Humic Substances: Structures, Models and Functions

Marc Notes: Incl. bibl. ref. and index; Conf papers 2001. Description for Sales People: Humic substances, the remarkable brown biomaterials in animals, coals, plants, sediments, soils and waters, are crucial components of the carbon cycle and other life processes. This book presents the best and most recent research in this important area, focusing on the molecular and chemical aspects of humic substances. Areas covered include spectroscopy, modelling, mobility, properties and analysis of humic substances. Brief Description: Presenting the best and most recent research in this important area, this book focuses on the molecular and chemical aspects of humic substances. Brief Description: Based on the proceedings of the fifth Humic Substances Seminar held on 21-23 March 2001 at Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts. Table of Contents: History, Philosophy and Spectroscopy; Data, Mobility and Stability; Masses, Similarities and Properties; Models and Theories; Images, Oxidation and Humification; Organic Ores and Analysis of Commercial HSs; Plant Growth Stimulation and Antimutagenesis; Subject Index. Review Citations:

Scitech Book News 09/01/2001 pg. 60 (EAN 9780854048557, Hardcover)

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