Advancements in biopile-based sustainable soil remediation: a decade of improvements, integrating bioremediation technologies and AI-based innovative tools

  • 0Macromolecular Chemistry Group (LQM), Physical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940, Leioa, Spain.

Summary

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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.