Synchrotron-Based Techniques in Soils and Sediments ( Volume 34 )

Publication series ：Volume 34

Author： Singh Balwant;Grafe Markus

Publisher： Elsevier Science‎

Publication year： 2010

E-ISBN: 9780080932842

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780444532619

P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780444532619

Subject： O4 Physics;O441 electromagnetics;O657 instrumental analysis (physical and chemical analysis);P57 mineralogy;S15 pedology

Language： ENG

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Over the past 20 years, synchrotron-based research applications have provided important insight into the geochemical cycling of ions and the chemical and crystallographic properties of minerals in soils and sediments. Of particular significance is the understanding of local coordination environments with the use of X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The high flux and brightness of the X-ray beams have allowed researchers to work at environmentally relevant concentrations. The use of focusing mirrors and apertures which allow for mapping and trace particle surfaces, microbes, roots, channels and elements at the micron and at a nano-meter scale in 2 and 3D have also been a great enhancement to science.

This book provides the most up-to-date information on synchrotron-based research applications in the field of soil, sediment and earth sciences. Invited authors provide chapters on a wide range of research topics including multiphase flow and transport processes (physical aspects), rhizosphere and microbial life (biological aspects), and dynamics of C, N, S, P and heavy metals and metalloids (chemical aspects). In addition, perspectives on the impact of synchrotron based applications, particularly X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and the role of synchrotron applications in remediation, regulatory, and decision making processes are considered.

Up-to-date, with the latest research results and techniques in synchrotron-based techniques
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Chapter

Front Cover

pp.： 1 – 4

Developments in soil science-Volume 34

pp.： 4 – 5

pp.： 5 – 6

Table of Contents

pp.： 6 – 10

Chapter 1: The Impacts of X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy on Understanding Soil Processes and Reaction Mechanisms

pp.： 10 – 36

Chapter 2: Practical Application of Synchrotron-Based Hard X-Ray Microprobes in Soil Sciences

pp.： 36 – 82

Chapter 3: Applications of Microtomography in Soils and Sediments

pp.： 82 – 112

Chapter 4: Synchrotron Infrared Spectromicroscopy for Studying Chemistry of Microbial Activity in Geologic Materials

pp.： 112 – 140

Chapter 5: Application of Extended X-Ray Emission Fine Structure Spectroscopy in Soil and Sediments

pp.： 140 – 156

Chapter 6: Role of Synchrotron Techniques in USEPA Regulatory and Remediation Decisions

pp.： 156 – 180

Chapter 7: The Rhizosphere: A Synchrotron-Based View of Nutrient Flow in the Root Zone

pp.： 180 – 208

Chapter 8: Applications of Synchrotron-Based X-Ray Diffraction and X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy to the Understanding of Poorly Crystalline and Metal-Substituted Iron Oxides

pp.： 208 – 264

Chapter 9: Nitrogen Compounds in Dissolved and Solid Environmental Samples

pp.： 264 – 298

Chapter 10: Organic Carbon Chemistry in Soils Observed by Synchrotron-Based Spectroscopy

pp.： 298 – 322

Chapter 11: Macroscale Chemical Properties and X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy of Soil Phosphorus

pp.： 322 – 366

Chapter 12: Arsenic Chemistry in Soils and Sediments

pp.： 366 – 388

Chapter 13: Mercury Biogeochemistry in Soils and Sediments

pp.： 388 – 420

Chapter 14: Uranium Chemistry in Soils and Sediments

pp.： 420 – 476

Index

pp.： 476 – 490

Color Plates

pp.： 490 – 510

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