Biophysico-chemical processes of heavy metals and metalloids in soil environments.9780471737780 Biophysico-chemical processes of heavy metals and metalloids in soil environments. Ed. by Antonio Violante et al. Wiley-Interscience 2008 658 pages $135.00 Hardcover Wiley-IUPAC series; biophysico-chemical processes in environmental systems TD879 Pollution from heavy metals and metalloids in soils is a serious environmental problem. Violante (soil chemistry, University of Naples Federico II History The University of Naples Federico II is one of the most ancient institution of higher education and research in the world. It was founded by emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Frederick II on 5 june 1224. , Italy) provides the scientific community with a critical evaluation of current research on the reactions and processes of heavy metals and metalloids in soil, their speciation speciation Formation of new and distinct species, whereby a single evolutionary line splits into two or more genetically independent ones. One of the fundamental processes of evolution, speciation may occur in many ways. , mobility, bioavailability, and toxicity, and the development of innovative restoration strategies. The latest advances in spectroscopy for studying various aspects of heavy metal and metalloid metalloid (met´  loid),n a nonmetallic element that behaves as a metal under certain conditions. interactions with inorganic and organic soil components are also critically reviewed. Chapters are in sections on biotic biotic /bi·ot·ic/ (bi-ot´ik) 1. pertaining to life or living matter. 2. pertaining to the biota. bi·ot·ic adj. 1. Relating to life or living organisms. and abiotic a·bi·ot·ic adj. Nonliving: The abiotic factors of the environment include light, temperature, and atmospheric gases. a interactions of metal and metalloids with soil components, transformations and dynamics of metals and metalloids as influenced by soil-root-microbe interactions, and restoration of contaminated soils. The readership for the book includes scientists and regulators in environmental sciences and soil chemistry. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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