Combining phytoremediation with bioenergy production; exploring options for sustainable remediation
PhD thesis
Amabogha, O. 2022. Combining phytoremediation with bioenergy production; exploring options for sustainable remediation. PhD thesis Middlesex University Natural Sciences
Type | PhD thesis |
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Title | Combining phytoremediation with bioenergy production; exploring options for sustainable remediation |
Authors | Amabogha, O. |
Abstract | Uncontrolled metal deposition in soil constitutes a serious concern for the environment due to associated risks of metal toxicity to the biota and consequently to humans. Since metals are non-biodegradable, mitigating exposure risks is reliant on either removing metals from soil, or altering their speciation in ways where their bioavailability and mobility is reduced to safer levels. The use of plants to extract metal contaminants from soil has been proposed as a cost-effective means of remediation, especially when augmented with plant growth promoting bacteria and utilizing energy crops for this process is a useful way of attaining sustainable added value from the process. The focus of this research was to examine phytoremediation as a sustainable biotechnology to remediate metal-contaminated soil, generate bioenergy and to explore the potential of using its by-products for contaminant stabilization and as adsorbents. |
Sustainable Development Goals | 7 Affordable and clean energy |
15 Life on land | |
Middlesex University Theme | Sustainability |
Department name | Natural Sciences |
Institution name | Middlesex University |
Publication dates | |
10 Feb 2023 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 10 Feb 2023 |
Accepted | 16 Dec 2022 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Language | English |
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