Contamination of heavy metals in aquatic media; Photocatalytic processes for the removal of toxic metal ions; Removal of dissolved metals by bio-remediation; Functionalized magnetic nanoparticles for heavy metals removal from aqueous solutions; Arsenic contamination; Removal of iron and manganese from water; Heavy metal pollution in water resources in China; Heavy metals distribution in surface water samples of Taihu Lake, China; Use of nanotechnology against heavy metals present in water; Modified and new adsorbents for removal of heavy metals from wastewater; Natural clays/clay minerals and modified forms for heavy metals removal; Heavy metals in tannery wastewater and sludge; Fluorides in different types of aquatic systems and their correlation with metals and metalloids; Use of industrial and agricultural waste in removal of heavy metals present in water; Biosorption of metals; Chromium in tannery wastewater

Contamination of drinking water is a worldwide problem, and ongoing work is taking place across the globe to address the issues affecting this precious commodity. Focussing on the presence of heavy metals in water, this book addresses the opportunities and challenges for this important area of research. Written and edited by experts working within the area the book highlights new techniques and research methodologies used to treat the widespread issue of dissolved heavy metals in drinking water supplies. The text covers a wide range of topics, including biofilterations, use of nanotechnology against heavy metals, removal of heavy metals using industrial and agricultural waste, use of surfactants, soil degradation and removal of dyes and pigments from industrial effluents. This text provides an up-to-date treatise on this developing field, and will be essential reading for water and environmental scientists, toxicologists, biochemists, regulators and anyone interested in the treatment and decontamination of the World’s drinking water supplies.

The volume covers the field of heavy metals in water very well for the most part. In general the chapters are well written and organised for facile retrieval of data. The references are recent and cite the most important journals in the fi eld. -- Edward Rosenberg Johnson Matthey Technol. Rev., 2015, 59, (4), 293-297