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Nanotechnology is a much talked about, and rapidly expanding area
of science, which is sometimes little understood. It looks set to
make a significant impact on human life and, with numerous
commercial developments emerging, will become a major industry over
the coming years. Nanotechnology can be broadly described as
developing or exploiting products at nanometre dimensions (i.e. as
having one dimension less than 100 nanometres). Such materials have
a larger surface area to volume ratio than conventional materials
which provides them with an increased level of reactivity, and
consequently, toxicity per unit mass. This book sets the subject
into context by first of all describing the current range of
products containing nano-materials and then looking at the
consequences for the environment and human health relating to the
introduction of nanoparticles and nano-tubes. Nanotechnology:
Consequences for Human Health and the Environment discusses some of
the more controversial issues associated with the field including:
nanoparticles in the environment, occupational exposure,
toxicological properties, human health issues and safety. This
authoritative and comprehensive book will be of interest to both
scientists and technologists but also to regulators and government.
This title is also available in hardback.
Environmental chemistry is becoming increasingly important and is
crucial in the understanding of a range of issues, ranging from
climate change to local pollution problems. Principles of
Environmental Chemistry draws upon sections of the authors'
previous text (Understanding our Environment) and reflects the
growing trend of a more sophisticated approach to teaching
environmental science at university. This new, revised text book
focuses on the chemistry involved in environmental problems.
Written by leading experts in the field, the book provides an in
depth introduction to the chemical processes influencing the
atmosphere, freshwaters, salt waters and soils. Subsequent sections
discuss the behaviour of organic chemicals in the environment and
environmental transfer between compartments such as air, soil and
water. Also included is a section on biogeochemical cycling, which
is crucial in the understanding of the behaviour of chemicals in
the environment. Complete with worked examples, the book is aimed
at advanced undergraduate and graduate chemistry students studying
environmental chemistry.
The impact of air pollution on human health is currently of
international concern. A comprehensive review of the subject is
given in this volume, which complements the previous title covering
air quality management. Dealing with the common gaseous and
particulate air pollutants, including chemical carcinogens, it
reviews the epidemiological and exposure chamber study research as
well as considering mechanistic studies in the case of particulate
matter. Air Pollution and Health also addresses the practical issue
of setting standards for human exposure to air pollution by
including the philosophy of standard setting and a review of
currently available standards, along with a description of the
setting of USEPA revised standards for ozone and particulate
matter. Current knowledge of indoor air pollution is also
discussed. As with all other books in the series, this volume will
be of interest to the general public as well as being an important
reference source for all those involved in the field, be it as
student, industrialist, government agent, or health professional.
This authoritative volume reviews the environmental chemistry and
toxicological effects of a marine pollutant of exceptional potency,
tributyltin (TBT), and outlines the international response to
control TBT. TBT compounds have been widely utilized in marine
anti-fouling paint formulations to obtain increased fuel
efficiencies and long lifetimes for maritime vessels and
structures. However, its extreme toxicity has resulted in numerous
adverse biological effects, and its persistence ensures that such
problems are likely to continue. A wide variety of disciplines are
brought together to illustrate the general principles, pathways and
problems involved in identifying and quantifying an environmental
toxin, elucidating deleterious biological consequences, and the
legal framework that can invoke mitigation via regulation. This
text not only has wide appeal for undergraduate courses in
environmental science, chemistry and marine ecology, but also forms
a valuable sourcebook for environmental planners and serves as a
'successful' case study for undergraduate courses in environmental
law, planning and science.
The new edition of this textbook introduces the basic chemical concepts underlying a sound understanding of environmental science and ecology. Chapters contain explanations of fundamental chemical principles and include illustrations of real examples from the environment. From an introduction to atomic and molecular structure, the text progresses to more advanced areas within physical, inorganic, organic, and analytical chemistry. Important new sections include an introduction to the concepts of biogeochemical cycling, and the role environmental chemistry plays with respect to climate, notably global warming and ozone depletion. The case studies have been updated, and a section about toxic chemicals has been added. While the primary aim is to satisfy the needs of the nonchemist, the text also serves to introduce environmental precepts to chemists who wish to apply their expertise to environmental issues. This volume is especially suitable for undergraduates in environmental science, environmental chemistry and ecology.
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