| Metal Ions in Biological Systems, Volume 43 - Biogeochemical Cycles of Elements Contributor(s): Sigel, Helmut (Editor), Sigel, Roland (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0849338077 ISBN-13: 9780849338076 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $332.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2005 Annotation: In 10 inspiring chapters, Volume 43 of Metal Ions in Biological Systems focuses on the vibrant research area related to the cycling of elements, metals, and nonmetals in biology and geology. It critically highlights the biogeochemistry of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus, examines the interrelations between the availability of iron, phytoplankton growth, and the carbon cycle, considers the biogeochemical cycling of mercury and lead, and includes a chapter devoted to cadmium, a highly toxic element that is also a micronutrient for phytoplankton. This volume contains more than 50 illustrations along with more than 1300 references for further research on the subject. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Chemistry - Inorganic - Medical | Nephrology - Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general) |
| Dewey: 577.14 |
| LCCN: 2004061452 |
| Series: Metal Ions in Biological Systems |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.58" W x 9.36" (1.61 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 43 focuses on the vibrant research area concerning the cycling of elements, metals, and non-metals in biology and geology; in 10 chapters this book offers an authoritative and timely account on this fascinating subject. |