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Explores mollusc shell growth, turtle shell dynamics, and pearl formation.
Organic matter degradationMOOC: Water quality and the biogeochemical engine
Explores the composition and decomposition of organic matter in soils, highlighting the crucial role of microorganisms and the formation of humus.
Anoxia in (sur)face environmentsMOOC: Water quality and the biogeochemical engine
Delves into the effects of anoxia in surface environments, discussing organic matter decay, eutrophication, water stratification, and redox zonation.
Silica Biomineralization: Evolution and Impact on Global Climate
Explores silica biomineralization in diatoms, radiolarians, and sponges, discussing its impact on global climate and the pH-dependence of silicon biomineralization.
Organic matter degradation
Explores the degradation of organic matter, the role of microorganisms, and the formation of humic substances in soils.
Anoxia in (sur)face environmentsMOOC: Water quality and the biogeochemical engine
Delves into the consequences of anoxia in various aquatic systems and the role of redox processes in biogeochemical cycles.
Organic matter reactivityMOOC: Water quality and the biogeochemical engine
Explores the reactivity of organic matter in water systems, including ageing processes, transformation, and hydrophobicity.
Sustainable Adhesives: Innovations and Applications
Explores the history, advantages, and classification of adhesives, including sustainable options like natural adhesives and bioadhesives.
Atmospheric Deposition of Nitrogen
Delves into the impact of human activities on nitrogen deposition in ecosystems and the role of atmospheric acidity.