicochemical and biological properties of the soil, long-term forest ecosystem rehabilitation, restoration of ecosystem productivity, stability and biological diversity, and reductions in CO2. Utilizing worldwide examples, this book discusses the potential of phytoremediation as an ideal solution for sites contaminated by mining and oil drilling sites. - Includes exploration of efficient plants for restoring contaminated former mining and oil drilling sites - Addresses adverse impacts of toxicants released from mining activities on living organisms, including human health - Presents characteristics of contaminated former mining and oil drilling sites

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Information

Publisher
Elsevier
Year
2020
Print ISBN
9780128212004
eBook ISBN
9780128232088

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contributors
  7. Acknowledgment
  8. Part 1: Phytoremediation: Concept, economic viability and utilization of biomass of phytoremediator plants
  9. Part 2: Causes and characteristics of mining spoiled and oil drilling sites
  10. Part 3: Phytorestoration of mining spoiled sites
  11. Part 4: Phytorestoration of oil drilling sites
  12. Part 5: Sustainable alternatives of conventional mining activities
  13. Index

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Yes, you can access Phytorestoration of Abandoned Mining and Oil Drilling Sites by Kuldeep Bauddh,John Korstad,Pallavi Sharma in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Environmental Science. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.