Wiley Kirk-Othmer Chemical Technology and the Environment, 2 Volume Set

Product Description The two-volume reference work Chemical Technology and the Environment provides readers with knowledge on contemporary issues in environmental pollution, prevention and control, as well as regulatory, health and safety issues as related to chemical technology. It introduces and expands the knowledge on emerging "green" materials and processes and "greener" energy technology, as well as more general concepts and methodology including sustainable development and chemistry and green chemistry. Based on Wiley's renowned, Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, this compact reference features the same breadth and quality of coverage and clarity of presentation found in the original. Review “These two volumes can readily aid the individual researcher and should be on the shelves of any competent library of information about chemical technology and its role in the environment.”  (Clean Techn Environ Policy,  2011) "…a good addition to libraries that serve the needs of those who are interested in environmental stewardship, sustainability, and sustainable development." ( Journal of Environmental Quality, January-February 2008) From the Inside Flap Expert coverage of environmentally friendly chemical technology and approaches to control and remediate pollution Kirk-Othmer Chemical Technology and the Environment provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on a crucial challenge currently facing the chemical industry: employing economically viable technologies while protecting the environment and ensuring the safety and well-being of employees and local communities. This concise two-volume set includes more than seventy self-contained articles, organized thematically. It includes chapters on emerging and established "green" technologies and sustainable development; materials from renewable resources; pollution control and remediation in the air, water, and soil; and relevant regulatory, health, and safety concerns. Written by leading authorities from industry, academia, and research institutions from around the globe, this reliable reference features the same breadth of coverage and clarity of presentation found in the renowned Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. Its insights will be of particular interest to chemists, chemical engineers, environmental scientists and engineers, educators, and other professionals and students in related areas. From the Back Cover Expert coverage of environmentally friendly chemical technology and approaches to control and remediate pollution Kirk-Othmer Chemical Technology and the Environment provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on a crucial challenge currently facing the chemical industry: employing economically viable technologies while protecting the environment and ensuring the safety and well-being of employees and local communities. This concise two-volume set includes more than seventy self-contained articles, organized thematically. It includes chapters on emerging and established "green" technologies and sustainable development; materials from renewable resources; pollution control and remediation in the air, water, and soil; and relevant regulatory, health, and safety concerns. Written by leading authorities from industry, academia, and research institutions from around the globe, this reliable reference features the same breadth of coverage and clarity of presentation found in the renowned Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. Its insights will be of particular interest to chemists, chemical engineers, environmental scientists and engineers, educators, and other professionals and students in related areas. About the Author Wiley empowers learners, researchers, universities, and corporations to achieve their goals in an ever-changing world. For over 200 years, Wiley has been helping people and organizations develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Wiley develops dig