The use of chelating agents in the remediation of metal-contaminated soils: A review

被引:412
作者
Lestan, Domen [1 ]
Luo, Chun-ling [2 ]
Li, Xiang-dong [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Ljubljana, Biotech Fac, Ctr Soil & Environm Sci, Agron Dep, Ljubljana 1000, Slovenia
[2] Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Civil & Struct Engn, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
关键词
metal; chelant; phytoextraction; soil washing; metal leaching;
D O I
10.1016/j.envpol.2007.11.015
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
This paper reviews current remediation technologies that use chelating agents for the mobilization and removal of potentially toxic metals from contaminated soils. These processes can be done in situ as enhanced phytoextraction, chelant enhanced electrokinetic extraction and soil flushing, or ex situ as the extraction of soil slurry and soil heap/column leaching. Current proposals on how to treat and recycle waste washing solutions after soil is washed are discussed. The major controlling factors in phytoextraction and possible strategies for reducing the leaching of metals associated with the application of chelants are also reviewed. Finally, the possible impact of abiotic and biotic soil factors on the toxicity of metals left after the washing of soil and enhanced phytoextraction are briefly addressed. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页数:11
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