Environmental Micropollutants

1st Edition - April 8, 2022
Editors: Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi, Shuhong Wang, Zulkfil Ahmed
Language: English
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Environmental Micropollutants, the latest volume in the Advances in Environmental Pollution Research series, presents the latest research on various environmental micropollutants, as well as their impacts on health and the economy, also addressing the best possible solutions to address the risks presented by these pollutants. The book covers solutions for dusts, infectious particles, heavy metals, organophosphates, atmospheric toxic organic micropollutants, fungal spores, pollutants from E-waste, and antibiotics threats, providing researchers working in environmental science and management with key knowledge to address this increasingly important concern.

These types of micropollutants can be present in water, air and soil and can harm health even in low quantities, hence this book covers the challenges these pollutants pose to the environment and human health, presenting practical solutions.

Cover
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction to environmental micropollutants
Abstract
1.1: Introduction to micropollutants
1.2: Analysis techniques
1.3: Remediation techniques
1.4: Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Industrial chemicals as micropollutants in the environment
Abstract
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Life cycle of plastics
2.3: Plastic applications in everyday life
2.4: Classification and grading of waste plastics
2.5: Present practices in plastic waste management
2.6: Impacts of plastic pollution on environmental compartments
2.7: Potential toxic effects of plastic on human health
2.8: Interlocking solutions against plastic crises
2.9: Future outlook
2.10: Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Impact of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on the environment
Abstract
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Mode of transmission of resistant genes
3.3: ARBs and environment
3.4: Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 4: Food additives as environmental micropollutants
Abstract
4.1: Introduction
4.2: History of food additives
4.3: Types and functions of food additives
4.4: Artificial sweeteners
4.5: Food additives and malnutrition
4.6: Adverse health effects of food additives
4.7: Micropollutants
4.8: Types and health effects of micropollutants
4.9: Treatment of micropollutants
4.10: Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Biocides
Abstract
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Emission of micropollutants
5.3: Biocides in wastewater treatment plant
5.4: Response of microbial activity
5.5: Environmental and health risk of biocides
5.6: Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Disinfectants
Abstract
6.1: Introduction
6.2: Disinfection of drinking water
6.3: Hospital disinfection
6.4: Disinfection of swimming pool water and formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs)
6.5: Human exposure to disinfectants during COVID-19 pandemic
6.6: Biodegradation of disinfectants
6.7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 7: Detergents
Abstract
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Brief history
7.3: Chemical composition of detergents
7.4: Effects of detergents
7.5: Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Personal care products—fragrances, cosmetics, and sunscreens—in the environment
Abstract
8.1: Introduction
8.2: Fragranced products
8.3: Personal care products—Threat to environment
8.4: Conclusion
References
Chapter 9: Hormones-active substances
Abstract
9.1: Hormones
9.2: Hormonal activation substances
9.3: Pathway and exposure of hormone active substances
9.4: Dose-response relationship
9.5: Impact of endocrine disruptors on animals and human health
9.6: Toxicological effect of environmental pollutants on phytohormones
9.7: Phytotoxicity caused by other environmental pollutants
9.8: Interaction of environmental pollutants in ecosystem
References
Chapter 10: Endocrine-disrupting compounds
Abstract
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Xenohormones as endocrine disruptors
10.3: Mechanisms of EDs
10.4: Conclusions
References
Chapter 11: Household chemicals and their impact
Abstract
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Classification of household chemicals
11.3: The abundance of household chemicals in the environment
11.4: Effects of household chemicals on humans and the environment
11.5: Alternatives to household products
11.6: Proposed precautions for the safe use of household chemicals
11.7: Conclusions and way forward
References
Chapter 12: Occurrence and fate of micropollutants in surface waters
Abstract
12.1: Introduction
12.2: What are micropollutants in surface waters?
12.3: Micropollutants
12.4: Microcontaminants and their properties
12.5: Emerging pollutants and their impacts on health
12.6: Classification of emerging pollutants
12.7: Emerging pollutants in water
12.8: Micropollutants in personal care
12.9: Elimination techniques
12.10: Advanced oxidation treatments (AOPs)
12.11: Nanofiltration membrane in water treatment
12.12: Ultrafiltration (UF) membrane
12.13: Microfiltration
12.14: Hybrid technologies
12.15: Treatment of microfiltration membranes
12.16: Surface waters with their respective improved coagulation treatment and the use of microfiltration
12.17: Use of absorbents
12.18: Nanofiltration and reverse osmosis
12.19: Conclusions
References
Chapter 13: Occurrence and fate of micropollutants in water bodies
Abstract
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Sources and pathways
13.3: Occurrence
13.4: Emerging contaminants found in water bodies of India
13.5: Fate of micropollutants
13.6: Impact
13.7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 14: Occurrence and fate of micropollutants in soils
14.1: Introduction
14.2: Occurrence of inorganic micropollutants
14.3: Occurrence of organic pollutants
References
Chapter 15: Occurrence and fate of micropollutants in air
Abstract
15.1: Introduction
15.2: Micropollutant emission
15.3: Exposure of organic micropollutants in air
15.4: Air pollution monitoring (rules and regulations)
15.5: Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 16: Microcontaminants in wastewater
Abstract
16.1: Introduction
16.2: Classifications of microcontaminants
16.3: Worldwide occurrence of microcontaminants
16.4: Health risks associated with microcontaminants
16.5: Treatment technologies for the removal of microcontaminants
16.6: Conclusions
References
Chapter 17: Ecotoxicological risk assessment of environmental micropollutants
Abstract
17.1: Risk assessment of micropollutants
17.2: Ecological risk assessment
17.3: Ecotoxicity prediction models
17.4: Risk assessment for POPs
17.5: Risk assessment for trace metals
17.6: Risk assessment for microplastics
17.7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 18: Usage and disposal strategies of environmental micropollutants
Abstract
18.1: Introduction
18.2: OMPs in the environment
18.3: Remedial methods and removal prospective
18.4: Summary of treatment processes and combined systems for MP elimination
18.5: Conclusions and recommendations
References
Chapter 19: Phytoremediation of micropollutants
Abstract
19.1: Introduction
19.2: Techniques used for elimination of micropollutants
19.3: Types of pollutants
19.4: Phytoremediation
19.5: Phytoremediation techniques
19.6: Phytoremediation by utilizing the crop plants (Fig. 19.1, Table 19.1)
19.7: Phytoremediation strategy based on plant-microbe interaction
19.8: Mechanism of action for phytoremediation (Fig. 19.2)
19.9: Prospects
19.10: Conclusion
References
Chapter 20: Bioremediation of micropollutants
Abstract
20.1: Introduction
20.2: Sources of micropollutants
20.3: Potential risks to the environment
20.4: Impacts on human health
20.5: Removal of micropollutants
20.6: Biological treatment of micropollutants
20.7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 21: Nanotechnology to treat the environmental micropollutants
Abstract
Acknowledgments
21.1: Introduction
21.2: Micropollutants removal from water
21.3: Nanotechnology and micropollutants removal
21.4: Nanomembranes
21.5: Improvement in the performance of microbial fuel cells by nanotechnology
21.6: Integration of microbes with water purification electrospun nanofibrous webs
21.7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 22: Removal of micropollutants
Abstract
22.1: Biological removal of micropollutants
22.2: Physical removal of micropollutants
22.3: Chemical removal of micropollutants
References
Index

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Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi

Shuhong Wang

Zulkfil Ahmed