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Determination of Metals in Natural Waters, Sediments and Soils
provides analytic labs with a comprehensive overview of the various
methods available for analysis of metals and serves as a manual to
determine metal concentrations in different media such as natural
waters, waste waters, sediments and soils. The book begins with a
discussion of sampling techniques and preservation and then covers
metals in rivers, surface ground and mineral waters and metals in
aqueous precipitation. It concludes with detailed information on
analysis of metals in sediments. Determination of Metals in Natural
Waters, Sediments and Soils provides a foundation for informed
action by environmental interest groups and regulators and a
starting point for further study by graduate students,
professionals, and researchers.
This unique book gathers various scientific and mathematical
approaches to and descriptions of the natural and physical world
stemming from a broad range of mathematical areas - from model
systems, differential equations, statistics, and probability - all
of which scientifically and mathematically reveal the inherent
beauty of natural and physical phenomena. Topics include
Archimedean and Non-Archimedean approaches to mathematical
modeling; thermography model with application to tungiasis
inflammation of the skin; modeling of a tick-Killing Robot; various
aspects of the mathematics for Covid-19, from simulation of social
distancing scenarios to the evolution dynamics of the coronavirus
in some given tropical country to the spatiotemporal modeling of
the progression of the pandemic. Given its scope and approach, the
book will benefit researchers and students of mathematics, the
sciences and engineering, and everyone else with an appreciation
for the beauty of nature. The outcome is a mathematical enrichment
of nature's beauty in its various manifestations. This volume
honors Dr. John Adam, a Professor at Old Dominion University, USA,
for his lifetime achievements in the fields of mathematical
modeling and applied mathematics. Dr. Adam has published over 110
papers and authored several books.
Wildlife Toxicity Assessments for Chemicals of Military Concern is
a compendium of chemical-specific toxicity information with
discussions on the rationale and development of Wildlife Toxicity
Reference Values (TRVs) intended for use on terrestrial wildlife
for risk assessment applications. Substances covered include
military-related chemicals including explosives, propellants,
pesticides and metals. Wildlife Toxicity Assessments for Chemicals
of Military Concern is a much-needed resource designed to meet the
needs of those seeking toxicological information for ecological
risk assessment purposes. Each chapter targets a specific chemical
and considers the current knowledge of the toxicological impacts of
chemicals to terrestrial wildlife including mammalian, avian,
amphibian and reptilian species.
This book highlights current advanced developments in bioepoxy and
bioepoxy/clay nanocomposites and an optimisation of material
formulation and processing parameters on fabrication of
bioepoxy/clay nanocomposites in order to achieve the highest
mechanical properties in relation to their morphological
structures, thermal properties, as well as biodegradability and
water absorption, which is based on the use of Taguchi design of
experiments with the consideration of technical and economical
point of view. It also elaborates holistic theoretical modelling of
tensile properties of such bionanocomposites with respect to the
effect of contents of nanoclay fillers and epoxydised soybean oil
(ESO).
Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and
Biostabilization, Second Edition gives extensive information on the
microorganisms involved in the biodegradation of materials, along
with the biocides which are permitted for use according to the most
up-to-date worldwide legislation. Mechanisms of biodegradation and
biodeterioration, results of biodeterioration, and methods of
biostabilization are covered for a large number of products, making
the title relevant for a range of industries and applications,
including construction, coatings/paints, medical and pharmaceutical
applications, and electronics. In addition, the health and safety
aspects of biocide application are covered in detail, as well as
the personal protection of practitioners who are required to use
them. The contents and the most-up-to-date information make this
book essential for almost all the fields of applied chemistry.
Were you looking for the book with access to
MasteringEnvironmentalScience? This product is the book alone and
does NOT come with access to MasteringEnvironmentalScience. Buy the
book and access card package to save money on this resource. For
introductory courses in Environmental Science, Environmental
Studies, and Environmental Biology. With dramatically revised
illustrations, the Twelfth Edition of Environmental Science: Toward
a Sustainable Future is even more student-friendly while retaining
the currency and accuracy that has made Wright/Boorse a best
seller. The text and media program continue to help students
understand the science behind environmental issues and what they
can do to build a more sustainable future, with further exploration
of the hallmark core themes: Science, Sustainability, and
Stewardship.
This book presents comprehensive information on the types of
geohazards that impact not only the human society but also the
natural resources as well. Authored by experts working on
characterization and modeling geohazard phenomena and vulnerability
of different regions of World towards specific types of geohazards.
Individual s are devoted to every geohazard type, detailing it in
terms of definition, types, causes, likely impacts on
socio-economic milieu and natural environment, methods of
mitigation and relief and rescue procedures. Case studies and
specific s on systematic of geohazard vulnerability mapping,
information dissemination and relief and rescue operations are also
included in this book.
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Air Pollution XXVI
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J. Casares, G. Passerini, J. Barnes, J. Longhurst, G. Perillo
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Dealing with issues related to the modelling, monitoring and
management of air pollution, this book includes papers presented at
the 26th International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and
Management of Air Pollution. The papers from this conference
continue a wide ranging collection of high quality research works
that develop the fundamental science of air pollution. Air
pollution issues remain one of the most challenging problems facing
society. The scientific knowledge derived from well-designed
studies needs to be allied with further technical and economic
studies in order to ensure cost effective and efficient mitigation.
Increasingly, it is being recognised that the outcome of such
research needs to be contextualised within well formulated
communication strategies that help policy makers and citizens to
understand and appreciate the risks and rewards arising from air
pollution management. Details of the wide spread nature of the air
pollution phenomena and in depth explorations of their impacts on
human health and the environment are covered in this book.
Hydrology is a key influence on water security, environmental
sustainability, agricultural production, energy, and transport,
especially in unique environments such as arid regions and the
tropics, where degradation issues on water and land can threaten
the livelihoods of poor communities. With implications in
urbanization, landscape architecture, and sanitation, enhancing the
practice of water use, management, and planning is imperative for
the sustainable development of these regions. Hydrology and Water
Resources Management in Arid, Semi-Arid, and Tropical Region is an
essential research publication that seeks to improve scientific
understanding and sharing of data in hydrology and integrated water
resources management of arid, semi-arid, and tropical regions in
order to enhance water governance and alleviate reduction in the
vulnerability of water resources systems to global changes.
Featuring a wide range of topics such as hydrometeorology,
sustainable development, and climate change, this book is ideal for
researchers, technology developers, academicians, policymakers,
government officials, and students.
"Handbook of Recycling" is an authoritative review of the
current state-of-the-art of recycling, reuse and reclamation
processes commonly implemented today and how they interact with one
another. The book addresses several material flows, including iron,
steel, aluminum and other metals, pulp and paper, plastics, glass,
construction materials, industrial by-products, and more. It also
details various recycling technologies as well as recovery and
collection techniques. To completely round out the picture of
recycling, the book considers policy and economic implications,
including the impact of recycling on energy use, sustainable
development, and the environment.
With contemporary recycling literature scattered across
disparate, unconnected articles, this book is a crucial aid to
students and researchers in a range of disciplines, from materials
and environmental science to public policy studies.
Portrays recent and emerging technologies in metal recycling,
by-product utilization and management of post-consumer wasteUses
life cycle analysis to show how to reclaim valuable resources from
mineral and metallurgical wastesUses examples from current
professional and industrial practice, with policy and economic
implications
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