UV-Visible Spectrophotometry of Waters and Soils

3rd Edition - May 13, 2022
Editors: Olivier Thomas, Christopher Burgess
Language: English
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UV-Visible Spectrophotometry of Waters and Soils, Third Edition presents the latest information on the use of UV spectrophotometry for environmental quality monitoring. Using practical examples, the book illustrates how this technique can be a source of new methods of characterization and measurement. Easy and fast to run, this simple and robust analytical technique is one of the best ways to obtain a quantitative estimation of specific or aggregate parameters (e.g., Nitrate, TOC) and simultaneously qualitative information on the global composition of waters and soils. This third edition presents current methods and applications for water quality monitoring, including recent works and developments.

Writing from years of experience in the development and applications of UV systems and from scientific and technical works, the book's authors provide several useful examples that show the great interest of UV spectrophotometry for water and soil monitoring. At the end of the book, the UV spectra library of previous editions is updated with new chemicals of interest.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. What do we need for water and soil quality monitoring?
Abstract
Outline
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Water quality and human perception; the importance of color
1.3 Parameters for water quality characterization
1.4 About water quality monitoring
1.5 Soil quality monitoring
1.6 Trends in water quality monitoring
1.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. The basis for good spectrophotometric UV–visible measurements
Abstract
Outline
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Interaction of light with matter
2.3 Factors affecting the quality of spectral data
2.4 Sample presentation
2.5 Factors influencing spectral characteristics
2.6 Data integrity and security
References
Further reading
Chapter 3. From spectra to qualitative and quantitative results
Abstract
Outline
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Basic handling of UV spectra
3.3 Concentration calculation
3.4 Examples of application
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4. Organic constituents
Abstract
Outline
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Colored organic compounds
4.3 UV-absorbing organic compounds
4.4 Solid-phase extraction and UV–visible spectrophotometry
4.5 Nonabsorbing organic compounds
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5. Aggregate organic constituents
Abstract
Outline
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Dissolved organic matter
5.3 Specific UV absorbance as a proxy for dissolved organic matter characterization and formation potential
5.4 Assistance of reference methods
5.5 Biodegradable dissolved organic carbon
5.6 Water quality indices and UV spectrophotometry
5.7 UV estimation of total organic carbon, dissolved organic carbon, chemical oxygen demand, and BOD5
5.8 UV recovery of organic pollution parameters
References
Chapter 6. Mineral constituents
Abstract
Outline
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Inorganic nonmetallic constituents
6.3 Metallic constituents
References
Chapter 7. Physical and aggregation properties
Abstract
Outline
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Color
7.3 Physical diffuse absorption
7.4 Total suspended solid estimation
References
Chapter 8. Natural water
Abstract
Outline
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Significance of UV spectra of natural water
8.3 Quality of natural water
8.4 Point source and accidental discharge
8.5 Different freshwaters but some common fate
8.6 Second derivative of UV spectra, a key parameter
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 9. Remote sensing and high-frequency monitoring
Abstract
Outline
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Satellites applications
9.3 Other airborne applications
9.4 Surface applications
9.5 Underwater applications
9.6 Wireless sensor networks
9.7 Remote sensing techniques appraisal
References
Chapter 10. Drinking water quality assessment and management
Abstract
Outline
10.1 Introduction
10.2 From source to tap water
10.3 Estimation of concentrations of disinfection by-products
10.4 Early warning systems
10.5 Bottled drinking waters
References
Chapter 11. Urban wastewater
Abstract
Outline
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Sewers
11.3 Treatment processes
11.4 Applications
11.5 Classification of wastewater
References
Chapter 12. Industrial wastewater
Abstract
Outline
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Wastewater characteristics
12.3 Treatment processes
12.4 Waste management
12.5 Environmental impact
References
Chapter 13. Polluted soils, composts, and leachates
Abstract
Outline
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Polluted soils
13.3 Composts
13.4 Landfill leachates
References
Chapter 14. Agricultural and natural soils, wetlands, and sediments
Abstract
Outline
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Agricultural soils
14.3 Natural soils
14.4 Wetlands
14.5 Sediments
Ackowledgments
References
Chapter 15. UV spectra library
Abstract
Outline
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Spectra acquisition
15.3 Spectra of compounds
Acknowledgments
References
Index

Olivier Thomas

Olivier Thomas is Emeritus professor EHESP, at the French School of Public Health, Rennes, France. He holds a State Doctorate in Physical Sciences, a 3rd cycle doctorate in analytical chemistry, an expert degree in prevention and treatment of pollution, and a Master of Science and Engineering Technical air and water environment of the University of Savoie. He worked at the University of Savoie, Chambéry, at the University of Provence in Marseille, and the School of Mines in Ales, where he was director of engineering laboratory and industrial environments. At the University of Sherbrooke, he became the first director of the Observatory of the Environment and Sustainable Development, leading an interdisciplinary network of nearly 150 researchers addressing complex environmental issues.

Affiliations and expertise

Emeritus Professor EHESP, French School of Public Health, Rennes, France

Christopher Burgess

Christopher Burgess was a Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences; an elected member of the United States Pharmacopeia Council of Experts 2010 to 2020, and a member of the Expert Committee on Validation and Verification of analytical procedures.

He is an internationally recognized expert in the qualification and validation of instrumentation and systems, analytical method development and validation and the statistical interpretation of data. In addition, he has extensive experience in quality systems design and development for the whole supply chain and has acted as a Qualified Person within the EU for more than 25 years. He has published over 80 papers and books in analytical chemistry and analytical science. He is the author of The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Analytical Methods Committee handbook Valid Analytical Methods and Procedures, 2000. His most recent contributions are chapters on 'Analytical Quality Management' in Analytical Chemistry, 2nd Edition (Eds Kellner, Mermet, Otto, Valcarcel & Widmer, Wiley, 2004), ‘Aberrant and atypical results and (in part) methods for determining limits of detection and quantitation in Method Validation’ in Pharmaceutical Analysis; A guide to best practice (Eds Ermer and Miller, Wiley, 2005), and, as joint editor with Olivier Thomas, of UV-Visible Spectrophotometry of Water and Waste Water. Elsevier, 2007. He was a member of the PDA (USA) Expert Working Group on OOS results.

Affiliations and expertise

Burgess Consultancy, Durham, UK

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