The Interaction Of Humic Substances With Organic And Inorganic Pollutants: A Review

Pollution of aquatic systems is one of the major problems today that bear a direct impact on human health. Various contaminants released because of various natural and man-made activities degrade the quality of these ecosystems thus makes them unfit for human consumption. In this regard, the potential application of humic substances needs a special mention. Humic substances, comprising of humic acid, fulvic acid and humin, have recently been explored for their unique properties and this article provides an insight into the role of humic substances in pollution control.