Bøker av John Pichtel

An in-depth look at what microplastics are, how prevalent they are, and what can be done about them for a professional and academic audience.The first part of the book provides an overview of plastics types, how they are released to the environment, and how they interact with organisms. This part also provides a background for several salient aspects of microplastics hazards (e.g., attachment of toxic chemicals, toxicity to organisms). Special attention will be paid to how microplastics decompose in the environment (which is significant in terms of mobility of toxicity). Subsequent chapters address how to sample and identify microplastics. The second part of the book examines technologies for removal of microplastics from water, wastewater, and soil. Biological, chemical, and physical technologies are presented--technologies that can destroy minute plastics or convert them into benign products. Theory of operation, practical considerations, and possible environmental impacts of their use are discussed.Key aspects include:* technologies available for removal of microplastics from wastewater and surface water;* how various toxins which are sorbed to microplastics adversely affect wastewater treatment processes;* technologies at the pilot- and field stage for removal of microplastics from sediment; and* the distribution of microplastics in the atmosphere.Written by John Pichtel, author of the acclaimed Fundamentals of Site Remediation, and Mathew Simpson.

New, updated edition of the acclaimed guide for metal- and hydrocarbon-contaminated soils. Concise and comprehensive, with the latest field remediation technologies, including nanotechnology and revegetation.

Terrorism and WMD¿s, Second Edition provides a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Terrorist weapons and delivery methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated; as such, this book focuses on the chemistry and biology of WMDs, the development and history of their use, and human health effects of such weapons. Coverage of new threats, additional case studies, and the emergence of ISIL¿and other terrorist actors¿have been added to the new edition which will serve as an invaluable resources to students and professionals studying and working in the fields of terrorism, Homeland Security, and emergency response.

A practical guide for the identification and management of a range of hazardous wastes, this book integrates technical information including chemistry, microbiology, and engineering, with current regulations. Emphasizing basic environmental science and related technical fields, the book is an introductory manual for waste management as mandated by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and related statutes.