The Biomarker Guide: Interpreting Molecular Fossils in Petroleum and Ancient Sediments: Vol 1

Peters, Kenneth E./ Moldowan, J. Michael/ Walters, Clifford C.

ISBN 10: 0521786975 / ISBN 13: 9780521786973

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 2007

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2nd edition. 492 pages. 9.69x7.56x1.10 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Biomarker Guide: Interpreting Molecular Fossils in Petroleum and Ancient Sediments: Vol 1
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0521786975
• ISBN 13: 9780521786973
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Biomarkers are compounds found in crude oil with structures inherited from once-living organisms. They persist in oil spills, refinery products and archaeological artifacts, and can be used to identify the origin, geological age and environmental conditions prevalent during their formation and alteration. These two volumes will be an invaluable resource for geologists, petroleum geochemists, biogeochemists, environmental and forensic scientists, natural product chemists and archaeologists. The first of two volumes of The Biomarker Guide discusses the origins of biomarkers and introduces basic chemical principles relevant to their study. It goes on to discuss analytical techniques, and the applications of biomarkers in environmental and archaeological problems.

About the Authors

With over 15 years experience as a geochemist in the petroleum industry, he is currently Senior Research Geologist at the US Geological Survey.

Senior Research Geochemist at ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company.

A member of the Chevron Biomarker Group in the 1970s and 1980s during a time of pioneering research into the application of biomarker technology to petroleum exploration.