Advantages
Application to inorganic and organic contaminate, although organic are less proven
Application to solid, sludges and liquids
Improved possible
Rapid treatment possible
Ex situ method relatively easy to apply
Dis advantages
Contaminants contained rather than destroyed or detoxified
Increase in volume of material following treatment
Some processes produce heat which can cause gaseous emissions
Quality assurance measures needed, especially for in situ methods
Uncertainties over long-term performance, especially with organic contaminants
Long-term monitoring required