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1st ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 966 pages) : illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Wilson & Wilson's comprehensive analytical chemistry, 0166-526X ; v. 40 |
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Comprehensive analytical chemistry ; v. 40.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. Surfactants: Properties, production and environmental aspects -- 2. Separation and detection -- 3. Sample handling -- 4. Quantification and quality assurance in surfactant analysis -- 5. Environmental Processes -- 6. Occurrence of surfactants in the environment -- 7. Toxicity -- 8. Recommendations and future trends. |
| Summary |
An understanding of the fate and behaviour of organic chemicals, such as surfactants, in the environment is a prerequisite for the sustainable development of human health and ecosystems. As surfactants are being produced in huge amounts, it is important to have a detailed knowledge about their lifetime in the environment, their biodegradability in wastewater treatment plants and in natural waters, and their ecotoxicity. Parameters relevant for the assessment of long-term behaviour, such as interactions with hormonal systems need to be understood to avoid unexpected adverse effects to future generations of people and the environment. However, the identification and quantification of commercial surfactants in the environment is made more complicated and cumbersome because they comprise of tens to hundreds of homologues, oligomers and isomers of anionic, nonionic, cationic and amphoteric compounds. The EU-funded PRISTINE project (Priority surfactants and their toxic metabolites in wastewater effluents: An integrated study; ENV4-CT97-0494) provides the basis for the content of this title. It provides policy makers and industry with detailed information on analysis and concentrations of surfactants and their degradation products in the environment. In addition to a general introduction to surfactants, this book comprises a comprehensive variety of analytical techniques, including sample handling, for the analysis of surfactants in the aquatic environment. Readers will find all the necessary information for analyzing the different groups of surfactants, with special emphasis on transformation products. Quality assurance is also reported on in detail. Chapters on toxicity and risk assessment are also included and give a complete perspective on the surfactants problem in the aquatic environment. Presents the finding of EU-funded research into fate and behaviour of organic chemicals in the environment Comprises a comprehensive variety of analytical techniques, including sample handling, for the analysis of surfactants in the aquatic environment Provides relevant information to all groups working in the field of surfactants. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Surface active agents -- Environmental aspects.
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Surface active agents -- Analysis.
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Surfactants -- Aspect de l'environnement.
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Surfactants -- Analyse.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- Water Supply.
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Surface active agents -- Analysis
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Surface active agents -- Environmental aspects
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Chemische analyses.
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Surfactantia.
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Milieueffecten.
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Ontleding (scheikunde)
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Chromatografie.
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| Added Author |
Knepper, T. P. (Thomas P.), editor.
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Barceló, Damià, editor.
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Voogt, Pim de, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Analysis and fate of surfactants in the aquatic environment. 1st ed. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2003 0444509356 9780444509352 (DLC) 2003053913 (OCoLC)52358608 |
| ISBN |
9780080548333 (electronic bk.) |
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0080548334 (electronic bk.) |
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9780444509352 |
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0444509356 (Cloth) |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000056737163 |
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DEBSZ 405339097 |
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