Bioengineered Vermiextraction for Soil Detoxification

This groundbreaking book introduces a sustainable bioengineered solution to one of today's critical environmental challenges-PAH-contaminated soils. Bioengineered Vermiextraction for Soil Detoxification presents a novel ex situ remediation strategy using earthworms, enhanced with microbial and enzymatic aids, to effectively extract toxic hydrocarbons such as Acenaphthylene, Benzo(e)pyrene, and Benzo(ghi)perylene. Backed by rigorous experimental data, enzymatic biomarker analysis, and survival response metrics, this work provides compelling evidence of the method's efficiency, ecological compatibility, and cost-effectiveness. Aimed at environmental scientists, soil ecologists, and policy advisors, this book advances vermiextraction as a scalable green technology aligned with SDGs 6 (Clean Water), 13 (Climate Action), and 15 (Life on Land). It offers practical recommendations for soil restoration and environmental health improvement worldwide.