Remediation of Environmental Contaminants Through Phytotechnology

Latif, Abdul; Abbas, Aown; Iqbal, Javed; Azeem, Muhammad; Asghar, Waleed; Ullah, Rehmat; Bilal, Muhammad; Arsalan, Muhammad; Khan, Madeeha; Latif, Rizwan; Ehsan, Mehdi; Abbas, Asad; Bashir, Saqib; Bashir, Safdar; khan, Khalid Saifullah; Sun, Kening; Kang, Wei; Bashir, Farhat; Chen, Zhiming

doi:10.1007/s11270-023-06112-2

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“…A viable option for the decontamination of areas polluted with petroleum-derived hydrocarbons is offered by phytoremediation, especially as the biomass of plants applicable for in situ remediation can later be used to produce bioenergy [ 90 , 97 ]. Hence, the success of the effective remediation of soils polluted with these compounds depends on the appropriate choice of plants, considering their lasting and stable effects in the natural environment [ 99 , 100 , 101 , 102 ]. The choice of the plants should also be driven by the concentration and type of petroleum-derived hydrocarbons polluting the soil [ 98 , 103 ] and—consequently—by an appropriate phytoremediation strategy [ 99 , 104 ].…”

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“…Hence, the success of the effective remediation of soils polluted with these compounds depends on the appropriate choice of plants, considering their lasting and stable effects in the natural environment [ 99 , 100 , 101 , 102 ]. The choice of the plants should also be driven by the concentration and type of petroleum-derived hydrocarbons polluting the soil [ 98 , 103 ] and—consequently—by an appropriate phytoremediation strategy [ 99 , 104 ]. Native plants are preferred in this case, as they easily adapt to the local climate conditions, thereby increasing the chances for successive phytoremediation [ 105 ].…”

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“…Plants absorb and then metabolize (phytotransformation, phytodegradation) organic pollutants, which are degraded by enzymes such as dehalogenase and oxygenase, secreted by plants. Plants are deemed to be the “green liver” of the biosphere [ 99 ]. Meištininkas et al [ 98 ] have demonstrated the usability of the following legumes: Medicago sativa , Lotus corniculatus and Melilotus albus , in the remediation of soils polluted with heavy fuel oils, whereas Panchenko et al [ 104 ] have recommended a mixture of Medicago sativa L. and Lolium perenne L. for the remediation of soils polluted with oils.…”

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The Usability of Sorbents in Restoring Enzymatic Activity in Soils Polluted with Petroleum-Derived Products

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Due to their ability to adsorb or absorb chemical pollutants, including organic compounds, sorbents are increasingly used in the reclamation of soils subjected to their pressure, which results from their high potential in eliminating xenobiotics. The precise optimization of the reclamation process is required, focused primarily on restoring the condition of the soil. This research are essential for seeking materials sufficiently potent to accelerate the remediation process and for expanding knowledge related to biochemical transformations that lead to the neutralization of these pollutants. The goal of this study was to determine and compare the sensitivity of soil enzymes to petroleum-derived products in soil sown with Zea mays, remediated using four sorbents. The study was conducted in a pot experiment, with loamy sand (LS) and sandy loam (SL) polluted with VERVA diesel oil (DO) and VERVA 98 petrol (P). Soil samples were collected from arable lands, and the effects of the tested pollutants were compared with those used as control uncontaminated soil samples in terms of Zea mays biomass and the activity of seven enzymes in the soil. The following sorbents were applied to mitigate DO and P effects on the test plants and enzymatic activity: molecular sieve (M), expanded clay (E), sepiolite (S), and Ikasorb (I). Both DO and P exerted a toxic effect on Zea mays, with DO more strongly disturbing its growth and development and the activities of soil enzymes than P. In sandy clay (SL), P was found to be a significant inhibitor of dehydrogenases (Deh), catalase (Cat), urease (Ure), alkaline phosphatase (Pal), and arylsulfatase (Aryl) activities, while DO stimulated the activity of all enzymes in this soil. The study results suggest that the sorbents tested, mainlya molecular sieve, may be useful in remediating DO-polluted soils, especially when alleviating the effects of these pollutants in soils of lower agronomic value.

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“…However, compared to physiological strategies, they are less viable and more expensive [ 51 ]. Standard techniques, such as physicochemical cycles, are typically used to remove contaminants from soil.…”

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“…Rhizodegradation is a natural and cost-effective method for the remediation of contaminated soils. It is a complex process involving interaction between plant roots, microorganisms, and contaminants [ 51 ]. Rhizodegradation is a type of phytoremediation that consists in using plants and their associated root-zone microorganisms to degrade pollutants in soil.…”

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Clean-Up of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Soil by Phytoremediation: A Multidisciplinary and Eco-Friendly Approach

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Muruganandam

Ali

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Pollution from heavy metals is one of the significant environmental concerns facing the world today. Human activities, such as mining, farming, and manufacturing plant operations, can allow them access to the environment. Heavy metals polluting soil can harm crops, change the food chain, and endanger human health. Thus, the overarching goal for humans and the environment should be the avoidance of soil contamination by heavy metals. Heavy metals persistently present in the soil can be absorbed by plant tissues, enter the biosphere, and accumulate in the trophic levels of the food chain. The removal of heavy metals from contaminated soil can be accomplished using various physical, synthetic, and natural remediation techniques (both in situ and ex situ). The most controllable (affordable and eco-friendly) method among these is phytoremediation. The removal of heavy metal defilements can be accomplished using phytoremediation techniques, including phytoextraction, phytovolatilization, phytostabilization, and phytofiltration. The bioavailability of heavy metals in soil and the biomass of plants are the two main factors affecting how effectively phytoremediation works. The focus in phytoremediation and phytomining is on new metal hyperaccumulators with high efficiency. Subsequently, this study comprehensively examines different frameworks and biotechnological techniques available for eliminating heavy metals according to environmental guidelines, underscoring the difficulties and limitations of phytoremediation and its potential application in the clean-up of other harmful pollutants. Additionally, we share in-depth experience of safe removing the plants used in phytoremediation—a factor frequently overlooked when choosing plants to remove heavy metals in contaminated conditions.

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Impact of Novel Remediation Technology: Significant Role in the Removal of Toxic Pollutants via Sustainable Approaches

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K. R.,

2024

Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

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Remediation of Environmental Contaminants Through Phytotechnology

Cited by 19 publications

References 168 publications

The Usability of Sorbents in Restoring Enzymatic Activity in Soils Polluted with Petroleum-Derived Products

The Usability of Sorbents in Restoring Enzymatic Activity in Soils Polluted with Petroleum-Derived Products

Clean-Up of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Soil by Phytoremediation: A Multidisciplinary and Eco-Friendly Approach

Impact of Novel Remediation Technology: Significant Role in the Removal of Toxic Pollutants via Sustainable Approaches

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