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Chen KF

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  Full Scale Evaluation of Phytoattenuation
  Author(s): Yeh TY, Peng YP and Chen KF Yeh TY, Peng YP and Chen KF
  
  The biosorption mechanism of metal removal (copper, Cu and zinc, Zn) by four phytoremediation macrophytes biomasses including sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris), cattail (Typha latifolia), and reed (Phragmites communis) was investigated in this study. The primary objectives were exploring the potential of reusing these bio-wastes after harvesting from phytoremediation operations. Based on the surface area, zeta potential, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) investigations, Chinese cabbage biomass presented the highest metal adsorption property while both cattail and reed revealed a lower adsorption capability for both metals tested. The equilibrium adsorption rate between biomass and metal occurred very fast during the first 10min. The metal adsorption data were fitted with the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms and pr.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0501.1000152

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