Toxics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 483 - 483
Published: May 25, 2023
Pollution
of
the
Arctic
Ocean
by
potentially
toxic
elements
(PTEs)
is
a
current
environmental
problem.
Humic
acids
(HAs)
play
an
important
role
in
regulation
PTE
mobility
soil
and
water.
The
permafrost
thaw
releases
ancient
organic
matter
(OM)
with
specific
molecular
composition
into
watersheds.
This
could
affect
PTEs
region.
In
our
study,
we
isolated
HAs
from
two
types
deposits:
Yedoma
ice
complex,
which
contains
pristine
buried
OM,
alas
formed
course
multiple
thaw-refreezing
cycles
most
altered
OM.
We
also
used
peat
non-permafrost
region
as
recent
endmember
for
evolution
were
characterized
using
13C
NMR
elemental
analysis.
Adsorption
experiments
conducted
to
assess
affinity
binding
Cu2+
Ni2+.
It
was
found
that
enriched
aliphatic
N-containing
structures
compared
much
more
aromatic
oxidized
HAs.
adsorption
have
revealed
higher
both
ions
obtained
data
suggest
substantial
release
OM
deposits
due
rapid
might
increase
their
toxicity
because
lesser
"neutralization
potential".
AbstractBacground
and
aims
Soil
organic
matter
(SOM)
stability
in
Arctic
soils
is
a
key
factor
influencing
carbon
sequestration
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
particularly
the
context
of
climate
change.
Despite
numerous
studies
on
stocks
Arctic,
significant
knowledge
gap
remains
regarding
mechanisms
SOM
stabilization
their
impact
quantity
quality
across
different
tundra
vegetation
types.
The
main
aim
this
study
was
to
determine
characteristics
surface
horizons
permafrost-affected
covered
with
types
(pioneer
tundra,
arctic
meadow,
moss
heath
tundra)
central
part
Spitsbergen
(Svalbard).Methods
Physical
fractionation
used
separate
into
POM
(particulate
matter)
MOM
(mineral-associated
)
fractions,
while
particle-size
applied
evaluate
distribution
composition
sand,
silt,
clay
fractions.Results
results
indicate
that
topsoils
under
fractions
dominate
nitrogen
pools,
whereas
pioneer
topsoils,
majority
are
stored
MAOM
fractions.
Moreover,
substantial
proportion
occluded
within
macro-
microaggregates.
Furthermore,
obtained
from
FTIR
analysis
revealed
differences
chemical
properties
individual
soil
both
concerning
degree
occlusion
aggregates
particle
size
fractions.Conclusions
This
provides
clear
evidence
significantly
influence
spatial
Spitsbergen.
Environmental Science Processes & Impacts,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(8), P. 1322 - 1335
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
reports
the
decrease
in
iron-bound
organic
carbon
quantity
and
change
its
composition
thawing
permafrost
soils,
with
implications
for
bioavailability
of
dissolved
pool.
Nature Climate Change,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 968 - 975
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Abstract
Arctic
coastal
permafrost
erosion
is
projected
to
increase
by
a
factor
of
2–3
2100.
However,
organic
matter
fluxes
from
the
into
ocean
have
not
been
considered
in
Earth
system
models
so
far.
Here
we
represent
an
model
and
perform
simulations
with
varying
properties,
such
as
sinking
fraction
nutrient
content.
We
find
that
reduces
Ocean
CO
2
uptake
atmosphere
all
simulations:
4.6–13.2
TgC
yr
−1
2100,
which
~7–14%
Inner
uptake.
show
exerts
positive
biogeochemical
feedback
on
climate,
increasing
atmospheric
1–2
per
°C
global
surface
air
temperature.
Our
work
will
allow
be
future
climate
change
assessments.
Global Change Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(10)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Understanding
the
fate
of
organic
carbon
in
thawed
permafrost
is
crucial
for
predicting
climate
feedback.
While
minerals
and
microbial
necromass
are
known
to
play
roles
long‐term
stability
subsoils,
their
exact
influence
on
persistence
Arctic
remains
uncertain.
Our
study,
combining
radiocarbon
dating
biomarker
analyses,
showed
that
soil
Alaskan
had
millennial‐scale
ages
contained
only
10%–15%
carbon,
significantly
lower
than
global
average
~30%–60%.
This
ancient
exhibited
a
weak
correlation
with
reactive
but
stronger
mineral
weathering
(reactive
iron
total
ratio).
Peroxidase
activity
displayed
high
coefficient
(
p
<
10
−6
)
Δ
14
C
δ
13
C,
indicating
its
strong
predictive
power
persistence.
Further,
positive
between
peroxidase
polysaccharides
indicates
increased
may
promote
protection
plant
residues,
potentially
by
fostering
formation
mineral‐organic
associations.
protective
role
surfaces
biopolymers
was
further
supported
examining
1451
synchrotron
radiation
infrared
spectra
from
aggregates,
which
revealed
OH
groups
functional
at
submicron
scale.
An
incubation
experiment
moisture
contents,
particularly
within
0%–40%
range,
elevated
activity,
suggesting
soils
vulnerable
moisture‐induced
destabilization.
Collectively,
this
study
offers
mechanistic
insights
into
soils,
essential
refining
carbon‐climate
feedbacks.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(43), P. 16512 - 16521
Published: Oct. 19, 2023
Understanding
mercury
(Hg)
complexation
with
soil
organic
matter
is
important
in
assessing
atmospheric
Hg
accumulation
and
sequestration
processes
forest
ecosystems.
Separating
into
particulate
(POM)
mineral-associated
(MAOM)
can
help
the
understanding
of
dynamics
cycling
due
to
their
very
different
chemical
constituents
associated
formation
functioning
mechanisms.
The
concentration
Hg,
carbon,
nitrogen
contents
isotopic
signatures
POM
MAOM
a
deglaciated
chronosequence
were
determined
construct
sequestration.
results
show
that
are
mainly
derived
from
Hg0
deposition.
up
76%
higher
than
broadleaf
forests
60%
coniferous
forests.
vary
vegetation
succession.
Variations
δ202Hg
Δ199Hg
controlled
by
source
mixing
forest.
Accumulation
subsequent
microbial
reduction
enrich
heavier
isotopes
compared
specific
nutritional
role
MAOM.
Chemical Geology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
662, P. 122235 - 122235
Published: June 17, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
impacts
of
γ-radiation
at
a
final
dose
25
kGy
on
physicochemical
properties
range
wet
iron
oxyhydroxides
(2-line
ferrihydrite,
lepidocrocite,
and
goethite)
synthesized
in
presence
varying
concentrations
polysaccharide
Na-alginate
(starting
solutions
containing
C/Fe
ratios
0,
0.5,
1.0,
1.5).
The
degree
impact
to
minerals
was
examined
by
chemical
extractions,
various
analytical
techniques
including
XRD,
FTIR-ATR,
Mössbauer
spectroscopy,
N2
adsorption-desorption
isotherms,
as
well
assessing
their
bioavailability
towards
model
Fe(III)
reducing
bacteria
Shewanella
putrefaciens
CN32.
Across
all
coprecipitates
studied,
it
found
that
γ-irradiation
led
substantial
dissolution
Fe
concomitant
release
Fe(II)
alginate
into
solution.
Despite
this
observation,
bulk
mineralogy
crystallinity
studied
oxyhydroxides,
determined
XRD
did
not
appear
change.
However,
analyses
via
spectroscopy
(77
5
K)
revealed
2-line
ferrihydrites
increased
post-irradiation.
Moreover,
among
specific
surface
area
porosity
decreased
for
only
post-irradiated
ferrihydrite
with
ratio
0.5
or
1.0.
bioreduction
rates
irradiated
counterparts
significantly
differ,
whereas
extent
(C/Fe
1.5)
exhibited
significant
increase
up
28%.
In
contrast,
reduction
select
lepidocrocite
0.5)
goethite
slightly
higher
than
corresponding
native
controls.
observed
differences
between
were
attributed
irradiation
induced
alteration
particle
aggregation
coagulation
size
visual
observations.
summary,
findings
suggest
even
low
total
kGy,
can
lead
changes
relatively
organic
matter
content.
Therefore,
future
research
designed
investigate
matter-Fe
composite
systems
natural
samples
should
be
cognizant
potential
effects
sterilization
through
γ-irradiation.
These
could
potentially
result
inaccurate
over-
under-
estimations
matter,
possible
adsorption
capacity
contaminants.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
951, P. 175476 - 175476
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Terrestrial
plant
and
soil
organic
carbon
stocks
are
critical
for
regulating
climate
change,
enhancing
fertility,
supporting
biodiversity.
While
a
global-scale
decoupling
between
has
been
documented,
the
hotspots
interconnections
these
two
compartments
across
Africa,
second-largest
continent
on
planet,
have
significantly
overlooked.
Here,
we
compiled
over
10,000
existing
observations
to
generate
high-resolution
map,
illustrating
distribution
pattern
of
in
Africa.
We
then
showed
that
above-
below-ground
positively
correlated
with
Both
shared
major
tropical
regions.
Our
study
provides
insights
into
spatial
essential
conservation
safeguarding
terrestrial
amidst
challenges
change.