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Sediment Quality and Impact Assessment of Pollutants
Contributor(s): Barcelo, Damia (Editor), Petrovic, Mira (Editor)
ISBN: 0444519629     ISBN-13: 9780444519627
Publisher: Elsevier Science
OUR PRICE:   $158.40  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: November 2006
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Annotation: Volume 1 of the Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources mini-series is the first attempt to fill many of these gaps in knowledge and also in practice. The volume includes sections on:
* Sampling
* Characterization of contaminants in sediments being bioavailability the main issue
* Chemical analysis
* Biological analysis
* Effect directed analysis and toxicity
* Identification evaluation
* Benthos sediment quality assessment
* Modelling of pollutant fate and behaviour
* Sediment quality guidelines
This first volume is applicable to a wide audience, from students at the graduate level, to experienced researchers and laboratory personnel in academia, industry and government.
* A broad overview on sediment quality and impact assessment of pollutants
* Suitable for both newcomers to the field of sediment treatment and specialists alike
* Outlines practical examples of methods used in sediment quality analysis
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Chemistry - Analytic
- Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General
- Science | Earth Sciences - Geology
Dewey: 551.304
Series: Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.46 lbs) 348 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Volume 1 of the Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources mini-series is the first attempt to fill many of these gaps in knowledge and also in practice. The volume includes sections on:

  • Sampling
  • Characterization of contaminants in sediments being bioavailability the main issue
  • Chemical analysis
  • Biological analysis
  • Effect directed analysis and toxicity
  • Identification evaluation
  • Benthos sediment quality assessment
  • Modelling of pollutant fate and behaviour
  • Sediment quality guidelines

This first volume is applicable to a wide audience, from students at the graduate level, to experienced researchers and laboratory personnel in academia, industry and government. This volume also available as part of a 4-volume set, ISBN 0444519599. Discount price for set purchase.