Sediment Quality and Impact Assessment of Pollutants Contributor(s): Barcelo, Damia (Editor), Petrovic, Mira (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0444519629 ISBN-13: 9780444519627 Publisher: Elsevier Science OUR PRICE: $158.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2006 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:
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. |