Toxic Inorganic Compounds Biochemical Action: Carbon Based Materials: Adsorbents for Inorganic and Organic compounds

This book primarily focuses on chemistry, aiming to assist researchers in biology, medicine, and chemistry by reviewing established content and guiding new research in various biochemical subfields. Hydrogen cyanide and cyanide salts find diverse applications such as pesticides, fumigants, metal polishes (especially silver), and photographic solutions. Their toxicity and ability to penetrate enclosed spaces make hydrogen cyanide an effective fumigant for pest control in environments like greenhouses, grain storage bins, warehouses, and ship holds. Cyanide salts are crucial in metal refining, plating, and the extraction of metals from ores, including silver recovery from photographic film. Carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, poses health risks as a chemical asphyxiant due to its interference with oxygen transport in the body, particularly in industrial settings with incomplete combustion. Interhalogen compounds formed by reactions like fluorine oxidizing iodine and bromine are highly reactive and can be toxic, posing risks to biological systems. Comprehensive research into carbon-based materials (CBMs) as adsorbents is essential for reducing secondary contamination in their synthesis.