Bioaccumulation of Xenobiotic Compounds

Introduction. Evaluation of the Bio-Concentration Factor, Biomagnification Factor, and Related Physicochemical Properties of Organic Compounds. General Characteristics of Organic Compounds Which Exhibit Bioaccumula-tion. Environmental Routes Leading to the Bioaccu-mulation of Lipophilic Chemicals. The Partition Mechanism. Biocon-centration of Lipophilic and Hydrophobic Compounds by Aquatic Organisms. Biomagnification of Lipophilic Compounds in Terrestrial and Aquatic Systems. Bioaccumulation of Metallic Substances and Organometallic Compounds. Achievements and Challenges in Bioaccumulation Research. Index. Highlights: