This book presents chemical analyses of our most pressing waste, pollution, and resource problems for the undergraduate or graduate student. Its holistic approach provides a solid ground in theory and a laboratory manual detailing experimental applications.

• Holistic approach gives students firm theoretical and experimental grounding in environmental chemistry
• Perfect for undergraduate environmental chemistry courses, which are becoming more widespread
• Provides a comprehensive and unique microscale approach to teaching Environmental Chemistry courses that is intended to be completed in one semester , unlike competing textbooks
• Pre- and post-laboratory exercises to develop problem-solving skills
• Innovative sections on waste minimization, environmental legislation, biochemical processes, remediation procedures, and environmental economics
• Avoids analytical chemistry, which has been extensively covered by the competing books

Autorentext
Environmental issues are growing in importance to the most significant political, social, legal, and economic decisions. This book presents chemical analyses of our most pressing waste, pollution, and resource problems for the undergraduate or graduate student. The work fulfills an urgent need for an introductory text in environmental chemistry combining theory and practice, and is a valuable tool for preparing the next generation of environmental scientists. Its distinctive holistic approach provides both a solid ground in theory, as well as a laboratory manual detailing introductory and advanced experimental applications. The laboratory procedures are presented at microscale conditions, for minimum waste and maximum economy.

Klappentext

Our Earth is a remarkable reaction vessel. It is of paramount importance that students grow in their understanding and awareness of the astounding effects that chemistry and biochemistry have on our environment.

The first book in the field to encompass theory and practice, Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals covers the chemical and biochemical processes that take place in air, water, soil, and living systems. The text is written with advanced college students in mind; nevertheless, issues are frequently presented in such a way that graduate students and professionals can find subjects of interest. Available separately, an experimental companion book, Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments , provides students with a thorough practical introduction to environmental experimentation. By using literature data in many of the examples and problems, both Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals and Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments help students expand their problem solving skills and practice with real situations.

Inhalt
Introductory Concepts.- to Environmental Chemistry.- Chemistry Fundamentals, Part A.- Chemistry Fundamentals, Part B.- The Chemistry of Natural Environmental Processes.- The Chemistry of Processes in the Atmosphere.- The Chemistry of Processes in the Lithosphere.- The Chemistry of Processes in the Hydrosphere.- Natural Biochemical Processes and Organisms in the Biosphere.- Effects, Treatment and Prevention of Pollution.- Effects of Pollutants on the Chemistry of the Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, and Lithosphere.- Effects of Pollutants on the Biosphere: Biodegradability, Toxicity, and Risks.- Physicochemical and Physical Treatment of Pollutants and Wastes.- Biological Treatment of Pollutants and Wastes.- The Minimization and Prevention of Pollution; Green Chemistry.