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USING BIOPOLYMERS TO REMOVE HEAVY METALS FROM SOIL AND WATER
Citation:
Krishnaumurthy, S. AND R. Frederick. USING BIOPOLYMERS TO REMOVE HEAVY METALS FROM SOIL AND WATER. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/J-94/134 (NTIS PB94159381).
Description:
Chemical remediation of soils may involve the use of harsh chemicals that generate waste streams and may adversely affect the soil's integrity and ability to support vegetation. his paper reviews the promise of benign reagents such as biopolymers to extract metals. he biopolymers discussed are chitin and chitosan, modified starch, cellulose and polymer containing algae. hese show good promise for the extraction of metal and organics. t is worthwhile to study the use of these natural polymers for use in remediation.
Record Details:
Record Type:DOCUMENT( REPORT )
Product Published Date:05/24/2002
Record Last Revised:12/10/2002
Record ID:
38519