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Novel approaches for the investigation of humic substance interactions

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Riggle, Jeremy.. (2007). Novel approaches for the investigation of humic substance interactions. Theses and Dissertations Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections. https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/etd/items/etd_125.html

Title:
Novel approaches for the investigation of humic substance interactions
Author:
Riggle, Jeremy.
Date:
2007
Keywords:
Humus--Research
Program:
Chemistry
Abstract:
Humic substances (HS) represent a key component of natural aquatic and terrestrial systems. A number of approaches were developed for the investigation of interactions of HS. Dynamic conductivity measurements allowed assessment of aqueous interactions between HS and Cu(II), Pb(II), Cd(II), and Zn(II). A Co-wire electrode was found to be useful for the determination of stability constants of metal-HS-P complexes. {esc}p31{esc}sP-NMR was utilized to evaluate the degree of P mobility within a humic matrix. Luminescence sensitization and anisotropy experiments demonstrated the dependence of HS type on the energy transfer and anisotropy of Tb(III) in solution. A novel method for the determination of stability constants between HS-UO{esc}b2{esc}p2{esc}s was also developed. In all cases the type of HS influenced the interactions being observed. All of the methods applied were found to be very effective at probing HS interactions.
Description:
Thesis (Ph. D., Chemistry)--University of Idaho, June 2007.
Major Professor:
Ray von Wandruszka.
Defense Date:
June 2007.
Type:
Text
Format Original:
xii, 134 leaves :ill. ;29 cm.
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