Electrochemical Remediation Technologies for Polluted Soils, Sediments and Groundwater

by Krishna R. Reddy (University of Illinois - Chicago, IL); Claudio Cameselle

• ISBN13: 9780470523643
• ISBN10: 0470523646
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-08-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

An unmatched reference on electrochemical technologies for soil, sediment, and groundwater pollution remediation Electrochemical technologies are emerging as important approaches for effective and efficient pollution remediation, both on their own and in concert with other remediation techniques. Electrochemical Remediation Technologies for Polluted Soils, Sediments and Groundwater provides a systematic and clear explanation of fundamentals, field applications, as well as opportunities and challenges in developing and implementing electrochemical remediation technologies. Written by leading authorities in their various areas, the text summarizes the latest research and offers case studies that illustrate equipment, installation, and methods employed in real-world remediations. Divided into nine sections, the coverage includes: Introduction and fundamental principles Remediation of heavy metals and other inorganic pollutants Remediation of organic pollutants Remediation of mixed contaminants Electrokinetic barriers Integrated (coupled) technologies Mathematical modeling Economic and regulatory considerations Field applications and performance assessment Unique as a comprehensive reference on the subject, Electrochemical Remediation Technologies for Polluted Soils, Sediments and Groundwater will serve as a valuable resource to all environmental engineers, scientists, regulators, and policymakers.

Table of Contents

Preface

Contributors

Introduction and Basic Principles

Overview of Electrochemical Remediation Technologies

Electrochemical Transport and Transformations

Geochemical Processes Affecting Electrochemical Remediation

Remediation of Heavy Metals and Other Inorganic Pollutants

Electrokinetic Removal of Heavy Metals

Electrokinetic Removal of Radionuclides

Electrokinetic Removal of Nitrate and Fluoride

Electrokinetic Treatment of Contaminated Marine Sediments

Electrokinetic Stabilization of Chromium (VI)-Contaminated Soils

Remediation of Organic Pollutants

Electrokinetic Removal of PAHs

Electrokinetic Removal of Chlorinated Organic Compounds

Electrokinetic Transport of Chlorinated Organic Pesticides

Electrokinetic Removal of Herbicides from Soils

Electrokinetic Removal of Energetic Compounds

Remediation of Mixed Contaminants

Electrokinetic Remediation of Mixed Metal Contaminants

Electrokinetic Remediation of Mixed Metals and Organic Contaminants

Electrokinetic Barriers

Electrokinetic Barriers for Preventing Groundwater Pollution

Electrokinetic Biofences

Integrated (Coupled) Technologies

Coupling Electrokinetics to the Bioremediation of Organic Contaminants: Principles and Fundamental Interactions

Coupled Electrokinetic Bioremediation: Applied Aspects

Infl uence of Coupled Electrokinetic Phytoremediation on Soil Remediation

Electrokinetic Chemical Oxidation/Reduction

Electrosynthesis of Oxidants and Their Electrokinetic Distribution

Coupled Electrokinetic Permeable Reactive Barriers

Coupled Electrokinetic Thermal Desorption

Mathematical Modeling

Electrokinetic Modeling of Heavy Metals

Electrokinetic Barriers: Modeling and Validation

Economic and Regulatory Considerations

Cost Estimates for Electrokinetic Remediation

Regulatory Aspects of Implementing Electrokinetic Remediation

Field Applications and Performance Assessment

Field Applications of Electrokinetic Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Heavy Metals

Field Studies: Organic-Contaminated Soil Remediation with Lasagna Technology

Coupled Electrokinetic PRB for Remediation of Metals in Groundwater

Field Studies on Sediment Remediation

Experiences With Field Applications of Electrokinetic Remediation

Index

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