Sediment Quality and Impact Assessment of Pollutants

Volume 1 of the Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources mini-series is the first attempt to fill many of these gaps in knowledge and also in practice. The volume includes sections on:

Sampling
Characterization of contaminants in sediments being bioavailability the main issue
Chemical analysis
Biological analysis
Effect directed analysis and toxicity
Identification evaluation

Benthos sediment quality assessment
Modelling of pollutant fate and behaviour
Sediment quality guidelines

This first volume is applicable to a wide audience, from students at the graduate level, to experienced researchers and laboratory personnel in academia, industry and government. This volume also available as part of a 4-volume set, ISBN 0444519599. Discount price for set purchase.