Experiments revealing the formation of refractory methylmercury pools in natural sediments and soils

• Published in: Geochimica et cosmochimica acta Vol. 328; pp. 76 - 84
• Main Authors: Baptista-Salazar, Carluvy, Liem-Nguyen, Van, Jonsson, Sofi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2022
• Subjects: Incubation experiments; Mercury demethylation; Mercury methylation; Thermal fractionation analysis; Mercury demethylation; Thermal fractionation analysis; Incubation experiments; Mercury methylation

Methylation and demethylation of mercury (Hg) are well recognized as processes controlling the concentrations of monomethylmercury (MeHg) in natural environments, and thus the pool of Hg available for biological uptake. In addition, studies have indicated the potential role of refractory MeHg pools...