Use of phytoremediation and biochar to remediate heavy metal polluted soils: a review
Anthropogenic activities are resulting in an increase of the use and extraction of heavy metals. Heavy metals cannot be degraded and hence accumulate in the environment, having the potential to contaminate the food chain. This pollution threatens soil quality, plant survival and human health. The re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2014-02-01
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| Series: | Solid Earth |
| Online Access: | http://www.solid-earth.net/5/65/2014/se-5-65-2014.pdf |