Author : Jose Julio Ortega-Calvo
Release : 2020-10-15
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 190/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Bioavailability of Organic Chemicals in Soil and Sediment by : Jose Julio Ortega-Calvo
Download or read book Bioavailability of Organic Chemicals in Soil and Sediment written by Jose Julio Ortega-Calvo. This book was released on 2020-10-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses bioavailability concepts and methods, summarizing the current knowledge on bioavailability science, as well as possible pathways for integrating bioavailability into risk assessment and the regulation of organic chemicals. Divided into 5 parts, it begins with an overview of chemical distribution in soil and sediment, as well as the bioavailability and bioaccumulation of chemicals in plants, soil, invertebrates and vertebrates (including humans). It then focuses on the impact of sorption processes and reviews bioavailability measurement methods. The closing chapters discuss the impact of bioavailability studies on chemical risk assessment, and highlights further research needs. Written by a multi-disciplinary team of authors, it is an essential resource for scientists in academia and industry, students, as well as for authorities.