Phytoremediation: Transformation and Control of Contaminants

Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Phytoremediation: Transformation and Control of Contaminants

Editor(s): Steven C. McCutcheon, Jerald L. Schnoor

Published Online: 10 FEB 2004

Print ISBN: 9780471394358

Online ISBN: 9780471273042

DOI: 10.1002/047127304X

Series Editor(s): Jerald L. Schnoor, Alexander Zehnder

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Phytormediation is an exciting new method for controlling and cleaning up hazardous wastes using green plants. This book is the first to compile the state of the science and engineering arts in this rapidly advancing field. Phytormediation:

  • Approaches the subject from the perspectives of biochemistry, genetics, toxicology, and pathway analysis.
  • Is written by two of the premier experts in the field.

Table of contents

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      Frontmatter (pages i–xxviii)

  2. Part I: Overview of Science and Applications

    1. Chapter 1

      Overview of Phytotransformation and Control of Wastes (pages 1–58)

      S. C. McCutcheon and J. L. Schnoor

    2. Chapter 2

      Uptake and Metabolism of Organic Compounds: Green-Liver Model (pages 59–84)

      J. G. Burken

    3. Chapter 3

      Making Phytoremediation a Successful Technology (pages 85–119)

      N. Marmiroli and S. C. McCutcheon

  3. Part II: Fundamentals of Phytotransformation and Control of Contaminants

    1. Chapter 4

      Some Fundamental Advances for Xenobiotic Chemicals (pages 121–157)

      J.-P. Schwitzguébel and T. Vanek

    2. Chapter 5

      Enzymes Used by Plants and Microorganisms to Detoxify Organic Compounds (pages 159–187)

      N. L. Wolfe and C. F. Hoehamer

    3. Chapter 6

      Plant Tolerances to Contaminants (pages 189–232)

      V. F. Medina, E. Maestri, M. Marmiroli, A. C. Dietz and S. C. McCutcheon

    4. Chapter 7

      Root Development and Rooting at Depths (pages 233–262)

      M. C. Negri, E. G. Gatliff, J. J. Quinn and R. R. Hinchman

    5. Chapter 8

      Measuring and Modeling Tree and Stand Level Transpiration (pages 263–282)

      J. M. Vose, G. J. Harvey, K. J. Elliott and B. D. Clinton

  4. Part III: Science and Practice for Aromatic, Phenolic, and Hydrocarbon Contaminants

    1. Chapter 9

      Transformation of Organic Contaminants by Different Plant Systems (pages 283–316)

      H. Harms, M. Bokern, M. Kolb and C. Bock

    2. Chapter 10

      Ecology of Rhizosphere Bioremediation (pages 317–353)

      P. E. Olson, K. F. Reardon and E. A. H. Pilon-Smits

    3. Chapter 11

      Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in the Rhizosphere (pages 355–386)

      S. L. Hutchinson, A. P. Schwab and M. K. Banks

  5. Part IV: Transformation and Control of Explosives

    1. Chapter 12

      Role of Plants in the Transformation of Explosives (pages 387–408)

      M. Subramanian and J. V. Shanks

    2. Chapter 13

      Transformation Kinetics of Trinitrotoluene Conversion in Aquatic Plants (pages 409–427)

      M. E. Jacobson, S. Y. Chiang, L. Gueriguian, L. R. Westholm, J. Pierson, G. Zhu and F. M. Saunders

    3. Chapter 14

      Proof of Phytoremediation for Explosives in Water and Soil (pages 429–480)

      S. C. McCutcheon, V. F. Medina and S. L. Larson

    4. Chapter 15

      Phytorestoration at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (pages 481–496)

      P. L. Thompson, D. D. Moses and K. M. Howe

  6. Part V: Fate and Control of Chlorinated Solvents and Other Halogenated Compounds

    1. Chapter 16

      Sequestration and Transformation of Water Soluble Halogenated Organic Compounds Using Aquatic Plants, Algae, and Microbial Mats (pages 497–528)

      V. A. Nzengung, W. L. O'Niell, S. C. McCutcheon and N. L. Wolfe

    2. Chapter 17

      Fate of Trichloroethylene in Terrestrial Plants (pages 529–560)

      T. Q. Shang, L. A. Newman and M. P. Gordon

    3. Chapter 18

      Uptake, Metabolism, and Phytovolatilization of Trichloroethylene by Indigenous Vegetation: Impact of Precipitation (pages 561–588)

      W. J. Doucette, B. G. Bugbee, S. C. Smith, C. J. Pajak and J. S. Ginn

    4. Chapter 19

      Multiple-Process Assessment for a Chlorinated-Solvent Plume (pages 589–633)

      S. M. Eberts, G. J. Harvey, S. A. Jones and S. W. Beckman

    5. Chapter 20

      Five-Year Pilot Study: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (pages 635–659)

      S. R. Hirsh, H. R. Compton, D. H. Matey, J. G. Wrobel and W. H. Schneider

  7. Part VI: Modeling, Design, and Field Pilot Testing

    1. Chapter 21

      Modeling and Design of Phytoremediation (pages 661–694)

      L. C. Davis, L. E. Erickson, M. Narayanan and Q. Zhang

    2. Chapter 22

      Hydrologic Feasibility Assessment and Design in Phytoremediation (pages 695–716)

      J. W. Weaver, S. C. Mccutcheon and S. L. Hutchinson

    3. Chapter 23

      Waste Management Using Trees: Wastewater, Leachate, and Groundwater Irrigation (pages 717–751)

      J. L. Jordahl, M. F. Madison, J. K. Smesrud, H. M. Emond and M. Q. Motte

    4. Chapter 24

      Salt Tolerant Plants to Concentrate Saline Waste Streams (pages 753–762)

      M. C. Negri, R. R. Hinchman and T. L. Settle

  8. Part VII: Latest Advances

    1. Chapter 25

      Metabolism and Genetics of Atmospheric Nitrogen Dioxide Control Using Pollutant-Philic Plants (pages 763–786)

      H. Morikawa, M. Takahashi and Y. Kawamura

    2. Chapter 26

      Treatment of Atmospheric Halogenated Hydrocarbons by Plants and Fungi (pages 787–804)

      P. M. Jeffers and C. D. Liddy

    3. Chapter 27

      Phytoremediation of Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (pages 805–828)

      S. K. Winnike-McMillan, Q. Zhang, L. C. Davis, L. E. Erickson and J. L. Schnoor

    4. Chapter 28

      Phytoremediation of Cyanide-Polluted Soils (pages 829–862)

      S. A. J. Trapp and H. Christiansen

    5. Chapter 29

      Phytoremediation of Perchlorate (pages 863–885)

      V. A. Nzengung and S. C. Mccutcheon

    6. Chapter 30

      Databases and Protocol for Plant and Microorganism Selection: Hydrocarbons and Metals (pages 887–904)

      T. C. Mcintyre

    7. Chapter 31

      Field Evaluations of Phytotechnologies (pages 905–924)

      S. A. Rock

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      Index of Names of Plants (pages 925–938)

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      Index (pages 939–987)

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      Environmental Science and Technology (pages 989–990)

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