Humic substances (HS) are dominant components of soil organic matter and are recognized
as natural, effective growth promoters to be used in sustainable agriculture. In recent years …

The term humic substances (HS) refers to a group of heterogeneous, dark-colored
polydisperse substances found in soils, peats, natural waters, and sediments. It is …

Biochar is the product of heating biomass in the absence of or with limited air to above
250ºC, a process called charring or pyrolysis also used for making charcoal (Chapter 3). The …

This book is written as a reference on organic substances in natural waters and as a
supplementary text for graduate students in water chemistry. The chapters address five …

After vegetation fires considerable amounts of severely or partly charred necromass
(referred to here as char) are incorporated into the soil, with long-term consequences for soil …

Natural organic matter (NOM) is known to be complex in nature with varying structural and
functional characteristics. In this study, an aquatic NOM was fractionated into the …

Soil organic matter (SOM) is one of the most important natural resources and the basis of
soil fertility. The term SOM generally refers to the total organic carbon (C)-containing …

The acid–base properties of 14 standard and reference materials from the International
Humic Substances Society (IHSS) were investigated by potentiometric titration. Titrations …

Providing up-to-date information on ultrasound technology and sonochemistry, this volume
focuses on green chemistry principles and methodologies that are being devised with a view …

Pyrite Oxidation and its Control is the single available text on the market that presents the
latest findings on pyrite oxidation and acid mine drainage (AMD). This new information is an …