Publisher's Synopsis
The anthropogenic input of metals into the atmosphere is estimated to be one to three orders of magnitude higher than natural fluxes. Soil acts as the primary sink for anthropogenic metals among the environmental spheres. Most metals show indefinite persistence in the ecosphere due to resistance against microbial or chemical assisted degradation. This edited book compiles reviews and case studies from different researchers focusing on different aspects of soil contamination by metals and its subsequent remediation. The contents will be useful for researchers and strategists interested in the environmental aspects of soil contamination.
