Industrial activities and human population growth have resulted in an unprecedented
increase in the release of particulate matter (PM) into the environment. Nanoparticle (NP) …

This text presents contemporary analytical techniques for the determination of heavy metals
in air particles, water, soil and biological samples. It details experimental studies to reduce …

This chapter covers the fundamental coordination chemistry, environmental chemistry, and
biochemistry of Pb (II), with particular emphasis on spectroscopic properties, structures, and …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi contribute to plant growth, mediating the uptake of
mineral elements. In polluted areas, AM also binds toxic heavy metals to roots. In this study …

Typha latifolia (cattail) sequesters arsenic within predominantly ferric iron root coatings, thus
decreasing mobility of this toxic element in wetland sediments. Element-specific XRF …

Highlights•Screens based on model substrates limit the applied potential of (meta) genome
data.•Enzyme discovery for lignocellulose processing requires advanced activity …

Monitoring atmospheric pollution in industrial areas near urban center is essential to infer
past levels of contamination and to evaluate the impact for environmental health and safety …

Element composition of annually resolved tree-rings constitutes a promising biological proxy
for reconstructions of environmental conditions and pollution history. However, several …

Dendrochronological methods have been in use for more than 100 years, providing us a
record of climate, human activities (archaeology), floods, fire, mudslides and other …

Although tropical forests play an active role in the global carbon cycle and climate, their
growth history remains poorly characterized compared to other ecosystems on the planet …