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Research and application progress in surfactant-enhanced remediation of hydrophobic organic contaminants in soil
Received:August 20, 2023  
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KeyWord:surfactant;hydrophobic organic contaminant (HOCs);soil remediation;solubilization
Author NameAffiliationE-mail
WU Wenling China Construction Industrial Engineering and Technology Research Academy Co., Ltd., Beijing 101399, China  
YANG Minghui College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China YangMinghui1018@163.com 
ZHANG Heqing Cscec Scimee Sci. & Tech. Co., Ltd., Chengdu 610045, China  
WANG Yuansheng Bochuang Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Tianjin 300042, China  
WANG Lei College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China  
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Abstract:
      Hydrophobic organic contaminant(HOCs)are widely distributed in soil environments. Due to their limited desorption from soil particles, low mobility and bioavailability, the effectiveness of chemical, biological, and physical remediation techniques on HOCs in soil is often inhibited. Surfactants, known for their solubilization capacity for HOCs, have been employed to enhance the efficiency of other remediation technologies. This review categorizes and summarizes research and applications of surfactant-enhanced techniques in remediating soil HOCs pollution over the past two decades. A comparative analysis of various surfactant-enhanced techniques is presented, highlighting their applicability and limitations. Furthermore, the potential of combined remediation approaches and surfactant foam technology is explored as promising avenues for future research in enhancing soil HOCs remediation with surfactants.