Intro
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
Editors and Contributors
List of Abbreviations
Emerging Pollutants in the Environment and Ecological Risks
1 Introduction
2 Characteristics and Functioning of Emerging Pollutants
3 Emerging Pollutants with Their Related Ecological and Environmental Risks
3.1 Pharmaceutical-Based Emerging Pollutants
3.2 Pesticides-Based Emerging Pollutants
3.3 Personal Care Products Based on Emerging Pollutants
3.4 Micropollutants-Based Emerging Pollutants
3.5 Dioxins and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

3.6 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PACs)
4 Strategies to Control Environmental Pollutants
4.1 Approaches in Bioremediation of Pollutants
5 Conclusion
References
Origin and Management of Inorganic and Organic Contaminants
1 Introduction
1.1 Organic and Inorganic Contaminants
1.1.1 Sources of Contamination
1.1.2 Environmental Implications
1.1.3 Management of Inorganic and Organic Contaminants
Prevention of Organic and Inorganic Contamination
Monitoring and Assessment of Inorganic and Organic Contaminants
Remediation of Organic and Inorganic Contaminants

2 Case Studies: Inorganic and Organic Contamination
2.1 Heavy Metals (Hg, Cr, Pb, Cd, As) Contamination
2.1.1 Adsorption Techniques for Heavy Metals (Hg, Cr, Pb, Cd, As)
Adsorption-Based Separation
Types of Adsorbents Employed for Heavy Metal Ions
2.1.2 Colorimetric/Fluorometric Monitoring
2.1.3 Bioremediation Techniques
2.2 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Chlorinated Compounds, Pesticides, Organophosphorus Compounds (OPs)
2.2.1 Adsorption Techniques
Adsorption with Zeolites and MOF
Adsorption of Pesticides

2.2.2 Colorimetric/Fluorometric Monitoring of Organophosphorus Compounds
2.2.3 Bioremediation of Pesticides
3 Future Directions in Contaminant Management and Conclusion
References
Conventional Wastewater Treatment Methods for the Removal of EPs
1 Introduction
2 Conventional Wastewater Treatment Methods in Removing EPs
2.1 Filtration
2.2 Sedimentation
2.3 Coagulation/Flocculation
2.4 Activated Sludge
3 Conclusion
References
Biotechnology-Based Strategies for Removal of Emerging Contaminants
1 Introduction
2 Harmful Effects of ECs

3 Detection Methods of Emerging Contaminants
3.1 Chromatographic Techniques
3.2 Spectroscopic Methods and Metal Analysis
3.3 Polymerase Chain Reaction
3.4 Biomonitoring
4 Removal or Treatment Method of Emerging Contaminants
4.1 Adsorption Technology
4.2 Membrane Technology
4.3 Biological Treatment
5 Biotechnological Methods for Removal of Emerging Contaminants
5.1 Biodegradation
5.1.1 Oxygen-Dependent Microbial Degradation
5.1.2 Oxygen-Deprived Microbial Degradation
5.1.3 Co-metabolism
5.2 Biotransformation
5.3 Biofilms
5.4 Bio-adsorption