Heavy Metals Contamination and Remediation
C. Prabakaran
Dept. of Natural Resource Management, Horticultural College and Research Institute for Women, Tiruchchirappalli, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (620 029), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Bioremediation, Hazards, Phytoremediation, Pollution
Abstract
Heavy metals normally occur in Earth's crust, but the human way of life can trigger the concentration to increase, posing serious health risks to humans and other organisms. Remediation, the process of cleaning up environmental contamination, is necessary to mitigate these risks. Several methods can be used for heavy metal remediation, including physical, chemical, and biological approaches, with the choice of the method depending on factors, namely the type of heavy metal, the concentration of heavy metals present, and the potential risks to the health of the environment. Combined methods or multipurpose methods may be used to achieve the desired results.
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Prabakaran, C., 2023. Environmental studies and disaster management. RK Publications, Vettaikaranpudur, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India. pp. 1-137.