Chemistry of coal: Knowing the basics
9781774698228
275 pages
Arcler Education Inc
Overview
The discovery and use of coal as a fuel dates back to ancient times, with early records in China and Wales. Coal's consistent use and significant impact on society and industrial development emerged during the Middle Ages in England, eventually driving the Industrial Revolution. This book explores the fundamentals of coal, its formation, classification, and exploration, as well as its preparation, analysis, properties, and impacts on health and safety. It serves as a comprehensive resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the field of chemistry, energy, and materials science, highlighting the importance of sustainable coal utilization in shaping our world.
Author Bio
Dr. Kailash Malode (1980) is presently serving as Assistant Professor, Department of Soil Science And Agriculture Chemistry, college of Agriculture, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat. He obtained his B. Sc.(Ag.) in 2006 from Marathwada Agriculture University, Parbhani. M. Sc. (Ag.)2009 in Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola and Ph. D. Soil Science And Agriculture Chemistry in 2014 from Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Parbhani. He started his career as Assistant professor in 2014. His field of specialization is soil fertility, soil carbon sequestration and organic carbon management. He has edited 06 books at international level, published 19 research papers in National and international journals of reputed. He has participated in many National, State Seminars and symposiums. He has written 02 practical manuals for the undergraduate course for the benefit of students, besides several radio talks and on farmers on a farmer training programme. Dr. Kailash has also written 26 popular articles in Shati Bharti, Shati pragati and other reputed magazines and 22 audio talks. He had the Best writer award in 2015 for Krishi dooth popular Magazines of Maharashtra, Young Scientists Award 2021 by Astha foundation and Birsa Agriculture University, Jharkhand. Dr. Kailash got the Best scientist award in soil science 2023 by Rajmata Vijayaraje Sindhya Krishi Vishva Vidhyalaya, Gwalior, and also best poster presentation of same.
