Review: Evaluation of the Mode of Mechanism of Phytoremediation Plants on Trace Heavy Metal Pollutants in Auto-Mechanic Workshops Ghana.

Abstract

Environmental Pollution from anthropogenic activities has contributed greatly towards the loss of biodiversity. As a result, some organisms are at the verge of extinction and total extermination. Used oil from automobile engines have contribute immensely towards the degradation of the environment. This problem has been traced to the poor handling of used oil and ignorance of major disposers. There has been a challenge to mitigate or possibly eliminate the adverse effects of these contaminants using more ecofriendly and cost-effective means. Researchers have over the years leaned toward phytoremediation which is a sustainable and more environmentally friendly approach and holds prospects for remediating oil-contaminated and heavy metal-contaminated soils in Ghana. This review examines the current state in Ghana regarding phytoremediation, focusing on indigenous plant species' potential to rehabilitate contaminated soils. Key approaches are discussed, highlighting how plants facilitate the remediation process. Additionally, this review examines challenges, opportunities, and future directions for phytoremediation in Ghana.