Description
Heavy metal pollution is a serious threat to living organisms. Industrial development has aggravated multifaceted problems in the environment requiring a comprehensive solution. Appraisal of Metal(loids) in the Ecosystem addresses this need and provides a basic introduction of different heavy metals. Presented in a consistent and comprehensive manner, each chapter highlights the background level, occurrence, speciation, bioavailability, uptake detoxification mechanisms, and management of each metal in polluted soils. It provides the latest up-to-date information about different aspects of As, Hg, Si, Cu, Co, Ni, Mn, Cd, Cr, etc. in single source. This book provides scientists and researchers with the most current source of information on the topic. Written by a global and diverse group of experts, Appraisal of Metal(loids) in the Ecosystem also covers the many field applications associated with phytoremediation and extraction and provides guidance on decision making when selecting advanced techniques.- Proposes strategies to mitigate metalloid toxicity and pollution in soils- Covers various phytoremediation technique for appraisal of metalloids- Includes case studies involving remediation of heavy metal contaminated soils using advanced technologies
Table of Contents
1. Overview of phytoremediation techniques for the assessment of metal(loid)s2. Background level, occurrence, speciation, bioavailability, uptake detoxification mechanisms and management of Si-polluted soils3. Background level, occurrence, speciation, bioavailability, uptake, detoxification mechanisms and management of Cr-polluted soils4. Background level, occurrence, speciation, bioavailability, uptake detoxification mechanisms and management of Mn-polluted soil5. Cobalt in soils: sources, fate, bioavailability, plant uptake, remediation and management6. Physiological role, toxicity, hyperaccumulation and tolerance of nickel in plants7. Background level, occurrence, speciation, bioavailability and phyto-management of Cu-polluted soils 8. Background level, occurrence, speciation, bioavailability, uptake detoxification mechanisms and management of Zn-polluted soils9. Background level, occurrence, speciation, bioavailability, uptake, detoxification mechanisms and management of arsenic polluted soil10. Background level, occurrence, speciation, bioavailability, uptake, detoxification mechanisms and management of Se-polluted soils11. Background level, occurrence, speciation, bioavailability, uptake detoxification mechanisms and management of Cd-polluted soils12. Background level, occurrence, speciation, bioavailability and management of Hg-contaminated soils13. Microbial responses to immobilization of potentially toxic elements in soils14. Lead in soils: sources, bioavailability, plant uptake and remediation15. Effect of heavy metals on insects
