The Global Arsenic Problem

Table of contents Foreword Overview of Global Arsenic Crisis and Human Toxicity The Global Arsenic Crisis -A Short Introduction, J. Bundschuh, M. I. Litter, P. Bhattacharya, and J. Hoinkis Arsenic Contamination in Groundwaters in Bangladesh and Options of Sustainable Drinking Water Supplies, P. Bhattacharya, J. Bundschuh, M. von Bromssen, M. Hossain, K. M. Ahmed, J. Hoinkis, and M. Litter Toxic Effects of Arsenic on Human Erythrocytes, M. Suwalsky, C. Rivera, F. Villena, and C. P. Sotomayor Arsenic Removal: Mechanisms, Current Practices and Experiences Mechanisms of Arsenic Removal from Water, W. Holl Granular Iron Hydroxide as an Adsorbent for Arsenic in Water, M. Streat and K. Hellgardt Arsenic Removal from Water Using Magnetites, K. Ohe, T. Oshima, and Y. Baba Study of the Long Term Stability of Ferric Iron - Arsenic Precipitates, N. Dimitrova and V. Nenov Arsenic and Boron in Geothermal Water and Their Removal, K. Yoshizuka, N. Kabay, and M. Bryjak Arsenic Removal from Potable Water: Point-of-Use, Point-of-Entry and Municipal Experiences, P. Sylvester, T. Moller, and O. Boyd Membrane Processes and Applications in Arsenic Removal Review of Membrane Processes for Arsenic Removal from Drinking Water, A. Figoli, A. Criscuoli, and J. Hoinkis Arsenic Removal by Small-Scale Reverse Osmosis Units, J. Hoinkis, C. Patzold, and J. Bundschuh Potential Application to Remove Arsenic by Functional Polymers in Conjunction with Membranes and Electrooxidation Processes, B.L. Rivas and J. Sanchez Innovations in Arsenic Removal Techniques for Safe Water Production Testing of a New Selective Arsenic Adsorbent and Ooverview of Field Test Data; S. Neumann, R. Klipper, J. Stoll, M. Dahm, S. Breuer, B. Chudzik-Raeth, S. Trokowski, and C. Wei Hsin Chitosan Dispersed with Fe(III) Oxide Particles: A Sorbent Used for Selective Removal of Arsenic from Contaminated Waters, L. Cumbal and M. Zuniga Field Experiences with ArsenXnp, a Very Effective and Efficient Hybrid Media for Arsenic Removal, E. Belsten, F. Boodoo, J. D'Alessandro, M. Garegnani, and D. Larose Low-Cost Solar Technologies for Arsenic Removal in Drinking Water, M.E. Morgada de Boggio, I.K. Levy, M. Mateu, J.M. Meichtry, S. Farias, G.D. Lopez, D. Bahnemann, R. Dillert, and M.I. Litter