Humic Substances, Peats and Sludges: Health and Environmental Aspects (Special Publications)

Based on the contributions given at a leading international conference, this volume concentrates on developments in the environmentally-friendly disposal of sludges and on the reawakened interest in composting which has emerged as a result of significant European directives. Based on the contributions given at a leading international conference, this volume concentrates on recent developments in the environmentally-friendly disposal of sludges and on the reawakened interest in composting which has emerged as a result of recent European directives. Providing coverage of humic substances in soils, peats & waters, this text covers compositions and aspects of the structures of humic substances, interactions of humic substances, and the environmental impacts of humic substances and organic matter This book will provide a useful resource for academics who wish to focus on the compositions, structures and interaction aspects of humic substances.