Health and environmental effects of persistent organic pollutants

OML Alharbi, RA Khattab, I Ali - Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2018 - Elsevier
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are considered as the silent killers due to their bio-
accumulative and long persistent natures. These are present everywhere in our environment …

Persistent organic pollutants in the environment: Risk assessment, hazards, and mitigation strategies

A Mishra, M Kumari, R Kumar, K Iqbal… - Bioresource Technology …, 2022 - Elsevier
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are widely distributed toxic contaminants that pose a
risk to both human and wildlife. They are persistent toxic compounds and can bio magnify …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and related chemicals in the global environment: some personal reflections

KC Jones - Environmental Science & Technology, 2021 - ACS Publications
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and related chemicals are fascinating because of their
combination of physical-chemical properties and complex effects. Most are man-made, but …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs): a global issue, a global challenge

MA Ashraf - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017 - Springer
Since the Second World War, scientists have identified certain chemical contaminants that
exhibit toxic characteristics and are persistent in the environment, bioaccumulative, prone to …

Environmental fate of organic pollutants and effect on human health

M Thakur, D Pathania - Abatement of Environmental Pollutants, 2020 - Elsevier
Synthetic organic compounds are widely used on large scale in different areas such as
manufacturing processes, production, and preservation of food, for human and animal …

Bioaccumulation and adverse effects of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) on ecosystems and human exposure: a review study on Bangladesh perspectives

R Islam, S Kumar, J Karmoker, M Kamruzzaman… - … Technology & Innovation, 2018 - Elsevier
As a developing country, Bangladesh has produced, utilized, imported, and released
several types of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). However, currently we only have …

Effect of persistent organic pollutants on human health in South Korea: A review of the reported diseases

L Rokni, M Rezaei, M Rafieizonooz, E Khankhajeh… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) usually originate from human activities and have been
released into the environment for several decades. They are highly resistant to natural …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs): state of the science

KC Jones, P De Voogt - Environmental pollution, 1999 - Elsevier
The environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are
fascinating areas of scientific research. Our objective in this paper is to provide a brief …

Environment and human exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in India: A systematic review of recent and historical data

BM Sharma, GK Bharat, S Tayal, L Nizzetto… - Environment …, 2014 - Elsevier
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) have been used in a wide range of agricultural and
industrial commodities, resulting in vigorous deterioration of environment and human health …

Persistent organic pollutants in water resources: Fate, occurrence, characterization and risk analysis

T Krithiga, S Sathish, AA Renita, D Prabu… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organic chemicals that can persist in the
environment for a longer period due to their non-biodegradability. The pervasive and bio …