Heavy metal bioavailability in mine drainage-receiving constructed wetland plants

Author

Cem Selman

Abstract

"Mine drainages containing heavy metals pose a threat to biota because of their toxic effects, and wetlands provide a viable treatment option because of their low cost and high efficiency of metal uptake. The removal mechanisms involved in the wetland treatment process are various and plant uptake is one of these mechanisms. However, plant uptake can potentially cause metal transmission into the food chain. This study aimed to gain a better understand of the impact that is caused by interactions between plants and trace metals in wetlands receiving mine drainage"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Fitch, Mark W.

Committee Member(s)

Niyogi, Dev
Burken, Joel G. (Joel Gerard)

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Environmental Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Spring 2006

Pagination

ix, 98 pages

Rights

© 2006 Cem Selman, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Acid mine drainage -- Environmental aspectsBioavailabilityPlants -- Effect of heavy metals onSoils -- Heavy metal contentWetland plants

Thesis Number

T 8912

Print OCLC #

77521338

Recommended Citation

Selman, Cem, "Heavy metal bioavailability in mine drainage-receiving constructed wetland plants" (2006). Masters Theses. 3829.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/3829