Geochemistry (eBook, ePUB)

Concepts and Applications
Redaktion: Inamuddin; Altalhi, Tariq; Boddula, Rajender; Ahamed, Mohd Imran

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book aims to explore basic principles, concepts and applications of geochemistry. Topics include chemical weathering, impacts on living beings and water, geochemical cycles, oxidation and redox reactions in geochemistry, isotopes, analytical techniques, medicinal, inorganic, marine, atmospheric, and environmental applications, as well as case studies. This book helps in understanding the chemical composition of the earth and its applications. It also includes beneficial effects, bottlenecks, solutions, and future directions in geochemistry.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119710127
• Artikelnr.: 61925966

Autorenporträt

Inamuddin PhD is an assistant professor at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and is also an assistant professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has extensive research experience in multidisciplinary fields of analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, renewable energy and environmental science. He has published about 150 research articles in various international scientific journals, 18 book chapters, and edited 60 books with multiple well-known publishers. Mohd Imran Ahamed PhD is in the Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has published several research and review articles in SCI journals. His research focuses on ion-exchange chromatography, wastewater treatment and analysis, actuators and electrospinning. Rajender Boddula PhD is currently working for the Chinese Academy of Sciences President's International Fellowship Initiative (CAS-PIFI) at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST, Beijing). His academic honors include multiple fellowships and scholarships, and he has published many scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals, edited books with numerous publishers and has authored 20 book chapters. Tariq Altalhi is Head of the Department of Chemistry and Vice Dean of Science College at Taif University, Saudi Arabia. He received his PhD from the University of Adelaide, Australia in 2014. His research interests include developing advanced chemistry-based solutions for solid and liquid municipal waste management, converting plastic bags to carbon nanotubes, and fly ash to efficient adsorbent material.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface xiii

1 Toxic Geogenic Contaminants in Serpentinitic Geological Systems: Occurrence, Behavior, Exposure Pathways, and Human Health Risks 1
Willis Gwenzi

1.1 Introduction 2

1.2 Serpentinitic Geological Systems 4

1.2.1 Nature, Occurrence, and Geochemistry 4

1.2.2 Occurrence and Behavior of Toxic Contaminants 5

1.2.2.1 Chrysotile Asbestos 5

1.2.2.2 Toxic Metals 5

1.2.2.3 Rare Earth Elements 6

1.3 Human Exposure Pathways 7

1.3.1 Occupational Exposure 7

1.3.2 Non-Occupational Exposure Routes 7

1.3.2.1 Inhalation of Contaminated Particulates 7

1.3.2.2 Ingestion of Contaminated Geophagic Earths 8

1.3.2.3 Ingestion of Contaminated Drinking Water 8

1.3.2.4 Ingestion of Contaminated Medicinal Plants 8

1.3.2.5 Ingestion of Contaminated Wild Foods 9

1.4 Human Health Risks and Their Mitigation 10

1.4.1 Health Risks 10

1.4.1.1 Chrysotile Asbestos 10

1.4.1.2 Toxic Metals 11

1.4.1.3 Rare Earth Elements 11

1.4.2 Mitigating Human Exposure and Health Risks 12

1.4.2.1 Risk Analysis 12

1.4.2.2 Risk Evaluation 12

1.4.2.3 Risk Mitigation 13

1.4.2.4 Overview of Mitigation Interventions 13

1.5 Future Perspectives 13

1.6 Conclusions 14

Acknowledgements 15

References 15

2 Benefits of Geochemistry and Its Impact on Human Health 23
Abel Inobeme, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Muhammad Akram, Maliki Munirat, Inamuddin, Umme Laila, S.O. Okonkwo, Saher Islam and Jonathan Inobeme

2.1 Introduction 24

2.2 General Overview of Geochemistry and Human Health 25

2.2.1 Types of Geochemistry 26

2.2.2 Some Beneficial Effect of Some Mineral With Health Benefits 26

2.2.2.1 Magnesium 27

2.2.2.2 Manganese 27

2.2.2.3 Calcium 27

2.2.2.4 Cobalt 28

2.2.2.5 Copper 28

2.2.2.6 Zinc 29

2.2.2.7 Iron 29

2.2.2.8 Sodium 29

2.2.2.9 Arsenic 30

2.2.2.10 Chlorine 30

2.2.2.11 Iodine 30

2.2.2.12 Potassium 31

2.2.2.13 Fluoride 31

2.2.3 Application of Geochemistry on Human Health 32

2.3 Conclusion and Recommendations 33

References 34

3 Applications of Geochemistry in Livestock: Health and Nutritional Perspective 37
Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, J. Inobeme, Inamuddin, Muhammad Akram, A. Inobeme, Khuram Shahzad, Maliki Munirat, Saher Islam, Noshiza Majeed and S.O. Okonkwo

3.1 Introduction 38

3.2 General and Global Perspective About Geochemistry in Livestock 39

3.3 Types of Geochemistry and Their Numerous Benefits 41

3.3.1 Analytical Geochemistry 42

3.3.2 Isotope Geochemistry 43

3.3.3 Low Temperature Geochemistry 43

3.3.4 Organic and Petroleum Geochemistry 44

3.4 Application of Geochemistry in Livestock 44

3.5 Geochemistry and Animal Health 44

3.6 General Overview of Geochemistry in Livestock's Merits of Geochemistry/Essential Minerals in Livestocks 45

3.6.1 Specific Examples of Authors That Have Used Essential Minerals in Livestock 47

3.6.2 Livestock in Relation to Geominerals 48

3.6.3 Trace Minerals Parallel Importance in Livestock 48

3.6.4 Heavy Metals Impact Livestock 49

3.7 Conclusion and Recommendations 50

References 51

4 Application in Geochemistry Toward the Achievement of a Sustainable Agricultural Science 57
Muhammad Akram, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, S.O. Okonkwo, Inamuddin, Umme Laila, J. I