CHIMICA ANALITICA PER L'AMBIENTE ED I BENI CULTURALI

The course is designed to provide knowledge of typical and innovative analytical methods for the analysis of different environmental matrices with particular focus on the air matrix.
At the end of the course, the student will acquire adequate skills aimed at being able to assess which chemical analyzes require and / or perform for the resolution of an environmental problem related also to cultural heritage;

Classes and laboratoy.

Introduction to environmental problems. Main correlations between environmental issues and cultural heritage.

Environmental matrices (air, water, soil). Sampling techniques and reference legislation. Air pollution and atmospheric chemistry. The ozone layer.

CFC, Halon; sampling techniques and quantitative analysis.

ISO and ASTM standards and EPA methods. The Environmental Consolidation Act (Legislative Decree 152/06).

Chemistry of air pollution at ground level. Urban ozone and photochemical smog. VOC and NOx emissions. Main air pollutants: impact on health, the environment and the BBCC. Greenhouse effect, Powders and aerosols. Acid rain.

Analysis of indoor pollutants: Instrumentation, methods and analytical parameters. Air quality standards. Olfactory harassment and dynamic olfactometry.

Air pollution and implications on museum environments. Case studies.

C. Baird, M. Cann, Chimica Ambientale, Zanichelli.

S. Manahan, Environmental Chemistry, CRC Press.

R. Cozzi, P. Protti, T. Ruaro, Elementi di analisi chimica strumentale, Zanichelli.