Phytodegradation of organic compounds

Newman, L.; Reynolds, C. M.

doi:10.1016/j.copbio.2004.04.006

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“…Phytodegradation also referred to as phytotransformation is an important phytiremediation process which indicates the role of internal plant mechanisms and processes in removing contaminant from substrates (Newman & Reynolds, 2004). Research has indicated that various grasses and leguminous plants are potential candidates for phytodegradation of organics (Adam & Duncan, 1999).…”

Section: Phytodegradationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Degradation Techniques: A Review

Ukiwe¹,

Egereonu²,

Njoku³

et al. 2013

IJC

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The demand for processed petroleum products and agricultural produce has exposed our environment to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contamination. PAHs stick to solid sediments and are ubiquitous including soil, water and air. Their presence in these media creates problems because consuming products obtained from these sources could be deleterious to human health since several of these compounds (benz(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, chrysene etc) have been implicated in causing tumors in animals and cancer in humans. The present review describes several remediation techniques which are efficient and cost effective in removing PAHs from the environment. Some of these conventional clean-up methods are not only environmental friendly; they also present a novel approach in reducing the ability of PAHs to cause prospective risk to humans and the ecosystem.

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Section: Phytodegradationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Degradation Techniques: A Review

Ukiwe¹,

Egereonu²,

Njoku³

et al. 2013

IJC

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“…Organics may be degraded in the root zone depending on their properties of plants or taken up, followed by degradation, sequestration, or volatilization. Successfully phytoremediated organic pollutants include organic solvents such as TCE (the most common pollutant of groundwater) [30], herbicides such as atrazine [31]. Explosives such as TNT [32], petroleum hydrocarbons, and the fuel additive MTBE [33] and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).…”

Section: Chromium (Cr)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Heavy Metal Uptake Potential of Aquatic Plants through Phytoremediation Technique - A Review

Wani¹,

Ganai²,

Shah³

et al. 2017

J Bioremediat Biodegrad

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Bioremediation means using biological agents to clean environment. Heavy metal pollution being the core all over the word needs immediate attention so that our degrading environments will be remediated. Phytoremediation is an ecofriendly that has shown promising results for the contaminants like heavy metals. The basic fundamental elements in phytoremediation are plants whether terrestrial or aquatic which play key role for remediation of heavy metal affected environments. Phytoremediation has also been a solution for various emerging problems.

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“…Sandhu (2007) suggested that bacteria growing on plant leaves could also contribute to VOC biodegradation. Direct pollutant accumulation or degradation by plants has however been demonstrated to occur during phytoremediation of contaminated soils (Newman and Reynolds, 2004). The ability of plant leaves to directly take up and remove pollutants for air treatment is still however open for debate (Schäffner et al, 2002;Schmitz et al, 2000;Wolverton et al, 1984).…”

Section: Biological Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%