Manuscript Title:

CUTTING-EDGE TECHNIQUES FOR HEAVY METAL ELIMINATION FROM ECOSYSTEMS

Author:

HANAN MAOZ, AMIT YANIV ROSENFELD

DOI Number:

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.11257296

Published : 2024-05-23

About the author(s)

1. HANAN MAOZ - Bar-Ilan University, Department of Management, Ramat Gan, 5290002, Israel.
2. AMIT YANIV ROSENFELD - Bar-Ilan University, Department of Management, Ramat Gan, 5290002, Israel.

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Abstract

The global population and industrial development surge has triggered a significant influx of heavy metals into ecosystems, posing risks to environmental integrity and human health through food chain contamination. This comprehensive review examines various methodologies to mitigate heavy metal contamination in ecosystems. It meticulously delves into a spectrum of physical and chemical approaches, including mechanical and ultrasonic soil washing, ex situ electrokinetic removal, and the utilization of chelating materials and soil amendments. Furthermore, it scrutinizes biological interventions employing microorganisms, algae, and natural organic products alongside innovative techniques such as phytoextraction and phytoremediation. The latter encompasses multifaceted strategies like rhizofiltration, phytostabilization, phytodegradation, phytoextraction, and phytovolatilization, emphasizing environmentally sustainable solutions to heavy metal pollution. Additionally, the paper evaluates biotechnological methods leveraging genetically modified plants and nanotechnological approaches utilizing nanoparticles for metal remediation, highlighting their potential contributions to remediation endeavors. The review underscores the importance of integrating multiple techniques to foster synergistic approaches for more effective heavy metal removal. Each method is assessed based on its treatment efficacy, advantages, and drawbacks, drawing insights from pertinent studies in the field. This comprehensive analysis offers a nuanced understanding of cutting-edge techniques for heavy metal elimination from ecosystems, elucidating their potential contributions and challenges in environmental remediation efforts. It explores the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence in heavy metal remediation processes, aiming to illuminate advancements and challenges within this rapidly evolving field.


Keywords

Heavy Metal, Cutting-edge Techniques, Elimination, Phytoextraction, Phytoremediation, Artifical Intelligence.