Schwarzbauer J., Jovancicevic B. Fossil Matter in the Geosphere

Springer, 2015. — 158 p. — (Fundamentals in Organic Geochemistry). — ISBN10: 3319115529.The first volume in this new text book series covers comprehensively relevant aspects related to the appearance and characterisation of fossil matter in the geosphere such as kerogen, oil, shales and coals. As organic geochemistry is a modern scientific subject characterized by a high transdisciplinarity and located at the edge of chemistry, environmental sciences, geology and biology, there clearly is a need for a flexible offer of appropriate academic teaching material on an undergraduated level addressed to the variety of students coming originally from different study disciplines. For such a flexible usage this textbook series' consists of different volumes with clear defined aspects and with manageable length.Origin and Transformations of Organic Matter in Geosphere
Evolution of Biosphere
Photosynthesis
Accumulation of Organic Carbon
Carbon Cycle in Nature
Formation of Sediments Rich in Organic Matter
Bioproduction
Preservation
Transformation of Organic Matter in Sedimentary RocksMain Types of Organic Matter in Geosphere
Bitumen
Composition
Procedures for Isolation and Analysis of Bitumen
Kerogen
Chemical Composition and Structure
Oil
Source Rocks for Oil
Criteria for Evaluation the Source Rocks Potential
Migration of Bitumen
Reservoir Rocks
Factors Affecting the Differences in Composition Between Bitumen and Petroleum
Correlation Parameters
Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Oils
GasMinerals in Sediments and Their Impact on the Changes of Organic Substances in Geosphere
Mineral Composition of Sediments
Silicates
Carbonates
Sulphide Minerals
Influence of Minerals on the Alterations of Organic Matter in Sediments
Interactions of Minerals with Certain Classes of Organic Compounds
Interactions of Minerals with Geological Organic MaterialsCoals
Definitions and Terminology
Conditions for the Formation of the Deposits—Organic Geochemistry of Coals
Peat
Brown and Hard Coals
Chemical Nature of Coals
Composition and Properties of CoalsOil Shales
Definition and Terminology
Conditions for the Formation of Oil Shale Deposits—Organic Geochemistry of Oil Shales
Composition of Oil Shales
Inorganic Matter
Organic Matter
Use of Oil Shales
Appendix