Heavy Metal Contamination in the Environment: Health Impacts and Potential Remediation Approaches

Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Contents Preface Acknowledgments Contributors The Editors Chapter 1: The Overview of the Problem of Heavy Metals Contamination in the Environment Chapter 2: Sources and Pathways of Heavy Metals and Their Persistence in Ecosystems Chapter 3: Health Impacts Associated with Heavy Metals Exposure Chapter 4: Heavy Metal Pollutants and Sources of Their Contamination Chapter 5: Types of Heavy Metals Found in the Environment and Their Toxicological Properties Chapter 6: Various Sources of Heavy Metals Contamination, Including Industrial Activities, Mining, Agriculture, and Urbanization Chapter 7: Distribution of Heavy Metals Contamination in the Environment and Their Toxicological Impacts Chapter 8: Routes of Exposure (Inhalation, Ingestion, Dermal Contact) of Heavy Metals and Their Implications for Human Health Chapter 9: Chronic and Acute Health Impacts, Including Neurological Disorders, Development Abnormalities, Carcinogenicity, and Organ Damage Chapter 10: Overview of Risk Assessment Methodologies for Heavy Metals in the Environment Chapter 11: Regulatory Frameworks and Guidelines Aimed at Controlling and Minimizing Heavy Metals Exposure Chapter 12: Analytical Techniques for Heavy Metal Analysis Chapter 13: An Overview of Physical and Chemical Methods of Heavy Metal Removal from Wastewater Chapter 14: Green Guardians: Harnessing Nature’s Wisdom for Heavy Metal Detoxification through Biological and Eco-Friendly Solutions Chapter 15: Green Solutions for Heavy Metal Remediation: Unveiling the Potential of Agricultural Waste through Techno-Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment Index