Agrochemicals Detection, Treatment and Remediation
Author | : Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad |
Publisher | : Butterworth-Heinemann |
Total Pages | : 694 |
Release | : 2020-02-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780081030172 |
ISBN-13 | : 0081030177 |
Rating | : 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Agrochemicals Detection, Treatment and Remediation focuses on the latest research surrounding the detection and remediation of a new generation of agrochemical contaminants. The book defines the occurrence, sources, types and effects of agrochemicals, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and soil fumigants in the environment. The book covers both advanced physical and chemical methods for the abatement of these emerging contaminants in environmental media. Environmental Engineers and Researchers will find this to be a valuable reference on advanced processes for resource recovery, including nanotechnology for the recovery of phosphate from fertilizer industry wastewater.