Sediment Quality and Impact Assessment of Pollutants

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Hardbound, 348 Pages
Published: SEP-2006
ISBN 10: 0-444-51962-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-444-51962-7
Imprint: ELSEVIER


Edited by
Damia Barcelo, Department of Environmental Chemistry, Jordi Girona, Barcelona, Spain
Mira Petrovic, Department of Environmental Chemistry, Jordi Girona, Spain

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.

Audience:
For a wide audience, from students at the graduate level as well as to experienced researchers and laboratory personnel in academia, industry and government


 
Last update: 5 Nov 2011