Impacts of Selenium on the Biogeochemical Cycles of Mercury in Terrestrial Ecosystems in Mercury Mining Areas

• Main Author: Zhang, Hua (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Geochemistry.; Public health.; Environmental chemistry.; Environmental health.; Environmental pollution.; Earth Sciences.; Environmental Chemistry.; Public Health.; Environmental Health.; Terrestrial Pollution.

From a new perspective, namely focusing on the interaction of selenium and mercury, this thesis provides new insights into traditional research on biogeochemical cycles of mercury in soil-plant interaction and associated human exposure and risks. The subject of this thesis is both valuable and timel...

Table of Contents:

• Research Background
• Advances of Research on the Mechanisms of Selenium-Mercury Interactions and Health Risk Assessment
• Research Subject, Methods and Significance
• Overview of the Study Area (Wanshan)
• Biogeochemical Cycles of Mercury in River System
• Biogeochemical Cycles of Selenium in River System
• Interaction of Mercury and Selenium in River System
• Biogeochemical Cycles of Mercury in Soil-Rice System
• Biogeochemical Cycles of Selenium in Soil-Rice System
• Interaction of Mercury and Selenium in Soil-Rice System
• Health Risk Assessment for Human Exposure to Mercury
• Health Risk Assessment for Human Exposure to Selenium
• Health Risk Assessment for Human Exposure to Mercury and Selenium Considering Selenium-Mercury Interactions
• Conclusions
• Research Needs and Future Outlook.