Aggregate structure of humic organic matter [ 2003-03-01 - 2005-01-22 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Andrew Shalliker (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Louise Evans (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Michael Wilson (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Aggregate structure of humic organic matter. Soil aquatic organic matter is important in plant growth, nutrient supply and water quality and in affecting pollutants and metal ions in the environment. Indeed the survival of life on the planet depends on the way geo-organic matter functions. We have recently developed a new host guest theory on the way this material binds important substances such as metal ions and pollutants. This project aims to use this theory to investigate the structure of these materials and how they work in Nature by understanding molecular composition at a level hitherto thought impossible.

Funding Amount $120,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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