Description
Wiley India Textbook Of Environmental Chemistry by V Subramanian
This book addresses key topics related to the broad subject of “Environmental Chemistry”. The book tries to present the topics that are essential to understand the chemical process in our environment—involving air,, water, and soil. Chapters that are very much current such as environmental nuclear chemistry, analytical tools needed for chemical aspect of our environment, solid waste and management methodology, quality criteria for air and water have all been treated in a simple fashion so that a reader can refer to advanced books in specific topics for better understanding. A brief review of fundamentals of chemistry is also included.
About the Author
V. Subramanian, since his return from North America after his Ph.D. and teaching, has been working at JNU on various topics related to geochemistry for over three decades. More than 35 students did their Ph.D. under him over the years and he has authored or co-authored more than 175 technical international publications as well as three single author books. Topics covered over the years include heavy metals in environment, nutrients, carbon cycle, trace gas emission, water quality, chemistry and pollution, ecology and environment, soil and sediment chemistry, coastal pollution, etc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOOK REVIEW
A Review of Basic Chemistry
Chemistry of the Earth
Atmospheric Chemistry
Chemical Aspects of Air Pollution
Water Chemistry
Chemical Aspects of Water Pollution
Environmental Chemistry of Soil
Chemical Aspecs of Soil Contamination
Waste Chemistry and Management
Environmental Chemistry of Isotopes
Analytical Techniques
Green Chemistry and Toxic Chemicals in the Environment