Environmental Chemicals Desk Reference

Environmental Chemicals Desk Reference is a concise version of the widely read Agrochemicals Desk Reference and Groundwater Chemicals Desk Reference. This up-to-date volume was inspired by the need for a combination of the material in both references, together with the large number of research publications and the continued interest in the fate, transport, and remediation of hazardous substances. Much new data has been added to this unique edition, including global legislation (REACH) and sustainability, thereby reflecting the wealth of literature in the field. Featured are environmental and physical/chemical data on more than 200 compounds, including pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.

John H. Montgomery – Hydrogeochemist, Columbia Technologies, MD, USA. The author is an highly experienced hydrogeochemist with extensive knowledge and skills in the interpretation of data collected through MIP, LIF, HPT and MiHPT high resolution direct sensing technologies. With a career spanning more than 30 years in the environmental industry, Dr Montgomery has directed complex hydrogeologic and geochemical investigations and managed Brownfield projects. He has served many years in environmental consulting and in various forms of government including a position as an Acting Section Chief within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Resources. He has implemented various innovative remedial strategies, including reductive technology (nano iron) and oxidative (Fenton’s reagent) to treat contaminants in situ resulting in reduced lifecycle costs to the clients. Dr Montgomery has authored several papers and other publications including the best-selling Groundwater Chemicals Desk Reference and the Agrochemicals Desk Reference. He earned a BS degree in geology at Stockton University, USA.

Thomas Roy Crompton, is a consultant and technical author based in the UK. For 30 years he served as head of the Analytical Research Laboratory of the Polymer research laboratory, Shell Chemicals UK. This was followed by 15 years as head of Water Analysis Laboratories in the UK,. Crompton has published around 50 books. These mainly cover the analysis of environmental samples including Waters, Soils & Sediments. Other publications cover Polymer Technology, Organometallic Compounds & Power Sources.Areas of expertise, Analysis of Natural & Sea Waters, Soils, Sediments & Sludge, Preconcentration techniques in Water Analysis, Application of Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry to Water Analysis.PhD on Polymer Technology, awarded from University of Salford UK.