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Electrokinetic remediation strategy considering ground strate: A review

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A number of remediation technology have developed and available for the remediation of contaminated ground. Although many established technology used ground decontamination, complete remediation of fine-grained soil is impossible with conventional technology. Therefore, emerging electrokinetic technology could be feasible techniques. For the application of electrokinetic technology, however, should overcome some limitations. Enhanced electrokinetic technology, hybrid and combined technology make possible overcoming limitations. In this research, for the practical remedial action by electrokinetic technology, a remedial selection flow chart and eight conceptual models with five soil types were suggested.

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  1. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 425-791, Ansan, Korea

    Soo-Sam Kim

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    Sang-Jae Han

  3. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Chung-Ang University, 156-756, Seoul, Korea

    Yong-Sil Cho

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Kim, SS., Han, SJ. & Cho, YS. Electrokinetic remediation strategy considering ground strate: A review. Geosci J 6, 57–75 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02911336

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