Environmental Chemistry (Second Edition)

Author: Dai Shugui
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Publishing Date: 2006-10-01
Features: "Environmental Chemistry" is rich in content and easy to understand, making it suitable as a textbook or reference book for environmental science and related majors in higher education institutions. It is also suitable for professionals engaged in environmental protection and environmental research. This book is part of the "11th Five-Year Plan" National Planning Textbook for General Higher Education. The book consists of eight chapters, including Introduction, Atmospheric Environmental Chemistry, Aquatic Environmental Chemistry, Soil Environmental Chemistry, the Movement and Toxicity of Pollutants in Biological Systems, the Fate and Effects of Typical Pollutants in Various Environmental Spheres, Remediation of Contaminated Environments, and the Basic Principles and Applications of Green Chemistry. With a focus on pollution chemistry issues and their effects related to the migration and transformation processes of pollutants in various environmental media (atmosphere, water, rocks, and biology), the book provides a comprehensive and in-depth explanation of fundamental principles and interdisciplinary knowledge in environmental chemistry. To further implement the strategic thinking and principles of sustainable development, two important research directions with strong applicability reflecting recent developments in environmental science have been added: "Remediation of Contaminated Environments" and "Green Chemistry." The book closely aligns with environmental issues of concern in China and globally, while introducing fundamental and main content, it appropriately reflects the latest research findings and progress in this field. For ease of reading, each chapter includes "Content Summary and Key Requirements," a list of "Review Questions and Exercises," and "Main References." An English-Chinese keyword index is specially compiled at the end of the book. This book can serve as a textbook or reference book for environmental science and related majors in higher education institutions, as well as for professionals engaged in environmental protection and environmental research.