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Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in a phytoattenuation strategy: remediation potential of a Cd, Pb, and Zn contaminated soil and valorization potential of the fibers for textile production.
Code
01CD1522
Duration
12 September 2022 → 11 January 2023
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Environmental management
  • Engineering and technology
    • Environmental technologies
    • Sustainable development
    • Product safety
Keywords
heavy metals hemp fibers phytoremediation textile production phytoattenuation Industrial hemp
 
Project description
 

The potential of a phytoattenuation strategy with industrial hemp is evaluated, combining the valorization of contaminated land through hemp cultivation and the development of a biobased value chain for the textile industry. This research aims to analyze metal uptake in the above-ground biomass and evaluates the potential to produce safe and qualitative hemp fibers for textile production.