Title of article :
Evaluation of the phytoremediation performance of Hammada scoparia and Halocnemum Strobilaceum for Cu, Fe, Zn and Cr accumulation from the industrial area in Benghazi, Libya
Author/Authors :
Bader ، Nabil Chemistry Department - Faculty of science - University of Benghazi , Faraj ، Mahmoud Chemistry Department - Faculty of science - University of Benghazi , Mohamed ، Abdulrahman Chemistry Department - Faculty of science - University of Benghazi , Al-shelmani ، Nessma Chemistry Department - Faculty of Science - University of Benghazi , Elkailany ، Rajab Chemistry Department - Faculty of science - University of Benghazi , Bobtana ، Fardous Chemistry Department - Faculty of science - University of Benghazi
Abstract :
The present work aims to evaluate two native plants including, Hammada scoparia (H. scoparia) and Halocnemum Strobilaceum (H. Strobilaceum), which grow in Benghazi-Libya for soil phytoremediation purpose. Plants and soil samples were collected and analyzed for Cu, Zn, Fe and Cr concentrations at different sites in the north coastal region of Benghazi. Performance of Hammada scoparia and Halocnemum Strobilaceum was evaluated by calculating biological absorption coefficient (BAC), bioconcentration factor (BCF), and translocation factor (TF). Both plants were found to be a moderate extractor. The tendency of the plants toward phytoextraction process and phytostabiliztion process was studied. Both plants tend to phytoextraction process except Halocnemum Strobilaceum tends strongly to phytostabiliztion process in case of Cu and Fe.
Keywords :
Phytoremediation , Phytoextraction , Phytostabilisation , Hammada scoparia , Halocnemum Strobilaceum
Journal title :
Journal of Medicinal and Chemical Sciences
Journal title :
Journal of Medicinal and Chemical Sciences
