Overview of Phytoremediation Technology for Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil

Abstract

Phytoremediation of heavy metal polluted soil has become an efficient and environment-friendly method. The main mechanisms of phytoremediation consist of phytoextraction, phytovolatilization phytostabilization, and phytotransformation. But there are some limitations in the actual remediation effect of plants enriching heavy metals. At present, a wealth of joint remediation methods have been carried out. This paper reviewed the phytoremediation mechanisms and the research status of phytoremediation, such as Cd, As and Pb, and put forward the research direction of phytoremediation and the combination with other technologies.