The main objective of this book is to show how one can apply simple
principles of physics and chemistry to describe a complex system such as the
atmosphere, and how one can reduce the complex system to build models. Topics
covered includes: Measures Of Atmospheric Composition, Atmospheric Pressure,
Simple Models, Atmospheric Transport, The Continuity Equation, Geochemical
Cycles, The Greenhouse Effect, Aerosols, Chemical Kinetics, Stratospheric Ozone,
Oxidizing Power Of The Troposphere and Ozone Air Pollution.
This lecture note
covers most of the core aspects of environmental science, focusing on pollution
and waste management: air pollution, water pollution, and treatment and methods
of water treatment both as a theoretical background and real-life insights. This
includes oil contamination in both freshwater and marine waters, where a
discussion of effects and how to treat oil spills comes into play. A section on
Hazardous Waste discusses sources, disposal methods, and impact on the
environment. That's helpful for a student or environmental scientist interested
in discussing pollution problems but also possible solutions.
This NPTEL online lecture series will go
through an in-depth discussion on environmental chemistry, especially with
respect to atmospheric composition, the behavior of contaminants, and natural
degradation pathways. Lectures cover control techniques in air pollution, the
major sources of water pollution, and the processes of water treatment. In
addition, the lecture deals with soil pollution: its causes, effects, and
remedial measures. Special attention is accorded to contaminants and their
interactions with the environment, so this is a great book for students and
researchers alike, interested in knowing the influence of chemical processes on
the environment and how these can be abated through technological and chemical
means.