Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Environmental Fate, Health Impacts, and Remediation Strategies [Hardcover]

An Overview of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Sources and Production of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Environmental Fate and Transport of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Regulations and Guidelines for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Analytical Methods and Monitoring for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Remediation Strategies for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Pathways of Human Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Health Effects; Knowledge Gaps and Future Research Directions for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

This book?provides useful information on recent advancements in the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, as well as their sources, environmental fate and conveyance, potential health impacts, and remediation strategies by harnessing the latest research findings and key scientific literature.

Mohamed Aly Hassaan is an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) in Alexandria, Egypt. Dr. Hassaan holds a Masters degree (2011) and a Ph.D. (2017) in Chemical Oceanography and Marine Pollution. He also lectured on marine science and environmental topics at Port Said University. In 2018, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Bari University, Italy. Dr. Hassaan has participated in multiple oceanographic expeditions, including those hosted by NIOF and Italy's National Research Council (CNR). Dr. Hassaan has completed specialized training courses at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands (2015 and 2016) and was a visiting fellow at CNR in 2014 and 2017. His prolific academic output includes co-authoring several publications, accumulating over 1,600 citations on Scopus. His research interests encompass advanced oxidation techniques (ozonation, sonication, ultraviolet), wastewater treatment, nanotechnl™