Essays about: "pollutant fate"

Found 4 essays containing the words pollutant fate.

  1. 1. Distribution and transport of microplastics and metals in sewage sludge-amended agricultural soil : a Comparative study between microplastics copper, cadmium, and nickel

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Nora Ottander; [2022]
    Keywords : Bioturbation; advective transport; earthworm; Aporrectodea longa;

    Abstract : This thesis investigated the vertical transport of microplastics and metals in agricultural soil after sewage sludge application. Sewage sludge is commonly used in agriculture for adding nutrients and carbon to improve the soil quality. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Lead (Pb) Mass-Balance Budget for a Dry Periglacial Catchment in West Greenland : Discussing the fate of pollutant Pb

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Andreas Nylund; [2020]
    Keywords : Lead mass-balance budget; Dry periglacial landscape; Whole catchment; Pollution; Climate change;

    Abstract : Lead (Pb), occurs both naturally and as a pollutant in Arctic landscape systems. The ongoing climate change, especially pronounced in the Arctic, changes the premises for Pb transport and mobility. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sorption of PFOS to different solid components as a function of aqueous chemistry

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jean Noël UWAYEZU; [2018]
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    Abstract : Knowledge of fate and transport of chemical contaminants in the environment is essential for reducing their adverse effects to humans and wildlife. Surface and ground waters serve as drinking water which helps to sustain life. READ MORE

  5. 4. Simulation of Selenium Remobolisation and cycling in sediment

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Erik Palm; [1997]
    Keywords : Modelling; selenium; biogeochemistry; bioturbation; sediment; pollutant fate; Lake Macquarie;

    Abstract : Lake Macquarie is the largest estuarine lake in New South Wales and is located on the eastern seaboard of Australia, approximately 85 km north of Sydney.The study of heavy metal concentrations in surficial sediments, sediment cores, seagrasses and fish conducted by the New South Wales Department of Mines in 1974 revealed that significant heavy metal contamination of Lake Macquarie has occurred. READ MORE