BIOREMEDIATION OF SOILS CONTAMINATED WITH CUTTING OILS AND TNT: REPORT ON THE STATE-OF-THE-ART IN BIOREMEDIATION

David A. Irvine

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BIOREMEDIATION OF SOILS CONTAMINATED WITH CUTTING OILS AND TNT: REPORT ON THE STATE-OF-THE-ART IN BIOREMEDIATION

Abstract

This paper describes key methods for the bioremediation of contaminated soils and the factors affecting them. The technologies described herein for the bioremediation of contaminated soils are divided into two main categories; in situ and ex-situ. in situ methods treat undisturbed soil and groundwater using the subsurface itself as the bioreactor. Ex-situ bioremediation involves the excavation of contaminated soil for treatment in aboveground bioreactors. Several case studies highlighting the implementation of these two types of technologies are also presented.

This paper describes key methods for the bioremediation of contaminated soils and the factors affecting them. The technologies described herein for the bioremediation of contaminated soils are divided into two main categories; in situ and ex-situ. in situ methods treat undisturbed soil and groundwater using the subsurface itself as the bioreactor. Ex-situ bioremediation involves the excavation of...

Author(s)

David A. Irvine

SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation

SubjectSession 11 The Biological Treatment of Soil, Water, and Air Contaminated with Industrial Wastes

Document typeConference Paper

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Print publication date Jan, 2003

ISSN1938-6478

SICI1938-6478(20030101)2003:2L.574;1-

DOI10.2175/193864703784344072

Volume / Issue2003 / 2

Content sourceWEF Event