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Bioaccumulation of emerging contaminants in aquatic biota: PFAS as a case study

  • Xunfeng Chen
  • , Abdul Qadeer*
  • , Mengyang Liu
  • , Linjing Deng
  • , Pei Zhou
  • , Innocent Tayari Mwizerwa
  • , Sisi Liu
  • , Zeeshan Ajmal
  • , Zhao Xingru
  • , Xia Jiang
  • *Corresponding author for this work

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author)peer-review

    Abstract

    Bioaccumulation processes of contaminants are crucial for understanding their environmental fate and ecological health. In this chapter, we use per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a case study to state the bioaccumulation of emerging contaminants in aquatic biota. PFAS produced for various commercial applications are of worldwide concern due to their ubiquitous presence, persistency, toxicity, and bioaccumulation potential. This book chapter summarized the current knowledge on PFAS's bioaccumulation (in freshwater and marine environment), factors impacting bioaccumulation, and future outlook. © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEmerging Aquatic Contaminants
    Subtitle of host publicationOne Health Framework for Risk Assessment and Remediation in the Post COVID-19 Anthropocene
    EditorsManish Kumar, Sanjeeb Mohapatra, Karrie A. Weber
    Place of PublicationAmsterdam
    PublisherElsevier
    Chapter13
    Pages347-374
    ISBN (Electronic)9780323960014
    ISBN (Print)9780323960021
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2023

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
      SDG 14 Life Below Water

    Research Keywords

    • Aquatic environments
    • Bioaccumulation
    • Biomagnification
    • Biotas
    • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

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