On-site and in situ remediation technologies applicable to petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated sites in the Antarctic and Arctic

Polar research

Danielle Camenzuli¹  Benjamin L. Freidman² 

[1] Department of Environmental SciencesFaculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney 2109, AustraliaCorrespondence;Particulate Fluids Processing Centre, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Melbourne School of Engineering, University of Melbourne, Melbourne 3010, Australia

关键词: Petroleum hydrocarbons;    remediation;    Antarctica;    Arctic;    cold regions;    contaminated site.;   

DOI  :  10.3402/polar.v34.24492

学科分类：自然科学（综合）

来源: Co-Action Publishing

【 摘 要 】

Petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated sites, associated with the contemporary and legacy effects of human activities, remain a serious environmental problem in the Antarctic and Arctic. The management of contaminated sites in these regions is often confounded by the logistical, environmental, legislative and financial challenges associated with operating in polar environments. In response to the need for efficient and safe methods for managing contaminated sites, several technologies have been adapted for on-site or in situ application in these regions. This article reviews six technologies which are currently being adapted or developed for the remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated sites in the Antarctic and Arctic. Bioremediation, landfarming, biopiles, phytoremediation, electrokinetic remediation and permeable reactive barriers are reviewed and discussed with respect to their advantages, limitations and potential for the long-term management of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum h...

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC