Growth in the numbers of organic chemicals has been extraordinary. Most are complex compounds that are released directly and/or indirectly to the surrounding environment. This book assesses the types, sources, fate, behavior, effects and remediation at solid-aqueous phase interfaces for these chemicals.

Growth in the numbers of organic chemicals during recent decades has been extraordinary. Most are complex compounds that are released directly and/or indirectly to the surrounding environment. A view is emerging in relation to environmental protection and hazardous substance management that (1) some organic chemicals and/or organic leachates from solid waste materials and contaminated sediment/soil sites are of such extreme environmental concern that all use should be highly controlled including isolation for disposal; and (2) most hazardous substances are of sufficient social value that...