The contamination of environment and water resources by Selenium (Se)
and its oxyanions from various sources are emerging contaminants of
significant health and environmental concern. The primary sources
include agricultural drainage water, mine drainage, residues from
fossil fuels, thermoelectric power plants, oil refineries, and metal
ores. Various methods and technologies have been developed which focus
on the treatment of selenium-containing waters and wastewater. High
concentrations of selenium in water cause various adverse impact to
human health, such as carcinogenic, genotoxic, and cytotoxic effects.
But in the lower concentrations, it is a useful constituent of the
biological system. The range between toxicity and deficiency of
selenium is minimal (40 to 400 μg per day), due to its dual
nature. Selenium Contamination in Water contains the latest
status and information on selenium’s origin, its chemistry and its
toxicity to humans. The book represents a comprehensive and
advanced reference book for students, researchers, practitioners,
and policymakers in working in the field of metalloids, in particular
selenium. A special emphasis is given on its geological distribution,
monitoring techniques, and remedial technologies. As such, the authors
critically analyze the various techniques used for the monitoring
and removal of selenium from water.
Featuring chapters arranged according to the major themes of the
latest research, with specific case-studies from industrial
experiences of selenium detection and removal, Selenium Contamination
in Water will be particularly valued by researchers, practitioners,
and policymakers in working in the field of
metalloids including selenium.
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ISBN
9781119693543
Publisert
2021
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Wiley Professional Development (P&T)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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