Phytoremediation of inorganic pollutants
Contaminated soil treatment Inorganic pollutants detoxification is carried out by the following procedures mention below; § Phyto -remediation (plants used) § Bio-remediation(microbes used) Sources of heavy metals in environment There are different sources of heavy metals like atmospheric deposition, mining activities and the role of different industries. Sources of heavy metals in environment Inorganic Pollutants Following are the different inorganic pollutants mentioned below; Arsenic Chromium Uranium Mercury Selenium Cadmium Copper Lead Phytoremediation Use of green plants for removal of inorganic pollutants from contaminated site. Accumulation of pollutants in plant tissues by roots. Accumulation of pollutants in plant tissues by roots. Advantages The cost of phyto-remediation is lower. Recovery and reuse of valueable metals.