Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10556859 | Microchemical Journal | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In this study developed a pilot-scale experiment during 0-3 months on the implementation of a Phytoremediation model with species Rizophora mangle L. and a model of Intrinsic Bioremediation, in order to try to compare which model would achieve the maximum effectiveness of degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbons in mangrove sediment. After 90 days a higher efficiency in removing organic compounds from sediment by Phytoremediation (87%) was observed. This larger efficiency in the remediation of the plant was enhanced with the largest growth of bacteria in its rhizosphere, reaching the highest CFU gâ 1, 31 Ã 106. It was observed a larger growth of plants exposed to contaminated sediments (46.3 cm) compared to those grown in reference sediments (34.4 cm), suggesting a good adaptation. The data showed that the Phytoremediation is an effective in the degradation of TPH's, becoming a promising option in the application of the technique in mangrove areas.
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Authors
Icaro T.A. Moreira, Olivia M.C. Oliveira, Jorge A. Triguis, Ana M.P. dos Santos, Antonio F.S. Queiroz, Cintia M.S. Martins, Carine S. Silva, Rosenaide S. Jesus,