Environmental Interactions of Clays: Clays and the Environment / Edition 1

by Andrew Parker, Joy E. Rae

Overview

Environmental Interactions of Clays is the companion volume of Bruce Velde's book on Origin and Mineralogy of Clays. In dealing with the role of clays in specific environmental issues, it is unique in its subject matter.

Individual chapters are written by recognized international experts in their field. Subjects covered are radioactive waste disposal, trace metals, soil quality and productivity, pesticides, landfill, fibrous minerals and health.

The approach is one of combining review with current research, thus it is an invaluable resource for students, researchers and practitioners alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783540587385
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	08/13/1998
Series:	Adaptations of Desert Organisms
Edition description:	1998
Pages:	273
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

1 Environmental Interactions of Clays.- 2 Transport of Radionuclides in Smectite Clay.- 3 Roles of Clay and Oxide Minerals in Soils.- 4 Interactions of Non-Volatile Micro-organic Pollutants and Clay Minerals in Surficial Environments.- 5 The Biogeochemical and Ecological Significance of Interactions between Colloidal Minerals and Trace Elements.- 6 Clay Barriers in Landfills.- 7 Clay Minerals and Health.