Phytoremediation: Role of Aquatic Plants in Environmental Clean-Up

Inbunden, Engelska, 2013

AvBhupinder Dhir

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Subsequent chapters deal with mechanisms involved in contaminant removal by aquatic plant species, and also provide detailed information about role of aquatic plant species in wetlands.

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Utgivningsdatum2013-07-24
Mått178 x 254 x 8 mm
Vikt428 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor111
Upplaga2013
FörlagSpringer, India, Private Ltd
ISBN9788132213062

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Dr. Bhupinder Dhir, has been working as a Scientist at University of Delhi South Campus, India, since last five years. Her academic background is related to botany. Main research interests are in subject areas such as Plant Physiology, Stress Physiology, Ecology and Environment. The main focus of her research is on environmental stress responses in plants and development of strategies for developing eco-friendly wastewater technology by using aquatic plant biomass. Strong research background in the relevant area provides her a specialization and expertise in the development of phytoremediation technology. The quality of research is reflected in research articles published in journals of national and international repute. She has 22 research publications to her credit.

Introduction.- Contaminants in aquatic environment.- Wastewater treatment methods.- Bioremediation.- Phytoremediation technology.- Plant species used in phytoremediation technology.- Aquatic plant species and removal of contaminants.- Contaminants removed by aquatic plants.- Major plant species.- Other aquatic plant species.- Mechanism of removal of contaminants by aquatic plants.- Inorganic contaminants.- Organic contaminants. Role of Wetlands.- Constructed wetlands.- Mechanism of contaminant removal.- Contaminants removed by wetlands.- Limitations.- Future.- Future Prospects.- Biotechnological approach.- Limitations .- Cost analysis.- Conclusions and future development.