Emerging Contaminants, Risks, and Remediation for Sustainability
Buch, Englisch, 347 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm
Reihe: Springer Water
ISBN: 978-3-032-37062-4
Verlag: Springer
This volume provides a critical investigation into the pervasive issues of environmental contaminants, highlighting their detrimental effects on both human health and ecological stability. It addresses the ongoing threat that environmental pollutants pose to public health, establishing why studying them is essential for understanding their pathways and assessing associated risks. The book explores a wide spectrum of contaminants through the integrated framework of the Soil–Water–Environment Nexus, offering a holistic perspective on environmental management.
The volume is systematically organized into three distinct parts, each targeting specific ecosystems and challenges. The first part delivers a comprehensive overview of emerging contaminants found in soil and the broader environment. It introduces new and concerning pollutants, setting the stage for detailed analysis.
The second part delves deeply into toxic heavy metals and other priority environmental contaminants. It assesses their profound environmental and health implications and evaluates a range of modern remediation strategies. This section further investigates heavy metals present in industrial effluents and sedimentary environments. It also examines agricultural pollutants, microplastics, and radioactive contaminants, while presenting advanced methods and technologies for treating wastewater pollutants in both industrial and agricultural sectors. A significant focus is placed on contaminants affecting groundwater and surface water resources. To ground this research in real-world contexts, this part includes detailed case studies from developing countries, such as Bangladesh and Indonesia, illustrating regional challenges and responses.
The third part concentrates on the critical issues of land management and soil salinization. It promotes strategies for sustainable land use and the effective prevention of salinization, moving the discussion from contamination to conservation. This section also features practical case studies from Albania and Kazakhstan, demonstrating the application of these strategies in diverse geographical settings.
Collectively, this volume strengthens the global understanding of environmental contaminants and provides sustainable, long-term solutions for protecting public health and ecosystems. It serves a wide audience, including researchers, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, helping them better understand environmental contaminants. By bridging scientific research with practical applications and policy, the volume aims to foster a more resilient and healthier future while contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), climate action (SDG 13), and life on land (SDG 15).
Zielgruppe
Research
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltverschmutzung, Umweltkriminalität, Umweltrecht
- Geowissenschaften Geologie Hydrologie, Hydrogeologie
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Umweltfaktoren in der Medizin
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltmanagement, Umweltökonomie
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
Weitere Infos & Material
I. Emerging Contaminants and Their Consequences.-
Emerging Contaminants: Fate and Challenges for Developing Nations.- Emerging Organic Pollutants in Aquatic Environments: Advanced Oxidation Processes as a Powerful Treatment Strategy.- Fate and Transport of Antibiotics as an Emerging Silent Killer.- Predicting Emerging Contaminant Hotspots Using GLDAS Data and Machine Learning in South India.-
II. Toxic Heavy Metals in Soils, Sediments, and Aqueous Environments.-
Toxicity and Environmental Fate of Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and Arsenic: Emerging Technologies for Heavy Metal Detection and Removal.- Heavy Metals in Industrial Effluents: Environmental Consequences for Bangladesh.- Heavy Metal Contamination in Sedimentary Environments: Sources, Analytical Methods, Environmental Impacts, and Management Strategies.- Malathion as an Agricultural Model Pollutant for Studying Agricultural Wastewater Treatments.- Characterization and Polymer Identification of Microplastics in Surface Water, Sediment, and Marine Biota on the West Coast of Lombok Island, Indonesia.- Hydrogeochemical Behaviour and Management of Radioactive Contaminants in Groundwater Systems.-
III. Land Management and Soil Salinization.-
Strategies for Sustainable Land Management to Prevent Salinization in Albania’s Coastal Area.- Towards Sustainable Land Use: Strategies for Heavy Metal Soil Rehabilitation in Albania.-
Saline Groundwater Impact on Coastal Soils and Water of Kapchagai Reservoir, Kazakhstan.
