ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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Single discipline educational activity

Course Sheet

Course code:

TE210

Academic Year of enrolment:

2024

Year of supply:

2025/2026

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY

Disciplinary Sector:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Language:

Italian

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

CACCIATORE Ivana

CARRADORI SIMONE

Cycle:

Second semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Minimum hours of attendance:

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

162

Prerequisites:

To attend and support the Environmental Toxicological Chemical Analysis course, the student must have acquired the basic concepts of analytical and organic chemistry.

Objectives

The course aims to provide the student with the knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analytical methods applicable to the analysis of environmental pollutants present in the air, water and soil matrices. The student will have to demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects associated with the analysis of pollutants, as well as the qualitative and quantitative methods used in the research of the latter in the environment.

Contents

INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN CHEMISTRY.
CHEMISTRY AND WATER POLLUTION.
THE CHEMISTRY OF NATURAL WATERS.
POLLUTION, POTABILIZATION AND WATER PURIFICATION.
TOXIC HEAVY METALS.
TOXIC ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.
PESTICIDES.
DIOXANS, FURANS AND PCBs.
OTHER TOXIC ORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL INTEREST.

ENVIRONMENT AND WASTES.
THE CHEMISTRY OF AIR POLLUTION.

EVALUATION AND REGULATION OF TOXIC COMPOUNDS (REACH AND CLP).

LABORATORY PROGRAM
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of biologically active organic and inorganic compounds (drugs and their metabolites, pollutants) in biological fluids and environmental matrices (water, soil and air). Use of chemical and instrumental methods for carrying out qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Extended Syllabus

INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN CHEMISTRY.
CHEMISTRY AND WATER POLLUTION.
THE CHEMISTRY OF NATURAL WATERS. Introduction. Redox chemistry in natural waters. Acid-base chemistry and solubility in natural waters: the carbonate system. Ionic concentration in natural and drinking waters. Waters for pharmaceutical use.
POLLUTION, POTABILIZATION AND WATER PURIFICATION. Water disinfection. Ground water: supply, chemical contamination, and remediation. Chemical contamination and purification of wastewater and sewage. Modern air and wastewater decontamination techniques.
TOXIC HEAVY METALS. Introduction. Mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, and chromium.
TOXIC ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.
PESTICIDES. Accumulation of organochlorines in biological systems. Principles of toxicology. Organophosphorus insecticides and carbamates. Natural and green insecticides and integrated pest control. Herbicides.
DIOXANS, FURANS AND PCBs. Effects exerted by dioxins, furans, and PCBs on human health.
OTHER TOXIC ORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL INTEREST.
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Environmental estrogens. Flame retardants. Perfluorinated sulfonates and related compounds.
ENVIRONMENT AND WASTES. Domestic and commercial waste. Disposal, reduction, and recycling. Soil remediation and bioremediation.
THE CHEMISTRY OF AIR POLLUTION.
Urban ozone. Photochemical smog. Sulfur and particulate emissions. Indoor and outdoor air pollution.
EVALUATION AND REGULATION OF TOXIC COMPOUNDS (REACH AND CLP).

Recommended Bibliography

1. CHIMICA AMBIENTALE. Colin Baird, Michael Cann. ZANICHELLI.
2. PRINCIPI DI ANALISI FARMACEUTICA. Cavrini, Andrisano. ESCULAPIO
3. LE ANALISI CHIMICHE AMBIENTALI. DAL CAMPIONAMENTO AL DATO. Biagio Gianni. HOEPLI.
4. MATERIALE FORNITO DAI DOCENTI DISPONIBILE SU PIATTAFORMA E-LEARNING.

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

The course is divided into 48 hours of lectures and 40 hours of laboratory exercises. Thematic seminars will integrate the teaching hours provided.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

Learning will focus on a written test that will deal with the issues addressed in class. Furthermore, the carrying out of the practical tests carried out in the laboratory will also form an integral part of the assessment. The final evaluation is considered positive if the student, in addition to knowing the topics proposed, explains them clearly and with appropriate terminology.

Contacts/More Information

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Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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