Diffusive Gradients in Thin-Films for Environmental Measurements (Cambridge Environmental Chemistry Series)

Cambridge University Press, 9/15/2016
EAN 9781107130760, ISBN10: 110713076X

Hardcover, 310 pages, 25.3 x 17.8 x 1.9 cm
Language: English

The diffusive gradients in thin-films (DGT) technique is a means of measuring the concentration and speciation of metals in natural waters. Edited by one of the pioneers of the technique, this unique volume provides a complete and authoritative guide to the theory and applications of DGT. The book includes explanations of the fundamental principles of DGT, accessible to readers with a modest background in chemistry, as well as more advanced chapters that provide a thorough treatment of the physical and chemical dynamics of this technique and evaluate how well it mimics the biological uptake process. Chapters on natural waters, soils and sediments illustrate the applications of DGT, and detailed instructions are included on how to use DGT in practice. Combining the fundamentals of DGT with more advanced principles, this is an indispensable text for students, researchers and professional scientists interested in the chemistry of natural waters, soils and sediments.

Preface
Symbols and abbreviations
1. Introduction to DGT W. Davison and H. Zhang
2. Principles of measurements in simple solutions W. Davison and H. Zhang
3. Diffusion layer properties W. Davison and H. Zhang
4. Binding layer properties W. W. Bennett, M. Arsic, J. G. Panther, D. T. Welsh and P. R. Teasdale
5. Interpreting the DGT measurement
speciation and dynamics J. Puy, J. Galceran and C. Rey-Castro
6. Applications in natural waters H. Österlund, A. Widerlund and J. Ingri
7. Principles and applications in soils and sediments N. J. Lehto
8. Measurement at high spatial resolution J. Santner and P. N. Williams
9. DGT and bioavailability F. Degryse and E. Smolders
10. Practicalities of working with DGT D. F. Jolley, S. Mason, Y. Gao and H. Zhang
Appendix
Index.