Essays about: "soil remediation"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 64 essays containing the words soil remediation.

  1. 16. 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

  3. 17. Implementation of Swedish Risk Assessment Guidelines in Kodaikanal, India : A Study of Mercury Contamination in an Area Near a Former Thermometer Factory

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Anna Lindholm; Carin Hayer; [2020]
    Keywords : Mercury contamination; Thermometer Factory Kodaikanal; Risk Assessment in Sweden; Risk Assessment in India; Environmental Legislation; Remediation Methods; Sustainable Development Goals;

    Abstract : The aim of the project was to make a detailed risk assessment using Swedish guidelines for a factory site in Kodaikanal, South India, and a nearby village called Vellagavi. The study areas were chosen due to previous records of mercury contamination on the factory site and a possible spread to Vellagavi. READ MORE

  4. 18. Coffee grounds as an adsorbent for heavy metals in water treatment : Study based on the environment around Vattenriket, Kristianstad

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för biologi och miljö (BOM)

    Author : Johan Matson; [2020]
    Keywords : Acid sulfate soil; ASS; Adsorption; calcium; coffee residues; exhausted coffee; grounded coffee; pH; total organic carbon; TOC; Vattenriket; Kristianstad; pH; zinc.;

    Abstract : One of the modern times worst environmental problem are polluted water resources. An example of source of pollution to water resources are, heavy metal leached from acid sulfate soils (ASS). READ MORE

  5. 19. Vitalisering med biokol i urbana växtbäddar : befintliga tekniker på marknaden som kan implementeras

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Björn Skålberg; Jacob Stenlund; [2020]
    Keywords : biokol; biochar; växtbädd; pyrolys; jordförbättring; vitalisering;

    Abstract : Biokol är en produkt med högt kolinnehåll. Upptäckten av biokol “Terra preta” kommer från Sydamerika där biokol var en restprodukt som visade sig ha mycket positiva effekter på växtligheten. READ MORE

  6. 20. Nutrients spreading with cloudburst modeling

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Nikita Smiyanov; [2020]
    Keywords : MIKE21; 2D-modeling; nutrients; phosphorus; nitrogen; cloudburst; land-use; MIKE21; 2D-modellering; närsalter; fosfor; kväve; skyfall; markanvändning;

    Abstract : Climate change and environmental disasters are strongly dependent. Humanity is facing considerable changes in environmental adaptions and remediation of contaminated sites. Water is a valuable resource that should be protected and prevented from hazardous influences. READ MORE