A QUÍMICA AMBIENTAL NO BRASIL NOS 40 ANOS DA SBQ

Abstract

This paper aims to present an overview of the ongoing of the Brazilian environmental chemistry over the last forty years inserted in the context of the Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ). Initially, a brief history presents the main milestones and premise of its “birth” in the 1980s, as well as the set of major actions taken within the SBQ to consolidate and strengthen this area of research. Then, in a separated approach between atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere, we present the evolution of the main topics covered in Environmental Chemistry in Brazil, as well as the contribution of the chemists in the interdisciplinary scenario that constitutes this area. Finally, an overview of the evolution of the teaching of Environmental Chemistry in Brazil is presented.

Keywords

• environmental chemistry
• atmosphere
• hydrosphere
• lithosphere