Emerging Micropollutants in Agro-Ecosystems

Sources, Challenges, and Mitigation Approaches
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-0-443-44315-2
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 630 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

The rapid growth of industrial, urban, and agricultural activities has given rise to a new class of environmental threats-Emerging Micropollutants (EMPs). Found in everything from pharmaceuticals and personal care products to plastics and pesticides, these contaminants are now being detected in air, water, soil, and even food, raising serious concerns for biodiversity, ecosystem health, and human well-being. Yet, with minimal regulation and undefined safety thresholds, EMPs continue to silently accumulate, especially in agro-ecosystems that are vital to global food and nutrition security. Emerging Micropollutants in Agro-ecosystems: Sources, Challenges, and Mitigation Approaches offers a comprehensive and timely exploration of Emerging Micropollutants (EMPs) in agricultural environments-tracking their origins, environmental behavior, health risks, and cutting-edge solutions. Structured into five in-depth sections, it examines the identification and fate of various EMPs in agro-ecosystems, and unpacks the health threats they pose to soil biodiversity, aquatic systems, and human populations through the food chain. It evaluates the efficiency and limitations of physical, chemical, and biological approaches for reducing EMP contamination, while emphasizing the crucial role of plant-microbe partnerships in ecosystem restoration. The book also looks ahead, highlighting how advanced technologies, forward-thinking policy-making, and public awareness can drive long-term environmental stewardship and sustainable agriculture. Bridging scientific depth with practical insight, this volume is an essential resource for researchers, environmental professionals, and policymakers working to secure healthier soils, safer food, and a cleaner future.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bauddh, Kuldeep

Sachdev, Swati

Korstad, John

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Meteorologie, Klimatologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section I. Anthropogenic sources, detection, fate of micropollutants in agro-ecosystems
1. A snapshot of emerging micropollutants in agro-ecosystem. origin, distribution, and detection techniques
2. Pharmaceutical and personal care products. sources, distribution, and qualitative/quantitative analysis in agricultural environment
3. Micro- and nano-plastics. sources, distribution, and qualitative/quantitative analysis in agricultural environment
4. Pesticides, steroid hormones, and algal toxins. sources, distribution, and qualitative/quantitative analysis in agricultural environment
5. Engineered nanoparticles as EMPs. sources, distribution, and qualitative/quantitative analysis in agricultural environment
6. Amphiphilic compound Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and surfactants in agro-ecosystem. sources, distribution, and qualitative/quantitative analysis in an agricultural environment
7. Case study on distribution and fate of emerging micropollutants in agricultural soil

Section II. Ecotoxicology effects of emerging micropollutants in agro-ecosystems
8. The effect of emerging micropollutants on the physicochemical properties of agricultural soil increasing soil degradation
9. Analysing the toxic effects of microplastics on soil biota
10. Assessing the increasing risk of contamination of surface and groundwater with EMPs from agricultural runoff and water percolation and effect on aquatic life
11. Bioaccumulation and biomagnification of emerging micropollutants through food chain. An emerging threat to wildlife

Section III. Human health hazards of EMP pollution in agro-ecosystems
12. Effect of endocrine disrupting emerging micropollutants on human health
13. Human health challenges faced due to antimicrobial resistance development
14. Oxidative stress in humans linked with exposure to EMPs in food
15. Case study on the risk of cancer development in humans by emerging micropollutants
16. Suppressed immune system, increasing reproductive issues, and developmental problems in humans by EMPs

Section IV. Physicochemical approaches for remediation
17. Practical application of traditional physical methods in remediation of emerging micropollutants from agricultural soil
18. Implication of chemical methods for removal of emerging micro-contaminants from agro-ecosystems
19. Application of advance electro-kinetic approach for mitigation of emerging micropollutants from agro-ecosystems
20. Use of nanofiltration and other nano-technology-driven method for treating agricultural soil contaminated with emerging micropollutants
21. Use of new generation absorbents for removal of EMPs
22. Case study on effective application of physicochemical methods for remediation of EMP contaminated soil and irrigation water

Section V. Role of biological approaches in mitigation of EMPs
23. Phytoremediation. A greener path for restoration of contaminated agro-ecosystem
24. Plant microbiome as sustainable drivers of ecosystem restoration
25. Mycorrhizal fungi being a catalyst for reclamation of emerging micropollutants affected agricultural environment
26. Bioaugmentation and biostimulation facilitating effective removal of micropollutants from agro-ecosystems
27. Role of biofilm reactors for elimination of EMPs from contaminated soil
28. Treatment of emerging micropollutants contaminated agricultural soil and irrigation water using constructed wetlands
29. Cost-benefit analysis of using biological approach for remediation of EMP contaminated agro-ecosystems

Section VI. Technological and policy-driven strategies for abridging emerging micropollutants from agro-ecosystems
30. Genetic engineering as a tool for improving plant-microbe mediated bioremediation process
31. Use of novel enzymes for mitigation of emerging micropollutants
32. Application of Artificial Intelligence-based sensors for real-time monitoring of emerging micropollutants in agro-ecosystems
33. Comparing and contrasting perspectives of international agencies on the management of EMPs in agroecosystems through the formulation of policies.
34. Addressing the need for formulating new policies and setting regulatory measures for effective removal of micropollutants from agro-ecosystems
35. Importance and approaches of increasing public awareness for better environmental stewardship

Über Autor(innen)

Sachdev, Swati
Swati Sachdev is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Department of Liberal Education, Era University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow, U. P., India, in 2019. She has worked on biological approaches for management of plant pathogens to reduce disease severity and improve plant productivity. Her expertise and research interest areas are sustainable agriculture, plant-microbe interaction, plant-stress management, and bioremediation. She has more than five years of research and three years of teaching experience. She has published 12 research articles, 1 Authored book, and 11 book chapters. She was a gold medallist in her post-graduate program (2007-2009) and awarded a University Grant Commission-Junior Research Fellowship (UGC-JRF) in 2013.

Korstad, John
Dr. John Korstad is a Professor of Biology and Past Director of the Honors Program at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma (USA). His educational background includes a BA in Geology and BS in Biology from Calif. Lutheran University, a MS in Environmental Science from Cal. State Hayward, and a MS and Ph.D. in Zoology from the Univ. Michigan. His specialty is Limnology (lake ecology) with specific expertise in nutrient-phytoplankton (microalgae)-zooplankton interactions and lake management. He has vast experience in aquaculture, including two sabbatical years doing research at The Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF) in Trondheim, Norway (the second one funded by a Fulbright Fellowship).