A review of what is an emerging contaminant

被引:453
作者
Sauve, Sebastien [1 ]
Desrosiers, Melanie [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Montreal, Dept Chem, Montreal, PQ H3C 3J7, Canada
[2] Ctr Expertise Analyse Environm Quebec, Minist Dev Durable Environm, Quebec City, PQ G1P 3W8, Canada
关键词
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS; DRINKING-WATER; PERFLUORINATED COMPOUNDS; ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS; LEAD POLLUTION; BY-PRODUCTS; PESTICIDES; RISK; PHARMACEUTICALS; NEONICOTINOIDS;
D O I
10.1186/1752-153X-8-15
中图分类号
O6 [化学];
学科分类号
0703 ;
摘要
A review is presented of how one defines emerging contaminants and what can be included in that group of contaminants which is preferably termed "contaminants of emerging concern". An historical perspective is given on the evolution of the issues surrounding emerging contaminants and how environmental scientists have tackled this issue. This begins with global lead contamination from the Romans two millennia ago, moves on to arsenic-based and DDT issues and more recently to pharmaceuticals, cyanotoxins, personal care products, nanoparticles, flame retardants, etc. Contaminants of emerging concern will remain a moving target as new chemical compounds are continuously being produced and science continuously improves its understanding of current and past contaminants.
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