Metal Ions In Biological Systems, Volume 44

Metal Ions in Biological Systems is devoted to increasing our understanding of the relationship between the chemistry of metals and life processes. The volumes reflect the interdisciplinary nature of bioinorganic chemistry and coordinate the efforts of researchers in the fields of biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, environmental chemistry, biophysics, pharmacy, and medicine. Volume 44 offers 9 timely and authoritative chapters focused on vital research areas concerning the biogeochemistry of metals. Supported by nearly 60 illustrations and tables, topics include the atmospheric transport of metals, studies the marine biogeochemistry of iron, and its impact on the carbon cycle; the bioavailability of trace metals in freshwater environments and in soils; the uptake of heavy metals by higher plants, algae, and cyanobacteria; the microbial transformations of radionuclides; and the biogeochemistry of carbonates.