Chlorinated Organic Micropollutants

Source Edited by R E Hester; University of York, UK R M Harrison; University of Birmingham, UK
ISBN 0 85404 225 3
ISBN-13 978 0 85404 225 8
Published January 1996
Format Softcover
Extent 192 pages

Price �22.50

Synopsis

Chlorinated Organic Micropollutants addresses the sources, environmental cycles, uptake, consequences and control of many of the more important chlorinated organic micropollutants, including PCBs, PCDDs, PCDFs and various chlorinated pesticides, all of which have given widespread cause for concern in relation to their environmental persistence and high toxicity, and their potential for adverse effects on humans and wildlife. Rational decision making over chlorinated organic micropollutants in the environment must be based upon sound science. This volume draws upon the expertise of some of the most distinguished workers in the field to review current knowledge of the sources environmental concentrations and pathways, human toxicity and ecotoxicology, and control methods for these groups of compounds.

Chlorinated Organic Micropollutants gives a unique and valuable compilation of information on an extremely important group of environmental pollutants. It is fully up-to-date and will provide a comprehensive overview of this topical subject that will be useful for years to come to academic student and professional alike.

Brief Contents

Sources and Fates of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins, Dibenzofurans and Biphenyls: A Budget and Source Inventory Approach
Human Exposure to Dioxins
Biological Uptake and Transfer of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins and Dibenzofurans
Atmospheric Chemistry of PCBs, PCDDs and PSDFs
Human Toxicology of Chlorinated Micropollutants
Ecotoxicology of Chlorinated Organic Micropollutants
Chlorinated Pesticides
Studies of Chlorinated Biphenyls in the Great Lakes
Control of PCDD and PCDF Emissions from Waste Combustors
Subject Index