tailieunhanh - Chemical Degradation Methods for Wastes and Pollutants: Environmental and Industrial Applications

Human activities have a large and important impact on the environment. Naturally occurring elements or compounds are often concentrated and redistributed in the environment through industrial processes, power production, and consumer activity. For example, lead, which is found in naturally occurring mineral deposits, has become a major pollutant through its use in batteries, paints, and gasoline additives. In addition, the production of non-natural or anthropogenic substances, such as halogenated solvents, can also result in the eventual release of often toxic and biorecalcitrant substances into the environment | Chemical Degradation Methods for Wastes and Pollutants Environmental and Industrial Applications edited by Matthew A. Tarr University of New Orleans New Orleans Louisiana . Marcel Dekker Inc. New York Basel Although great care has been taken to provide accurate and current information neither the author s nor the publisher nor anyone else associated with this publication shall be liable for any loss damage or liability directly or indirectly caused or alleged to be caused by this book. The material contained herein is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any specific situation. Trademark notice Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress. ISBN 0-8247-4307-5 This book is printed on acid-free paper. Headquarters Marcel Dekker Inc. 270 Madison Avenue New York NY 10016 . tel 212-696-9000 fax 212-685-4540 Distribution and Customer Service Marcel Dekker Inc. Cimarron Road Monticello New York 12701 . tel 800-228-1160 fax 845-796-1772 Eastern Hemisphere Distribution Marcel Dekker AG Hutgasse 4 Postfach 812 CH-4001 Basel Switzerland tel 41-61-260-6300 fax 41-61-260-6333 World Wide Web http The publisher offers discounts on this book when ordered in bulk quantities. For more information write to Special Sales Professional Marketing at the headquarters address above. Copyright 2003 by Marcel Dekker Inc. All Rights Reserved. Neither this book nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying microfilming and recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without permission in writing from the publisher. Current printing last digit 10 987654321 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Copyright 2003 by Marcel .