Year: 2013
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: Since the second part of 20th century, there has been growing concern over the diverse ef‐ fects of heavy metals on humans and aquatic ecosystems. Environmental impact of heavy metals was earlier mostly attributed to industrial sources. In recent years, metal production emissions have decreased in many countries due to strict legislation, improved cleaning/ purification technology and altered industrial activities. Today and in the future, dissipate losses from consumption of various metal containing goods are of most concern. Therefore, regulations for heavy metal containing waste disposal have been tightened [1].
Source: InTech eBooks
DOI: 10.5772/52025
Authors: Asli Baysal, Nil Ozbek, Suleyman Akm
Institution: Istanbul Technical University
Language: English
Subfield: Water Science and Technology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W1492199623