Ecotoxicology

The compilation of the articles in this derivative emphasizes ecological components and fundamental paradigms of ecotoxicology. The alphabetical listing of toxic substances and chemicals in Part B and C serves as a quick reference for professionals. Additionally, the international focus of Ecotoxicology and the range of toxins it covers will make it an indispensable resource to scientists. The password protected companion website will contain Estimation of Ecotoxicological Parameters (EEP) software developed by the author. EEP allows users to get ecotoxicological properties of chemicals in data bases or they can estimate them (there are only a few percentages in the data base). There are very specific estimation methods that only estimate for instance the properties for halogenated aromatic compounds or there are very general estimation methods. EEP covers the very general methods and is fast to use but gives in general estimation of higher uncertainty than the very specific methods.

Focuses on the ecological components and fundamental paradigms of ecotoxicology. This title provides an overview of the theory and application of global ecology. It covers various ecosystems and toxins. It is suitable for the scientists.

Zusammenfassung
Estimation of Ecotoxicological Parameters (EEP) allows users to get ecotoxicological properties of chemicals in data bases or they can estimate them (there are only a few percentages in the data base). This book provides an overview of the theory and application of global ecology.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Introduction (New)
Chapter 2: Ecotoxicology Nomenclature
Chapter 3: Ecotoxicology: the Focal Topics
Chapter 4: Ecotoxicology: The History and Present Directions
Chapter 5: Dose-Response
Chapter 6: Body Residues
Chapter 7: Assimilative Capacity
Chapter 8: Ecological Risk Assessment
Chapter 9: Biogeochemical Approaches to Environmental Risk Assessment
Chapter 10: Acute and Chronic Toxicity
Chapter 11: Bioaccumulation
Chapter 12: Biodegradability
Chapter 13: Biomagnification
Chapter 14: Ecological Catastrophe
Chapter 15: Ecotoxicological Models of Populations, Ecosystems and Landscapes
Chapter 16: Effects of Endocrine Disruptors in Wildlife and Laboratory Animals
Chapter 17: Epidemiological Studies of Reproductive Effects in Humans
Chapter 18: Exposure and Exposure Assessment
Chapter 19: Food-Web Bioaccumulation Models
Chapter 20: Mutagenesis
Chapter 21: Reproductive Toxicity
Chapter 22: Risk Management Safety Factors
Chapter 23: Hill's Postulates
Chapter 24: Teratogenesis
Chapter 25: Antagonistic and Synergistic Effects Antifouling Chemicals in Mixture
Chapter 26: Antibiotics in Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems
Chapter 27: Benzene
Chapter 28: Copper
Chapter 29: Crude Oil, Oil, Gasoline and Petrol
Chapter 30: Dioxin
Chapter 31: Endocrine Disruptors
Chapter 32: Endocrine Disruptor Chemicals: An Overview
Chapter 33: Halogenated Hydrocarbons
Chapter 34: Lead
Chapter 35: Nitrogen
Chapter 36: Persistent Organic Chemicals
Chapter 37: Phenols
Chapter 38: Pheromones
Chapter 39: Phthalates
Chapter 40: Plutonium
Chapter 41: Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Chapter 42: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Chapter 43: Radioactivity
Chapter 44: Sediment Settings, Transport, Mineralization and Modeling
Chapter 45: Synthetic Polymers
Chapter 46: Uranium
Chapter 47: Veterinary Medicines