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Extraction of Metals from Soils and Waters

by Roundhill, D. Max
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Extractions of Metals from Soils and Waters represents a new emphasis in the series Modern Inorganic Chemistry, namely the impact inorganic chemistry can have on the environment. Also, this is the first volume ever to introduce the reader to all aspects of heavy metal extraction. While the primary emphasis is on complexation chemistry, attention is also paid to phase transfer aspects. Particular methods of note include electrokinetics, phytoremediation, and sensors. Aimed primarily at chemists, this book will also appeal to engineers, plant biochemists, environmental health specialists, and practitioners or students of environmental law.

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Extractions of Metals from Soils and Waters represents a new emphasis in the series Modern Inorganic Chemistry, namely the impact inorganic chemistry can have on the environment. Also, this is the first volume ever to introduce the reader to all aspects of heavy metal extraction. While the primary emphasis is on complexation chemistry, attention is also paid to phase transfer aspects. Particular methods of note include electrokinetics, phytoremediation, and sensors. Aimed primarily at chemists, this book will also appeal to engineers, plant biochemists, environmental health specialists, and practitioners or students of environmental law.

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An introductory guide to metal extraction that focuses on the inorganic chemistry part of the topic, emphasizing the particular properties of metals and the complexants that result in them being chosen for individual application. The book is divided into chapters that cover both techniques and individual methods. Techniques include soil washing and electrokinetic extraction and the metals include the alkali metals (emphasizing cesium); heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, copper, silver, and gold; lanthanides; and actinides. Also discussed are the newly emerging fields of bioremediation and phytoremediation. Finally the development and use of selective sensors for metal ions is covered, as they are necessary to conform to regulations controlling the allowable amount of metals that can be released into the environment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
December 6, 2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Pages
391
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781441933782

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