Nano-Mineralogy - A New Dimension to Understand the Fate of Metal(loids) in the Environment

Explore nano-mineralogy and its impact on metal(loid) behavior in the environment through this 22-minute talk by Michael Schindler from Laurentian University. Delve into the concept of confined pores and their properties, learning why understanding these microscopic structures is crucial. Discover site-specific extraction techniques, aggregation processes, and the roles of organic and specific matter in metal(loid) fate. Gain insights into this cutting-edge field that bridges atomic and landscape-scale metal biogeochemical cycling, presented as part of the Mineralogical Society of America's Centennial Symposium.

Introduction
What is Nanomineralogy
Why do we need to understand confined pores
Properties of confined pores
Summary
SiteSpecific Extraction
Aggregation
Organic matter
Specific matter