{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-site-remediation-john-pichtel-9781641433136","title":"Fundamentals of Site Remediation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis new edition discusses chemical and engineering principles as they apply to the cleanup and removal of hazardous chemicals from soil and groundwater. There is emphasis on environmental chemistry, soil science, microbiology, and plant science. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first part of the book provides an overview of the recent history of environmental contamination and the formulation of relevant regulations for hazardous waste site remediation. This part also provides a background for several salient aspects of site remediation (e.g., soil science, the site assessment process). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second part of the book examines field remediation technologies, including phytoremediation, bioremediation, and several chemical and physical technologies. Theory of operation, practical considerations, and possible environmental impacts and other consequences of their use are discussed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers both metal- and hydrocarbon-based contamination and remediation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany competitors only address one industry, or source, of contamination--this title provides an overview of all of the sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents both the assessment of contaminated sites and the technologies currently available for environmental cleanup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective for use in field situations and for academic (i.e., university course) use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo new chapters: (i) the use of nanomaterials for remediation of contaminated soil and water; and (ii) revegetation of severely disturbed sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Pichtel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1641433132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781641433136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bernan Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/31\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 486\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.08d","brand":"John Pichtel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44129579761919,"sku":"9781641433136","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bcd6ac6a-f55f-4353-bbaa-6ad7008ec606.jpg?v=1687464685","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fundamentals-of-site-remediation-john-pichtel-9781641433136","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}