Mercury transfer and transformation from mine soil to river sediments: the potential role of amorphous iron oxides in methylation processes in southern Burkina Faso
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: ) suggesting that iron reduction in sediments promotes MeHg production and accumulation. These results highlight the potential risks of Hg exposure for local communities and the need for regional Hg management in ASGM areas.
DOI: 10.1039/d5em00426h
Authors: D. Dabré, S. Guédron, Y. Maïga, S. Jelavic, S. Campillo, J. Fin, S. Sentenac, O. Bruneel, O. Ouédraogo, R. Mason
Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Institut des Sciences de la Terre, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, Université Nangui Abrogoua, Université de Montpellier, Laboratoire HydroSciences Montpellier, University of Connecticut
Language: English
Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Awards: G2953038654, G39620777, G623270878
OpenAlex ID: W4414533003