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Coupling vermiremediation with phytoremediation technology to enhance the efficiency of reclamation of polluted marine sediments

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  • Veronica Bianchi
  • Brunello Ceccanti
  • Grazia Masciandaro
  • Serena Doni
  • Cristina Macci
  • Renato Iannelli

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Contaminated (TPHs and heavy metals) dredged sediments from Livorno port (Italy) were biological treated using plants and earthworms. Sediments presented an asphyctic physical structure owing to the silt–clay granulometric composition, a high salty level and a low organic content. A meso-scale experiment was done utilising three different bioremediation treatments: a) plants (Paspalum vaginatum and Tamarix gallica), b) earthworms (Eisenia foetida) and c) plant–earthworms combination. After one year, a suitable habitat for plants and earthworms was created due to the biochemical activation of the matrix, observing also a reduction of the organic and inorganic contaminants.

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  • Veronica Bianchi & Brunello Ceccanti & Grazia Masciandaro & Serena Doni & Cristina Macci & Renato Iannelli, 2010. "Coupling vermiremediation with phytoremediation technology to enhance the efficiency of reclamation of polluted marine sediments," International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 10(3/4), pages 225-238.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgenv:v:10:y:2010:i:3/4:p:225-238
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