Essays about: "soil remediation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 64 essays containing the words soil remediation.

  1. 11. Vulnerability assessment of groundwater pollution in the vicinity of a landfill in Nigeria

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Melisa Marta; Lovisa Nordgren; [2021]
    Keywords : Olusosun landfill; Lagos; Nigeria; Groundwater quality assessment; Groundwater; Contamination; Deponin Olusosun; Lagos; Nigeria Grundvattenkvalitetsbedömning; Grundvatten; Förorening;

    Abstract : Malfunctioning landfills are a globally sprawled problem. The Olusosun landfill in Lagos, Nigeria is not an exception. It is located in the middle of the city, nearby groundwater resources used to supply drinking water for the inhabitants in Lagos. READ MORE

  3. 12. Phytoremediation potential for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) using various plant species

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Tien-Chi Wu; [2021]
    Keywords : phytoremediation; PFAS; mustard; sunflower; industrial hemp; soil; plant;

    Abstract : Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have unique chemical characteristics and are used in a wide variety of products. PFASs have been found in wild animals and humans and have shown adverse effects. Different remediation methods have been developed to remediate PFASs in the environment. READ MORE

  4. 13. 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

  5. 14. Remediation of an arsenic-contaminated anoxic aquifer in hjältevad with zerovalent iron : assessment and modelling of sorption strength and solubility of arsenic

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Kathrin Leicht; [2021]
    Keywords : arsenic remediation; zerovalent iron; anoxic aquifer;

    Abstract : In-situ injection of zerovalent Iron (ZVI) particles to remediate contaminated groundwater is a widely applied approach. However, studies assessing the remediation and immobilisation mechanisms of Arsenic (As) under anoxic field conditions with zerovalent iron particles are lacking, especially for nanosized sulphidated ZVI (S-nZVI) and oxidic shell free ZVI (OSF-nZVI). READ MORE

  6. 15. 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