Agrochemicals Detection, Treatment and Remediation

Erscheinungsjahr 2020
ISBN: 978-0-08-103017-2
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 694 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 1093 g

Agrochemicals Detection, Treatment and Remediation focuses on the latest research surrounding the detection and remediation of a new generation of agrochemical contaminants. The book defines the occurrence, sources, types and effects of agrochemicals, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and soil fumigants in the environment. The book covers both advanced physical and chemical methods for the abatement of these emerging contaminants in environmental media. Environmental Engineers and Researchers will find this to be a valuable reference on advanced processes for resource recovery, including nanotechnology for the recovery of phosphate from fertilizer industry wastewater.

Zielgruppe

<p>This book focuses on the latest research centering on detection and remediation of a new generation of pesticides and fertilizers which are common in today's environment</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Prasad, Majeti Narasimha Vara

Vara Prasad, Majeti Narasimha

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Ackerbaukunde, Pflanzenbau Schädlingsbekämpfung
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umwelttechnik
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Ackerbaukunde, Pflanzenbau Düngemittel, Gründünger

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part One: Introductory chapters 1. Modernization in agriculture: Use of agrochemicals 2. Occurrence, sources, types and effects of agrochemicals on aquatic ecosystem a) Herbicides b) Insecticides c) Fungicides d) Soil fumigants, desiccants, harvest aids, and plant growth regulators

Part Two: Environmental Impact 3. Effects of agrochemicals on soil health and soil microbiology 4. Agrochemicals and human health: a global view 5. Acute systemic toxicity testing of agrochemical formulations 6. Chemical fertilizers and pesticide: role in ground water contamination 7. A green-analytical chemistry for agrochemical-residue analysis in vegetables 8. Mixtures of agrochemicals in urban environment and their risks 9. Indicators of toxicity of agrochemicals in environment

Part Three: Remediation 10. Physical and chemical method used for abatement of chemical fertilizers and pesticides from aquatic and land ecosystem 11. Bioremediation: a sustainable approach for remediation of agrochemicals (aerobic and anaerobic bacteria) 12. Mycoremediation of agrochemicals (Fungal degradation) 13. Earthworm assisted bioremediation of agrochemicals 14. Genetically engineered microbes for remediation of wide range of agrochemicals 15. Removal of agrochemicals by aquatic plants

Part Four: Advanced processes resource recovery to prevent pollution 16. Nanotechnology and remediation of agrochemicals 17. Removal of fluoride and calcium ions to recover phosphate from fertilizer industry wastewater 18. Biomonitoring of genotoxicity of industrial fertilizer pollutants 19. Fertilizer production from sewage sludge ash 20. Phosphorus recovery from wastewater

Über Autor(innen)

Vara Prasad, Majeti Narasimha
Dr. Prasad is Emeritus Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad (India). He has made outstanding contributions to the fields of bioremediation, bioresources, biomass energy sources, bioeconomy, and to the broad field of environmental biotechnology, all of which are his main areas of expertise. Dr. Prasad has served the Government of India's Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change as a member of various advisory committees on biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, pollution control and abatement, environmental information systems and bioremediation of contaminated sites. He is an active visiting scientist for several international universities.