Major contaminants of emerging concern in soils: a perspective on potential health risks
Naga Raju Maddela, Balasubramanian Ramakrishnan, Dhatri Kakarla, Kadiyala Venkateswarlu, Mallavarapu Megharaj
Abstract
, (i) PFAS, (ii) micro/nanoplastics, (iii) additives (biphenyls, phthalates), (iv) novel flame retardants, and (v) nanoparticles. The emphasis is on (a) degree of soil burden of CECs and the consequences, (b) endocrine disruption and immunotoxicity, (c) genotoxicity and carcinogenicity, and (d) soil health guidelines.
Topics & Concepts
Perspective (graphical)Soil waterEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental chemistryContaminationEnvironmental planningEnvironmental protectionEnvironmental healthChemistrySoil scienceComputer scienceEcologyMedicineBiologyArtificial intelligenceMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals