What is Phytoremediation University of Arizona什么是植物修复亚利桑那大学.pptVIP

Technology that use plants to clean up contaminated sites. green technology that uses plants systems for remediation and restoration. encompasses microbial degradation in rhizosphere as well as uptake, accumulation and transformation in the plant. Current Methods Current methods mainly remove and transport to RCRA land fill or pump and treat type systems. Many sites are large and pollution is not high but still violates standards. For secondary or tertiary treatment of waste water. How does it work? Mechanisms Phytotransformation/Phytodegradation pollutant is taken up by the plant and transformed in plant tissue (to be effective must be transformed to a less toxic form). Trichloroethylene (TCE), a prevalent ground water contaminant, transformed to less toxic metabolites by using hybrid poplar tree. Air Force facility in Texas using cottonwoods to treat a large ground water plume of TCE. EPA research lab using parrot feather (a common aquatic weed) for TNT treatment. Phytoextraction Uptake of chemical by the plant. Works well on metals such as lead, cadmium, copper, nickel etc. Detroit lead contaminated site was removed with Sunflower and Indian Mustard. - recently researchers at the University of Florida have determined that a species of fern, native to the south east, stores high concentrations of arsenic in its fronds and stems more than 200 times the concentration in the soil. Phytostabilization Vegetation holds contaminated soils in place - root system and low growing vegetation prevent mechanical transportation of pollutants from wind and erosion. - Trees transpire large quantities of water (more than 15 gal/day) so pumping action prevents contaminants from migration into the water table.