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When a synthetic chemical is released into the environment it may be degraded by abiotic and biotic processes. These degradation processes usually involve a cascade of reactions resulting in the formation of a number of transformation products. While we usually know a great deal about the environmental properties, fate and effects of parent synthetic chemicals, our understanding of the impacts of transformation products is much less developed. As such, this volume brings together chapters from leading researchers in the field of transformation products in the environment and describes how these products are formed, how they move through the environment, and their environmental effects. The book also presents modelling and analytical approaches for understanding the occurrence, fate and effects of transformation products in the environment. It is of interest to scientists in academia, the chemicals industry and regulators, as well as graduate students in Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology.
The environmental fate and impact of synthetic chemical transformation products remain largely unknown. While the parent synthetic chemicals released into the environment are often well-characterized, their subsequent degradation products, formed through complex abiotic and biotic processes, present a significant knowledge gap. This volume addresses this deficiency by consolidating research from leading experts on the formation, environmental movement, and ecological effects of these transformation products. It also explores advanced modeling and analytical techniques crucial for understanding their occurrence and behavior.
This volume is of significant interest to scientists in academia, the chemicals industry, and regulatory bodies, as well as graduate students specializing in Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology. The compilation of research from leading experts provides a comprehensive overview of a critical, yet under-researched, area in environmental science. The focus on both the formation and effects of transformation products, coupled with discussions on analytical and modeling approaches, positions it as a valuable resource for understanding the complex behavior of synthetic chemicals in the environment. Its structured approach aims to advance the scientific community's understanding and management of chemical pollution.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
ISBN-10:
3540882723
ISBN-13:
9783540882725
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