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Enhanced removal of PAH compounds from soil/sediments using a natural surfactant solution

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Abstract

Objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of hydroxypropyl- β-cyclodextrin (HPCD) on the removal of phenanthrene from solid phase. Batch tests for the phenanthrene distribution between aqueous and solid phase were conducted in the presence of HPCD. Column tests were conducted to evaluate the roles of HPCD cavities and interaction rates between water, HPCD, and solid phase in the enhanced removal of phenanthrene. Experimental results showed that HPCD was effective in removing sorbed phenanthrene from subsurface environment, primarily due to its negligible sorption to the solid phase and the partitioning of phenanthrene into HPCD cavities. Results from this study implied that HPCD flushing could be effectively applied for the removal of hydrophobic organic pollutants existing in the soils as sorbed or NAPL state.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRemediation of Contaminated Sediments - 2003
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the Second International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments
EditorsM. Pellei, A. Porta
Pages185-191
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - 2004
EventSecond International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments - 2003 - Venice, Italy
Duration: 30 Sept 20033 Oct 2003

Publication series

NameRemediation of Contaminated Sediments - 2003: Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments

Conference

ConferenceSecond International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments - 2003
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityVenice
Period30/09/033/10/03

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