1. Oil Spill Remediation : Colloid Chemistry-Based Principles and Solutions
- Author
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Ponisseril Somasundaran, Partha Patra, Raymond S. Farinato, Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Ponisseril Somasundaran, Partha Patra, Raymond S. Farinato, and Kyriakos Papadopoulos
- Subjects
- Oil pollution of the sea, Oil spills--Cleanup, Oil pollution of water, Emulsions
- Abstract
This book provides a comprehensive overview of oil spill remediation from the perspectives of policy makers, scientists, and engineers, generally focusing on colloid chemistry phenomena and solutions involved in oil spills and their cleanup. • First book to address oil spill remediation from the perspective of physicochemical and colloidal science • Discusses current and emerging detergents used in clean-ups • Includes chapters from leading scientists, researchers, engineers, and policy makers • Presents new insights into the possible impact of oil spills on ecosystems as well as preventive measures
- Published
- 2014