Remediation of soils contaminated with pesticides: a review

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2010

Authors

castelo-grande, t (Author) Other; augusto, pa (Author) FEUP; monteiro, p (Author) Other; estevez, am (Author) Other; barbosa, d (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Vol. 90

Pages: 438-467

ISSN: 0306-7319

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Indexing

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Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Chemical sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-003-BC9

DOI: 10.1080/03067310903374152

Abstract (EN): The aim of this work is to address the problem of soil contamination with pesticides and present a review of the existing techniques for remediation of these types of soils. First, a brief discussion of the soil structure and complexity is presented, and the impact of its contamination by pesticides is examined. Then, the main existing and emerging techniques for soil remediation, particularly for the elimination of pesticides, is discussed, and their relative advantages and disadvantages presented. In order to choose the best remediation technology, one must take into consideration the soil and site characteristics, the technique suitability, the costs and the environmental footprint. The comparison of existing technologies will be a helpful tool for a preliminary selection of the most promising techniques to use for a particular soil decontamination problem.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 30