Interfacial Chemistry of Rocks and Soils

Reviewing the basic interactions that take place between geological materials and different substances, this comprehensive volume examines the effects of adsorption and other interfacial processes on soil and rock quality. It covers thermodynamic aspects of the soil-liquid interface, examining different processes and emphasizing the important of chemical species in these interactions. Discussing chemical reactions on surfaces and at interfaces, the book looks at the roles of these factors involved in environmental, colloidal, and geochemical reactions and explores their effects on agricultural, environmental, and industrial applications.