Physical Chemistry of Soils

The Fundamentals of Soil Science
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-31678-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 670 g

Physical Chemistry of Soils provides a comprehensive introduction to the physicochemical principles that govern soil systems. It explains how forces, energy exchanges, and molecular interactions determine soil structure, reactivity, and environmental behavior. The book explores key topics such as surface charge, ion exchange, electrokinetic phenomena, colloidal stability, and the thermodynamics of water and solutes in soils. By combining conceptual clarity with quantitative rigor, it offers a unified framework that links microscopic processes to macroscopic soil functions. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals, it bridges the gap between classical soil science and modern physical chemistry.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Conte, Pellegrino

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Physikalische Chemie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. The Scientific Method and the Soil Science. How to Handle Numbers in Soil Science? What is the Soil. The Hydrosphere. The Nature and Chemistry of Water. The Chemical Equilibria in Ideal Conditions. The Chemical Equilibria in Non-Ideal Conditions. The Physical Science of Soil Colloids. Fundamental Soil and Colloidal Properties. The Chemistry of Soil Colloids: The Clay Minerals. The Chemistry of Soil Colloids: The Soil Organic Matter. The Telluric Air. Soil Fertility. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Pellegrino Conte is Full Professor of Soil Chemistry at the University of Palermo, Italy. His research focuses on the physical chemistry of soils, including surface charge, ion exchange, colloidal stability, and soil–water interactions. Author of over 150 peer-reviewed papers and several books, he serves on national evaluation committees and editorial boards, bridging fundamental chemistry with soil and environmental sciences through both teaching and research.