Environmental Remediation Technologies for Metal-Contaminated Soils

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Synopsis

This book presents a comprehensive and detailed description of remediation techniques for metal-contaminated soils derived from both natural processes and anthropogenic activities. Using a methodical, step-by-step presentation, the book starts by overviewing the origin of toxicants and the correlated comparative extent of contamination to the environment. The legal provisions as proposed or applied in different countries are then discussed to explain the global regulatory situation regarding soil contamination and the extent of consequent concern. The core part of this publication describes the major techniques for in situ or ex situ treatment of the contaminated soil to meet the regulatory limits. Finally, risk evaluation is incorporated, giving special attention to possible impacts during or after implementation of the remediation strategies. The intrusion of metals in soils mostly occurs from various anthropogenic activities, e.g., agricultural practices, industrial activities, and municipal waste disposal. The volumes of metal-contaminated soil are becoming greater than before and are ever-increasing due to rapid urbanization, intensified industrialization, and/or population booms in certain parts of the world. Hence, the options previously proposed, such as isolation of the contaminated site or movement of the contaminated mass to a secure disposal site after excavation, are becoming unsuitable from the economic point of view, and instead, decontamination alternatives are preferred. This book will help readers such as scientists and regulators to understand the details of the remediation techniques available to deal with the soils contaminated by toxic metals.

Book details

Edition:
1st ed. 2016
Author:
Hiroshi Hasegawa, Ismail Md. Mofizur Rahman, Mohammad Azizur Rahman
ISBN:
9784431557593
Related ISBNs:
9784431557586
Publisher:
Springer Japan, Tokyo
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-10-17
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2016
Copyright by:
Springer Japan, Tokyo 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Earth Sciences, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Science, Technology