Ebook: Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments

Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals, by Jorge Ibanez et al., is an exceptionally useful and well organized book. After reviewing basic chemical concepts, Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals quickly progresses to more advanced and contemporary applications including ozone depletion, physiochemical and biological treatment of pollutants, and green chemistry.

The chemistry of processes of the atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere are covered in detail and the effects of pollutants on each of these chemical processes are extensively considered, as are their effects on the biosphere.

The book also has an experimental companion, Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments, which includes an array of environmental chemistry experiments that can be readily performed at the microscale level. Ideas for additional open-ended projects are provided for all experiments, and they impart a thorough introduction to environmental experimentation.

I strongly recommend Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals and its experimental accompaniment, Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments.

Dr. Zvi Szafran
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Chemistry
Southern Polytechnic State University

Our Earth is a remarkable reaction vessel. It is of paramount importance that students grow in their understanding and awareness of the astounding effects that chemistry and biochemistry have on our environment…and why they are so significant to our present and future hopes as a civilization.

Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments, intended to complement lessons in the companion textbook Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals, covers the chemical and biochemical processes that take place in air, water, soil, and living systems. The corresponding experiments range from the characterization of aqueous media to pollutant-treatment schemes. For increased safety, as well as for reduced costs, wastes, and environmental damage, the experiments are presented at the microscale level. Pre- and post-laboratory exercises and open-ended projects accompany each experiment, to develop problem-solving skills and initiative among students.

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Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals, by Jorge Ibanez et al., is an exceptionally useful and well organized book. After reviewing basic chemical concepts, Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals quickly progresses to more advanced and contemporary applications including ozone depletion, physiochemical and biological treatment of pollutants, and green chemistry.

The chemistry of processes of the atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere are covered in detail and the effects of pollutants on each of these chemical processes are extensively considered, as are their effects on the biosphere.

The book also has an experimental companion, Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments, which includes an array of environmental chemistry experiments that can be readily performed at the microscale level. Ideas for additional open-ended projects are provided for all experiments, and they impart a thorough introduction to environmental experimentation.

I strongly recommend Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals and its experimental accompaniment, Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments.

Dr. Zvi Szafran
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Chemistry
Southern Polytechnic State University

Our Earth is a remarkable reaction vessel. It is of paramount importance that students grow in their understanding and awareness of the astounding effects that chemistry and biochemistry have on our environment…and why they are so significant to our present and future hopes as a civilization.

Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments, intended to complement lessons in the companion textbook Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals, covers the chemical and biochemical processes that take place in air, water, soil, and living systems. The corresponding experiments range from the characterization of aqueous media to pollutant-treatment schemes. For increased safety, as well as for reduced costs, wastes, and environmental damage, the experiments are presented at the microscale level. Pre- and post-laboratory exercises and open-ended projects accompany each experiment, to develop problem-solving skills and initiative among students.

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Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals, by Jorge Ibanez et al., is an exceptionally useful and well organized book. After reviewing basic chemical concepts, Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals quickly progresses to more advanced and contemporary applications including ozone depletion, physiochemical and biological treatment of pollutants, and green chemistry.

The chemistry of processes of the atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere are covered in detail and the effects of pollutants on each of these chemical processes are extensively considered, as are their effects on the biosphere.

The book also has an experimental companion, Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments, which includes an array of environmental chemistry experiments that can be readily performed at the microscale level. Ideas for additional open-ended projects are provided for all experiments, and they impart a thorough introduction to environmental experimentation.

I strongly recommend Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals and its experimental accompaniment, Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments.

Dr. Zvi Szafran
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Chemistry
Southern Polytechnic State University

Our Earth is a remarkable reaction vessel. It is of paramount importance that students grow in their understanding and awareness of the astounding effects that chemistry and biochemistry have on our environment…and why they are so significant to our present and future hopes as a civilization.

Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments, intended to complement lessons in the companion textbook Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals, covers the chemical and biochemical processes that take place in air, water, soil, and living systems. The corresponding experiments range from the characterization of aqueous media to pollutant-treatment schemes. For increased safety, as well as for reduced costs, wastes, and environmental damage, the experiments are presented at the microscale level. Pre- and post-laboratory exercises and open-ended projects accompany each experiment, to develop problem-solving skills and initiative among students.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Water Characterization....Pages 3-15
Dissolved Oxygen in Water....Pages 16-27
Alkalinity and Buffering Capacity of Water....Pages 28-56
Aqueous Carbonate Equilibria and Water Corrosiveness....Pages 57-69
The Point of Zero Charge of Oxides....Pages 70-78
Experimental Transitions in E vs pH (or Pourbaix) Diagrams....Pages 79-88
Air Oxidation of Metal Ions....Pages 89-98
Photoassisted Reduction of Metal Complexes....Pages 99-103
Anionic Detergents and o-Phosphates in Water....Pages 104-114
Halogenated Hydrocarbons and the Ozone Layer Depletion....Pages 115-121
Acid Mine (or Acid Rock) Drainage....Pages 122-132
Electrochemical Treatment of Gas Pollutants....Pages 133-139
Electrochemical Treatment of Liquid Wastes....Pages 140-146
Electrochemical Treatment of Polluted Soils....Pages 147-153
Removal of Nitric Oxide by Complex Formation....Pages 154-162
Photocatalytic Remediation of Pollutants....Pages 163-171
Chemical Mineralization of Pollutants Through the Fenton Reaction....Pages 172-182
Production and Analysis of Chloramines....Pages 183-190
Production and Analysis of Chlorine Dioxide....Pages 191-198
Metal Ion Recovery By Cementation....Pages 199-203
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Green Chemistry: The Recovery and Reuse of Sulfur Dioxide (Obendrauf’s Method)....Pages 204-210
Microorganisms in Soil, Water, and Air....Pages 211-218
Toxicity Assay Using Bacterial Growth....Pages 219-224
Wastewater Disinfection....Pages 225-230
Back Matter....Pages 231-238

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Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals, by Jorge Ibanez et al., is an exceptionally useful and well organized book. After reviewing basic chemical concepts, Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals quickly progresses to more advanced and contemporary applications including ozone depletion, physiochemical and biological treatment of pollutants, and green chemistry.

The chemistry of processes of the atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere are covered in detail and the effects of pollutants on each of these chemical processes are extensively considered, as are their effects on the biosphere.

The book also has an experimental companion, Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments, which includes an array of environmental chemistry experiments that can be readily performed at the microscale level. Ideas for additional open-ended projects are provided for all experiments, and they impart a thorough introduction to environmental experimentation.

I strongly recommend Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals and its experimental accompaniment, Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments.

Dr. Zvi Szafran
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Chemistry
Southern Polytechnic State University

Our Earth is a remarkable reaction vessel. It is of paramount importance that students grow in their understanding and awareness of the astounding effects that chemistry and biochemistry have on our environment…and why they are so significant to our present and future hopes as a civilization.

Environmental Chemistry: Microscale Laboratory Experiments, intended to complement lessons in the companion textbook Environmental Chemistry: Fundamentals, covers the chemical and biochemical processes that take place in air, water, soil, and living systems. The corresponding experiments range from the characterization of aqueous media to pollutant-treatment schemes. For increased safety, as well as for reduced costs, wastes, and environmental damage, the experiments are presented at the microscale level. Pre- and post-laboratory exercises and open-ended projects accompany each experiment, to develop problem-solving skills and initiative among students.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Water Characterization....Pages 3-15
Dissolved Oxygen in Water....Pages 16-27
Alkalinity and Buffering Capacity of Water....Pages 28-56
Aqueous Carbonate Equilibria and Water Corrosiveness....Pages 57-69
The Point of Zero Charge of Oxides....Pages 70-78
Experimental Transitions in E vs pH (or Pourbaix) Diagrams....Pages 79-88
Air Oxidation of Metal Ions....Pages 89-98
Photoassisted Reduction of Metal Complexes....Pages 99-103
Anionic Detergents and o-Phosphates in Water....Pages 104-114
Halogenated Hydrocarbons and the Ozone Layer Depletion....Pages 115-121
Acid Mine (or Acid Rock) Drainage....Pages 122-132
Electrochemical Treatment of Gas Pollutants....Pages 133-139
Electrochemical Treatment of Liquid Wastes....Pages 140-146
Electrochemical Treatment of Polluted Soils....Pages 147-153
Removal of Nitric Oxide by Complex Formation....Pages 154-162
Photocatalytic Remediation of Pollutants....Pages 163-171
Chemical Mineralization of Pollutants Through the Fenton Reaction....Pages 172-182
Production and Analysis of Chloramines....Pages 183-190
Production and Analysis of Chlorine Dioxide....Pages 191-198
Metal Ion Recovery By Cementation....Pages 199-203
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Green Chemistry: The Recovery and Reuse of Sulfur Dioxide (Obendrauf’s Method)....Pages 204-210
Microorganisms in Soil, Water, and Air....Pages 211-218
Toxicity Assay Using Bacterial Growth....Pages 219-224
Wastewater Disinfection....Pages 225-230
Back Matter....Pages 231-238
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