Equilibrium sampling of HOCs in sediments and suspended particulate matter of the Elbe River
Abstract Background Chemical quality of sediment and suspended particulate matter (SPM) is usually assessed by total chemical concentrations (C total). However, the freely dissolved concentration (C free) is the ecologically more relevant parameter for bioavailability, diffusion and bioaccumulation....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer
2018-08-01
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Series: | Environmental Sciences Europe |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12302-018-0159-8 |