Understanding the Chemistry of the Environment

Understand the properties and consequences of chemical pollutants Environmental chemistry is the field of study which focuses on chemical species, natural or man-made, and their impact on the atmosphere, water, and soils. It’s a growing area of research and technological development, increasingly prominent in university chemistry curricula. There is more demand than ever for a strong textbook overview of this thriving interdisciplinary subject and its myriad applications. Understanding the Chemistry of the Environment meets this demand with an exploration of the chemical aspects of pollution and its consequences. It offers a clear explanation of the relationship between chemical structure, physiochemical properties of natural and anthropogenic substances, and environmental impact. Drawing upon advances in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, engineering, toxicology, and more, it is a must-own for students and researchers in environmental chemistry. Understanding the Chemistry of the Environment readers will also find: Overview of major chemical pollutants and their ecotoxicological effects Understanding the Chemistry of the Environment is ideal for undergraduate students in environmental chemistry courses, as well as graduate students in need of a reference work on environmental chemistry.

Presentation xvii Credits xix Acknowledgements xx Introduction xxi 1 The Environment 1 2 Chemical Pollution and Toxicity of Chemical Compounds 56 3 Inorganic Pollutants 87 4 Volatile Organic Compounds 129 5 Semi- Volatile and Persistent Organic Compounds: Pesticides 161 6 Semi- Volatile and Persistent Organic Compounds: Industrial POPs 195 7 Emerging Pollutants 219 8 Soil Pollution 261 9 Water Pollution 279 10 Water Treatments 311 11 Stratospheric Pollution 357 12 Tropospheric Pollution 377 13 Methods for Controlling Tropospheric Pollution 407 14 Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change 423 Index 449