Chemistry of Air Pollutants and Their Health Impacts

Gábor Kovács (Author)

9781779564139

Hardback, published 30 April 2026

432 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.666 kg

This book explores the chemical nature of air pollutants and their profound effects on human health and the environment. It provides a detailed examination of major pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic compounds. The book discusses the sources of these pollutants and their chemical transformations in the atmosphere. Mitigation strategies and policies for controlling air pollution are thoroughly analyzed. It is an essential reference for students, scientists, and policymakers working in environmental chemistry and public health.

• Chapter 1 Introduction to Air Pollutants
• Chapter 2 The Atmosphere
• Chapter 3 Cycling of Primary Gaseous Pollutants
• Chapter 4 Natural Trace Component of the Atmosphere
• Chapter 5 Chemistry of the Atmosphere
• Chapter 6 Ozone Chemistry
• Chapter 7 Sources of Air Pollution
• Chapter 8 Effect of Air Pollution
• Chapter 9 Rain Water Quality and Acidity
• Chapter 10 Air Pollution Analysis and Control