@article{1481218,
      recid = {1481218},
      author = {Singh, Rajeev Pratap, and Singh, Pooja, and Srivastava,  Amrita,},
      title = {Heavy metal toxicity : environmental concerns, remediation  and opportunities /},
      pages = {1 online resource (xiii, 440 pages) :},
      abstract = {This contributed volume covers a comprehensive account of  the sources, toxic biological as well as environmental  impacts, and possible remediation strategies for  contamination by heavy metals. In biological systems, toxic  metals affect the integrity of cellular organelles and act  as carcinogens causing chromosomal aberrations or as  systemic toxicants leading to cardiovascular,  neurobehavioral, and immunological disorders. In plants,  they interfere with photosynthesis, fertility, metabolite,  and chlorophyll synthesis. Toxicity induced by heavy metals  involves mechanistic approaches that need to be understood  properly. They cannot be degraded by biological or chemical  means and thus can only be converted to less harmful forms.  The conventional detection methods include biosensors,  voltammetry, atomic absorption spectrometry, and  inductively coupled plasma with atomic emission  spectrometry. All such strategies for metal detection and  mitigation strategies are covered in this title under one  section. This book incorporates classical views along with  modern scientific approaches to develop an understanding of  the subject matter suitable for academicians, researchers,  planners, policymakers, NGOs, and environmental  consultancies and raise awareness on this concern. Topics  representing diverse sections namely environmental impacts,  biological effects, and methods used for detection and  remediation have been included to address all possible  contemporary issues on the topic in one concise volume. .},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1481218},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0397-9},
}