| Effects of Air Pollution on The.....(V2) Contributor(s): Brimblecombe, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 1860942911 ISBN-13: 9781860942914 Publisher: Imperial College Press OUR PRICE: $153.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2003 Annotation: Air pollution damages materials, but it has changed dramatically in the past century, with a reduction in the concentration of corrosive primary pollutants in urban atmospheres. At the same time, architectural styles and types of materials have changed, as we have moved to more organically rich, photochemically active atmospheres. Contemporary air pollutants have the potential to degrade organic coatings and polymers, which are of great importance to modern structures, while increasing amounts of fine diesel soot spoil the simple lines and smooth areas characteristic of many modern buildings. This book examines a range of materials, discussing the ways in which they are likely to be damaged by air pollutants. It should be of interest to scientists and policymakers dealing with the effects of urban air pollution. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General - Technology & Engineering | Construction - General |
| Dewey: 690 |
| LCCN: 2002068691 |
| Series: Air Pollution Reviews |
| Physical Information: 1.07" H x 6.38" W x 9.42" (1.63 lbs) 448 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Overall, this volume succeeds well in its aim to examine a range of materials and discuss the ways in which they are likely to be damaged by air pollutants. There is a wealth of useful information, and the wide scope means that it is of broad interest ... the book is amazingly good value for a hardback specialized volume." Environmental Conservation
Air pollution damages materials, but it has changed dramatically in the past century, with a reduction in the concentration of corrosive primary pollutants in urban atmospheres. At the same time, architectural styles and types of materials have changed, as we have moved to more organically rich, photochemically active atmospheres. Contemporary air pollutants have the potential to degrade organic coatings and polymers, which are of great importance to modern structures, while increasing amounts of fine diesel soot spoil the simple lines and smooth areas characteristic of many modern buildings. This book examines a range of materials, discussing the ways in which they are likely to be damaged by air pollutants. It should be of interest to scientists and policymakers dealing with the effects of urban air pollution. |
