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Effect-Directed Analysis of Complex Environmental Contamination

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  • © 2011

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Editors:
  1. Werner Brack

    1. for Environmental Research, Department of Effect-Directed Analysis, UFZ Helmholtz Centre, Leipzig, Germany

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  • A comprehensive review
  • Written by experts
  • An invaluable source of information for environmental scientists and environmental agencies dealing with the analysis, monitoring and assessment of environmental contamination
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry (HEC, volume 15)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Early Evolution of the Toxicity Identification Evaluation Process: Contributions from the United States Environmental Protection Agency Effluent Testing Program

    • Gerald T. Ankley, James R. Hockett, Donald I. Mount, David R. Mount
    Pages 1-18

  3. Recent Developments in Whole Sediment Toxicity Identification Evaluations: Innovations in Manipulations and Endpoints

    • Robert M. Burgess, Kay T. Ho, Adam D. Biales, Werner Brack
    Pages 19-40

  4. Considerations for Incorporating Bioavailability in Effect-Directed Analysis and Toxicity Identification Evaluation

    • Werner Brack, Robert M. Burgess
    Pages 41-68

  5. Diagnostic Tools for Effect-Directed Analysis of Mutagens, AhR Agonists, and Endocrine Disruptors

    • Gisela Umbuzeiro, Miroslav Machala, Jana Weiss
    Pages 69-82

  6. Separation Techniques in Effect-Directed Analysis

    • Werner Brack, Nadin Ulrich, Mahmoud Bataineh
    Pages 83-118

  7. Simultaneous Screening and Chemical Characterization of Bioactive Compounds Using LC-MS-Based Technologies (Affinity Chromatography)

    • Martin Giera, Hubertus Irth
    Pages 119-141

  8. Advanced GC–MS and LC–MS Tools for Structure Elucidation in Effect-Directed Analysis

    • Pim E. G. Leonards, Rikke Brix, Damià Barceló, Marja Lamoree
    Pages 143-165

  9. Computer Tools for Structure Elucidation in Effect-Directed Analysis

    • Emma Schymanski, Tobias Schulze, Jos Hermans, Werner Brack
    Pages 167-198

  10. Effect-Directed Analysis of Mutagens in Ambient Airborne Particles

    • John L. Durant, Arthur L. Lafleur
    Pages 199-235

  11. Effect-Directed Analysis of Endocrine Disruptors in Aquatic Ecosystems

    • Corine J. Houtman, Juliette Legler, Kevin Thomas
    Pages 237-265

  12. Effects-Directed Studies of Pulp and Paper Mill Effluents

    • Mark Hewitt
    Pages 267-283

  13. Effect-Directed Analysis of Ah-Receptor Mediated Toxicants, Mutagens, and Endocrine Disruptors in Sediments and Biota

    • Markus Hecker, John P. Giesy
    Pages 285-313

  14. Ecological Relevance of Key Toxicants in Aquatic Systems

    • Mechthild Schmitt-Jansen, Peter C. von der Ohe, Stephanie Franz, Stefanie Rotter, Sergi Sabater, Dick de Zwart et al.
    Pages 315-339

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 341-345
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Today more than 5 million chemicals are known and roughly 100,000 of them are frequently used, with both numbers rising. Many of these chemicals are ultimately released into the environment and may cause adverse effects to ecosystems and human health. Effect-directed analysis (EDA) is a promising tool for identifying predominant toxicants in complex, mostly environmental mixtures combining effect testing, fractionation and chemical analysis. In the present book leading experts in the field provide an overview of relevant approaches and tools used in EDA. This includes diagnostic biological tools, separation techniques and advanced analytical and computer tools for toxicant identification and structure elucidation. Examples of the successful application of EDA are discussed such as the identification of mutagens in airborne particles and sediments, of endocrine disruptors in aquatic ecosystems and of major toxicants in pulp and paper mill effluents. This book is a valuable, comprehensive and interdisciplinary source of information for environmental scientists and environmental agencies dealing with the analysis, monitoring and assessment of environmental contamination.

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  • for Environmental Research, Department of Effect-Directed Analysis, UFZ Helmholtz Centre, Leipzig, Germany

    Werner Brack

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