Mercury exchange at the air-water-soil interface: an overview of methods.
An attempt is made to assess the present knowledge about the methods of determining mercury (Hg) exchange at the air-water-soil interface during the past 20 years. Methods determining processes of wet and dry removal/deposition of atmospheric Hg to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, as well as methods determining Hg emission fluxes to the atmosphere from natural surfaces (soil and water) are discussed. On the basis of the impressive advances that have been made in the areas relating to Hg exchange among air-soil-water interfaces, we analyzed existing problems and shortcomings in our current knowledge. In addition, some important fields worth further research are discussed and proposed.
Fang
Fengman
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National Resources and Tourism College, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, China. fangfengman@netease.com
Wang
Qichao
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Liu
Ruhai
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D000388:Air / Q000032:analysis*; D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008628:Mercury / Q000378:metabolism*; D012107:Research Design / Q000639:trends; D012987:Soil / Q000032:analysis*; D012989:Soil Pollutants / Q000378:metabolism; D014867:Water / Q000032:analysis*; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000378:metabolism
D000393:Air Pollutants; D012987:Soil; D012989:Soil Pollutants; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; D014867:Water; D008628:Mercury