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Main Title Emerging technologies for the in situe remediation of PCB-contaminated soils and sediments : bioremediation and nanoscale zero-valent iron /
Author Mikszewski, A.
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Mikszewski, Alex.
CORP Author National Network for Environmental Management Studies, Washington, DC.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response.
Publisher U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Year Published 2004
Stock Number PB2005-101647
Subjects Bioremediation ; Polychlorinated biphenyls
Additional Subjects Sediments ; Soils ; Polychlorinated biphenyls ; Remeditation ; Contaminants ; Soil pollution ; Water pollution ; Aquatic ecosystems ; Public health ; Environmental impacts ; Bioaccumulation ; Iron ; Dechlorination ; Bioremediation ; Predation ; Food chains ; Technology assessment
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NTIS  PB2005-101647 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 162 pages ; 28 cm
Abstract
Persistent organic pollutants foul countless aquatic ecosystems worldwide. The remediation of these contaminants is essential to promote public health, environmental quality, and the economy. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) reside in river sediments for extended durations and bioaccumulate in the food chain through predation. Traditional remediation practices for these contaminants have serious limitations and high costs. The mission of this document is to review emerging technologies for in situ remediation of PCB-contaminated sediments and soils and to assess their viability for future employment. Emphasis is placed on bioremediation and the use of nano-sized zero-valent iron for reductive dechlorination.
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August 2004. Includes bibliographical references. Microfiche.