Journal of Environmental Engineering and Landscape Management · 2005 · 54 citations · 3 references
Environmental ChemistryChemical EngineeringEngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringMetalloid ContaminationMetal ContaminationBioremediationPhytoremediationEnvironmental RemediationSoil PollutionSoil ContaminationRecyclingHeavy MetalsSoil RemediationSoil WashingContaminated MediumWaste Management
Heavy metals, such as lead, chromium, zinc, cadmium and cooper may cause hazardous harm to human health and the environment because of their dissolubility and mobility. Selection of the most appropriate soil remediation method depends on site characteristics, concentration, types of pollutants to be removed and the final use of a contaminated medium. This paper reviews soil remediation technologies, such as isolation and containment, solidification/ stabilization technologies, soil washing and flushing technologies, electrokinetics and phytoremediation.
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