Highlights:
- The remediation methods will be assessed and compared based on their carbon footprint and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
- The project includes the application of various remediation techniques for soils and waters in areas such as landfills, coal waste heaps, zinc and lead smelters, and post-fire zones.
- The remediation strategies will involve the use of plants, invertebrates, and zeolites.
Project description:
The project focuses on the application of experimental remediation methods for contaminated soil and groundwater in post-industrial areas, including landfills, coal waste heaps, and smelter sites. It involves phytoremediation using Miscanthus giganteus, Sida hermaphrodita, and Alyssum spp., bioremediation with selected microorganisms, and the use of zeolites as heavy metal sorbents. Laboratory tests will evaluate pollutant removal efficiency. All methods will be compared based on carbon footprint and environmental sustainability using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.
