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A Novel Phytoremediation Method to Cleanup Lead-Based Paint Contaminated Soils: Phase III - Demonstration Study
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Phase 2: First EDDS application

March 22, 2022 Kylee hackman

The first chelating agent application was EDDS at 10 mmol/kg. Leaching samples were analyzed before and after treatment of EDDS…

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Phase 1 Greenhouse Study: Aim 4

Kylee hackman

The objective of this study was to mimic the biochemistry of the stomach and intestinal juices and the intestinal wall…

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Phase 2: Second EDDS Treatment

March 21, 2022 Kylee hackman

The second application of EDDS of 30 mmol/kg was applied. As in the previous study, soil, leach, and plant root…

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Phase 2: Third EDDS Treatment

March 20, 2022 Kylee hackman

A third EDDS application at 30 mmol/kg was applied to enhance phytoremediation further. Vetiver and fescue samples were collected before…

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Phase 2: First EDTA Treatment

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A 15 mmol/kg concentration of EDTA was applied to enhance phytoremediation further. Overall, vetiver grass showed no signs of toxicity…

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Phase 2: Second EDTA Treatment

March 19, 2022 Kylee hackman

EDTA was applied at a 15 mmol/kg rate to the San Antonio and Stockton sites. Soil, plant, and leaching samples…

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Phase 2: Conclusions

March 18, 2022 Kylee hackman

Lead-based paint contaminated soils were collected from Baltimore, Maryland, and San Antonio, Texas. The soil lead content was between 1000-2400…

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Do we need to worry about lead contamination in our backyard?

February 17, 2022 Rupali Datta

Why do homeowners need to worry about lead contamination of their homes 30 years after lead-based paint was banned in…

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What is Lead

Kylee hackman

Lead is a blue-grayish heavy metal found in the environment. In the periodic table, the chemical symbol for lead is…

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History of Lead use

February 16, 2022 Kylee hackman

Due to its many uses in products such as lead pipes, gasoline, cooking pots, glassware, statues, and paint, lead has…

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