Phytoremediation: Role of Aquatic Plants in Environmental Clean-Up
Author:   Bhupinder Dhir
Publisher:   Springer, India, Private Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
ISBN:  

9788132228882


Pages:   111
Publication Date:   27 August 2016
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Bhupinder Dhir
Publisher:   Springer, India, Private Ltd
Imprint:   Springer, India, Private Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
Weight:   2.482kg
ISBN:  

9788132228882


ISBN 10:   813222888
Pages:   111
Publication Date:   27 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Contaminants in aquatic environment.- Wastewater treatment methods.- Bioremediation.- Phytoremediation technology.- Plant species used in phytoremediation technology.- Aquatic plant species and removal of contaminants.- Contaminants removed by aquatic plants.- Major plant species.- Other aquatic plant species.- Mechanism of removal of contaminants by aquatic plants.- Inorganic contaminants.- Organic contaminants. Role of Wetlands.- Constructed wetlands.- Mechanism of contaminant removal.- Contaminants removed by wetlands.- Limitations.- Future.- Future Prospects.- Biotechnological approach.- Limitations .- Cost analysis.- Conclusions and future development.       ​  

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Dr. Bhupinder Dhir, has been working as a Scientist at University of Delhi South Campus, India, since last five years. Her academic background is related to botany. Main research interests are in subject areas such as Plant Physiology, Stress Physiology, Ecology and Environment. The main focus of her research is on environmental stress responses in plants and development of strategies for developing eco-friendly wastewater technology by using aquatic plant biomass. Strong research background in the relevant area provides her a specialization and expertise in the development of phytoremediation technology. The quality of research is reflected in research articles published in journals of national and international repute. She has 22 research publications to her credit.

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