Effects, Control and Remediation of Soil and Water Pollution
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 342
Special Issue Editor
Interests: heavy metals; soil chemistry; fertilizers; agriculture; environmental impact assessment; soil characterization; soil enzymes; municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pollutants introduced into the soil disrupt its functioning (circulation and flow of energy) and negatively affect its physical, chemical and biological properties. The most common pollutants of anthropogenic origin are heavy metals, petroleum products and different chemicals used in agriculture. Soil pollution leads to its degradation, and in extreme situations, suspends the soil production functions. The migration of contaminants deep into the soil profile and surface runoff could result in the contamination of surface and underground waters. Contaminants in soil and water, if they are bioavailable, may be incorporated into the food chain, which is a serious threat for human health. Remediation is especially important in the case of heavy metal contamination, since metals are very resistant to chemical degradation. Many methods of remediation are known (physical, biological, chemical); however, they have their limitations (high costs, limited efficiency, side products). Therefore, it is important to seek new methods, such as integrated remediation, which is characterized by the higher efficiency. The best way to avoid the negative effects of pollutants on soil and water, and potential remediation, is the pollution control, which consists of a series of activities related to limiting the spread of harmful substances.
This Special Issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health focuses on the effects of introduction of organic and inorganic contaminants, such as halogenated and non-halogenated organics (chloroform, perfluorinated compounds, polychlorinated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, etc.), pharmaceuticals, metals, metalloids, non-metals, microplastics, etc., into soil and water. It is also related to the control and remediation of soil and water pollution caused by the above mentioned substances. Potential topics include, but are not limited to: soil and water remediation methods, effects of soil and water pollution with organic and inorganic contaminants, impact of heavy metals on soil, water and plants (including aquatic plants), removal of pharmaceuticals from water, control of soil and water pollution, and assessment of risk related to introduction of pollutants into soil and water.
Dr. Adam Łukowski
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- soil remediation
- water remediation
- pollution control
- contaminants
- pollution
- bioavailability
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