Asian Journal of Chemistry · 2013 · 10 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesFisheriesMarine SciencesAquacultureMarine Environmental ScienceMarine FisheriesEstuariesFishery Resource EconomicsMarine PollutantsMarine PollutionSeafood SafetyWater PollutionHeavy Metals In FoodMarine Pollution ImpactsMarine Resource EconomicsSeafood ContaminationShellfish ContaminationWaterborne Heavy Metals
Environmental pollution represents a major problem in both developed and developing countries. Vietnam is one of the countries, which suffer from high biosphere pollution (air, soil and water). The main source of heavy metal pollution comes from discharge of untreated effluents from metal-related industries, such as electroplating, manufacturing of batteries and petrochemical industries.