Sediment Quality and Impact Assessment of Pollutants
Author： Barcelo Damia;Petrovic Mira
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2006
E-ISBN: 9780080466675
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780444519627
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780444519627
Subject： O6 Chemistry;O62 Organic Chemistry;O65 Analytical Chemistry;P5 Geology;X Environmental Science, Safety Science
Language： ENG
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Description
Volume 1 of the Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources mini-series is the first attempt to fill many of these gaps in knowledge and also in practice. The volume includes sections on:
- Sampling
- Characterization of contaminants in sediments being bioavailability the main issue
- Chemical analysis
- Biological analysis
- Effect directed analysis and toxicity
- Identification evaluation
- Benthos sediment quality assessment
- Modelling of pollutant fate and behaviour
- Sediment quality guidelines
This first volume is applicable to a wide audience, from students at the graduate level, to experienced researchers and laboratory personnel in academia, industry and government. This volume also available as part of a 4-volume set, ISBN 0444519599. Discount price for set purchase.
- A broad overview on sediment quality and impact assessment of pollutants
- Suitable for both newcomers to the field of sediment treatment and specialists alike
- Outlines practical examples of methods used in sediment quality analysis
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