Case study of a non-destructive treatment method for the remediation of military structures containing polychlorinated biphenyl contaminated paint

• Published in: Journal of environmental management Vol. 158; pp. 40 - 47
• Main Authors: Saitta, Erin K.H., Gittings, Michael J., Novaes-Card, Simone, Quinn, Jacqueline, Clausen, Christian, O'Hara, Suzanne, Yestrebsky, Cherie L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2015; Academic Press Ltd
• Subjects: Ball mill; Beta decay; Bimetals; Bioremediation; Buildings; Concrete; Construction Materials; Contamination; Defense industry; Electron capture; Environmental monitoring; Environmental Pollutants - chemistry; Environmental Restoration and Remediation; Federal regulation; Gas chromatography; Hazardous areas; Hazardous materials; Humans; Magnesium; Metals; Military engineering; Military Personnel; Nondestructive testing; Nutrient removal; Paint; Paints; PCB; Polychlorinated biphenyls; Polychlorinated Biphenyls - chemistry; Remediation; United States; United States; Remediation; Magnesium; Paint; Ball mill; PCB

Restricted by federal regulations and limited remediation options, buildings contaminated with paint laden with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have high costs associated with the disposal of hazardous materials. As opposed to current remediation methods which are often destructive and a risk to th...