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Soil 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.

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.

Soil Science: Organic Matter Properties

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

Wastewater Treatment and Recovery

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

Organic matter reactivity

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

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

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.

Biodegradation Kinetics: Extended Monod Growth Model

Covers the Extended Monod growth model and its application in biodegradation kinetics.

Partitioning in Aquatic Environments

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

Soil Biology: Fertility and Indicators

Explores the significance of biological fertility indicators in soil health.

Soil Management: Sustainable Practices

Explores sustainable soil management practices, emphasizing the importance of organic matter and biodiversity.

Energy of Water in Soil

Explores the energy dynamics of water in soil, emphasizing the role of energy differences in driving water flow and the significance of suction in soil.

Living with the River: Nantes Case Study

Discusses integrating natural cycles into urban development along riverbanks for health, biodiversity, and climate benefits.

Soil Identification and Classification

Covers the identification and classification of soils, including basic tests and granulometric analysis.