The Fate of Persistent Organic Pollutants in the Environment
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organic compounds of natural or anthropogenic origin that resist photolytic, chemical and biological degradation. They are characterized by low water solubility and high lipid solubility, resulting in bioaccumulation in fatty tissues of living organisms. Thes...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht :
Springer Netherlands,
2008.
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| Series: | NATO Science for Peace and Security Series,
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| Online Access: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
