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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Soil – Practical Options for Remediation
Author(s) -
de Boer Jacob,
Wagelmans Marlea
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clean – soil, air, water
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.444
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1863-0669
pISSN - 1863-0650
DOI - 10.1002/clen.201500199
Subject(s) - environmental remediation , environmental science , phytoremediation , soil contamination , soil remediation , bioavailability , pollution , environmental chemistry , environmental engineering , waste management , contamination , chemistry , soil water , soil science , engineering , ecology , bioinformatics , biology
High levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil are regularly reported worldwide, particularly in industrialized areas. Through traffic and industrial production PAH generation will further increase. Although better insights in bioavailability of PAHs have led to more balanced decisions on intervention, at many locations PAH concentrations will exceed intervention values and remediation of soil will be necessary, e.g . for allowing a sustainable agriculture. This review summarizes recent practical options for remediation of PAH‐contaminated soil, with their advantages and disadvantages. If time is available, phytoremediation, in combination with supporting techniques emerges as an environment‐friendly and cost‐effective technique that can be efficient at the same time, dependent of the degree and type of PAH pollution.