TITLE:
Analytical Relevance of Trace Metal Speciation in Environmental and Biophysicochemical Systems
AUTHORS:
Nsikak U. Benson, Winifred U. Anake, Ifedolapo O. Olanrewaju
KEYWORDS:
Trace Metals; Speciation; Speciation Analysis; Sediments; Water; Agrosystems
JOURNAL NAME:
American Journal of Analytical Chemistry,
Vol.4 No.11,
November
11,
2013
ABSTRACT: This article presents a review of the analytical relevance of trace metal speciation analysis, which must be considered in environmental and biophysicochemical systems for reliable and efficient assessment and monitoring of trace metals. Examples are given of methodological approaches used for speciation analysis. An overview of speciation analysis in sediments, aquatic ecosystems and agrosystems is also presented.