Properties, sources of formation, reactions, and detection of oxygen species form the first part of this volume.
Biochemical, toxicological and environmental aspects are dealt with in detail in the following chapters. This information provides the basis for a state-of-the-art understanding of the role of oxygen species in environmental pollution and as a health hazard.

In-depth summary of oxygen species and their ecotoxicological relevance.

Inhalt
Chemical Aspects.- 1 Properties of Activated Oxygen Species.- 2 Role of Transition Metal Ions in Generation of Oxygen Species and Their Interconversion.- 3 Reactions of Oxygen Free Radicals and Singlet Oxygen.- 4 Detection of Oxygen Species and Singlet Oxygen.- Environmental Aspects.- 5 Biological Damages Caused by Reactive Oxygen Species.- 6 Possible Useful Roles of Reactive Oxygen Species.- 7 Cell and Tissue Mechanisms of Protection Against Oxygen Free Radicals and Singlet Oxygen Damage.- 8 Role of Oxygen Species in Air and Water Environments.- References.