Phytoremediation represents the set of technologies able to remove pollutants using artificial ecosystems equipped with natural plants. This book examines a survey about the state of the art of this technique and provides results and details about new applications. The first part deals with wastewaters phytoremediation technique, providing a description of clean-up mechanisms, treatment plants configurations, applicability and removal efficiencies through the analysis of the most recent literature data. The second part consists of a case study in which design, construction and monitoring of real-scale pilot treatment wetland built in a cold climate as primary treatment for dairy wastewaters are examined.

Book Information
ISBN 9781613248447
Author Elena Comino
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Nova Science Publishers Inc
Publisher Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 268g