Growth in the development and production of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) in recent
years has increased the potential for interactions of these nanomaterials with aquatic and …

This article reports on an investigation into the ability of minced banana peel to extract lead
and copper ions from water and the parameters involved in this process. The kinetics of …

This study demonstrates that the deprotonation of dissolved organic matter (DOM)
originating from a small creek characteristic for DOM-rich waters located in the Rio Negro …

Mercury (Hg) contamination of riparian communities and of environmental compartments of
the Amazon can be directly related to the occupation of the territory. The objective of this …

This paper compares the structural characteristics of aquatic humic substances (AHS) with
humic substances from peat (HSP) through different analytical techniques, including …

Despite the low level of industrial activity and human density, Hg concentration in the Negro
River basin is relatively high. Soil enriched with naturally high Hg concentrations and …

The disposal of potentially toxic metals in aquatic systems is an issue that mainly involves
densely populated regions that dump these contaminants into the environment, either …

Pristine water bodies in the Negro River basin, Brazilian Amazon, show relatively high
concentrations of mercury. These waters are characterized by acidic pH, low concentrations …

Background Understanding the interaction mechanisms and the relevant binding constants
between humic acids and emerging or regulated pollutants is of utmost importance in …

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is a crucial component of continental aquatic ecosystems. It
plays a vital role in the carbon cycle by serving as a significant source and reservoir of …