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Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements in Arid Environments

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  • © 2007

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Authors:
  1. Fengxiang X. Han

    1. Mississippi State University, Starkville, USA

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  2. Arieh Singer

    1. Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot

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  • Only book of its kind on the market
  • Will appeal to a multidisciplinary audience worldwide
  • Includes a detailed case study to illustrate themes
  • Excellent reference tool for students

Part of the book series: Environmental Pollution (EPOL, volume 13)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXVI
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  2. Introduction on arid zone soil

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Arid Zone Soils: Nature And Properties

      • Fengxiang X. Han, Arieh Singer
      Pages 3-44

  3. Biogeochemistry of trace elements in arid environments

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 45-45
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    2. Trace Element Distribution In Arid Zone Soils

      • Fengxiang X. Han, Arieh Singer
      Pages 47-68

    3. Solution Chemistry Of Trace Elements In Arid Zone Soils

      • Fengxiang X. Han, Arieh Singer
      Pages 69-105

    4. Selective Sequential Dissolution For Trace Elements In Arid Zone Soils

      • Fengxiang X. Han, Arieh Singer
      Pages 107-130

    5. Binding And Distribution Of Trace Elements Among Solid-Phase Components In Arid Zone Soils

      • Fengxiang X. Han, Arieh Singer
      Pages 131-167

    6. Transfer Fluxes Of Trace Elements In Arid Zone Soils – A Case Study: Israeli Arid Soils

      • Fengxiang X. Han, Arieh Singer
      Pages 169-220

    7. Bioavailability Of Trace Elements In Arid Zone Soils

      • Fengxiang X. Han, Arieh Singer
      Pages 221-266

    8. Trace Element Pollution In Arid Zone Soils

      • Fengxiang X. Han, Arieh Singer
      Pages 267-302

    9. Global Perspectives Of Anthropogenic Interferences In The Natural Trace Element Distribution

      • Fengxiang X. Han, Arieh Singer
      Pages 303-327

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 329-355
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Global warming has worsened the water resource crisis in many arid zones worldwide, from Africa to Asia, affecting millions of people and putting them at risk of hunger. Effective management of arid zone resources, including understanding the risks of toxic trace and heavy elements to humans, coupled with the need to produce more food to feed the world’s growing population, has thus become increasingly important. This very timely book, the only one of its kind on the market, fills the gap of our knowledge of trace elements in these regions.

Topics include:

- content and distribution
- solution chemistry
- solid-phase chemistry
- selective sequential dissolution techniques
- transfer fluxes
- bioavailability
- pollution and remediation.

In order to illustrate the themes, a comprehensive and focused case study is presented, and the book closes with the global perspectives on anthropogenic interferences in the natural trace elements’ distribution.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Mississippi State University, Starkville, USA

    Fengxiang X. Han

  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot

    Arieh Singer

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