Concept

Organic matter

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Explores the composition and decomposition of organic matter in soils, highlighting the crucial role of microorganisms and the formation of humus.

Organic matter degradation

Explores the degradation of organic matter, the role of microorganisms, and the formation of humic substances in soils.

Organic Matter Transformation

Explores organic matter transformation in soil, including humification and decomposition processes.

Organic Matter in Groundwater Systems

Explores the environmental impact of organic matter in groundwater, bioremediation techniques, microbial degradation, redox sequences, and oxidation reactions.

Anoxia in (sur)face environments

Delves into the effects of anoxia in surface environments, discussing organic matter decay, eutrophication, water stratification, and redox zonation.

Organic matter reactivity: Pools, Ageing, and Transformations

Explores the reactivity of organic matter in water systems, including pools, ageing, transformations, and their impact on biogeochemistry.

Partitioning in Aquatic Environments

Explores partitioning in aquatic environments, discussing Kd, sorption isotherms, organic matter sorption, and biomagnification.

Organic matter reactivity

Explores the reactivity of organic matter in water systems, including ageing processes, transformation, and hydrophobicity.

Hybres and Hybnick Creatures

Delves into the creation of hybres and hybnick creatures as metaphorical representations of organic mutations.

Soil Science: Organic Matter Properties

Explores the properties of organic matter in soil and its role in trace element retention and soil aggregate stabilization.

Organic Partitioning in Environmental Systems

Explores organic compound partitioning in environmental systems, covering key concepts like Henry's law and sorption isotherms.

Wastewater Treatment and Recovery

Explores water and waste treatment, substance quantification in wastewater, filtration, and organic matter decomposition by bacteria.

Estimation of Partitioning Properties

Explores the estimation of partitioning properties based on molecular structure and the influence of natural organic matter on bioavailability.

Laboratory Work: Particle Size Analysis

Explains the laboratory process of particle size analysis using hydrogen peroxide.

Granulometry: Digestion

Covers the process of granulometry using hydrogen peroxide to destroy organic matter.

Anoxia in (sur)face environments

Delves into the consequences of anoxia in various aquatic systems and the role of redox processes in biogeochemical cycles.

Soil Sciences: Living Organisms and Soil Structure

Delves into the functions of living organisms in soil and their impact on soil structure and plant growth.

Composting: Techniques and Benefits

Explores the benefits and techniques of composting, including ideal ratios and practical processes.

Stream Field Observations

Explores field observations on organic matter transformation, aquatic vegetation, and plant growth factors in stream environments.

Soil Sciences: Mineralogical Origin and Weathering Processes

Explores the mineralogical origin of soil constituents and various weathering processes.