Essays about: "mycoremediation"

Found 4 essays containing the word mycoremediation.

  1. 1. Fungi as a potential solution to microplastic pollution: A qualitative study examining the opportunities and obstacles of implementing mycoremediation in Swedish agricultural soils from a perspective of ecological sustainability

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Julia Zajac; [2023-11-08]
    Keywords : mycoremediation; ecological sustainability; sustainable development; microplastics; fungi;

    Abstract : The world is facing microplastic pollution in almost all areas, as a result of increased manufacture and use of plastics in recent years. One of the most highly polluted environments are agricultural soils, which are estimated to contain up to 14 percent of all microplastic pollution. Few effective methods exist to solve this problem. READ MORE

  3. 2. Rening av avloppsvatten med hjälp av svamp : hantering av läkemedel och andra mikroföroreningar med hjälp av mykoremediering

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Hannah Davidsson; [2020]
    Keywords : avloppsvatten; rening; mikroföroreningar; mykoremediering; svamp; reningsverk; lackas;

    Abstract : Dagens reningsverk kan inte hantera de flesta läkemedelsrester och andra mikroföroreningar som kommer till reningsverket vilket resulterar i att de återfinns i våra akvatiska miljöer. Därför pågår mycket forskning kring hur mikroföroreningar kan hanteras och avlägsnas innan de kommer till recipienten. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainable Urban Development : Development Option Using Nature-based Solutions

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Melissa Maxter; [2018]
    Keywords : Nature-based solutions; sustainable urban development; ecosystem services; Helsingborg; industrial area; urban societal challenges; urban regeneration; climate adaptation; water management; green space management; green infrastructure; blue infrastructure.;

    Abstract : The paper evaluates nature-based solutions for a retrofitting proposal for the combined regeneration, climate adaptation, and green space management of the industrial area Gåsebäck in Helsingborg, Sweden. The objective of this study was to evaluate options for how Gåsebäck could be sustainably regenerated and developed, while providing additional security against future negative effects of climate change, through the implementation of nature-based solutions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Local Treatment of Water and Sludge Containing Oil in Sweden

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Andreas Willfors; [2015]
    Keywords : electrocoagulation; industrial symbiosis; mycoremediation; oil; phytoremediation; sludge; sustainability; Sweden; wastewater;

    Abstract : Due to several reasons, treatment methods for a certain waste are oftennot available locally in the waste handling and management industry. This is especially true for regions which are not densely populated. This requires transports, the majority of which consumes fossil fuel. To avoid this, local waste treatment methods need to be developed. READ MORE