Pesticide Remediation in Soils and Water

Provides a timely and comprehensive review of all methods of remediation of land and water contaminated by pesticides with contributions from experts in industry, government and academia.

The safe disposal of pesticide wastes is one of the most critical issues in the whole field of pesticide technology and this book covers all the main methods for reducing the concentration of pesticide waste, including incineration and destruction by micro-organisms (bioremediation). It discusses new remediation methods, pesticide production and generation of pesticide waste, focusing on the prevention of spills and accidental contamination. There is also a chapter on regulation authored by two members of the US Environment Agency.

This is a first class book of interest to anyone involved in the production, use and clean-up of pesticides.Ein Handbuch für alle, die mit der Produktion, Anwendung und Beseitigung von Pestiziden befaßt sind: In einem Band wurden alle Methoden der Dekontamination insbesondere von Boden und Wasser zusammengefaßt, darunter Verbrennung, biologische Verfahren und neue Entwicklungen. Besonderes Augenmerk wird auf die Verringerung des Schadstoffausstoßes während der Produktion gerichtet; auch juristische und politische Aspekte kommen zur Sprache. (8/98)
User Sites and the Generation of Pesticide Waste (A. Felsot).

Industrial Aspects of Remediation--Environmental Safety (D. Paulson).

Disposal Options Based on Properties of Pesticides in Soil and Water (P. Kearney & R. Wauchope).

Pesticide Fate and Behavior in Soil at Elevated Concentrations (J. Gan & W. Koskinen).

Incineration as a Pesticide Remediation Method (E. Steverson).

Thermal Desportion (W. Troxler).

Landfarming Pesticide-Contaminated Soils (A. Felsot).

Direct Radical Oxidation Processes (C. Hapeman & A. Torrents).

Pesticide Bioremediation: Genetic and Ecological Considerations (D. Shelton & J. Karns).

Biostimulation: Enhancement of Cometabolic Processes to Remediate Pesticide-Contaminated Soils (R. Zablotowicz, et al.).

Phytoremediation (E. Arthur & J. Coats).

Innovation Remediation Technology (M. Rock, et al.).

Photochemical Processes (L. Muszkat).

Regulatory Aspects of Pesticide Remediation (N. Fitz & J. Jensen).

Index. "...this is an excellent [volume] of considerable value to all professionals involved in the production, use and regrettably the clean-up of pesticides, which are now a requisite for increasing agricultural production and yields.", , , International Journal of Environmental Studies#"... a valuable contribution for those interested in dealing with the problems of pesticide waste and soil contamination treatment. It compiles a wealth of scientific and technological information which would be tedious to obtain otherwise.", , , European Journal of Soil Science#

Philip C. Kearney and Terry Roberts are the authors of Pesticide Remediation in Soils and Water, published by Wiley. In a world where environmental concerns are increasing, Pesticide Remediation in Soils and Water is a timely and comprehensive review of all methods of remediation of land and water contaminated by pesticides. It includes contributions from industrial, government and academic experts, and covers all the main methods for reducing the concentration of pesticide waste, including incineration and destruction by microorganisms (bioremediation). New remediation methods are also discussed in a separate chapter and there are further chapters on pesticide production and generation of pesticide waste, focusing on the prevention of spills and accidental contamination. A final chapter on regulation is authored by two members of the US Environmental Agency. This is a first class book, written by experts, yet of interest to anyone involved in the production, use and clean-up of pesticides. Pesticide Remediation in Soils and Water is the second volume in the Wiley Series in Agrochemicals and Plant Protection. This series brings together current scientific and regulatory knowledge and perspectives on all aspects of the use of chemicals and biotechnology in agriculture.