Environmental Chemistry Lecture Notes by Prof. Prashant V. Kamat
Environmental Chemistry Lecture Notes by Prof. Prashant V. Kamat
Environmental Chemistry Lecture Notes by Prof. Prashant V. Kamat
This
note covers the following topics: Chemistry and the Environment, Stratosphere,
Ozone Hole, Air Pollution -Smog, acid rain and Particles, Free Radical Chemistry
in Troposphere, Green House Gases, Global Warming/Carbon Footprint, Climate
Change, Energy-Fossil Fuels, Nuclear Energy, Renewable Energy, Pesticides, Toxic
Heavy Metals and Waste, Decontamination of water,Emerging Environmental Issues,
Pollution and Water Purification.
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 note tackles the
very complex issue of the relationship between environmental chemicals and human
health. It explores epidemiological approaches to disease causation,
biostatistical methods for evaluating chemical exposure, and the effects of
chemical reactions within the body. The content covers risk assessment
techniques used in the U.S. for regulatory decision-making and public health
policy. It is a must for students in the fields of toxicology, environmental
health, and public health: it offers a challenging examination of interactions
between environmental chemicals and human biology and the approaches used to
evaluate and counteract their risks.
Author(s): Prof.
James Sherley, Dr. Laura Green and Prof. Steven Tannenbaum