Themed collection Natural Organic Matter
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Triplet state dissolved organic matter in aquatic photochemistry: reaction mechanisms, substrate scope, and photophysical properties
Excited triplet states of chromophoric dissolved organic matter (3CDOM*) play a major role among the reactive intermediates produced upon absorption of sunlight by surface waters.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2016,18, 1381-1399
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6EM00408C
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Chromatographic methods for the isolation, separation and characterisation of dissolved organic matter
This review presents an overview of the separation techniques applied to the complex challenge of dissolved organic matter characterisation.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2015,17, 1531-1567
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5EM00223K
Source tracing of natural organic matter bound mercury in boreal forest runoff with mercury stable isotopes
Terrestrial runoff represents a major source of mercury (Hg) to aquatic ecosystems.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2017,19, 1235-1248
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7EM00245A
The effect of probe choice and solution conditions on the apparent photoreactivity of dissolved organic matter
Probe choice, pH, and [DOC] impact the apparent photochemical production of triplet dissolved organic matter in diverse natural waters.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2017,19, 1040-1050
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7EM00235A
Photobleaching of chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) in the Yangtze River estuary: kinetics and effects of temperature, pH, and salinity
CDOM photobleaching in the Yangtze estuary is affected by its source, and water temperature and pH but not salinity.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2017,19, 861-873
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6EM00682E
Quantifying the electron donating capacities of sulfide and dissolved organic matter in sediment pore waters of wetlands
The measured electron donating capacity of sulfidic wetland pore waters is similar for three different methods.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2017,19, 758-767
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7EM00060J
Emerging investigator series: dual role of organic matter in the anaerobic degradation of triclosan
Organic matter affects the degradation of triclosan as both a sequester and an electron shuttle.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2017,19, 499-506
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7EM00003K
Source contributions and potential source regions of size-resolved water-soluble organic carbon measured at an urban site over one year
A year-long measurement of size-resolved WSOC was made at an urban site to elucidate sources of size resolved WSOC. Droplet mode WSOC was primarily the result of atmospheric processing during the long range transport of biogenic and anthropogenic pollutants from the eastern regions of China.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2016,18, 1343-1358
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6EM00416D
Linking optical properties of dissolved organic matter to multiple processes at the coastal plume zone in the East China Sea
This study investigated the multiple processes at the coastal plume zone by water quality characteristics and dissolved organic matter optical properties.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2016,18, 1316-1324
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6EM00341A
Effects of dissolved organic matter on phototransformation rates and dioxin products of triclosan and 2′-HO-BDE-28 in estuarine water
The effects of DOM on the photolytic kinetics and dioxin yields of representative HO-PXDEs in estuarine water are revealed.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2016,18, 1177-1184
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6EM00122J
Chemical controls on abiotic and biotic release of geogenic arsenic from Pleistocene aquifer sediments to groundwater
Co-cycling of arsenic, manganese, iron, and dissolved organic carbon govern the extent and mode of geogenic arsenic mobilization into groundwater.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2016,18, 1090-1103
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6EM00359A
Selectivity of solid phase extraction of freshwater dissolved organic matter and its effect on ultrahigh resolution mass spectra
Solid phase extracts of freshwater dissolved organic matter are compared to the original sample with use of complementary techniques.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2016,18, 918-927
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6EM00200E
Mitigation in the toxicity of graphene oxide nanosheets towards Escherichia coli in the presence of humic acid
Humic acid mitigated the toxicity of graphene oxide nanosheets towards Escherichia coli via a physical barrier and weakening the oxidative stress.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2016,18, 744-750
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6EM00256K
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Phototransformation of pesticides in prairie potholes: effect of dissolved organic matter in triplet-induced oxidation
Despite the fact that triplet excited state dissolved organic matter (DOM) enhances phototransformation of pesticides by acting as a photosensitizer, it may also decrease the overall phototransformation rate through various mechanisms.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2016,18, 237-245
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5EM00374A
Spatial and seasonal variations in the composition of dissolved organic matter in a tropical catchment: the Lower Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Malaysia
Dissolved organic matter (DOM) was characterised in water samples sampled in the Lower Kinabatangan River Catchment, Sabah, Malaysia between October 2009 and May 2010.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2016,18, 137-150
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5EM00462D
Size distribution and sources of humic-like substances in particulate matter at an urban site during winter
The highest contribution of HULIS-C to WSOC was observed to be in the particle size bins of 0.55–1.0 μm and 1.8–3.1 μm during non-Asian dust (NAD, 45 ± 6%) and Asian dust (AD, 44 ± 7%) periods, respectively. HULIS exhibited a uni-modal (@0.55 μm) distribution during the NAD and a bimodal distribution (@0.32 and 1.8 μm) during AD, respectively.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2016,18, 32-41
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5EM00423C
Effects of pH and dissolved oxygen on the photodegradation of 17α-ethynylestradiol in dissolved humic acid solution
This study explored the mechanisms responsible for pH and dissolved oxygen (DO) affecting the photodegradation of EE2 in dissolved humic acid (HA) solution.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2016,18, 78-86
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5EM00502G
Photoreduction of Hg(II) and photodemethylation of methylmercury: the key role of thiol sites on dissolved organic matter
Photochemical experiments demonstrate potential mechanistic differences between the photodemethylation of methylmercury and photoreduction of mercury(II) attached to dissolved organic matter.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2015,17, 1892-1903
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5EM00305A
Dissolved organic matter in Lake Superior: insights into the effects of extraction methods on chemical composition
The SPE resin choice (C18 vs. SDB-XC) affects the chemical composition of the resulting extract but differences between near and offshore dissolved organic matter samples remain clear.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2015,17, 1829-1840
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5EM00199D
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Investigations of freezing and cold storage for the analysis of peatland dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and absorbance properties
The loss of peatland dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in filtered samples under long-term storage (4 °C in the dark) can be modelled simply using a calculated half-life.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2015,17, 1290-1301
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5EM00126A
About this collection
Natural organic matter (NOM) is a complex mixture of organic compounds which undergo further biotic and abiotic transformations in various environmental matrices. It is an important nutrient source for the microbial community, and serves as a major reservoir of carbon in the global carbon cycle; however, due to the complexity and diversity of its components understanding NOM is challenging.
Here, we have collated a selection of research articles and reviews which showcase the ongoing research on the topic of NOM – we hope you enjoy reading these papers!