This book discusses how non-ionic surfactants alter
interfacial properties promoting polycyclic
aromatics hydrocarbons (PAHs) solubilization and
dissolution from Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (NAPLs)
when applied alone or in combination with other
remediation techniques such as the biodegradation.
The effects of non-ionic surfactants observed on the
kinetics of PAHs solubilization process, on the
mechanisms that control the rates of solubilization
and on the rates and extent of biodegradation are
also discussed with emphasis on the molecular
structure and concentration of the surfactants. An
improved understanding and controlling the
properties of non-ionic surfactant-containing
solution has considerable practical importance and
may lead to strategies for significantly enhancing
remediation of contaminated sites when non-ionic
surfactant is employed.
interfacial properties promoting polycyclic
aromatics hydrocarbons (PAHs) solubilization and
dissolution from Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (NAPLs)
when applied alone or in combination with other
remediation techniques such as the biodegradation.
The effects of non-ionic surfactants observed on the
kinetics of PAHs solubilization process, on the
mechanisms that control the rates of solubilization
and on the rates and extent of biodegradation are
also discussed with emphasis on the molecular
structure and concentration of the surfactants. An
improved understanding and controlling the
properties of non-ionic surfactant-containing
solution has considerable practical importance and
may lead to strategies for significantly enhancing
remediation of contaminated sites when non-ionic
surfactant is employed.