Selenium Contamination in Water - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1119693454 ISBN 13: 9781119693451

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2021

Synopsis

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. 

About this title

About the Author

The Editors

Dr Pooja Devi is a Principal Scientist at CSIR-CSIO, India.

Dr Pardeep Singh is an Assistant Professor at PGDAV College, University of Delhi, India.

Dr Arindam Malakar is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Nebraska Water Center, University of Nebraska, USA.

Professor Daniel Snow is a Research Associate Professor at the Nebraska Water Center, University of Nebraska, USA.

From the Back Cover

SELENIUM CONTAMINATION IN WATER

The contamination of the environment and water resources by Selenium (Se) and its oxyanions is of significant health and environmental concern. The primary sources responsible for selenium contamination include agricultural drainage water, mine drainage, residues from fossil fuels, thermoelectric power plants, oil refineries, and metal ores. High concentrations of selenium in water cause various adverse impacts on 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. Various methods and technologies have been developed which focuses on the monitoring as well as treatment of selenium-containing waters and wastewater.

Selenium Contamination in Water (present book) contains the latest status and information on selenium’s origin, its chemistry, and its toxicity to humans. A special emphasis is given to 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. This book is an advanced reference and comprehensive book for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working in the field of selenium.

From the Inside Flap

SELENIUM CONTAMINATION IN WATER

The contamination of the environment and water resources by Selenium (Se) and its oxyanions is of significant health and environmental concern. The primary sources responsible for selenium contamination include agricultural drainage water, mine drainage, residues from fossil fuels, thermoelectric power plants, oil refineries, and metal ores. High concentrations of selenium in water cause various adverse impacts on 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. Various methods and technologies have been developed which focuses on the monitoring as well as treatment of selenium-containing waters and wastewater.

Selenium Contamination in Water (present book) contains the latest status and information on selenium’s origin, its chemistry, and its toxicity to humans. A special emphasis is given to 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. This book is an advanced reference and comprehensive book for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working in the field of selenium.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119693454
• ISBN 13: 9781119693451
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432
• Editor: Devi Pooja, Singh Pardeep, Malakar Arindam, Snow Daniel