Enhanced phytoextraction of chromium by the aquatic macrophyte Potamogeton pusillus in presence of copper.
Enhanced phytoextraction of chromium by the aquatic macrophyte Potamogeton pusillus in presence of copper.
复制标题
DOI:
10.1016/j.envpol.2011.09.032
复制
发表时间:
2012-02
影响因子:
8.9
通讯作者:
M. Monferrán;M. L. Pignata;D. Wunderlin
中科院分区:
文献类型:
--
作者:
M. Monferrán;M. L. Pignata;D. Wunderlin
The aquatic macrophyte, Potamogeton pusillus was evaluated for the removal of Cu2+and Cr+6from aqueous solutions during 15 days phytoextraction experiments. Results show that P. pusillus is capable of accumulating substantial amount of Cu and Cr from individual solutions (either Cu2+or Cr+6). Significant correlations between metal removal and bioaccumulation were obtained. Roots and leaves accumulated the highest amount of Cu and Cr followed by stems. The bioaccumulation of Cr was significantly enhanced in the presence of Cu, showing a synergic effect on Cr+6removal, presenting a good alternative for the removal of these metals from polluted aquifers. To the extent of our knowledge, this is the first report on both enhanced phytoextraction of Cr+6in presence of Cu+2and bioaccumulation of these heavy metals by P. pusillus.