Toxicity, sources, and control of Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Molybdenum (Mo), Silver (Ag), and rare earth elements in the environment

  • O. Sarafadeen Amuda
  • , A. Olanrewaju Alade
  • , Yung-Tse Hung
  • , Lawrence K. Wang
  • , Mu-Hao Sung Wang

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Abstract

There are more than 20 heavy metal toxins contributing to a variety of adverse health effects in humans. Exposed individuals experience different behavioral, physiological, and cognitive changes depending on the type of the toxin and the degree of exposure by the individual. This chapter presents the sources of exposure, toxicity, and control technologies of Cu, Zn, Mo, Ag, and rare earth elements in the environment.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Advanced Industrial and Hazardous Wastes Management
Place of Publicationusa
PublisherCrc Press
Pages1-25
Number of pages25
ISBN (Electronic)9781466513426
ISBN (Print)9781466513419
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2017

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