Bio-Geo Interactions in Metal-Contaminated Soils

Book Overview

Metal contamination is an increasing ecological and eco-toxicological risk. Understanding the processes involved in metal mobilization, sorption and mineralization in soils are key features for soil bioremediation.

Following an introduction to the physical, chemical and biological components of contaminated soils, various chapters address the interactions of soil, microorganisms, plants and the water phase necessary to transfer metals into...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642233260
• ISBN13: 9783642233265
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"