ABSTRACT
Environmental contamination due to heavy metals is a global concern because heavy metals are non-biodegradable and get accumulated in living organisms through bio-magnification in the food chain. Heavy metal ions get converted to toxic forms which disturb the body metabolism manifesting in the form of disorders and toxicity. The detection of heavy metals from various components of the environment is among the major challenges faced by scientists. Metals which are believed to have an adverse effect on humans are gradually increasing in the environment due to anthropogenic activities. Therefore, it is important to develop effective techniques for the detection of heavy metals. This chapter is focused on recent advances in eco-toxicology with respect to the detection of heavy metals, including atomic absorption spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, etc. and other green initiatives for the management of environmental problems.
