Ubiquitous Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Contamination

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are emerging contaminants of global concern due to their carcinogenic/mutagenic nature, ubiquitous occurrence, long range transport, bioaccumulative characteristics, involvement in food chain and food web as well as toxicity in almost all segments of the environment. This contributed volume offers chapters that provide a detailed description of PAH ubiquity, sources, distribution, fate, derivatives, transport, detection techniques as well as remediation methods. Various anthropogenic activities are responsible for the dangerous concentrations of PAHs in the environment. The detection and remediation of such contaminants is the major challenge that this book aims to address. The chapters here provide cases detailing different adsorptive as well as photochemical and biological mechanisms for PAH removal . Green technologies, multidisciplinary approaches and new advancements for PAH remediation are also emphasized for better applicability with the aim of environmental sustainability.

Offers details on new advancements in the field of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Presents cases on detecting as well as remediating contaminants Beneficial for anyone studying or practicing wastewater treatment

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Overview of ubiquitous contaminants polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the different environmental matrices.- Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the surface and groundwater.- Effects and Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Soil Ecosystems.- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and their Derivatives in the Environment.- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in industrial wastewater.- Contamination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Foods and the Food Chain.- Toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the environment and its deteriorating effects on living organisms.- Detection and measurement techniques for the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons .- Sensors and Biosensors for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.- Adsorption of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Water Resources.- Bioremedial Treatment for the Decontamination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons for Sustainable Environment.- Green Technologies for the Decontamination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.- New Advancements and Multidisciplinary approaches in the remediation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.