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Contents list for Journal of Environmental Monitoring, issue 10, 2008
Front cover
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1109
DOI: 10.1039/b816322g
Contents & Chemical Science
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1111
DOI: 10.1039/b816323p
News
News
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1119
DOI: 10.1039/b815128h
Mike Sharpe provides a summary of the latest environmental news, literature and legislation.
Editorial
A chemical engineering viewpoint on the environment
David Brown,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1125
DOI: 10.1039/b813334b
Dr David Brown, IChemE CEO, presents an optimistic viewpoint on climate change.
Papers
Use of headspace SPME-GC-MS for the analysis of the volatiles produced by indoor molds grown on different substrates
Fien Van Lancker, An Adams, Barbara Delmulle, Sarah De Saeger, Antonio Moretti, Carlos Van Peteghem and Norbert De Kimpe,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1127
DOI: 10.1039/b808608g
Common indoor molds were grown on malt extract agar, wallpaper and plasterboard and production of volatile metabolites was monitored. Substrate specific compounds were detected, but some molds produced compounds independently of the substrate.
The plutonium isotopic composition of marine biota on Enewetak Atoll: a preliminary assessment
Terry F. Hamilton, Roger E. Martinelli, Steven R. Kehl and Jeffrey E. McAninch,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1134
DOI: 10.1039/b806077k
Elevated concentrations of plutonium were observed in clam stomach + contents, in the edible soft parts of Trochus and in the tissue of sea cucumber. 240Pu/239Pu signatures could be used to establish boundary conditions or constraints on radionuclide releases from the Runit Dome.
Estimating overall persistence and long-range transport potential of persistent organic pollutants: a comparison of seven multimedia mass balance models and atmospheric transport models
A. Hollander, M. Scheringer, V. Shatalov, E. Mantseva, A. Sweetman, M. Roemer, A. Baart, N. Suzuki, F. Wegmann and D. van de Meent,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1139
DOI: 10.1039/b803760d
Persistence and long-range transport potential of 14 chemicals are calculated with seven models for the environmental fate of POPs; similarities and differences are pointed out; and recommendations for the use of types of model are made.
Mass and ionic composition of atmospheric fine particles over Belgium and their relation with gaseous air pollutants
László Bencs, Khaiwal Ravindra, Johan de Hoog, Elise Octavie Rasoazanany, Felix Deutsch, Nico Bleux, Patrick Berghmans, Edward Roekens, Agnieszka Krata and René Van Grieken,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1148
DOI: 10.1039/b805157g
The ionic components of atmospheric aerosols and their sources were identified over six locations, focusing on their simultaneous measurement with associated gaseous pollutants to understand secondary aerosol formation processes.
Characterization of a long range transport pollution episode affecting PM in SW Spain
J. Pey, X. Querol, J. de la Rosa, Y. González-Castanedo, A. Alastuey, G. Gangoiti, A. Sánchez de la Campa, L. Alados-Arboledas, M. Sorribas, C. Pio, V. Cachorro, M. Pińeiro, P. López-Mahia and D. García-Gacio,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1158
DOI: 10.1039/b809001g
The long-range transport of pollutants has an important influence on the levels and composition of regional background PM in SW Iberia.
Laboratory and field evaluation of a diffusive sampler for measuring halogenated anesthetic compounds
Kerstin Bergemalm-Rynell, Bo Strandberg, Eva Andersson and Gerd Sällsten,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1172
DOI: 10.1039/b809581g
When performing whole-day workplace measurements the diffusive sampler SKC 575-002 can be recommended.
Exposure assessment by physiologic sampling pump—prediction of minute ventilation using a portable respiratory inductive plethysmograph system
Ming-I Lin, William A. Groves, Andris Freivalds, Eun Gyung Lee, Martin Harper, James E. Slaven and Larry Lee,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1179
DOI: 10.1039/b806292g
Minute ventilation measured by a respiratory inductive plethysmograph was used in a model to control flow rate of a physiologic sampling pump for evaluating exposure to airborne contaminants.
Optimised recovery of lignin-derived phenols in a Scottish fjord by the CuO oxidation method
Pei Sun Loh, Axel E. J. Miller, Alison D. Reeves, S. Martyn Harvey and Julian Overnell,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1187
DOI: 10.1039/b808970a
Ocean margins are important zones of carbon remineralization. This paper presents a novel study in a Scottish fjord, Loch Creran, whereby lignin is used as the biomarker to determine the distribution of terrestrial organic matter. Picture of Loch Creran in winter, courtesy of John Howe, SAMS.
Performance of a newly designed continuous soot monitoring system (COSMOS)
Yuzo Miyazaki, Yutaka Kondo, Lokesh K. Sahu, Junichi Imaru, Nobuhiko Fukushima and Minoru Kano,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1195
DOI: 10.1039/b806957c
A continuous soot monitoring system was designed which achieved an improved detection limit and higher precision for the filter-based light absorption measurements of black carbon compared to the existing methods.
Contribution of unburned lubricating oil and gasoline-derived n-alkanes to particulate emission from non-catalyst and catalyst-equipped two-stroke mopeds operated with synthetic lubricating oil
Pasquale Spezzano, Paolo Picini and Dario Cataldi,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1202
DOI: 10.1039/b809519a
This study evaluated the contribution of unburned lubricating oil and unburned gasoline components to particulate emission from non-catalyst and catalyst-equipped two-stroke 50 cm3 mopeds.
Determination of Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni and V in diesel and biodiesel samples by ETV-ICP-MS
Eduardo S. Chaves, Fábio G. Lepri, Jessee S. A. Silva, Daiane P. C. de Quadros, Tatiana D. Saint'Pierre and Adilson J. Curtius,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1211
DOI: 10.1039/b809501a
The combustion of the fuels can release several metals in the environment. This paper presents a simple method for metals determination in diesel and biodiesel samples by ETV-ICP-MS.
Determination of chromium in airborne particulate matter by inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry
Hoi-Ling Ma and Peter A. Tanner,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1217
DOI: 10.1039/b806396f
The difficult-to-determine element Cr has been analysed with good recovery by ICP-DRC-MS in particulate matter and its sources are discussed.
Determination of toxic and essential elements in children
s blood with inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry
Ali Bazzi, Jerome O. Nriagu and Aaron M. Linder,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1226
DOI: 10.1039/b809465a
Lead, arsenic, manganese, copper, zinc, selenium, cobalt, and chromium were determined in South African school children's blood with ICP-MS.
Monitoring of lead load and its effect on neonatal behavioral neurological assessment scores in Guiyu, an electronic waste recycling town in China
Yan Li, Xijin Xu, Kusheng Wu, Gangjian Chen, Junxiao Liu, Songjian Chen, Chengwu Gu, Bao Zhang, Liangkai Zheng, Minghao Zheng and Xia Huo,
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1233
DOI: 10.1039/b804959a
High lead levels (including cord blood and meconium) of neonates and their neurobehavioral effects, in Guiyu, an electric waste recycling town in China.
Back cover
J. Environ. Monit., 2008, 10, 1239
DOI: 10.1039/b816325c
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