Potential Advantages of Aquatic Macrophytes in Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal-Polluted Wastewater

Vivek Raj; Santosh Kumar Karn; Rakesh Kumar; Vandana; Aman Prakash; Arun Kumar; Arun Lal Srivastav

doi:10.1007/978-3-032-20493-6_18

Potential Advantages of Aquatic Macrophytes in Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal-Polluted Wastewater

Vivek Raj
, Santosh Kumar Karn
, Rakesh Kumar
, Vandana
, Aman Prakash
, Arun Kumar
, Arun Lal Srivastav

Department of Marine Biology

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Abstract

Contamination by heavy metals in wastewater is increasingly becoming a significant issue. Both ecosystems and people are harmed by their actions. Conventional cleanup techniques are costly, time-consuming, and not always successful. Phytoremediation exhibits distinct characteristics. The product is green, affordable, and dependable. Water plants such as water hyacinth, water lettuce, duckweed, and water fern are very effective at absorbing pollutants from water. These plants can absorb a wide range of toxins, including both organic and inorganic substances, particularly HMs (heavy metals). Their effectiveness is increasing as a result of new techniques being implemented. This paper examines the role of these plants in purifying contaminated water, providing a viable and eco-friendly approach for environmental restoration.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Wastewater Management Using Aquatic Macrophytes
Publisher	Springer Science+Business Media
Pages	329-345
Number of pages	17
ISBN (Electronic)	9783032204936
ISBN (Print)	9783032204929
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-20493-6_18
State	Published - 1 Jan 2026

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 15 Life on Land

Keywords

Heavy metal
Macrophytes
Phytoremediation
Sustainable approach
Wastewater treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Environmental Science
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
General Engineering
General Energy

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