Author | : Senthil Kumar |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Release Date | : 2020-10-23 |
ISBN 10 | : 0128222808 |
Pages | : 212 pages |
Modern Treatment Strategies for Marine Pollution provides an overview of assessment tools that identify contaminants in marine water, also discussing the latest technologies for removing these contaminants. Through templated and consistently structured chapters, the author explores the importance of seawater to our marine ecosystems and the devastating effects pollutants are causing. Sections cover the emission of toxic pollutants from industries, wastewater discharge, oil spills from boarding ships, ballast water emission, abnormal growth of algal blooms, and more. Techniques explored include huge diameter pipelines erected for removing floating debris from seawater, which is denoted as a primary idea for cleaning contaminants. The book includes numerous case studies that demonstrate how these tools can be successfully used. It is an essential read for marine ecologists and oceanographers at the graduate level and above, but is also ideal for those looking to incorporate these techniques into their own work. Presents and discusses advanced technologies used in the treatment of marine water Includes case studies to show what techniques have been successful Provides new information on contamination assessment and analytical protocols for identifying pollutants, which is essential for readers to use in their own work
Author | : Milind Mohan Naik,Santosh Kumar Dubey |
Publisher | : Springer |
Release Date | : 2016-09-23 |
ISBN 10 | : 9811010447 |
Pages | : 270 pages |
Marine environment is the largest habitat covering approximately 70% of the total earth surface. Oceans are the main regulatory agent of earth’s climate and harbour a huge diversity of living organisms. Marine environment provide a unique ecological niche to different microbes which play a significant role in nutrient recycling as well as various environmental activities. However with rapid industrialization, urbanisation, ship trafficking and mining activities enormous amounts of waste including heavy metals, hydrocarbons, chemicals, dyes, organic load, agriculture waste, pesticides, antifoulants (e.g. tributyltin) and bacterial pathogens have accumulated in marine/estuarine environments over several decades and pose a serious threat to marine macro and micro biota and humans and therefore require special attention. However some natural marine microbes are known to possess diverse resistance mechanisms and degradation pathways to variety of toxic pollutants and these unique characteristics of marine/estuarine bacteria proved to be an ideal tool in bioremediation of contaminated marine and estuarine environmental sites. Reclamation of marine polluted environments using marine microbes has been found to be effective, affordable and ecofriendly technological solution over conventional physical and chemical methods. Objective of this book is focus on marine pollution and application of marine microorganisms in cost effective and ecofriendly methods of pollution abatement.
Twenty years on from the first edition of Pollution and the topic remains high in the public awareness. Environmental pollution is now a major area of research, consultancy and technological development and is a priority for the political agendas of both the developed and developing worlds. The fifth edition of this book is fully updated, and includes an entirely new chapter on Climate Change, presenting an authoritative view on this topic. Chapters in fast moving areas have been completely revised and several newcomers have joined the original set of authors. This popular book has proved invaluable as a teaching resource for two decades and is frequently used as a reference by practitioners in the field. Readers of earlier editions will benefit from updates on technologies such as nanoscience, and the legislative changes that have occurred since the fourth edition in 2001.
Author | : R M Harrison |
Publisher | : Royal Society of Chemistry |
Release Date | : |
ISBN 10 | : 1894736486 |
Pages | : 329 pages |
Author | : Ricardo Beiras |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Release Date | : 2018-07-19 |
ISBN 10 | : 0128137371 |
Pages | : 408 pages |
Marine Pollution: Sources, Fate and Effects of Pollutants in Coastal Ecosystems bring together the theoretical background on common and emerging marine pollutants and their effects on organisms (ecotoxicology). Written by a well-renowned expert in the field who is a researcher, teacher and advisor of national and international institutions on issues, such as oil spills, water quality assessment and plastic pollution, the book offers a thorough account of the effects (ecotoxicology) of pollutants on marine organisms and the public health implications, along with the biological tools advocated by the international institutions for marine pollution monitoring. Marine Pollution: Sources, Fate and Effects of Pollutants in Coastal Ecosystems presents information in a rigorous and contrasted manner derived from a comprehensive review of solid scientific knowledge, but also illustrated with examples of practical applications. Contains up-to-date background levels and regulations on marine pollutants Conveys an in-depth analysis of the uptake, accumulation and fate of pollutants in the marine compartments Delivers a critical appraisal on biological tools for the practical monitoring of coastal pollution Includes a comprehensive glossary of technical terms and appendices with useful transversal information (units, acronyms, etc.)
Author | : J. Albaigés |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Release Date | : 1989-07 |
ISBN 10 | : |
Pages | : 365 pages |
A new perspective on marine pollution, focusing on the more dynamic aspects of pollutant cycling and the assessment of long-term effects.
Author | : Zhi Jiu Ai,Xiao Dong Zhang,Yun Hae Kim,Prasad Yarlagadda |
Publisher | : Trans Tech Publications Ltd |
Release Date | : 2011-09-02 |
ISBN 10 | : 3038136492 |
Pages | : 748 pages |
These papers, subjected to peer-review by expert referees, describe the latest advances in, and applications of, measurement control technologies and intelligent systems, transmission and control of fluids, embedded systems, NEMS/MEMS technology and equipment, monitoring and control of manufacturing processes, petroleum machinery and engineering and other related topics.
Author | : N.A |
Publisher | : N.A |
Release Date | : 1975 |
ISBN 10 | : |
Pages | : 329 pages |
The 3rd edition of Pollution has been once again updated and expanded to reflect the changes that have taken place in recent years. It contains new chapters on marine pollution, soils and contaminated land and air pollutant exposure on human health.
Author | : Martin Wagner,Scott Lambert |
Publisher | : Springer |
Release Date | : 2017-11-21 |
ISBN 10 | : 3319616153 |
Pages | : 303 pages |
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This volume focuses on microscopic plastic debris, also referred to as microplastics, which have been detected in aquatic environments around the globe and have accordingly raised serious concerns. The book explores whether microplastics represent emerging contaminants in freshwater systems, an area that remains underrepresented to date. Given the complexity of the issue, the book covers the current state-of-research on microplastics in rivers and lakes, including analytical aspects, environmental concentrations and sources, modelling approaches, interactions with biota, and ecological implications. To provide a broader perspective, the book also discusses lessons learned from nanomaterials and the implications of plastic debris for regulation, politics, economy, and society. In a research field that is rapidly evolving, it offers a solid overview for environmental chemists, engineers, and toxicologists, as well as water managers and policy-makers.
Author | : N.A |
Publisher | : N.A |
Release Date | : 1984 |
ISBN 10 | : |
Pages | : 329 pages |
Author | : N.A |
Publisher | : N.A |
Release Date | : 1993 |
ISBN 10 | : |
Pages | : 329 pages |
Author | : N.A |
Publisher | : N.A |
Release Date | : 1984 |
ISBN 10 | : |
Pages | : 329 pages |
Author | : Luis Otakar Kolarik,Anthony John Priestley |
Publisher | : N.A |
Release Date | : 1995 |
ISBN 10 | : |
Pages | : 191 pages |
Author | : R. R. Kruize |
Publisher | : Elsevier Science & Technology |
Release Date | : 1991 |
ISBN 10 | : |
Pages | : 351 pages |
This volume presents the proceedings of the IAWPRC International Conference on North Sea Pollution - Technical Strategies for Improvement. Economically important both for fisheries and minerals such as oil, gas, sand and gravel, the North Sea is also subject to receiving much of the pollutant load generated by the countries of Northern Europe. This conference, attended by 150 mostly Western European and Scandinavian delegates, addressed the problems of the North Sea and discussed the technologies and strategies available to improve water quality. These include regulatory policy, modelling, monitoring, risk assessment, wastewater treatment and eutrophication.
Author | : N.A |
Publisher | : N.A |
Release Date | : 1991 |
ISBN 10 | : |
Pages | : 329 pages |
Author | : IMO/FAO/UNESCO/WMO/WHO/IAEA/UN/UNEP Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution,United Nations Environment Programme |
Publisher | : N.A |
Release Date | : 1990 |
ISBN 10 | : |
Pages | : 111 pages |
Author | : Marine Technology Society |
Publisher | : N.A |
Release Date | : 1977 |
ISBN 10 | : |
Pages | : 329 pages |
Author | : N.A |
Publisher | : N.A |
Release Date | : 1996 |
ISBN 10 | : |
Pages | : 329 pages |
Indexes material from conference proceedings and hard-to-find documents, in addition to journal articles. Over 1,000 journals are indexed and literature published from 1981 to the present is covered. Topics in pollution and its management are extensively covered from the standpoints of atmosphere, emissions, mathematical models, effects on people and animals, and environmental action. Major areas of coverage include: air pollution, marine pollution, freshwater pollution, sewage and wastewater treatment, waste management, land pollution, toxicology and health, noise, and radiation.
Author | : Melanie Bergmann,Lars Gutow,Michael Klages |
Publisher | : Springer |
Release Date | : 2015-06-01 |
ISBN 10 | : 3319165100 |
Pages | : 447 pages |
This book describes how man-made litter, primarily plastic, has spread into the remotest parts of the oceans and covers all aspects of this pollution problem from the impacts on wildlife and human health to socio-economic and political issues. Marine litter is a prime threat to marine wildlife, habitats and food webs worldwide. The book illustrates how advanced technologies from deep-sea research, microbiology and mathematic modelling as well as classic beach litter counts by volunteers contributed to the broad awareness of marine litter as a problem of global significance. The authors summarise more than five decades of marine litter research, which receives growing attention after the recent discovery of great oceanic garbage patches and the ubiquity of microscopic plastic particles in marine organisms and habitats. In 16 chapters, authors from all over the world have created a universal view on the diverse field of marine litter pollution, the biological impacts, dedicated research activities, and the various national and international legislative efforts to combat this environmental problem. They recommend future research directions necessary for a comprehensive understanding of this environmental issue and the development of efficient management strategies. This book addresses scientists, and it provides a solid knowledge base for policy makers, NGOs, and the broader public.