Metal exposure is pervasive and not limited to sporadic poisoning events or toxic waste
sites. Hundreds of millions of people around the globe are affected by chronic metal …

Only oppositely charged ions with matching absolute free energies of hydration
spontaneously form inner sphere ion pairs in free solution [KD Collins, Ions from the …

This book provides in-depth coverage of environmental pollution sources, waste
characteristics, control technologies, management strategies, facility innovations, process …

At the onset of 21st century, the pollution of surface and groundwater by toxic metals
continues to represent a challenge for the authorities responsible for environmental …

One of the most dramatic ways humans can affect soil properties is through the performance
of military activities. Warfare-induced disturbances to soil are basically of three types …

Beryllium has a unique combination of properties which has made it a vital component in a
wide range of technical sectors and consumer industries. However, beryllium is extremely …

The waste stream of obsolete electronic equipment grows exponentially, creating a
worldwide pollution and resource problem. Electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) …

Bottled waters from diverse natural and industrial sources are becoming increasingly
popular worldwide. Several potentially harmful trace metals (Ag, Be, Li, Ge, Sb, Sc, Te, Th …

Microbiological studies have always had an important role in the evaluation of drinking
water quality. However, since geological processes are the most important factors …

Four mechanisms have been proposed in the literature to explain beryllium toxicity; they can
be divided in two groups of two mechanisms:(i) replacement type: models 1 and 2;(ii) …