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Environmental Organic Chemistry for Engineers
1st Edition - November 2, 2016
Author: James G. Speight
Paperback ISBN:9780128044926
9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 4 4 9 2 - 6
eBook ISBN:9780128006689
9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 0 6 6 8 - 9
Environmental Organic Chemistry for Engineers clearly defines the principles of environmental organic chemistry and the role they play in forming remediation strategies. In this… Read more
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Environmental Organic Chemistry for Engineers clearly defines the principles of environmental organic chemistry and the role they play in forming remediation strategies. In this reference, the author explores parameter estimation methods, the thermodynamics, and kinetics needed to predict the fate, transports, and reactivity of organic compounds in air, water, and soils.
The book's four part treatment starts with the classification of organic molecules and physical properties of natural organic matter, halocarbons, phenols, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, organophosphates, and surfactants. An overview of remediation technologies and a discussion of the interactions that lead to physical properties that affect chemical distribution in the environment is also detailed, as are the important reaction classes of organic molecules, including substituent effects and structure and activity relationships found in Part Two and Three. Part four is devoted to the strengths and weaknesses of different remediation technologies and when they should be employed.
Clearly defines the principles of environmental organic chemistry and the role they play in forming remediation strategies
Includes the tools and methods for classifying environmental contaminants found in air, water, and soil
Presents a wide-range of remediation technologies and when they should be deployed for maximum effect
Environmental, Civil, and Chemical Engineers and Researchers
Author Biography
Preface
Chapter 1: Chemicals and the Environment
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Environment
3 Organic Chemistry and the Environment
4 Use and Misuse of Chemicals
5 Chemicals in the Environment
6 Chemistry and Engineering
Chapter 2: Organic Chemistry
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Classification of Organic Molecules
3 Functional Groups
4 Bonding
5 Reactions
Chapter 3: Industrial Organic Chemistry
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Production of Organic Chemicals
3 Process Chemistry
Chapter 4: Sources and Types of Organic Pollutants
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Aerosols
3 Agrochemicals
4 Chemical Waste
5 Coal and Coal Products
6 Crude Oil
7 Flame Retardants
8 Industrial Chemicals
9 Natural Gas
10 Volatile Organic Compounds
11 Wood Smoke
12 Effects on the Environment
Chapter 5: Properties of Organic Compounds
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Composition
3 Properties
4 Use of the Data
Chapter 6: Introduction Into the Environment
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Release Into the Environment
3 Types of Chemicals
4 Physical Properties and Distribution in the Environment
Chapter 7: Chemical Transformations in the Environment
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Organic Reactions
3 Catalysis
4 Adsorption and Absorption
5 Biodegradation
6 Chemistry in the Environment
Chapter 8: Environmental Regulations
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Environmental Impact of Production Processes
3 Environmental Regulations in the United States
4 Outlook
5 Management of Process Waste
Chapter 9: Removal of Organic Compounds From the Environment
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Biodegradation
3 Biodegradation Methods
4 Test Methods for Biodegradation
5 Pollution Prevention
Conversion Factors
Appendix
Glossary
Index
No. of pages: 538
Language: English
Published: November 2, 2016
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Paperback ISBN: 9780128044926
eBook ISBN: 9780128006689
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James G. Speight
Dr. Speight has more than fifty years of experience in areas associated with the properties and processing of conventional and synthetic fuels. He has participated in, as well as led, significant research in defining the use of chemistry of tar sand bitumen, heavy oil, conventional petroleum, natural gas, coal, oil shale, and biomass as well as work related to corrosion and corrosion prevention. He has founded and/or edited several international journals, most recently the Proceedings of the Oil Gas Scientific Research Project Institute, Azerbaijan, and Petroleum Science and Technology (Taylor & Francis, until 2020).
Dr. Speight is an author/editor of several databases and encyclopedic works. He has also authored more than 95 books as well as more than 400 publications, reports, and presentations detailing these research activities, and has taught more than eighty related courses.