An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry by M Fazal ur Rehman
An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry by M Fazal ur Rehman
An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry by M Fazal ur Rehman
This lecture note provides a comprehensive introduction to
environmental chemistry, focusing on the chemical processes that shape the
environment. It covers the structure of the atmosphere, temperature inversion,
photochemical smog, and issues such as acid rain, greenhouse gases, and global
warming. The note delves into the depletion of the ozone layer and various forms
of water pollution, including eutrophication and wastewater treatment.
Additionally, it addresses the principles of metal extraction, soil pH, ion
exchange, and the availability of plant nutrients. Topics on green chemistry,
recycling, CO2 sequestration, and green synthesis make this a crucial resource
for understanding the intersection of chemistry and environmental science. Ideal
for students in environmental science, chemistry, and related fields, this note
also provides practical solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
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.
This lecture note deals
with the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere, which includes both stratospheric
and tropospheric chemistry. It encompasses the processes involved in the
formation and destruction of ozone, the chemistry involved in the formation of
smog, precipitation, and atmospheric aerosols. Urban and indoor atmospheres are
discussed as well, including the role of air pollutants and their impacts on
human health and the environment. Subsequently, the book focuses specifically on
global climate chemistry whereby all the changes in the atmospher, which
contribute to climate changes, will be well-eloquently expressed to this reader.
This book could be the best source among students for those pursuing knowledge
in atmospheric sciences, environment chemistry, and global climates.