Bioaccumulation of Xenobiotic Compounds

One of the very few - if not only - books written exclusively related to this topic. This book comprehensively outlines the principles governing the accumulation of chemicals from the environment by organisms.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Evaluation of the Bio-Concentration Factor, Biomagnification Factor, and Related Physicochemical Properties of Organic Compounds 3. General Characteristics of Organic Compounds Which Exhibit Bioaccumula-tion 4. Environmental Routes Leading to the Bioaccumulation of Lipophilic Chemicals 5. The Partition Mechanism 6. Bioconcentration of Lipophilic and Hydrophobic Compounds by Aquatic Organisms 7. Biomagnification of Lipophilic Compounds in Terrestrial and Aquatic Systems 8. Bioaccumulation of Metallic Substances and Organometallic Compounds 9. Achievements and Challenges in Bioaccumulation Research

About the author

Connell, Des W.

Summary

One of the very few - if not only - books written exclusively related to this topic. This book comprehensively outlines the principles governing the accumulation of chemicals from the environment by organisms.

Product details

• Authors: Des W. Connell, Connell Des W.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.11.2017
• EAN: 9781315891026
• ISBN: 978-1-315-89102-6
• No. of pages: 225
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Biochemistry, biophysics; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biochemistry, biochemistry