Description:
The project consists in the production of a book having the
objectives described above. The book will be published as one volume
in the IUPAC
Series on "Analytical and Physical Chemistry of Environmental
Systems", by John Wiley and Sons, Chichester, UK.
The content of the book will consist of ten chapters:
Chapter 1 - Setting the Stage: Fractals in the Environment
Authors: N. Senesi and K.J. Wilkinson
Chapter 2 - Introduction to Fractal Geometry, Fragmentation Processes
and Multifractal Measures. Theory and Operational Aspects of Their
Application to Natural Systems
Authors: Ph. Baveye and C.W. Boast
Chapter 3 - Methods and Techniques for Fractal Analysis of Environmental
Systems
Author: G. Bushell
Chapter 4 - Fractal Structures and Processes of Aquatic Particles/Colloids
Author: S. Stoll
Chapter 5 - Fractal Mechanisms in Coagulation/Flocculation Processes
in Environmental Systems
Authors: J.Y. Bottero, A. Masion, J. Rose, and S. Moustier
Chapter 6 - Scaling Concepts in Environmental Clay Physics.
Flocs, Muds, Sediments and Soils
Author: H. Van Damme
Chapter 7 - Applications of Fractals in the Study of Humic Materials
Author: J.A. Rice
Chapter 8 - Fractal Geometry and Microorganisms in the Environment
Authors: L. Boddy and D.P. Donnelly
Chapter 9 - Fractal Approach to Adsorption/Desorption Processes
on Environmental Surfaces
Author: Zofia Sokolowska
Chapter 10 - Fractal Determinations of Atmospheric Particles
Author: Ian Colbeck
The project is expected to increase IUPAC visibility in the scientific,
industrial and professional communities having environmental interests.
In particular, the project will be instrumental in enhancing education
and increasing availability and dissemination of novel information
and awareness in environmental issues. Further, it will promote
integration of IUPAC activities in various fields of chemistry and
collaboration with other environmental sciences. Interactions are
planned on personal basis between Task Group Members who belong
to various international and national Societies and Unions.