This reference book explores the multifaceted problem, sources, pathways, persistence in ecosystems, and health impacts of heavy metal contamination in the environment. This book is an important source for researchers and professionals working in the fields of environmental science, toxicology, and public health.
This reference book explores the multifaceted problem of heavy metal contamination in the environment. Through its in-depth analysis, the book provides a thorough overview of the sources and pathways of heavy metals, their persistence in ecosystems, and the resulting health impacts on individuals and ecosystems. The chapters explore the diverse sources of contamination, including industrial activities, mining, agriculture, and urbanization, while examining the types of heavy metals found in the environment and their toxicological properties. The book further reviews the profound health effects associated with heavy metal exposure, such as neurological disorders, developmental abnormalities, carcinogenicity, and organ damage. Furthermore, the book provides insights into risk assessment methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and guidelines aimed at controlling and minimizing heavy metal exposure. It highlights the challenges and gaps in current regulations, identifies potential areas for improvement, and presents analytical techniques for heavy metal analysis and removal. This book is an important source for researchers and professionals working in the fields of environmental science, toxicology, and public health.
Chaper 1 The Overview of the Problem of Heavy Metals Contamination in
the Environment
Chapter 2 Sources and Pathways of Heavy Metals and Their
Persistence in Ecosystems
Chapter 3 Health Impacts Associated with Heavy
Metals ExposureChapter 4 Heavy Metal Pollutants and Sources of Their
ContaminationChapter 5 Types of Heavy Metals Found in the Environment and
Their Toxicological PropertiesChapter 6 Various Sources of Heavy Metals
Contamination, Including Industrial Activities, Mining, Agriculture, and
UrbanizationChapter 7 Distribution of Heavy Metals Contamination in the
Environment and Their Toxicological ImpactsChapter 8 Routes of Exposure
(Inhalation, Ingestion, Dermal Contact) of Heavy Metals and Their
Implications for Human HealthChapter 9 Chronic and Acute Health Impacts,
Including Neurological Disorders, Development Abnormalities, Carcinogenicity,
and Organ DamageChapter 10 Overview of Risk Assessment Methodologies for
Heavy Metals in the EnvironmentChapter 11 Regulatory Frameworks and
Guidelines Aimed at Controlling and Minimizing Heavy Metals ExposureChapter
12 Analytical Techniques for Heavy Metal AnalysisChapter 13 An Overview of
Physical and Chemical Methods of Heavy Metal Removal from WastewaterChapter
14 Green Guardians: Harnessing Natures Wisdom for Heavy Metal Detoxification
Through Biological and Eco-Friendly SolutionsChapter 15 Green Solutions for
Heavy Metal Remediation: Unveiling the Potential of Agricultural Waste
Through Techno-Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment
Dr. Veer Singh is currently working as Young Scientist (DHR) at the Department of Biochemistry, Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, India. He got PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi. He has more than 45 publications and his area of work involved Environmental contamination & toxicity, the role of drinking water heavy metals contamination in visceral leishmaniasis (VL) & post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) development.
Dr. Ashish Kumar is currently working as Scientist-C and Head of Department at the Department of Biochemistry, Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences, and Patna, India. He has published more than 40 publications in International/national journals. He has received several awards and received several funding (sponsored projects) from many national and international agencies. Currently, 4 doctoral and 2 postdoctoral students are working under the supervision of Dr. Ashish Kumar. Dr. Kumar is working in the interdisciplinary area of life science. His work is mainly focused on visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL). He is also working on VL and PKDL diagnosis, treatment and environmental impacts on disease development.
Dr. Vishal Mishra is currently working as Assistant Professor in the School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India. He got his PhD degree from IIT Roorkee, India. He has more than 100 potential publications and his area of work involved wastewater treatment; heavy metal contamination, Life cycle assessment, agro-waste biomass, and Carbon Materials/green synthesized nanomaterials for enhanced capacitance.
Dr. Sachchida Nand Rai is currently working as Postdoctoral Fellow at Centre of Experimental Medicine & Surgery Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India. He got his PhD degree from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. He has more than 60 potential publications and his area of work involved neurological diseases, neurotoxicity, mushroom biotechnology, heavy metal toxicity, environmental contaminations and their remediation.
