Essays about: "contamination soil"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 127 essays containing the words contamination soil.

  1. 21. Modelling Competitive Sorption of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) to Soil and Sorbents

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

    Author : Linnea Georgii; [2021]
    Keywords : PFAS; modelling; competitive sorption; adsorption; isotherms; PFAS; modellering; konkurrenseffekter; adsorption; isotermer;

    Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have become contaminants of increasing concern to society due to the contamination of drinking water and the ecosystem. A better understanding of the sorption and transport of PFASs in soil systems is urgently needed, however there have been few studies dedicated to investigating competitive sorption among PFASs, and there is no available model to model such effects. READ MORE

  3. 22. Stabilisation of arsenic in contaminated soil using iron distributed by electricity

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Kajsa Engström; [2021]
    Keywords : Chemical stabilisation; soil remediation; contaminated soil; in situ pilot scale; sacrificial iron;

    Abstract : In Boden, northern part of Sweden, there is a site called Solgårdarna which has been used for wood impregnation. The activities on the site have led to soil contamination with chrome (Cr), copper (Cu) and arsenic (As), where the arsenic contamination is the most problematic. READ MORE

  4. 23. Contamination analysis of the landfill Rösaberg inerta massor : Risk assessment and investigation of the contaminant distribution

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Westander Lisa; [2020]
    Keywords : Landfill; MODFLOW; Risk assessment; Site-specific guidelines; Deponi; MODFLOW; Riskbedömning; Platsspecifika riktvärden;

    Abstract : The dispersion of contaminants deriving from landfills poses a risk to the surrounding environment and human health. Old landfills are treated with extra precaution, due to their poorer construction, less stringent operation and lack information regarding the waste content. Vetlanda municipality has identified 48 old landfills. READ MORE

  5. 24. Evaluation of the possibility of phytoremediation (using Salix) as a management tool for abandoned sites moderately contaminated with arsenic : a literature review

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Victor Akinwale; [2020]
    Keywords : phytostabilization; leaching; solubility and mobility; economic benefits;

    Abstract : The presence of arsenic in soil and water has become an increasing problem in many countries around the world. The exposure of high concentration of arsenic in its inorganic form in natural environment such as soil and water makes it harmful to both humans, wildlife and plants. READ MORE

  6. 25. Urea’s ability to break the life cycle of Nematodirus spp. in situ : a field study on sheep in New Zealand

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Carolina Falkman; [2020]
    Keywords : Nematodirus; Strongyles; sheep; nematodes; urea; nitrogen; anthelmintic; resistance;

    Abstract : Nematodirus spp., along with other gastrointestinal nematodes, are a common cause of disease among sheep and remains a major animal health concern, and cause of reduced productivity for sheep farmers around the world. READ MORE