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Electrokinetics: Electric Current Technologies

Additional Resources

Electrochemical Remediation Technologies for Polluted Soils, Sediments and Groundwater
Reddy, K.R. and C. Cameselle (eds.).
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ. ISBN: 978-0-470-38343-8, 732 pp, 2009

In addition to describing the fundamental principles of electrokinetics, coverage includes application of the technology to remediation of organic pollutants, heavy metals and other inorganic pollutants, and mixed contaminants using approaches such as electrokinetic barriers and integrated (coupled) technologies. The text summarizes the latest research and offers case studies that illustrate equipment, installation, and methods employed in real-world cleanups. Table of Contents

Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, Volume 43, Issue 8, 2008

This issue of the journal is focused on research into a variety of applications of electrokinetics in remediation. In addition to a paper on basic aspects of electrokinetic remediation technology, specific attention is given to electrokinetic removal of heavy metals and organic pollutants. Work also is described that couples electrokinetic remediation with other technologies, such as chemical oxidation for organic pollutants, bioremediation, nanoscale particles, chemical oxidation in the liquid phase, permeable reactive barriers, and other applications. Table of contents and abstracts.

Superfund Remedy Report, 17th Edition
EPA 542-R-23-001, 2020

EPA prepares the Superfund Remedy Report to provide information and analyses on remedies EPA selected to address contamination at Superfund National Priorities List and Superfund Alternative Approach sites. This report is the latest in a series, prepared since 1991, on Superfund remedy selection. The latest edition focuses on the analysis of Superfund remedial actions selected in fiscal years 2018, 2019, and 2020.

The data that forms the basis of the analyses contained in SRR 17th Edition can be found at Superfund Data and Reports by downloading Contaminant of Concern Data for Decision Documents by Media and Remedy Component Data for Decision Documents by Media.

Technology Innovation News Survey
2002

The Technology Innovation News Survey contains market/commercialization information; reports on demonstrations, feasibility studies and research; and other news relevant to the hazardous waste community interested in technology development. This report is updated every two weeks.

Events and Media

CLU-IN Archived Webinars

US EPA/ORD's Engineering Issue Paper: Electrokinetic (EK)-Enhanced In situ Remediation Technologies — Options for Addressing Contaminants in Low-Permeability (Low-k) Environments
U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD) Engineering and Groundwater Technical Support Centers
September 26, 2024, 1 Hour, 30 Minutes

Contaminated Sediments: New Tools and Approaches for in-situ Remediation - Session IV
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Superfund Research Program
February 14, 2011, 2 Hours

NIEHS/EPA Metals - Analytical Methods
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences & U.S. EPA, Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
June 11, 2003, 2 Hours