Biogeochemistry and Environmental Analytical Chemistry (BEACh)

We conduct research on biogeochemical processes in environmental systems using interdisciplinary approaches underpinned by novel analytical techniques
Biogeochemistry and Environmental Analytical Chemistry (BEACh)

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Biogeochemistry 

We have an active research programme in understanding the environmental behaviour, fate and impact of nutrients, organic compunds and metals in terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic systems. These studies contribute to decision support tools (models) for environmental management.

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Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Environmental hypothesis generation and testing must be underpinned by sound analytical chemistry measurements. This presents challenges to the analytical science community, not least in developing reliable techniques and methods for monitoring key species, e.g. macronutrients and trace metals in environmental matrices such as natural waters and soils.

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Further information

News highlights

  • BEACh researchers Charly Braungardt and Alison Turner present at IMWA.
  • BEACh researchers Sean Comber, Kat Lees and Simone Bagnis present at SETAC.
  • Congratulations to Dr Simon Ussher who has just been promoted to Associate Professor.
  • Paul Worsfold awarded a Visiting Fellowship at the University of Tasmania. 
  • Transfer of flow injection technologies from Plymouth to the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu.   
  • The 8th BGS Conference held on Monday 19 December at the University of Plymouth Marine Station.
  • BEACh group hosts AtlanTOS conference.

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