Definition
This study attempts to describe the phytoremediation as an integrative process comprised of three main mechanisms: (1) plants trigger the synergistic process of phytoremediation, (2) biotransformation of pollutants mediated by epiphytes, and (3) alleviation of abiotic stress in plants by endophytes. A deep understanding of these three mechanisms would enhance the phytoremediation processes for the sustainable remediation of industrial wastewater.
Introduction
Industrialization is the economic backbone of many countries, regardless of its stage of development. Nevertheless, industries are also a major source of water pollution especially through discharging large volumes of wastewater into natural waterbodies (Yadav et al. 2002; Palani et al. 2021). Often, untreated or inadequately treated industrial wastewater is released from industries (including...
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Castillo, J., Gomez-Arias, A., Cebekhulu, S., Otunola, B., Ololade, O. (2023). Sustainable Remediation of Industrial Wastewater Using Green Materials. In: Baskar, C., Ramakrishna, S., Daniela La Rosa, A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Green Materials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4921-9_29-1
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