Heavy Metals

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-IX

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2. Metal Behavior in the Environment

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Agricultural Problems Related to Excessive Trace Metal Contents of Soils

      • Alina Kabata-Pendias

      Pages 3-18

   3. Speciation of Heavy Metals in Soils and Groundwater and Implications for Their Natural and Provoked Mobility

      • Alain C. M. Bourg

      Pages 19-31

   4. Diffuse Sources of Pollution by Toxic Metals and Impact on Receiving Waters

      • Vladimir Novotny

      Pages 33-52

   5. Monitoring of Air Pollutant Effects, Some Principles and Examples

      • E. Reichrtova

      Pages 53-64

   6. Quality of Information on Contamination of the Environment

      • W. P. Cofino

      Pages 65-78

   7. Soil Protection in The Netherlands

      • J. J. Vegter

      Pages 79-100

   8. Mathematical Modeling for Assessment of Soil Pollution

      • J. G. C. Smits, N. M. de Rooij

      Pages 101-116

3. Engineering Approaches to Remediation

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 117-117

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   2. Impact of Mining Activities on the Terrestrial and Aquatic Environment with Emphasis on Mitigation and Remedial Measures

      • R. J. Allan

      Pages 119-140

   3. Decontamination or Consolidation of Metal-Contaminated Soils by Biological Means

      • W. H. O. Ernst

      Pages 141-149

   4. Engineering Methods for Control of Polluted Sites and Solid Waste Disposal

      • C. C. D. F. van Ree

      Pages 151-164

   5. Methods for Cleaning Contaminated Soils and Sediments

      • W. H. Rulkens, J. T. C. Grotenhuis, R. Tichý

      Pages 165-191

   6. Improving Environmental Performance of a Primary Lead and Zinc Smelter

      • F. Elgersma, J. N. Schinkel, M. P. C. Weijnen

      Pages 193-207

   7. Reduction of Metal Emissions by Cleaner Mineral Processing Technology

      • M. P. C. Weijnen, J. N. Schinkel, F. Elgersma

      Pages 209-235

   8. Contaminated Aquatic Sediments and Waste Sites: Geochemical Engineering Solutions

      • Ulrich Förstner

      Pages 237-256

4. Specific Examples of Metal Polluted Areas

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 257-257

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   2. Engineering Aspects of Pollution in View of Case Studies Carried Out in Poland

      • A. Lewandowski, J. Przewlócki

      Pages 259-270

   3. Environmental Impact of The Mining Industry in Poland

      • E. Helios Rybicka

      Pages 271-285

"Heavy Metals: Problems and Solutions" is divided into three sections dealing with basic geochemical processes, remediation and case studies. The basic geochemical processes are discussed with respect to mobility in the environment and impact as well as methods to derive guidelines for heavy metals. Remediation focuses on currently available methods to treat contaminated sediments and soils. In addition, it considers the concept of geochemical engineering for remediation of large areas contaminated by metals. A number of case studies of polluted sediments and soils and their environmental impact highlight the principles discussed in the first two sections.

• case studies
• environment
• environmental problems
• heavy metals
• remediation
• remediation methods
• risk assessment
• sediments
• soils
• water quality and water pollution
• air pollution and air quality

• Arbeitsbereich Umweltschutztechnik, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Hamburg, Germany

  Ulrich Förstner

• GKSS Research Center, Geesthacht, Germany

  Wim Salomons

• Faculty of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Czech Republic

  Pavel Mader

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