Introduction to Environmental Engineering

INTRODUCTIONDefinition of environmental engineeringHistory and development of environmental engineeringFrom environmental chemistry and technology to environmental engineering: Understanding and diversify anthropogenic environmental influencesHow to determine environmental pollutionThe Biological System of the Elements (BSE)Information and communicationEthical aspectsTHE COMPARTMENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTThe three environmental compartments and their mutual interactions: lessons for environmental situation analysis and technologies to be learned from copmarative planetologyProperties of Earth's environmental compartments and options to clean them depending on itA comparison among environmental compartments: phase composition, miscibility towards key reactants and contaminants, transparency and biological activityINNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIESCriteria for innovationExamples of innovative environmental technologiesCASE STUDIESAtmosphere: Biondication and biomonitoring are innovative means for monitoring and controlling environmental situations: the case of atmospheric emission surveillanceAtmosphere: CO2 reductionSoils and sediments: Phytoremediation by use of organismsSoils and sediments: Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) - its chemical properties, persistence, ecological hazards and methods of removalWater: Reactive wallsWater: Pharmaceuticals in the environment - special emphasis to Diclofenac (Voltaren) - an analgetic agent with difficult and interesting propertiesEnergy: The need for Renewable EnergyAPPENDIXLiteratureGlossaryIndex

Stefan Fränzle, born 1961, is an instructor at Zittau University (Germany), teaching environmental sciences and technology, including analytics and ecotoxicology. His main research interests are applied (environmental) photochemistry, biological element cycles and element management in organisms, including bioinorganic chemistry and ecological stoichiometry. Dr. Fränzle has so far (co)published 6 books.

Bernd Markert, born 1958, is Professor of Environmental Technology and former director of the International Graduate School Zittau (Germany). His professional interests include the biogeochemistry of trace substances in the water/soil/plant system, instrumental analysis of chemical elements, eco- and human toxicology of hazardous substances, pollution control by use of bioindicators and technologies for waste management, environmental restoration, and remedial action on soils. Professor Markert has so far (co)published 18 books.

Simone Wünschmann, born 1967, is an environmental scientist. She works on human and ecotoxicology with emphasis on bioindication of trace elements in mammals and human milk. Dr. Wünschmann has so far (co)published 2 booksesearch interests are applied (environmental) photochemistry, biological element cycles and element management in organisms, including bioinorganic chemistry and ecological stoichiometry. Dr. Fränzle has so far (co)published 6 books.

Bernd Markert, born 1958, is Professor of Environmental Technology and former director of the International Graduate School Zittau (Germany). His professional interests include the biogeochemistry of trace substances in the water/soil/plant system, instrumental analysis of chemical elements, eco- and human toxicology of hazardous substances, pollution control by use of bioindicators and technologies for waste management, environmental restoration, and remedial action on soils. Professor Markert has so far (co)published 18 books.

Simone Wünschmann, born 1967, is an environmenta

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"As the book has an integrated approach dealt with both the elementary and fairly advanced aspect of environmental science and technology, it can be taken as reference material for researchers and consultants working in the area. For further reading, important and useful references are also included in the end." ( Environ Sci Pollut Res , 29 November 2013)

"In conclusion, many readers of the Journal of Soils and Sediments can find interesting topics in this book, which deals with soils and sediments and with their interactions with water and atmosphere. Teachers can find here interesting materials in support of lectures, and additional references. Operators in the field can be intrigued by some non-orthodox points of view on environmental technologies proposed by the authors." ( Journal Soils Sediments , 1 May 2013)

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