abstract：:A novel nanoscale zero-valent iron-Sargassum swartzii (nZVI-SS) biocomposite was synthesized and evaluated for its ability to adsorb crystal violet (CV) from aqueous solutions. Involvement of various functional groups of the biosorbent in preferential adsorption of cationic dye was observed using Fourier transform inf...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Jerold M,Vasantharaj K,Joseph D,Sivasubramanian V

更新日期：2017-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Plants on contaminated mining soils often show a reduced growth due to nutrient depletion as well as trace elements (TEs) toxicity. Since those conditions threat plant's survival, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs), such as rhizobia, might be of crucial importance for plant colonization on TE-contaminated so...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Rangel WM,Thijs S,Janssen J,Oliveira Longatti SM,Bonaldi DS,Ribeiro PR,Jambon I,Eevers N,Weyens N,Vangronsveld J,Moreira FM

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of soil-applied Zn and Cu on absorption and accumulation of Cd applied through irrigation water in legume (chickpea and mung bean) and cereal (wheat and maize) crops. The results revealed that Cd in irrigation water at higher levels (2 and 5 mg L-1) significantly (p < 0.0...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Murtaza G,Javed W,Hussain A,Qadir M,Aslam M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Owing to wide range of applications, nanotechnology is growing expeditiously. Likely negative impact of nanoparticles (NPs), which are inevitably released into our surroundings, on living organisms is of growing concern. Findings presented here are outcome of investigations carried out to evaluate the impact of ionic ...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Shabnam N,Sharmila P,Pardha-Saradhi P

更新日期：2017-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：:The wastewater at Sukinda chromite mines (SCM) area of Orissa (India) showed high levels of toxic hexavalent chromium (Cr VI). Wastewater from chromium-contaminated mines exhibit potential threats for biotic community in the vicinity. The aim of the present investigation is to develop a suitable phytoremediation techn...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Saha P,Shinde O,Sarkar S

更新日期：2017-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：:In June 2005, the Department of Energy (DOE) began establishing the 60-ha Howell Prairie around the disposal cell at the DOE Weldon Spring Site (WSS). Prairies were historically present in the area of the site. Quantitative Cover sampling was used to quantify Total Cover, Native Grass Cover, Non-Native Grass Cover, Na...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Franson R,Scholes C,Krabbe S

更新日期：2017-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Phytoremediation is widely promoted as a cost-effective technology for treating heavy metal and total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) co-contaminated soil. This study investigated the concurrent removal of TPHs and Pb in co-contaminated soil (27,000 mg kg(-1) TPHs, 780 mg kg(-1) Pb) by growing Siam weed (Chromolaena odora...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Jampasri K,Pokethitiyook P,Kruatrachue M,Ounjai P,Kumsopa A

更新日期：2016-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：:An experiment was conducted in field for three years to assess the sustainability of aquatic plants Leersia hexandra, Cyperus articulatus, and Eleocharis palustris for use in the removal of total hydrocarbons of weathered oil in four areas contaminated with 60916-119373 mg/kg of hydrocarbons. The variables evaluated w...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Rivera-Cruz Mdel C,Trujillo-Narcía A,Trujillo-Rivera EA,Arias-Trinidad A,Mendoza-López MR

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to investigate how intercropping of oat (Avena sativa L.) with white lupin (Lupinus albus L.) affects the mobile fractions of trace metals (Fe, Mn, Pb, Cd, Th, U, Sc, La, Nd, Ge) in soil solution. Oat and white lupin were cultivated in monocultures and mixed cultures with differing oat/white lupin rati...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Wiche O,Székely B,Kummer NA,Moschner C,Heilmeier H

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phycoremediation ability of microalgae namely Oscillatoria acuminate and Phormidium irrigum were validated against the heavy metals from tannery effluent of Ranipet industrial area. The microalgae species were cultured in media containing tannery effluent in two different volumes and the parameters like specific growt...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Balaji S,Kalaivani T,Sushma B,Pillai CV,Shalini M,Rajasekaran C

更新日期：2016-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, batch removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solutions by powdered Colocasia esculenta leaves was investigated. Batch experiments were conducted to study the effects of adsorption of Cr(VI) at different pH values, initial concentrations, agitation speeds, temperatures, and contact times. The biosor...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Nakkeeran E,Saranya N,Giri Nandagopal MS,Santhiagu A,Selvaraju N

更新日期：2016-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Phytoremediation potential of L. minor for cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and nickel (Ni) from two different types of effluent in raw form was evaluated in a glass house experiment using hydroponic studies for a period of 31 days. Heavy metals concentration in water and plant sample was analyzed at 3, 10, 17, 2...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Bokhari SH,Ahmad I,Mahmood-Ul-Hassan M,Mohammad A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of mercury (Hg) on the growth and survival of parsley (Petroselinum crispum) was explored at various treatments. The plants were grown in pots having Hoagland's solution to which various Hg treatments were applied and placed under greenhouse conditions. The treatments were: no metal applied (control) and si...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Bibi A,Farooq U,Naz S,Khan A,Khan S,Sarwar R,Mahmood Q,Alam A,Mirza N

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three naturally growing plants Ipomoea carnea, Lantana camara, and Solanum surattense were found in fly ash dumpsite of Patratu thermal power station, Jharkhand, India. They were assessed for their metal uptake potential. The fly ash was slightly alkaline with very less nitrogen and organic carbon but enriched with ph...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Pandey SK,Bhattacharya T,Chakraborty S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of our study was to assess the extent of accumulation of cadmium, lead and zinc in potato tubers depending on the concentration of these heavy metals in soil and to evaluate the resistance of 11 cultivars of potato cultivated in 5 localities of the Slovakia against input of these heavy metals into the co...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Musilova J,Bystricka J,Lachman J,Harangozo L,Trebichalsky P,Volnova B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potentials of Adansonia digitata root powders (ADRP) for adsorption of Pb(2+), Cd(2+) and Cu(2+) from aqueous solutions was investigated. Physico-chemical analysis of the adsorbent (ADRP) shows that hydroxyl, carbonyl and amino groups were predominant on the surface of the adsorbent. Scanning Electron Microscope (...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Ekere NR,Agwogie AB,Ihedioha JN

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The accumulation and distribution of lead and chromium was tested in a laboratory-scale constructed wetland (CW) inoculated with metal-tolerant bacteria. Two non-inoculated systems also were evaluated, one planted and the other unplanted. Mass balances indicated that 57% of chromium input was accumulated into inoculat...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Amabilis-Sosa LE,Siebe C,Moeller-Chávez G,Durán-Domínguez-de-Bazúa Mdel C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The willow tree (Salix viminalis) toxicity test and a cress seed germination test (Lepidium sativum) were used to determine uptake of F and phytotoxicity of NaF. Concentrations in hydroponic solutions were 0-1000 mg F/L and 0-400 mg F/L in the preliminary and definitive test. A third test was done with soils collected...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Clausen LP,Karlson UG,Trapp S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Betula pendula (Silver birch) trees growing on two contaminated sites were evaluated to assess their capacity to phytoscreen and phytoremediate chlorinated aliphatic compounds and heavy metals. Both locations are industrially-contaminated properties in central Sweden. The first was the site of a trichloroethylene (TCE...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Lewis J,Qvarfort U,Sjöström J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) consortium conformed by (Glomus intraradices, Glomus albidum, Glomus diaphanum, and Glomus claroideum) on plant growth and absorption of Pb, Fe, Na, Ca, and (32)P in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) and sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants was evaluated. AMF-plants and...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Arias MS,Peña-Cabriales JJ,Alarcón A,Maldonado Vega M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mine tailings in semiarid regions are highly susceptible to erosion and are sources of dust pollution and potential avenues of human exposure to toxic metals. One constraint to revegetation of tailings by phytostabilization is the absence of microbial communities critical for biogeochemical cycling of plant nutrients....

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Nelson KN,Neilson JW,Root RA,Chorover J,Maier RM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The work investigates on the potential of ten mangrove species for absorption, accumulation and partitioning of trace metal(loid)s in individual plant tissues (leaves, bark and root/pneumatophore) at two study sites of Indian Sundarban Wetland. The metal(loid) concentration in host sediments and their geochemical char...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Chowdhury R,Favas PJ,Pratas J,Jonathan MP,Ganesh PS,Sarkar SK

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enhanced phytoremediation adding biodegradable amendments like low molecular weight organic acids and surfactants is an interesting area of current research to overcome the limitation that represents low bioavailability of pollutants in soils. However, prior to their use in assisted phytoremediation, it is necessary t...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Agnello AC,Huguenot D,van Hullebusch ED,Esposito G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the low phytoavailability of some heavy metals (HMs), a prolonged period is required when phytoextraction is used to remove these HMs from contaminated soils. The use of chelants and other chemical compounds are often used to increase the phytoavailability of the HMs for plant uptake. Negative effects of chemic...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Lai HY

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phytoscreening has been demonstrated at a variety of sites over the past 15 years as a low-impact, sustainable tool in delineation of shallow groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents. Collection of tree cores is rapid and straightforward, but low concentrations in tree tissues requires sensitive analytics. S...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Limmer MA,Burken JG

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A pilot-scale, engineered poplar tree vadose zone system was utilized to determine effluent nitrate (NO3(-)) and ammonium concentrations resulting from intermittent dosing of a synthetic wastewater onto sandy soils at 4.5°C. The synthetic wastewater replicated that of an industrial food processor that irrigates onto s...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Ausland H,Ward A,Licht L,Just C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Miscanthus sacchariflorus (Maxim.) Benth. is a metallophyte suitable for the phytoremediation of mine wastes. The tolerance and accumulation of M. sacchariflorus to cadmium was studied by pot experiments. The results showed that O2·- generation rate, plasma membrane permeability and MDA content of M. sacchariflorus le...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Zhang J,Yang S,Huang Y,Zhou S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heavy metal accumulation in crops and soils from wastewater irrigation poses a significant threat to the human health. A study was carried out to investigate the removal potential of heavy metals (HM) by native plant species, namely Cannabis sativa L., Chenopodium album L., Datura stramonium L., Sonchus asper L., Amar...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Irshad M,Ruqia B,Hussain Z

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microalga biomass has been described worldwide according their capacity to realize biosorption of toxic metals. Chromium is one of the most toxic metals that could contaminate superficial and underground water. Considering the importance of Spirulina biomass in production of supplements for humans and for animal feed ...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Colla LM,Dal'Magro C,De Rossi A,Thomé A,Reinehr CO,Bertolin TE,Costa JA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iris pseudacorus L. (yellow flag) is a wide-use wetland plant for constructed wetlands for removing metals from wastewater. This study aims to understand effects of root iron plaque on sequestration and translocation of Cr and Ni in yellow flag seedlings using a hydroponic experiment. Yellow flag seedlings (4-week-old...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Xu B,Yu S,Ding J,Wu S,Ma J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this research was to compare the potential of native plants for the phytoaccumulation of heavy metals (HM). Thirteen predominant plant species (including trees, bushes and grasses) namely Ricinus communis, Ipomoea carnea, Cannabis sativa, Parthenium hysterophorus, Acacia nilotica, Dalbergia sissoo, Ac...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Irshad M,Ahmad S,Pervez A,Inoue M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monitoring of trees with reliable technology is essential in phytoremediation. Sap flow instrumentation on three Eucalyptus species at a mine site in western Victoria, Australia, was used to determine which species is best suited to meet the goals of a phytoremediation project. Specifically, the aim of the monitoring ...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Doronila AI,Forster MA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of flow velocity on the uptake of cadmium, copper, lead, and zinc by hydroponically grown soft stem bulrush (Scirpus validus) was investigated. The roots of the plants were exposed to a continually recycled, nutrient enriched, synthetic stormwater. Plants were divided into groups and the roots of each gr...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Weiss P,Westbrook A,Weiss J,Gulliver J,Biesboer D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The growth response of endophyte-infected (EI) and endophyte-free (EF) tall fescue to salt stress was investigated under two growing systems (hydroponic and soil in pots). The hydroponic experiment showed that endophyte infection significantly increased tiller and leaf number, which led to an increase in the total bio...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Yin L,Ren A,Wei M,Wu L,Zhou Y,Li X,Gao Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the phytoextraction potential of Populus alba L. var. pyramidalis Bunge for cadmium (Cd) contaminated calcareous soils, a concentration gradient experiment and a field sampling experiment (involving poplars of different ages) were conducted. The translocation factors for all experiments and treatments w...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Hu Y,Nan Z,Jin C,Wang N,Luo H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability of three plant species (sweet corn, cucumber, and winged bean) to remediate soil spiked with 138.9 and 95.9 mg of anthracene and fluorene per kg of dry soil, respectively, by single and double plant co-cultivation was investigated. After 15 and 30 days of transplantation, plant elongation, plant weight, ch...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Somtrakoon K,Chouychai W,Lee H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salinity is a major worldwide problem that affects agricultural soils and limits the reclamation of contaminated sites. Despite the large number of research papers published about salt tolerance in Brassica juncea L., there are very few accounts concerning the influence of salinity on the uptake of trace metals. In th...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Novo LA,Covelo EF,González L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A phytosociological study was conducted in the National Park of Alta Murgia in the Apulia region (Southern Italy) to determine the adverse effects of metal contamination of soils on the distribution of plant communities. The phytosociological analyses have shown a na, remarkable biodiversity of vegetation on non-conta...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Perrino EV,Brunetti G,Farrag K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phytoextraction is an established method of removal of heavy metals from contaminated soils worldwide. Phytoextraction is most efficient if local plants are used in the contaminated site. We propose that Prosopis pubescens (Screw bean mesquite) would be a successful phytoextractor of copper in our local soils. In orde...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Zappala MN,Ellzey JT,Bader J,Peralta-Videa JR,Gardea-Torresdey J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heavy metals are an important class of pollutants with both lethal and sublethal effects on organisms. Wetlands are cheap natural alternatives for removal of heavy metals from soils; however, wetland plants vary greatly in their degree of metal uptake. Hokersar wetland, a Ramsar site of Kashmir Himalaya, India is a ga...

journal_title：International journal of phytoremediation

authors： Ahmad SS,Reshi ZA,Shah MA,Rashid I,Ara R,Andrabi SM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00