Conference paper

Overview of Remediation Technologies for Persistent Toxic Substances

Andrea Lodolo
Eduardo Gonzalez-Valencia
Stanislav Miertus

Abstract

This paper gives a review of established and emerging technologies for the treatment of wastes and soils contaminated by Persistent Toxic Substances which include the Persistent Organic Pollutants. The technologies are classified as biological, physico-chemical, and thermal treatments, describing main unit operations and comparing technical, social and environmental limitations, including some potential risks and environmental impacts. Estimated overall costs, cleanup times, reliability, and maintenance levels are also presented in order to assess advantages and limitations of each technology.

Keywords

PCBs; pesticides; POPs; PTS; soil, treatment, waste

Hrčak ID:

539

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/539

Publication date:

27.4.2001.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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