Occurrence, Distribution and Toxic Effects of Emerging Contaminantsx

Occurrence, Distribution and Toxic Effects of Emerging Contaminantsx
by: Uma Shanker (Editor),Manviri Rani(Editor)
Publisher:CRC Press
Edition:1st
Publication Date: 16 Aug. 2024
Language:English
Print Length:312 pages
ISBN-10:1032371870
ISBN-13:9781032371870
Book Description
Emerging contaminants include an extensive array of synthetic chemicals in global use, such as plastic additives, microplastics, water disinfection byproducts, pharmaceuticals, man-made nanomaterials, and UV-filters. Because of their extensive use in anthropogenic activities, these chemicals are entering the environment at alarming levels as hazardous wastes and non-biodegradable substances. This book emphasizes on the comprehensive information on emerging contaminants overview, environmental occurrence, analysis, risk assessment and toxicity assessment. Environmental, legal, health concerns of the ECs have also been covered in this book. The book also features an updated status from the industrial point of view.
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