Biotic ligand model, a flexible tool for developing site-specific water quality guidelines for metals
The biotic ligand model (BLM) is a mechanistic approach that greatly improves our ability to
generate site-specific ambient water quality criteria (AWQC) for metals in the natural …
generate site-specific ambient water quality criteria (AWQC) for metals in the natural …
A “toolbox” for biological and chemical monitoring requirements for the European Union's Water Framework Directive
Until now, water quality monitoring has relied heavily on spot sampling followed by
instrumental analytical measurements to determine pollutant concentrations. Despite a …
instrumental analytical measurements to determine pollutant concentrations. Despite a …
Interactive effects of metal pollution and temperature on metabolism in aquatic ectotherms: implications of global climate change
IM Sokolova, G Lannig - Climate research, 2008 - int-res.com
In light of the current rising mean temperatures and fluctuations in temperature extremes
involved in global climate change, a cause-and-effect understanding of the temperature …
involved in global climate change, a cause-and-effect understanding of the temperature …
A comparative review towards potential of microbial cells for heavy metal removal with emphasis on biosorption and bioaccumulation
The threat of heavy metal pollution to environmental health is getting worldwide attention
due to their persistence and non-biodegradable nature. Ineffectiveness of various …
due to their persistence and non-biodegradable nature. Ineffectiveness of various …
Predicting the bioavailability of metals and metal complexes: critical review of the biotic ligand model
VI Slaveykova, KJ Wilkinson - Environmental Chemistry, 2005 - CSIRO Publishing
Environmental Context. The chemical speciation of trace metals greatly influences their
biological effects. Nonetheless, no clear consensus currently exists as to when metal …
biological effects. Nonetheless, no clear consensus currently exists as to when metal …
Bioaccumulation and biosorption of copper and lead by a unicellular algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii in single and binary metal systems: a comparative study
R Flouty, G Estephane - Journal of environmental management, 2012 - Elsevier
A comparative evaluation of bioaccumulation and biosorption of Cu (II) and Pb (II) ions by
algal cells of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii was conducted in single and binary metal systems …
algal cells of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii was conducted in single and binary metal systems …
Metal supplementation to UASB bioreactors: from cell-metal interactions to full-scale application
Upflow anaerobic sludge bed (UASB) bioreactors are commonly used for anaerobic
wastewater treatment. Trace metals need to be dosed to these bioreactors to maintain …
wastewater treatment. Trace metals need to be dosed to these bioreactors to maintain …
Discriminating between intra‐and extracellular metals using chemical extractions
CS Hassler, VI Slaveykova… - Limnology and …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Several washing agents (EDTA, CDTA, NTA, 8 HQS, Ti‐EDTA‐citrate, Ca2+, and H+) were
tested for their ability to extract adsorbed metal from biological surfaces to distinguish …
tested for their ability to extract adsorbed metal from biological surfaces to distinguish …
Uptake and internalisation of copper by three marine microalgae: comparison of copper-sensitive and copper-tolerant species
Although it has been well established that different species of marine algae have different
sensitivities to metals, our understanding of the physiological and biochemical basis for …
sensitivities to metals, our understanding of the physiological and biochemical basis for …
Uptake of metals from soil into vegetables
The consumption of locally-produced vegetables by humans may be an important exposure
pathway for soil contaminants in many urban settings and for agricultural land use. Hence …
pathway for soil contaminants in many urban settings and for agricultural land use. Hence …