Removal of heavy metals from a contaminated soil using organic chelating acids

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 485-496

  Wuana, R A ^a   Okieimen, F E ^a   Imborvungu, J A ^a  

^a BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Chemical speciation; Contaminated soil; Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; Plant uptake; Soil washing

Indexed keywords

BIOASSAY; CHELATING AGENT; HEAVY METAL; MAIZE; ORGANIC ACID; PERMEABILITY; POLLUTANT REMOVAL; SANDY LOAM; SOIL POLLUTION; WASHOVER;

ZEA MAYS;

EID: 77953606664     PISSN: 17351472     EISSN: 17352630     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF03326158     Document Type: Article

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