Masters Theses
Abstract
"Plants directly interact with surrounding water, air, and soil, collecting and storing chemicals and elements from the surrounding environment. Two new and innovative sampling methods have been developed in which this valuable data can be accessed to replace as well as supplement contaminated-site investigations. When determining the extent of the plume on a contaminated site, groundwater sampling may be limited due to time, site access, and expense. Using new techniques that place sampling devices in trees on site, we can sample trees naturally occurring on a contaminated site or those planted in phytoremediation or redevelopment efforts. Using these sampling devices, Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME) and Solid Phase Samplers (SPSs), the plume size can then be evaluated and changes in concentration can be detected. An array of data can be collected using these quick sampling techniques to help the efficiency in placement of groundwater monitoring wells. These new methods can save time and money as well as undue impact to the ecosystems at hand or personal property"--Abstract, page iv.
Advisor(s)
Burken, Joel G. (Joel Gerard)
Committee Member(s)
Ma, Yinfa
Morrison, Glenn
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Environmental Engineering
Publisher
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Publication Date
Spring 2009
Pagination
ix, 46 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Rights
© 2009 Kendra Marie Waltermire, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Environmental samplingExtraction (Chemistry)PhytoremediationWater -- Purification
Thesis Number
T 9596
Print OCLC #
679606284
Electronic OCLC #
679612513
Recommended Citation
Waltermire, Kendra Marie, "Comparison of in-planta sampling methods for delineating groundwater contaminants" (2009). Masters Theses. 4851.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/4851