Biophysico-Chemical Processes Involving Natural Nonliving Organic Matter in Environmental Systems

An up-to-date resource on natural nonliving organic matter Bringing together world-renowned researchers to explore natural nonliving organic matter (NOM) and its chemical, biological, and ecological importance, Biophysico-Chemical Processes Involving Natural Nonliving Organic Matter in Environmental Systems offers an integrated view of the dynamics and processes of NOM. This multidisciplinary approach allows for a comprehensive treatment encompassing all the formation processes, properties, reactions, environments, and analytical techniques associated with the latest research on NOM. After briefly outlining the historical background, current ideas, and future prospects of the study of NOM, the coverage examines: The formation mechanisms of humic substances Organo-clay complexes The effects of organic matter amendment Black carbon in the environment Carbon sequestration and dynamics in soil Biological activities of humic substances Dissolved organic matter Humic substances in the rhizosphere Marine organic matter Organic matter in atmospheric particles In addition to the above topics, the coverage includes such relevant analytical techniques as separation technology; analytical pyrolysis and soft-ionization mass spectrometry; nuclear magnetic resonance; EPR, FTIR, Raman, UV-visible adsorption, fluorescence, and X-ray spectroscopies; and thermal analysis. Hundreds of illustrations and photographs further illuminate the various chapters. An essential resource for both students and professionals in environmental science, environmental engineering, water science, soil science, geology, and environmental chemistry, Biophysico-Chemical Processes Involving Natural Nonliving Organic Matter in Environmental Systems provides a unique combination of the latest discoveries, developments, and future prospects in this field.Content: Chapter 1 Evolution of Concepts of Environmental Natural Nonliving Organic Matter (pages 1–39): M. H. B. Hayes Chapter 2 Formation Mechanisms of Humic Substances in the Environment (pages 41–109): P. M. Huang and A. G. Hardie Chapter 3 Organo?Clay Complexes in Soils and Sediments (pages 111–145): G. Chilom and J. A. Rice Chapter 4 The Effect of Organic Matter Amendment on Native Soil Humic Substances (pages 147–181): C. Plaza and Dr. N. Senesi Chapter 5 Carbon Sequestration in Soil (pages 183–217): M. De Nobili, M. Contin and Y. Chen Chapter 6 Storage and Turnover of Organic Matter in Soil (pages 219–272): M. S. Torn, C. W. Swanston, C. Castanha and S. E. Trumbore Chapter 7 Black Carbon and Thermally Altered (Pyrogenic) Organic Matter: Chemical Characteristics and the Role in the Environment (pages 273–303): H. Knicker Chapter 8 Biological Activities of Humic Substances (pages 305–339): S. Nardi, P. Carletti, D. Pizzeghello and A. Muscolo Chapter 9 Role of Humic Substances in the Rhizosphere (pages 341–366): R. Pinton, S. Cesco and Z. Varanini Chapter 10 Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) in Natural Environments (pages 367–406): F. H. Frimmel and G. Abbt?Braun Chapter 11 Marine Organic Matter (pages 407–449): E. M. Perdue and R. Benner Chapter 12 Natural Organic Matter in Atmospheric Particles (pages 451–485): A. da Costa Duarte and R. M. B. Oliveira Duarte Chapter 13 Separation Technology as a Powerful Tool for Unfolding Molecular Complexity of Natural Organic Matter and Humic Substances (pages 487–538): I. V. Perminova, A. I. Konstantinov, E. V. Kunenkov, A. Gaspar, P. Schmitt?Kopplin, N. Hertkorn, N. A. Kulikova and K. Hatfield Chapter 14 Analytical Pyrolysis and Soft?Ionization Mass Spectrometry (pages 539–588): P. Leinweber, G. Jandl, K.?U. Eckhardt, H.?R. Schulten, A. Schlichting and D. Hofmann Chapter 15 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis of Natural Organic Matter (pages 589–650): A. J. Simpson and M. J. Simpson Chapter 16 EPR, FTIR, Raman, UV–Visible Absorption, and Fluorescence Spectroscopies in Studies of NOM (pages 651–727): L. Martin?Neto, D. M. B. P. Milori, W. T. L. Da Silva and M. L. Simoes Chapter 17 Synchrotron?Based Near?Edge X?Ray Spectroscopy of Natural Organic Matter in Soils and Sediments (pages 729–781): J. Lehmann, D. Solomon, J. Brandes, H. Fleckenstein, C. Jacobson and J. Thieme Chapter 18 Thermal Analysis for Advanced Characterization of Natural Nonliving Organic Materials (pages 783–836): E. J. Leboeuf and L. Zhang **An up-to-date resource on natural nonliving organic matter** Bringing together world-renowned researchers to explore natural nonliving organic matter (NOM) and its chemical, biological, and ecological importance, __Biophysico-Chemical Processes Involving Natural Nonliving Organic Matter in Environmental Systems__ offers an integrated view of the dynamics and processes of NOM. This multidisciplinary approach allows for a comprehensive treatment encompassing all the formation processes, properties, reactions, environments, and analytical techniques associated with the latest research on NOM. After briefly outlining the historical background, current ideas, and future prospects of the study of NOM, the coverage examines: * The formation mechanisms of humic substances * Organo-clay complexes * The effects of organic matter amendment * Black carbon in the environment * Carbon sequestration and dynamics in soil * Biological activities of humic substances * Dissolved organic matter * Humic substances in the rhizosphere * Marine organic matter * Organic matter in atmospheric particles In addition to the above topics, the coverage includes such relevant analytical techniques as separation technology; analytical pyrolysis and soft-ionization mass spectrometry; nuclear magnetic resonance; EPR, FTIR, Raman, UV-visible adsorption, fluorescence, and X-ray spectroscopies; and thermal analysis. Hundreds of illustrations and photographs further illuminate the various chapters. An essential resource for both students and professionals in environmental science, environmental engineering, water science, soil science, geology, and environmental chemistry, __Biophysico-Chemical Processes Involving Natural Nonliving Organic Matter in Environmental Systems__ provides a unique combination of the latest discoveries, developments, and future prospects in this field.Content: Chapter 1 Evolution of Concepts of Environmental Natural Nonliving Organic Matter (pages 1–39): M. H. B. HayesChapter 2 Formation Mechanisms of Humic Substances in the Environment (pages 41–109): P. M. Huang and A. G. HardieChapter 3 Organo?Clay Complexes in Soils and Sediments (pages 111–145): G. Chilom and J. A. RiceChapter 4 The Effect of Organic Matter Amendment on Native Soil Humic Substances (pages 147–181): C. Plaza and Dr. N. SenesiChapter 5 Carbon Sequestration in Soil (pages 183–217): M. De Nobili, M. Contin and Y. ChenChapter 6 Storage and Turnover of Organic Matter in Soil (pages 219–272): M. S. Torn, C. W. Swanston, C. Castanha and S. E. TrumboreChapter 7 Black Carbon and Thermally Altered (Pyrogenic) Organic Matter: Chemical Characteristics and the Role in the Environment (pages 273–303): H. KnickerChapter 8 Biological Activities of Humic Substances (pages 305–339): S. Nardi, P. Carletti, D. Pizzeghello and A. MuscoloChapter 9 Role of Humic Substances in the Rhizosphere (pages 341–366): R. Pinton, S. Cesco and Z. VaraniniChapter 10 Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) in Natural Environments (pages 367–406): F. H. Frimmel and G. Abbt?BraunChapter 11 Marine Organic Matter (pages 407–449): E. M. Perdue and R. BennerChapter 12 Natural Organic Matter in Atmospheric Particles (pages 451–485): A. da Costa Duarte and R. M. B. Oliveira DuarteChapter 13 Separation Technology as a Powerful Tool for Unfolding Molecular Complexity of Natural Organic Matter and Humic Substances (pages 487–538): I. V. Perminova, A. I. Konstantinov, E. V. Kunenkov, A. Gaspar, P. Schmitt?Kopplin, N. Hertkorn, N. A. Kulikova and K. HatfieldChapter 14 Analytical Pyrolysis and Soft?Ionization Mass Spectrometry (pages 539–588): P. Leinweber, G. Jandl, K.?U. Eckhardt, H.?R. Schulten, A. Schlichting and D. HofmannChapter 15 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis of Natural Organic Matter (pages 589–650): A. J. Simpson and M. J. SimpsonChapter 16 EPR, FTIR, Raman, UV–Visible Absorption, and Fluorescence Spectroscopies in Studies of NOM (pages 651–727): L. Martin?Neto, D. M. B. P. Milori, W. T. L. Da Silva and M. L. SimoesChapter 17 Synchrotron?Based Near?Edge X?Ray Spectroscopy of Natural Organic Matter in Soils and Sediments (pages 729–781): J. Lehmann, D. Solomon, J. Brandes, H. Fleckenstein, C. Jacobson and J. ThiemeChapter 18 Thermal Analysis for Advanced Characterization of Natural Nonliving Organic Materials (pages 783–836): E. J. Leboeuf and L. Zhang

An up-to-date resource on natural nonliving organic matter

Bringing together world-renowned researchers to explore natural nonliving organic matter (NOM) and its chemical, biological, and ecological importance, Biophysico-Chemical Processes Involving Natural Nonliving Organic Matter in Environmental Systems offers an integrated view of the dynamics and processes of NOM. This multidisciplinary approach allows for a comprehensive treatment encompassing all the formation processes, properties, reactions, environments, and analytical techniques associated with the latest research on NOM.

After briefly outlining the historical background, current ideas, and future prospects of the study of NOM, the coverage examines:

• The formation mechanisms of humic substances
• Organo-clay complexes
• The effects of organic matter amendment
• Black carbon in the environment
• Carbon sequestration and dynamics in soil
• Biological activities of humic substances
• Dissolved organic matter
• Humic substances in the rhizosphere
• Marine organic matter
• Organic matter in atmospheric particles

In addition to the above topics, the coverage includes such relevant analytical techniques as separation technology; analytical pyrolysis and soft-ionization mass spectrometry; nuclear magnetic resonance; EPR, FTIR, Raman, UV-visible adsorption, fluorescence, and X-ray spectroscopies; and thermal analysis. Hundreds of illustrations and photographs further illuminate the various chapters.

An essential resource for both students and professionals in environmental science, environmental engineering, water science, soil science, geology, and environmental chemistry, Biophysico-Chemical Processes Involving Natural Nonliving Organic Matter in Environmental Systems provides a unique combination of the latest discoveries, developments, and future prospects in this field.