This book introduces readers to the main theories of phytoremediation and its application to arsenic-contaminated soils in China. The hyperaccumulation theories are introduced, including the use of hyperaccumulators to remove large amounts of arsenic without producing toxic symptoms. The use of synchrotron-based X-ray absorption fine structure radiation to disclose the hyperaccumulation mechanism a method that makes it possible to detect the elements in plant tissues without destroying the sample is introduced in detail. This book also includes practical application cases of phytoremediation, which are rarely found in the literature. Allowing readers to gain a thorough understanding of phytoremediation technology, and demonstrating its efficiency in cleaning arsenic-contaminated soils, the book offers a valuable asset for graduate students, lecturers, researchers and engineers in the field of soil remediation.

Offers a detailed introduction to and comprehensive description of phytoremediation Provides an extensive review of hyperaccumulation mechanisms Presents typical application cases of phytoremediation in China

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Last name: Chen

First name: Tongbin

Title(s): Professor

Affiliation: Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Address/phone/fax/e-mail/home page: No. 11 (A) Datun Chaoyang Beijing 100101

Last name: Lei

First name: Mei

Title(s): Professor

Affiliation: Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Address/phone/fax/e-mail/home page: No. 11 (A) Datun Chaoyang Beijing 100101

Last name: Wan

First name: Xiaoming

Title(s): Assistant Professor

Affiliation: Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Address/phone/fax/e-mail/home page: No. 11 (A) Datun Chaoyang Beijing 100101

Last name: Zhou

First name: Xiaoyong

Title(s): Assistant Professor

Affiliation: Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Address/phone/fax/e-mail/home page: No. 11 (A) Datun Chaoyang Beijing 100101

Inhalt

Arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris Vittata L. and its arsenic accumulation.- Arsenic hyperaccumulation mechanisms: absorption, transportation and detoxification.- Establishment of phytoremediation technology for arsenic contaminated sites.- Application of phytoremediation technology to typical mining sites in China.- Enhancement of arsenic removal in phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated soils.