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 is an introduction to key environmental chemistry topics. It begins
with the composition of the atmosphere and pollutants responsible for
environmental degradation. The topics discussed include the Chapman cycle,
protection of the ozone layer, and the seasonal depletion of ozone in
Antarctica. Principles of combustion, alternative fuels, and the role of water
in environmental sustainability are also covered in it. This occupies a good
part of the note-writing; acid rain, and its impact on the environment. It is
basically important reading to those students who wish to link chemistry with
environmental protection.
This note tackles the
very complex issue of the relationship between environmental chemicals and human
health. It explores epidemiological approaches to disease causation,
biostatistical methods for evaluating chemical exposure, and the effects of
chemical reactions within the body. The content covers risk assessment
techniques used in the U.S. for regulatory decision-making and public health
policy. It is a must for students in the fields of toxicology, environmental
health, and public health: it offers a challenging examination of interactions
between environmental chemicals and human biology and the approaches used to
evaluate and counteract their risks.
Author(s): Prof.
James Sherley, Dr. Laura Green and Prof. Steven Tannenbaum