Recent Advances in Trace Elements

Comprehensive and multidisciplinary presentation of the current trends in trace elements for human, animals, plants, and the environment This reference provides the latest research into the presence, characterization, and applications of trace elements and their role in humans, animals, and plants as well as their use in developing novel, functional feeds, foods, and fertilizers. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject, describing the biological and industrial applications of trace elements. It covers various topics, such as the occurrence, role, and monitoring of trace elements and their characterization, as well as applications from the preliminary research to laboratory trials. Recent Advances in Trace Elements focuses on the introduction and prospects of trace elements; tackles environmental aspects such as sources of emission, methods of monitoring, and treatment/remediation processes; goes over the biological role of trace elements in plants, animals, and human organisms; and discusses the relevance of biomedical applications and commercialization. A compendium of recent knowledge in interdisciplinary trace element research Uniquely covers production and characterization of trace elements, as well as the industrial and biomedical aspects of their use Paves the way for the development of innovative products in diverse fields, including pharmaceuticals, food, environment, and materials science Edited by well-known experts in the field of trace elements with contributions from international specialists from a wide range of areas Unique in presenting comprehensive and multidisciplinary information of the key aspects of trace elements research in a digestible form, this book is essential reading for the novice and expert in the fields of environmental science, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, pharmaceutical science, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical sciences. It is also valuable for companies that implement new products incorporating trace elements to the market.

Table of Contents:
List of Contributors ix 1 Introduction 1 Katarzyna Chojnacka 2 Historical Aspects 11 Henryk Górecki and Katarzyna Chojnacka 3 Modern Analytical Methods of Speciation and Determination of Trace Elements in Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Samples 33 Bogusław Buszewski, Wojciech Piekoszewski, Paweł Pomastowski, Katarzyna Rafińska, Mateusz Sugajski, and Tomasz Kowalkowski 4 Trace Elements in the Environment – Law, Regulations, Monitoring and Biomonitoring Methods 61 Elżbieta Maćkiewicz, Aleksandra Pawlaczyk, and Małgorzata Iwona Szynkowska 5 Problems of Trace Elements in Water and Wastewater Treatment 105 Karol Pokomeda, Anna Dawiec‐Liśniewska, Daria Podstawczyk, Macarena Rodriguez‐Guerra Pedregal, Barbara Ortega Barcelo, and Anna Witek‐Krowiak 6 Trace Elements in Agricultural and Industrial Wastes 121 Aneta Wiśniewska, Agnieszka Saeid, and Katarzyna Chojnacka 7 Trace Elements in Aquatic Environments 143 Piotr Konieczka, Bartłomiej Cieślik, and Jacek Namieśnik 8 Trace Metals in Soils: A Review of Methods for Monitoring Trace Metals in Soils 161 Philiswa N. Nomngongo, Joseph M. Matong, and Tshimangandzo S. Munonde 9 The Role of Trace Elements in Living Organisms 177 Elżbieta Gumienna‐Kontecka, Magdalena Rowińska‐Żyrek, and Marek Łuczkowski 10 Fluorine and Silicon as Essential and Toxic Trace Elements 207 Izabela Michalak and Katarzyna Chojnacka 11 Biological Functions of Cadmium, Nickel, Vanadium, and Tungsten 219 Agnieszka Dmytryk, Łukasz Tuhy, Mateusz Samoraj, and Katarzyna Chojnacka 12 Biosorption of Trace Elements 235 Inga Zinicovscaia 13 Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification of Trace Elements in the Environment 251 Małgorzata Iwona Szynkowska, Aleksandra Pawlaczyk, and Elżbieta Maćkiewicz 14 Hydrometallurgy and Bio‐crystallization of Metals by Microorganisms 277 Zygmunt Sadowski and Agnieszka Pawlowska 15 Trace Elements as Fertilizer Micronutrients 299 Izabela Michalak, Agnieszka Saeid, Katarzyna Chojnacka, and Mateusz Gramza 16 Trace Elements in Animal Nutrition 319 Łukasz Tuhy, Agnieszka Dmytryk, Mateusz Samoraj, and Katarzyna Chojnacka 17 Trace Elements in Human Nutrition 339 Klaudia Konikowska and Anna Mandecka 18 Trace Elements in Human Health 373 Renata Mozrzymas 19 Spirulina as a Raw Material for Products Containing Trace Elements 403 Liliana Cepoi, Tatiana Chiriac, Ludmila Rudi, Svetlana Djur, Liliana Zosim, Valentina Bulimaga, Ludmila Batir, Daniela Elenciuc, and Valery Rudic 20 Dietary Food and Feed Supplements with Trace Elements 421 Athanasios C. Pappas, Katarzyna Godlewska, and Peter F. Surai 21 Biofortification of Food with Trace Elements 443 Mateusz Samoraj, Łukasz Tuhy, Agnieszka Dmytryk, and Katarzyna Chojnacka 22 Biomarkers of Trace Element Status 457 Katarzyna Chojnacka and Marcin Mikulewicz 23 Human Exposure to Trace Elements from Dental Biomaterials 469 Marcin Mikulewicz and Katarzyna Chojnacka 24 Industrial Use of Trace Elements and their Impact on the Workplace and the Environment 481 Piotr Rusek and Marzena Mikos‐Szymańska 25 Speciation of Trace Elements and its Importance in Environmental and Biomedical Sciences 501 Aleksandra Pawlaczyk, Elżbieta Maćkiewicz, and Małgorzata Iwona Szynkowska 26 Trace Elements – A Threat or Benefit? 545 Katarzyna Chojnacka, Izabela Michalak, Agnieszka Saeid, Katarzyna Godlewska, Łukasz Tuhy, Mateusz Samoraj, Agnieszka Dmytryk, and Aneta Wiśniewska Index 569

About the Author :
About the Editors Katarzyna Chojnacka, Faculty of Chemistry at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland. Agnieszka Saeid, Faculty of Chemistry at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland.