Biogeochemical Cycles of Metals and Metal Contamination in Marine Systems

Dear Colleagues,

The biogeochemistry of metals in natural waters is a key topic in order to understand the natural processes, and, at the same time, the processes under contamination by heavy metals in marine systems. In this sense, this Special Issue is focused on the physico-chemical processes where metals are involved, in order to increase our knowledge. All contributions about metal chemistry, from trace metal concentrations to higher levels, are welcome, and the following topics will be considered:

• Stable isotopic fractionation
• Oxidation and reduction in seawater
• The role of organic binding ligands in the physico-chemical processes of metals
• Characterization of organic ligands with interest in the metal chemistry
• Adsorption and uptake of metals onto organisms as bioindicators
• Metal adsorption on surfaces (from biosurfaces to plastics or microplastics)

Dr. Aridane González González

Dr. Juan Santos Echeandía
Guest Editors

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