Industrial Environmental Chemistry

Written by a leader in the field, the Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry, Second Edition puts the fundamentals of chemistry and environmental chemistry right at your students fingertips. Manahan presents the material in an understandable and interesting manner without being overly simplistic.They get basic coverage on:-Matter and the basis of its physical nature and behavior-Organic and biological chemistry-Chemistry of water, soil, and air-Industrial chemistry-Toxicological chemistry as it pertains to occupational health and human exposure to pollutants and toxicants-Energy, nuclear energy, and nuclear waste-Applications of nuclear science in areas such as tracing pesticide degradation and nuclear medicine - More than an introduction to this field, Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry, Second Edition provides the foundation that gives your students an understanding of the chemical processes of the environment and the effects pollution on those processes.

The standard-setting classic just got better! Completely revised and updated since the publication of the sixth edition, Environmental Chemistry, Seventh Edition contains eight new chapters, with significant emphasis on industrial ecology as it relates to the emerging area of "green" chemistry. It also discusses the concept of the anthrosphere as a distinct sphere of the environment.

by Tadele Assefa Aragaw (Author)

This book contains chapters, starting with a general introductory chapter on "green chemistry," and covers many recent applications and developments based on the principles of "green chemistry." This book is considered the appropriate way to communicate the advances in green materials and their applications to the scientific community. Chemists, scientists and researchers from related areas, and undergraduates involved in environmental issues and interested in approaches to improve the quality of life could find an inspiring and effective guide by reading this book.

Editors: Orszulik, Stefan (Ed.)
New updated edition includes revised material and new chapters on legal aspects and fracking
Looks at each stage in the life cycle of petroleum products, from exploration to end use
Examines the environmental pressures on the oil industry and its response
Draws together technical, legal and environmental issues in a way that will be understandable to the non-expert and expert alike