A critical examination of published data obtained primarily from recent nuclear magnetic
resonance spectroscopy, X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectroscopy, electrospray …

The scientific understanding of the molecular structure of humic substances is critically
reviewed here. The traditional view that humic substances are polymers in soil is not …

The scientific understanding of the molecular size and shape of humic substances (HS) is
critically reviewed. The traditional view that HS are polymers in soil is not substantiated by …

Soil organic matter (OM) can be stabilized against decomposition by association with
minerals, by its inherent recalcitrance and by occlusion in aggregates. However, the relative …

Formation and Properties of Clay-Polymer Complexes provides a comprehensive account of
the reactions between clay minerals and organic polymers. The book opens with a …

The lack of adequate analytical methods for the quantification of plastic debris in soil
challenges a better understanding of their occurrence and fate in the terrestrial environment …

Batch sorption experiments with peat humic acid (PHA) were carried out with two types of
clay minerals (kaolinite and montmorillonite) under various solution conditions to determine …

Solid-state NMR is essential for the characterization of natural organic matter (NOM) and is
gaining importance in geosciences and environmental sciences. This review is intended to …

Humin is the insoluble component of soil organic matter (SOM) that remains after extraction
of the other components of SOM that are soluble in aqueous base. Humin usually makes up …

In both forest and agricultural soils, plant derived cuticular materials can constitute a
significant part of soil organic matter. In this study, the sorption of nonpolar (naphthalene and …