David C P King, Michael J Watts, Elliott M Hamilton, Robert J G Mortimer, Mike Coffey, Odipo Osano, Maureene Auma Ondayo, Marcello Di Bonito
Analysis of mercury (Hg) in natural water samples has routinely been impractical in many environments, for example, artisanal and small-scale gold mines (ASGM), where difficult conditions make monitoring of harmful elements and chemicals used in the processes highly challenging. Current sampling methods require the use of hazardous or expensive materials, and so difficulties in sample collection and transport are elevated. To solve this problem, a solid-phase extraction-based method was developed for the sampling and preservation of dissolved Hg in natural water samples, particularly those found around ASGM sites...
April 16, 2024: Analytical Methods: Advancing Methods and Applications