Polyfluorinated Chemicals and Transformation Products by Thomas P Knepper
Due to their unparalleled effectiveness and efficiency, polyfluorinated chemicals (PFC) have become essential in numerous technical applications. However, many PFCs brought to market show limited biodegradability, and their environmental persistence combined with toxic and bioaccumulative potential have become a matter of concern in some instances. This volume highlights the synthesis of PFCs, focusing on substances with improved application and environmental properties, which are a challenge for synthetic chemists. Further, modern mass spectrometric techniques for the detection and identification of biotransformation products of PFCs are described. The sorption and leaching behavior of PFC in soil is also addressed in order to predict their fate in the environment. Several contributions discuss the monitoring of PFCs in European surface, ground and drinking waters, treatment options for PFC removal from drinking water, occurrence in food, and the human biomonitoring of PFCs.
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Soil Remediation Science and Technology
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Oil Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea: Part I
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Contaminated Sediments
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Estuaries
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New Types of Persistent Halogenated Compounds
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Biosensors for the Environmental Monitoring of Aquatic Systems
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Emerging Contaminants from Industrial and Municipal Waste
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Forest Management for Climate Change Mitigation
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The Aegean Sea Environment
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Water Resources in Algeria - Part II
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Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment
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Bioavailability of Organic Chemicals in Soil and Sediment
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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Water
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Microplastics in Terrestrial Environments
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Water Resources Management in Central Asia
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Contaminants of the Great Lakes
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Polish River Basins and Lakes – Part I
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Sunscreens in Coastal Ecosystems
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Strontium Contamination in the Environment
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The Rivers of Montenegro
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Volatile Methylsiloxanes in the Environment
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Water Scarcity in the Mediterranean
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Brominated Flame Retardants
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Global Risk-Based Management of Chemical Additives II
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Chlorinated Paraffins
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Polymers - Opportunities and Risks II
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Effect-Directed Analysis of Complex Environmental Contamination
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Alpine Waters
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Chemical Structure of Pelagic Redox Interfaces
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Polymers - Opportunities and Risks I
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The Ebro River Basin
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Global Risk-Based Management of Chemical Additives I
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Waste Water Treatment and Reuse in the Mediterranean Region
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Water Resources in Central Asia: International Context
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Bioprocess Engineering for Bioremediation
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Emerging and Priority Pollutants in Rivers
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Design of Materials and Technologies for Environmental Remediation
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Cost-efficient Wastewater Treatment Technologies
From the reviews:
“This recent monograph (2012) contains very-up-to-date and broad information on PFC production, uses, properties, detection and exposure… The information and literature review provided in this book is of significant value for researchers who want to learn more about recent PFC research achievements. … This small book (172 p.) is clearly written and comprehensive, with a good balance between the different aspects dealing with PFCs. Environmental chemists, environmental toxicologists and epidemiologists would benefit from this valuable source of both methodological and monitoring information.” (Philippe Garrigues, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Vol. 20, 2013)| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9783642271014 |
| ISBN 10 | 3642271014 |
| Title | Polyfluorinated Chemicals and Transformation Products |
| Author | Thomas P Knepper |
| Series | The Handbook Of Environmental Chemistry |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Year published | 2013-11-27 |
| Number of pages | 174 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |