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Chemistry for sustainable technologies : a foundation / Neil Winterton.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Cambridge : RSC, c2011.Description: xix, 480 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781847558138 (hbk.) :
  • 9781847558138 (Cloth)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 540 WIN
LOC classification:
  • TD193
Contents:
1.Scope of the book -- 2.Setting the scence -- 3.Sustainability and sustainable development -- 4.Science and its importance -- 5.Chemistry of the environment -- 6.Waste, pollution and the second law of thermodynamics -- 7.Measurement -- 8.Chemistry: necessary but not sufficient -- 9.Chemicals processing -- 10.Catalysis -- 11.Chemicals from biomass -- 12.Energy production -- 13.The chemist as citizen.
Summary: This text enables young chemists to appreciate the importance in creating a society better able to manage its impact on the ecosphere. It presents chemistry in the context of its environmental impact and the changes needed to bring about a more sustainable world.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 540 WIN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 215579
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 540 WIN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 215578

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1.Scope of the book -- 2.Setting the scence -- 3.Sustainability and sustainable development -- 4.Science and its importance -- 5.Chemistry of the environment -- 6.Waste, pollution and the second law of thermodynamics -- 7.Measurement -- 8.Chemistry: necessary but not sufficient -- 9.Chemicals processing -- 10.Catalysis -- 11.Chemicals from biomass -- 12.Energy production -- 13.The chemist as citizen.

This text enables young chemists to appreciate the importance in creating a society better able to manage its impact on the ecosphere. It presents chemistry in the context of its environmental impact and the changes needed to bring about a more sustainable world.

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