Decrease and increase profile of Cu, Cr and Pb during stable phase of removal by duckweed (Lemna minor L.)

Int J Phytoremediation. 2013;15(4):376-84. doi: 10.1080/15226514.2012.702808.

Abstract

The present work details the decrease-increase profiles of Cu, Cr, and Pb by the aquatic plant Lemna minor. A mixture of these metals were utilized at different concentrations. Removal profiles of each metal was determined with water samples taken every 24 h for a 144 h period after the 48 h mark and was examined with correlation analysis. Removal profiles of Cr and Pb by L. minor from the mixture were observed to be highly similar with each other (r = 0.943). High proportion of Cr and Pb were removed compared to Cu and removal equations were defined with the aid of regression analysis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Araceae / metabolism*
  • Biodegradation, Environmental
  • Chromium / analysis
  • Chromium / metabolism*
  • Copper / analysis
  • Copper / metabolism*
  • Lead / analysis
  • Lead / metabolism*
  • Regression Analysis
  • Time Factors
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / metabolism*

Substances

  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • Chromium
  • Lead
  • Copper