Journal article
Optical Properties of Dissolved Organic Matter and Their Relation to Mercury Concentrations in Water and Biota Across a Remote Freshwater Drainage Basin
Abstract
Dissolved organic matter (DOM) includes an array of carbon-based compounds that vary in size and structure and have complex interactions with mercury (Hg) cycling in aquatic systems. While many studies have examined the relationship between dissolved organic carbon concentrations ([DOC]) and methyl Hg bioaccumulation, few studies have considered the effects of DOM composition (e.g., protein-content, aromaticity). The goal of this study was to …
Authors
Lescord GL; Emilson EJS; Johnston TA; Branfireun BA; Gunn JM
Journal
Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 52, No. 6, pp. 3344–3353
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Publication Date
March 20, 2018
DOI
10.1021/acs.est.7b05348
ISSN
0013-936X