This lecture note deals
with the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere, which includes both stratospheric
and tropospheric chemistry. It encompasses the processes involved in the
formation and destruction of ozone, the chemistry involved in the formation of
smog, precipitation, and atmospheric aerosols. Urban and indoor atmospheres are
discussed as well, including the role of air pollutants and their impacts on
human health and the environment. Subsequently, the book focuses specifically on
global climate chemistry whereby all the changes in the atmospher, which
contribute to climate changes, will be well-eloquently expressed to this reader.
This book could be the best source among students for those pursuing knowledge
in atmospheric sciences, environment chemistry, and global climates.
This NPTEL online lecture series will go
through an in-depth discussion on environmental chemistry, especially with
respect to atmospheric composition, the behavior of contaminants, and natural
degradation pathways. Lectures cover control techniques in air pollution, the
major sources of water pollution, and the processes of water treatment. In
addition, the lecture deals with soil pollution: its causes, effects, and
remedial measures. Special attention is accorded to contaminants and their
interactions with the environment, so this is a great book for students and
researchers alike, interested in knowing the influence of chemical processes on
the environment and how these can be abated through technological and chemical
means.
This
lecture note is an introduction to key environmental chemistry topics. It begins
with the composition of the atmosphere and pollutants responsible for
environmental degradation. The topics discussed include the Chapman cycle,
protection of the ozone layer, and the seasonal depletion of ozone in
Antarctica. Principles of combustion, alternative fuels, and the role of water
in environmental sustainability are also covered in it. This occupies a good
part of the note-writing; acid rain, and its impact on the environment. It is
basically important reading to those students who wish to link chemistry with
environmental protection.