Environmental pollution is one of the main challenges faced by humanity. By their ubiquity
and vast range of metabolic capabilities, microorganisms are affected by pollution with …

Dissolved organic matter (DOM), a type of mixture containing complex structures and
interactions, has important effects on environmental processes such as the complexation …

Mercury (Hg) is a highly toxic element, which is frequently enriched in flooded soils due to its
anthropogenic release. The mobilization of Hg and its species is of ultimate importance …

The concentration of total dissolved mercury (Hg T) in surface and groundwater resources in
the coastal parts of Urmia aquifer (NW of Iran) was investigated to identify the possible …

Rapid industrialization and urbanization have resulted in elevated concentrations of
contaminants in the groundwaters and subsurface soils, posing a growing hazard to humans …

Algal blooms occurrence is increasing around the globe. However, algal blooms are
uncommon in dominantly oligotrophic high-altitude lakes. Lake Titicaca, the largest …

Mercury (Hg) speciation in natural waters is controlled by redox conditions and
microbiological activity. Water columns of meromictic lakes have large and stable redox …

Mercury (Hg) contamination in paddy soils poses a health risk to rice consumers and the
environmental behavior of Hg determines its toxicity. Thus, the variations of Hg speciation …

Mercury sulfide (HgS, cinnabar, and metacinnabar) is a major Hg sink, widely available in
various environmental compartments. The formation and dissolution of HgS play a crucial …

To estimate the risks and developing remediation strategies for the mercury (Hg)-
contaminated soils, it is crucial to understand the mechanisms of Hg transformation and …