Ecotoxicology of Antifouling Biocides
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Beschreibung
Organotin compounds, used as antifouling biocides since 1960, are chemical compounds that act as endocrine disrupters. It is not known how organotin compounds cause hormone disturbance, however, and many questions remain about their effect on aquatic organisms. Studies on organotin compounds have recently evolved, with many new findings reported. Following a worldwide ban on organotin compounds in 2008, alternative compounds will mainly be used, with the potential for coastal areas to become contaminated, causing, among other effects, cholinesterase inhibition in aquatic organisms. Use of alternative compounds must be controlled to avoid such errors. These and other findings are described and concisely summarized in this book, providing a useful reference in countries where alternative biocides are being considered. Included are studies on the effects on marine organisms, making this book an excellent aid to experts in environmental chemistry, to government organizations, and to students.
Written by leading researchers of environmental problems caused by antifouling biocides Includes extensive information concerning the fate and the effect of antifouling biocides Reflects recent advances in understanding of antifouling biocides in the environment, including behavior, toxicity, biological impacts, bioaccumulation, and regulation Provides readers with great insight into the chemistry and fate of these compounds in aquatic systems Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Takaomi Arai
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Toxicolog aquatic organisms biota biphenyls contamination degradation ecotoxicology environment environmental chemistry marine environment marine organisms organotin compounds plankton polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) polychlorinated biphenyls
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From the reviews:
“This timely, clearly written, and useful book addresses an important topic at the interface between commerce and environmental science. … All chapters are extensively illustrated and well referenced. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals/practitioners.” (N. W. Hinman, Choice, Vol. 47 (3), November, 2009)
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