Application of Synchrotron Radiation-based Methods for Environmental Biogeochemistry: Introduction to the Special Section

Journal of Environmental Quality
Ganga M HettiarachchiEmmanuel Doelsch

Abstract

To understand the biogeochemistry of nutrients and contaminants in environmental media, their speciation and behavior under different conditions and at multiple scales must be determined. Synchrotron radiation-based X-ray techniques allow scientists to elucidate the underlying mechanisms responsible for nutrient and contaminant mobility, bioavailability, and behavior. The continuous improvement of synchrotron light sources and X-ray beamlines around the world has led to a profound transformation in the field of environmental biogeochemistry and, subsequently, to significant scientific breakthroughs. Following this introductory paper, this special collection includes 10 papers that either present targeted reviews of recent advancements in spectroscopic methods that are applicable to environmental biogeochemistry or describe original research studies conducted on complex environmental samples that have been significantly enhanced by incorporating synchrotron radiation-based X-ray technique(s). We believe that the current focus on improving the speciation of ultra-dilute elements in environmental media through the ongoing optimization of synchrotron technologies (e.g., brighter light sources, improved monochromators, more efficien...Continue Reading

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Jan 1, 2019·Pure and Applied Chemistry. Chimie Pure Et Appliquée·Roberto TerzanoKoen Janssens
Oct 19, 2021·Journal of Environmental Quality·Daniel G Strawn, Ganga M Hettiarachchi
Nov 6, 2021·Journal of Synchrotron Radiation·Ilaria CarlomagnoCarlo Meneghini

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