Extraction of Metals from Soils and Waters, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001 Modern Inorganic Chemistry Series

Extractions of Metals from Soils and Waters represents a new emphasis in the series Modern Inorganic Chemistry, namely the impact inorganic chemistry can have on the environment. Also, this is the first volume ever to introduce the reader to all aspects of heavy metal extraction. While the primary emphasis is on complexation chemistry, attention is also paid to phase transfer aspects. Particular methods of note include electrokinetics, phytoremediation, and sensors. Aimed primarily at chemists, this book will also appeal to engineers, plant biochemists, environmental health specialists, and practitioners or students of environmental law.

1. Introduction.- 2. Phase Transfer Extraction and Adsorption Methods.- 3. Soil Washing Methods and In Situ Stabilization Methods.- 4. Electrokinetic Extraction of Metals from Soils.- 5. Selective Extraction with Chelates, Macrocycles, and Calixarenes.- 6. Phase Transfer Extraction of Mercury.- 7. Phase Transfer Extraction of Lead and Cadmium.- 8. Phase Transfer Extraction of Copper, Silver and Gold.- 9. Extraction of Actinides and Lanthanides.- 10. Extraction of Anions and Oxyanions.- 11. Extraction of Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals.- 12. Phytoremediation and Bioremediation of Soils and Waters.- 13. Optical and Redox Sensors with Metal Ions.