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Organic Chemistry

Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-based compounds. Carbon is an incredibly unique and versatile element that forms the foundation for all biological life. Carbon can bond with other elements, especially oxygen and nitrogen, and the resulting functional groups determine the physical and chemical properties of the organic compound.

Organic chemistry is a crucial component of many natural and synthetic products in a wide variety of industries, including agrichemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food science, plastics and materials, fuels, explosives, and as solvents and lubricants. As such, it forms the basis of many environmental pollutants and contaminants. However, it may also provide many solutions for a cleaner, greener future. (J. Mitchell)

Organic Chemistry

Environmental Organic Chemistry for Engineers by James G. Speight
Publication Date: 2016
Environmental Organic Chemistry for Engineers clearly defines the principles of environmental organic chemistry and the role they play in forming remediation strategies. In this reference, the author explores parameter estimation methods, the thermodynamics, and kinetics needed to predict the fate, transports, and reactivity of organic compounds in air, water, and soils. The book's four part treatment starts with the classification of organic molecules and physical properties of natural organic matter, halocarbons, phenols, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, organophosphates, and surfactants. An overview of remediation technologies ...
Chemistry for Environmental Engineering by Armen S. Casparian; Gergley Sirokman
Publication Date: 2015
This book presents the basic principles of chemistry in a quick and clear presentation. All introductory chemistry topics are discussed, as are some organic chemistry topics, which are necessary for a good foundation to understand engineering applications. Readers will find quick and clear explanations, and many solved problems for reference.

Chemistry and ecology (eJournal)
Chemistry and Ecology publishes original articles, short notes and occasional reviews on the relationship between chemistry and ecological processes. This journal reflects how chemical form and state, as well as other basic properties, are critical in their influence on biological systems and that understanding of the routes and dynamics of the transfer of materials through atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic systems, and the associated effects, calls for an integrated treatment. Chemistry and Ecology will help promote the ecological assessment of a changing chemical environment and in the development of a better understanding of ecological functions.

Green & Sustainable Chemistry

Green Chemical Processes: developments in research and education by Mark Anthony Benvenuto (Editor); et al
Publication Date: 2017
The "greening" of industry processes - i.e., making them more sustainable - is a popular and often lucrative trend which has seen increased attention in recent years. Green Chemical Processes, the 2nd volume of Green Chemical Processing, covers the hot topic of sustainability in chemistry with a view to education, as well as considering corporate and environmental interests, e.g. in the context of energy production. The diverse team of authors allows for a balance between these different, but interconnected perspectives. The American Chemical Society's 12 Principles of Green Chemistry are woven throughout this text as well as the series to which this book belongs.
Green Chemistry: An Inclusive Approach by Bela Torok (Editor); Timothy Dransfield (Editor)
Publication Date: 2017
Green Chemistry: An Inclusive Approach provides a broad overview of green chemistry for researchers from either an environmental science or chemistry background, starting at a more elementary level, incorporating more advanced concepts, and including more chemistry as the book progresses. Every chapter includes recent, state-of-the-art references, in particular, review articles, to introduce researchers to this field of interest and provide them with information that can be easily built upon. By bringing together experts in multiple subdisciplines of green chemistry, the editors have curated a single ...

Current opinion in green and sustainable chemistry. (eJournal)
The subject Green and Sustainable Chemistry includes all chemical aspects along the life cycle of chemicals as well chemical products and materials e.g. resources, synthesis, use and after life issues. It aims on better understanding where and how chemistry itself can be made more sustainable and whereby chemistry can contribute to sustainability in general. Therefore, the journal it is divided into themed sections, each of which is reviewed once a year.

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