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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Rawtani, Deepak,
• Hussain, Chaudhery Mustansar,

Titel

The Environmental Impact of COVID-19

Auflage

First edition

Ort / Verlag

Hoboken, NJ : Wiley,

Erscheinungsjahr

[2024]

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Chapter 1 COVID-19: A Pandemic - Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction: Sources and Chemical Activities of COVID-19 -- 1.1.1 Sources and Transmission -- 1.1.2 Structure of SARS-CoV-2 -- 1.1.3 Common Symptoms, Immune Reaction to the Virus, and Mechanism of Entry -- 1.1.4 Treatments -- 1.1.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Viability of COVID-19 in Different Environmental Surfaces -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Transmission of COVID-19 -- 2.2.1 Influence of Environmental Factors on Transmission of COVID-19 -- 2.3 Survival of COVID-19 on Different Environmental Surfaces -- 2.3.1 Survival of COVID-19 on Households and Hospitals Surfaces -- 2.3.2 Stability of COVID-19 in Liquid Media -- 2.4 Disinfection of the Surfaces as an Efficient Weapon Against Coronaviruses -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Influence of Environmental Factors in Transmission of COVID-19 -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Temperature, Humidity, and Transmission of COVID-19 -- 3.3 Precipitation and Its Effects on COVID-19 Transmission -- 3.4 Food Industry and COVID-19 Transmission -- 3.5 Water and Sewage as a Medium for COVID-19 Transmission -- 3.6 COVID-19 Transmission via Air -- 3.7 Transmission of COVID-19 Through Insects -- 3.8 Personal Hygiene Amidst COVID-19 Transmission -- 3.9 Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 -- 3.10 Disinfection of Surfaces - SARS-CoV-2 -- 3.10.1 Suspension Tests for Surface Disinfection -- 3.10.2 Carrier Tests for Surface Disinfection -- 3.10.3 Ultraviolet (UV-C) Radiation-Mediated Disinfection of SARS-CoV-2 -- 3.11 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Models and Strategies for Controlling the Transmission of COVID-19 -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Routes for the Transmission of COVID-19 -- 4.3 Models for the Transmission of COVID-19 -- 4.4 Strategies for the Transmission Control of COVID-19.
• 4.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5 Traditional Analytical Techniques and Sampling of COVID-19 -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Sample Collection from Patients -- 5.2.1 Sample Acquisition from Nose -- 5.2.2 Sample Acquisition from Saliva -- 5.2.3 Stool Sample Acquisition -- 5.2.3.1 Sample Collection from Environmental Surfaces -- 5.2.3.2 Timing of the Environmental Sample Collection -- 5.2.3.3 Environmental Sampling Methods and Procedure -- 5.2.3.4 Transport and Storage of the Samples -- 5.2.3.5 Novel Sample Collection Technique -- 5.2.3.6 Current Diagnosis for COVID-19 -- 5.2.4 Nucleic Acid Testing -- 5.2.4.1 Reverse Transcription-Based Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) -- 5.2.4.2 Real-Time RT-PCR (rRT-PCR) -- 5.2.5 Computed Tomography -- 5.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Modern Sensor-Based Techniques for Identification of COVID-19 -- 6.1 Introduction: Current Diagnosis for COVID-19 -- 6.2 Newer and Emerging Technologies -- 6.2.1 Isothermal Amplification Assays -- 6.2.1.1 SHERLOCK Assay -- 6.2.1.2 RT-LAMP Assay -- 6.2.2 Protein-Based Tests -- 6.2.3 Point-of-Care (POC) Testing -- 6.2.4 Aptamer-Based Assay Techniques -- 6.2.4.1 Rapid Lateral Flow Platforms Based on Aptamer Technology -- 6.2.4.2 Aptamer-Based Diagnostics of COVID-19 in the Future -- 6.2.5 Other Novel Technologies Developed for SARS-CoV-2 Detection -- 6.2.5.1 Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) Sensor -- 6.2.5.2 Field-Effect Transistor (FET) -- 6.2.5.3 Cell-Based Potentiometric Biosensor -- 6.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 Advanced Digital Tools for Tracing and Analysis of COVID-19 -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Developments in Digital Strategies for COVID-19 -- 7.2.1 Monitoring of COVID-19 Infection -- 7.2.2 Digital Techniques in Tracing and Analysis -- 7.2.2.1 Flow Modeling Tools -- 7.2.2.2 Quarantine Compliance Tools -- 7.2.2.3 COVID-19Symptom Tracking Tools.
• 7.2.2.4 Proximity Tracing Tools for COVID-19 -- 7.2.2.5 Contact Tracing Tool -- 7.2.2.6 Quarantine and Self-Isolation -- 7.3 Artificial Intelligence in Curbing COVID-19 -- 7.3.1 Predictive Models and Tracking of COVID-19 via AI -- 7.3.2 AI in the Screening of COVID-19 Cases -- 7.3.3 Pre-Diagnostics of COVID-19 and AI -- 7.3.4 AI in Protein Structure Mapping -- 7.3.5 AI and Development of Vaccines -- 7.3.6 AI in Genomics -- 7.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Challenges and Preventive Interventions in COVID-19 Transmission through Domestic Chemistry Hygiene: A Critical Assessment -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Bioaerosolization: Ground for Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 -- 8.3 Fomites: Role in the Transmission of COVID-19 -- 8.4 Vulnerable Places for COVID-19 -- 8.5 Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in Aerosolized Wastewater and Dynamic from the Sanitary Plumbing System -- 8.5.1 Bioaerosol Generation by Toilet Flushing -- 8.5.2 Bioaerosol Produced During Wastewater Treatment -- 8.5.3 Bioaerosol Produced During Irrigation -- 8.6 Scientific and Technological Solution for the Hygiene of Toilet Area to Curb COVID-19 and Other Infections -- 8.6.1 Maintaining Hygiene and Sanitation of Bathroom by Physical and Chemical Disinfection -- 8.6.2 Antimicrobial Surface -- 8.6.3 Anti-adhesive Surface -- 8.6.4 No-Contact Use for the Operation of Sanitary Facility: Sensor Technology -- 8.6.5 Inexpensive Preventive Approaches Used at Home -- 8.6.6 Technology to Detect Virus -- 8.6.7 Steps for Wastewater Management -- 8.7 Conclusive Remarks and Prospects for Future Research -- Acknowledgments -- Conflict of Interest -- References -- Chapter 9 Industries and COVID-19 -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Renewable and Green Energy Industries -- 9.3 Agriculture Industry -- 9.4 Petroleum and Oil Industry -- 9.5 Manufacturing Industry -- 9.6 Education -- 9.7 Health Care Industry.
• 9.8 Pharmaceutical Industry -- 9.9 Hospitality -- 9.10 Tourism -- 9.11 Air Travel -- 9.12 Real Estate and Housing Industry -- 9.13 Sports Industry -- 9.14 Information Technology, Media, Research and Development -- 9.15 Food Sector -- 9.16 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 Ramifications of Coronavirus on the Environment -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Footprints of Coronavirus Pandemic on the Surroundings (Mother Nature) -- 10.3 Increase in Hospital Wastes -- 10.4 COVID-19 Declined Global Warming -- 10.5 Poor Management of Waste -- 10.6 Reset of Nature -- 10.7 Soil Contamination -- 10.8 Destruction of Arable Land -- 10.9 Increased Poaching Activity -- 10.10 COVID-19 Resulted in the Loss of a Great Number of People -- 10.11 Negligence of Environmental Sanitation -- 10.12 Decrease of Municipal Wastewater Particles -- 10.13 Future Implications -- References -- Chapter 11 Management of Risks Associated with COVID-19 -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Types -- 11.3 Origin -- 11.4 Structure -- 11.5 Risk Associated with COVID-19 -- 11.5.1 Risk at Hospitals or Point-of-Care Centers -- 11.5.2 Risk at Airport and Other Transport Mediums -- 11.5.3 Environmental Risk Due to COVID-19 -- 11.6 Risk Management and Mitigation -- 11.6.1 Gathering Information from Different Sources -- 11.6.2 Preventing National and International Traveling -- 11.6.3 Vaccination -- 11.6.4 Self-Isolation and Quarantine -- 11.6.5 Clinical Management -- 11.6.6 Masks and PPE Kits Use -- 11.7 Conclusion and Future Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 12 Case Studies: COVID-19 and the Environment -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 COVID-19 and Its Impact on the Environment - A Case Study of China -- 12.3 Environmental Impact of Particulate Matter in Italy Due to COVID-19 -- 12.4 Impact Upon the Atmospheric Environment of the Southeast Asia Region.
• 12.5 Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on PM10, SO2, and NO2 Concentrations in Salé City, Morocco -- 12.6 Correlation of Pandemic-Induced Lockdown and Stone Quarrying and Crushing - An Indian Perspective -- 12.7 Temperature vs. COVID-19 Transmission - Brazil -- 12.8 Correlation of COVID-19 and Air Quality in Spain -- 12.8.1 Conclusive Statements -- 12.9 Weather Impacts COVID-19 Transmission - A Case Study of Turkey -- 12.10 COVID-19 vs. Ambient Temperature - A Perspective of Canada -- 12.11 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13 Effect of Waste Generated Due to COVID-19 -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Impact of COVID-19 on Waste Production -- 13.3 Classification of Waste Generated Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic -- 13.3.1 Domestic Waste -- 13.3.2 Biomedical Waste -- 13.4 Reduction in Waste Recycling -- 13.5 Environmental Impacts of COVID-19 -- 13.6 Management of the Generated Waste Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic -- 13.7 Technical Approaches to Waste Management for the Post-COVID-19 World -- 13.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 14 Strategies for Effective Waste Management for COVID-19 -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Composition of Wastes Corresponding to the COVID-19 Pandemic -- 14.3 Solid Waste -- 14.3.1 Food Wastes -- 14.3.1.1 Probable Management Strategies -- 14.3.2 Plastic Wastes -- 14.3.2.1 Plastic Waste Management Strategies -- 14.3.3 Municipal Solid Waste and Management Strategies -- 14.4 Biomedical Wastes -- 14.4.1 Hazardous Biomedical Wastes -- 14.4.1.1 Infectious Waste -- 14.4.1.2 Pathological Waste -- 14.4.1.3 Sharps Waste -- 14.4.1.4 Chemical Waste -- 14.4.1.5 Pharmaceutical Waste -- 14.4.1.6 Genotoxic Waste -- 14.4.2 Probable Mitigation Strategies for Hazardous Biomedical Wastes Generated Due to COVID-19 -- 14.4.2.1 Incineration -- 14.4.2.2 Thermal Strategies for Biomedical Waste Mitigation.
• 14.4.2.3 Biomedical Waste Management-Basedvia Chemical Techniques.
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