Advancements in biopile-based sustainable soil remediation: a decade of improvements, integrating bioremediation technologies and AI-based innovative tools
- Mojtaba Ostovar 1, Sara Muñana 1, Alazne Galdames 1, Josu Berganza 2, Maider Orueta 3, José Julián Esteban 4, Pilar Brettes 2, José Luis Vilas Vilela 1,5, Leire Ruiz Rubio 6,7
- 1Macromolecular Chemistry Group (LQM), Physical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940, Leioa, Spain.
- 2GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance, 48170, Gaiker, Zamudio, Spain.
- 3Iragaz Watin S.A., 20720, Azkoitia, Spain.
- 4Departamento de Geología, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena S/N, 48940, Leioa, Spain.
- 5BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940, Leioa, Spain.
- 6Macromolecular Chemistry Group (LQM), Physical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940, Leioa, Spain. leire.ruiz@ehu.eus.
- 7BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940, Leioa, Spain. leire.ruiz@ehu.eus.
- 0Macromolecular Chemistry Group (LQM), Physical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940, Leioa, Spain.
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Soil degradation requires remediation. Biopile technology, enhanced by nanotechnology and AI, offers sustainable solutions for restoring soil health and degrading pollutants effectively.
Area Of Science
- Environmental Science
- Soil Science
- Microbiology
Background
- Unsustainable practices like intensive agriculture accelerate soil degradation globally.
- Erosion and ecosystem deterioration necessitate effective soil remediation strategies.
- Bioremediation, especially biopile technology, presents an eco-friendly solution using microbial activity.
Purpose Of The Study
- To review bioremediation techniques for soil health restoration.
- To explore the role of sustainable materials and nanotechnology in enhancing bioremediation.
- To highlight the potential of AI in optimizing remediation strategies.
Main Methods
- Review of scientific literature on biopile technology and soil remediation.
- Analysis of factors influencing biopile efficiency (moisture, temperature, nutrients, oxygen, microbial diversity).
- Inclusion of nanotechnology-based solutions (nanoparticles, biosurfactants) and AI tools (VOSviewer).
Main Results
- Biopile technology effectively utilizes microbial activity for pollutant degradation.
- Optimizing environmental factors is crucial for efficient biopile performance.
- Nanotechnology and biosurfactants significantly enhance pollutant removal and soil health.
- AI tools aid in research analysis and strategy optimization.
Conclusions
- Bioremediation, particularly biopile technology, is a viable strategy for sustainable soil restoration.
- Integrating nanotechnology and AI can further improve the efficiency and effectiveness of soil remediation.
- Addressing soil degradation requires a multi-faceted approach combining biological and technological innovations.
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