Emerging Contaminants in the Environment

Challenges and Sustainable Practices

1st Edition - January 8, 2022
Editors: Hemen Sarma, Delfina C. Dominguez, Wen-Yee Lee
Language: English
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Emerging Contaminants in the Environment: Challenges and Sustainable Practices covers all aspects of emerging contaminants in the environment, from basic understanding to different types of emerging contaminants and how these threaten organisms, their environmental fate studies, detection methods, and sustainable practices of dealing with contaminants. Emerging contaminant remediation is a pressing need due to the ever-increasing pollution in the environment, and it has gained a lot of scientific and public attention due to its high effectiveness and sustainability. The discussions in the book on the bioremediation of these contaminants are covered from the perspective of proven technologies and practices through case studies and real-world data. One of the main benefits of this book is that it summarizes future challenges and sustainable solutions. It can, therefore, become an effective guide to the elimination (through sustainable practices) of emerging contaminants. At the back of these explorations on sustainable bioremediation of emerging contaminants lies the set of 17 goals articulated by the United Nations in its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all its member states.

This book provides academics, researchers, students, and practitioners interested in the detection and elimination of emerging contaminants from the environment, with the latest advances by leading experts in emerging contaminants the field of environmental sciences.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Understanding emerging contaminants in soil and water: current perspectives on integrated remediation approaches
Abstract
List of abbreviations
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Emerging pollutants in soil and water: categories and types
1.3 Regulatory guidelines
1.4 Emerging contaminants: sustainable remediation
1.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 2. Emerging environmental contaminants—current status, challenges, and technological solutions
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Class of different emerging pollutants
2.3 Current regulatory status of different agencies regarding emerging contaminants
2.4 Technological aspects of emerging contaminants fate during wastewater treatment
2.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 3. Anticancer drugs in the environment: environmental levels and technological challenges
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Characterization of cytostatics
3.3 Environmental levels of cytostatics
3.4 Remediation strategies
3.5 Concluding remarks and future trends
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4. Exposure to 1,4-dioxane and disinfection by-products due to the reuse of wastewater
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Disinfection by-products in water
4.3 1,4-Dioxane
4.4 Environmental fate of disinfection by-products and 1,4-dioxane
4.5 Proposed management of disinfection by-products and 1,4-dioxane
4.6 Conclusion
References
Further Reading
Chapter 5. Transport, fate, and bioavailability of emerging pollutants in soil, sediment, and wastewater treatment plants: potential environmental impacts
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Emerging pollutants
5.3 DNA damage caused by synthetic environmental contaminant exposure
5.4 Emerging contaminants in soil, in sediments, and transportation
5.5 Emerging contaminants in soil and sediments are bioavailable
5.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. Pharmaceutical and personal care products in the environment: occurrence and impact on the functioning of the ecosystem
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Class of different pharmaceuticals and personal care products
6.3 Occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in environment
6.4 Pharmaceuticals and personal care product for soil and water and their transport
6.5 Increase risk of antimicrobial resistance due to exposure to pharmaceuticals and personal care products
6.6 Infiltration of pharmaceuticals and personal care products is a life hazard
6.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7. Excessive pharmaceutical and personal care products in the environment cause life-threatening diseases
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Disruption of endocrine systems by pharmaceuticals and personal care products
7.3 Endocrine-disrupting compounds found in cosmetics and plastics
7.4 Diseases caused by exposure of pharmaceuticals and personal care products
7.5 Harmful chemicals in plastic toys and their impact on children
7.6 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 8. A broad perspective on antimicrobial resistance in coastal waters
Abstract
8.1 Introduction to the problem
8.2 Origin and evolution of antimicrobial resistance in aquatic matrices
8.3 Antimicrobial resistance and pollution
8.4 Antimicrobial resistance determinants and pathogens in recreational coastal waters
8.5 Potential risks for human health of AMR dissemination in coastal waters
8.6 Assessing water quality for primary contact regarding antimicrobial resistance
8.7 Concluding remarks
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 9. Environmental fate and transportation of perfluorinated compounds
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 PFCs types and occurrences
9.3 Fate and transportation of PFCs
9.4 PFCs are toxic to both humans and animals
9.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Engineered nanomaterials: threats, releases, and concentrations in the environment
Abstract
Abbreviations
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Release and concentrations of ENMs
10.3 Fate of ENMs in the environment
10.4 Uptake and translocation of ENMs in plants
10.5 Potential health effects of ENMs
10.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Chapter 11. Plastic pollution in marine and freshwater environments: abundance, sources, and mitigation
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Plastic pollution of water bodies: causes and impacts
11.3 Macroplastics and microplastics in the marine environment
11.4 Macroplastics and microplastics in the freshwater environment
11.5 Circular economy and plastic pollution mitigation of water bodies
11.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. Electronic waste: an emerging contaminant in the geo-environment
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 E-waste: an emerging contaminant
12.3 Environmental consequences due to e-waste contaminants
12.4 The legislative framework for e-waste management
12.5 Sustainable e-waste management strategies
12.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 13. Effects of pesticides on human physiology, genetics, and evolution
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Different classes of pesticides
13.3 Effects of pesticides on human physiology
13.4 Genotoxic effects of pesticides
13.5 Genetic and epigenetic effects of few selected pesticide classes
13.6 Pesticides and evolution
13.7 Methods used for assessing the genetic and epigenetic effect of pesticides
13.8 Case studies for assessing the genotoxic potential of pesticide exposure on occupational workers
13.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14. Integrative behavioral and ecotoxicological effects of nanoparticles
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Emergence of nanoparticles
14.3 Sources of nanoparticles
14.4 Nanoparticles characteristics, interactions, and transformation
14.5 Routes of entry into organisms
14.6 Toxicity of nanoparticles
14.7 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 15. Determination of multiclass emerging contaminants using QuEChERS method
Abstract
List of abbreviations
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Emerging contaminants
15.3 QuEChERS method and its evolution
15.4 QuEChERS applications for emerging contaminants
15.5 Comparison of QuEChERS with other extraction methods
15.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 16. Removal of quinolone antibiotics from wastewaters and sewage sludge
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Quinolone antibiotics
16.3 Removal mechanisms for quinolone antibiotics in treatment plants
16.4 Future perspectives
16.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 17. Chemosensing technology for rapid detection of emerging contaminants
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Classifications of chemosensors
17.3 Detection of emerging contaminants by chemosensors
17.4 Summary
References
Chapter 18. Methods of bisphenol A detection by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-Ms) in human breast milk and foodstuff
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 BPA: physical and chemical properties
18.3 Human breast milk
18.4 Analytical methods
18.5 Analytical quality parameters
18.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 19. Microalgae as whole-cell biosensors in the prospective assessment of toxic effects of emerging contaminants
Abstract
19.1 Microalgae as whole-cell biosensors
19.2 Flow cytometry
19.3 Inherent cellular parameters
19.4 Functional flow cytometry
19.5 Other omics analyses
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 20. The mixture of agricultural pesticides and their impact on populations: bioremediation strategies
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Soil-bound pesticide residues
20.3 The impact of pesticide cocktail toxicity on aquatic ecosystems
20.4 Bioremediation types
20.5 Bioremediation techniques for pesticide-contaminated water and soil
20.6 Challenges in applying bioremediation
20.7 Advantages and disadvantages of bioremediation strategies
20.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 21. Assisted and amended technology for the sustainable remediation of emerging contaminants
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Strategies for remediation of emerging contaminants
21.3 Microbial fuel cells for the remediation of emerging contaminants
21.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 22. Bioremediation of cytostatic pharmaceutical and personal care products and emerging technologies
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Cytostatic and PPCPs-mechanism of action, toxicity
22.3 Biological removal
22.4 Conclusions
22.5 Funding
Acknowledgments
References
Further reading
Chapter 23. Removal of antimicrobial resistance determinants from wastewater: a risk perspective on conventional and emerging technologies
Abstract
23.1 Wastewaters are fertile environments for antimicrobial resistance evolution and spread
23.2 Risk I antimicrobial resistance genes: antimicrobials affected and mechanism for antimicrobial resistance
23.3 Fundamentals of wastewater treatment
23.4 Performance of distinct technologies for removing high risk antimicrobial resistance genes
23.5 Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 24. Novel nanomaterials for nanobioremediation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons
Abstract
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Nano-bioremediation strategies to eliminate PAHs
24.3 Nanomaterials: synthesis, properties, and relevance
24.4 Different nanomaterials used for bioremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
24.5 Factors that influence the nano-bioremediation process
24.6 Concluding remarks and future perspectives
References
Index

Hemen Sarma

Dr. Hemen Sarma obtained his Ph.D. in Environmental Botany [2008] from Gauhati University and pursued post-doctorate research at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong and Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology [IASST], Guwahati, India. Presently he is serving as Senior Assistant Professor at Nandanath Saikia College, Dibrugarh University, India. His research interest includes plant-microbe interactions, and microbial nanobiotechnology. He made significant contributions to the field of emerging contaminants, endocrine disrupting compounds and persistent organic pollutants. Dr. Sarma has more than 50 publications to his credit in peer-reviewed international journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Assistant Professor, Nandanath Saikia College, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam, India

Delfina C. Dominguez

Delfina C Dominguez is a Professor at The University of Texas at El Paso, USA. She completed her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from New Mexico State University and postdoctoral studies from The University of Virginia. Her research interests include Molecular diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance and calcium signaling in Bacteria The focus of Dr. Dominguez’s work is in bacterial physiology and pathogenesis. Currently, she has active collaborations with other investigators to develop and validate point of care devices for rapid identification of pathogens as well as clinical biomarkers. Dr. Dominguez has over 46 publications to including conference papers and book chapters, and over 900 citations.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, The University of Texas at El Paso, USA

Wen-Yee Lee

Wen-Yee Lee is Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at University of Texas at El Paso, USA. She completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso, and Postdoctoral Research from Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Dr. Lee studies organic pollutants in the environment, and their impacts on human health. Her research area is a unique field in the chemistry department and is in line with the university’s vision in interdisciplinary research. Dr. Lee was a 2016 Interdisciplinary Research Fellow awarded by UTEP Office of Research and Sponsored Projects and the Office of the Provost. As an IDR Fellow, Dr. Lee organized the Water Research Group which include researchers from UTEP, Texas A&M, NMSU, New Mexico Tech, and three international universities to study water quality at local, regional, and global scales. Dr. Lee’s research interests are method development, determination of organic pollutants in the environment, and their impacts on human health. Dr. Lee has over 65 publications including conference papers and over 885 citations.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at El Paso, USA