PJB-2021-714
Role of synthetic surfactants (Triton-X-100) in promoting Phyto-remediation of crude oil contaminated soil by Brachiaramutica
Muhammad Anwar-ul-Haq
Abstract
Phytoremediation is becoming a cost-effective technology for the in-situ cleanup of sites polluted with organic contaminants. The major factors limiting phytoremediation are the mass transfer and rate of plant uptake. Petroleum hydrocarbons are causing widespread pollution in both the aquatic and the terrestrial environment. Petroleum consists of alkanes, cycloalkanes, aromatics, polyaromatics and other compounds. All of these hydrocarbons groups are toxic for the environment. The effects of nonionic surfactant on degradation of crude oil in contaminated soil using Phytoremediation in Brachiaramutica (Para grass) were investigated. Different concentrations of Triton-X-100 were applied to test pots. It was observed that Triton X-100 caused a significant decrease in microbial activity. The effects of nonionic surfactants on phytoremediation have been observed in this study. The mechanisms of surfactant-enhanced phytoremediation (SEPR) for hydrocarbon contaminated soils were evaluated by considering experimental observations. The ability of Triton-X-100 to reduce the level of crude oil in oil polluted soil can help to restore polluted soils back for agricultural use.
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