The intent of this book is to provide a bench-mark for the current application of NMR spectroscopy to research problems in environmental science and technology, and also to demonstrate the diversity and breadth of environmental research problems that NMR spectroscopy can address. Divided into three sections: Contaminant Interaction, Solution and Condensed Phase Characterization, and Nutrient and Natural Organic Matter Cycling in the Environment, each one contains an overview chapter that provides a discussion as to why and how NMR spectroscopy has advanced research in these areas.Topics in Environmental ChemistryThe purpose of this series is to provide fundamental books for the many students and professionals working at the very active and important interface of chemistry, environmental science, and engineering. This series is edited by a prestigious editorial board.