Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Takaomi Arai ,
Hiroya Harino ,
Madoka Ohji ,
William Langston
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Japan
Imprint: Springer Verlag, Japan
Edition: 2009 ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.846kg
ISBN: 9784431857082
ISBN 10: 4431857087
Pages: 437
Publication Date: 17 February 2009
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
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)
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)
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)
