METAL TOXICITY: ADVERSE EFFECT OF E-WASTE ON HUMAN HEALTH AND BIOREMEDIATIONM. D. Mulay and Y.R. MulayAbstract In this modern era, enormous E waste is generated, improper dismantling and processing of which leads to accumulation of various heavy metals in the ecosystem. Heavy metal toxicity is the major concern as it has adverse impact on human health. The toxicity of heavy metals depends upon the absorbed dose, the route of exposure and duration of exposure, i.e. acute or chronic. Most of the heavy metals are carcinogenic in nature. This can lead to various disorders and can also result in excessive damage due to oxidative stress induced by free radical formation. This review gives details about some heavy metals and their toxicity mechanisms, along with their health effects. Microbial bioremediation could be the economical and promising solution to detoxify the toxic heavy metals. |