Transformation products of emerging contaminants in the environment : analysis, processes, occurrence, effects and risks /

• Other Authors: Nollet, Leo M. L., 1948- (Editor), Lambropoulou, Dimitra A. (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom : John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2014.
• Subjects: Pollution.; Speciation (Chemistry); Pollutants > Biodegradation.; Environmental chemistry.; Chemicals > Environmental aspects.; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Infrastructure.; SOCIAL SCIENCE > General.; Electronic books.

Over the last 15 years, the focus of chemical pollution has shifted from conventional pollutants to so-called "emerging" or "new" unregulated contaminants. These include pharmaceuticals and personal care products, hormones, UV filters, perfluorinated compounds, poylybrominated fl...

Table of Contents:

• Part I. General considerations
• part II. Transformation processes and treatment strategies
• part III. Analytical strategies
• part IV. Occurrence, fate and effects in the environment: an overview of major classes
• part V. Global spaciality and environment status of transformation products in the environment
• part VI. Risk assessment, management and regulatory framework
• part VII. Outlook.