IntechOpen eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Phytoremediation is an eco-friendly, economical method that uses plants to remediate pollutants in soil, water, and air. This chapter examines the fundamental processes of phytoremediation, including phytoextraction, phytostabilization, phytodegradation, phytovolatilization, rhizofiltration, allow absorb, degrade, stabilize, or filter contaminants such as heavy metals organic pollutants. The work explores selection suitable plant species, emphasizing hyperaccumulators, provides examples cases exemplify effective practical applications. analyzes current biotechnological breakthroughs have improved efficacy particularly via use genetically modified plants. Furthermore, it highlights ecological economic advantages this green remediation method, while outlining prospective research opportunities enhance its face complex pollution issues. discusses phytoremediation’s significant role sustainable environmental management mitigation through thorough exploration.
Language: Английский