A PHYTOREMEDIATION METHOD USING SEAGRASS TO REMOVE LEAD IN CONTAMINATED SEDIMENTS

摘要

A phytoremediation method using seagrasses to remove lead in contaminated sediments in coastal ecosystems is disclosed. Naturally occurring seagrasses can be utilized to get rid of toxic wastes particularly lead in polluted sediments. The method indicated here is a cost effective and eco-friendly method that could be used constantly to clean pollutants and toxic wastes such as lead as long as the seagrasses are present and growing in the appropriate type of sediment in the coastal ecosystems.