Anthropogenic Platinum-Group Element Emissions [electronic resource] : Their Impact on Man and Environment /

Since the implementation of catalysts containing platinum-group-elements (PGE) for the control of vehicle emissions in 1975, a controversial discussion has begun on PGE emissions and eventual consequences for the environment. However, a comprehensive overview of the various works and results in different scientific areas is still lacking. This book covers, for the first time, all aspects of anthropogenic PGE emissions and their consequences for man and environment. The interdisciplinary approach is substantiated by contributions from the fields of environmental geosciences, analytical chemistry, biology and occupational medicine. The articles mirror the actual status of scientific work and discuss environmentally related topics. Modern analytical methods for various environmental matrices as well as models of the current and future geochemical behaviour of PGE in the environment are presented. Bioavailability and toxicological and allergic potentials are discussed. The book aims at the broad community inside the environmentally related sciences (geosciences, chemistry, biology, medicine). Students, scientists and practitioners will have a comprehensive overview of this fast growing field of science.

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Main Authors: Zereini, Fathi. editor., Alt, Friedrich. editor., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2000
Subjects:Environment., Analytical chemistry., Mineralogy., Environmental health., Geoecology., Environmental geology., Ecotoxicology., Nature conservation., Analytical Chemistry., Geoecology/Natural Processes., Nature Conservation., Environmental Health.,
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59678-0
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