Publication for ICMGP2024
As part of the Cape Town conference, the following publication opportunities have been arranged for the conference. The details of the journal publications, editors and due dates are provided.
Publications
Dear Colleagues,
The journal Atmosphere plans to publish a Special Issue on atmospheric mercury for the 16th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP 2024) held from 21 to 26 July 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa (https://www.mercurycapetown.com/). The topics of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) measurement and modeling studies that address atmospheric mercury cycling questions at local, regional, and global scales; (2) process-orientated studies that address atmospheric mercury transformation and surface–atmospheric mercury exchange; and (3) mercury emissions to the atmosphere from natural and anthropogenic sources.
Dr. Xinbin Feng
Prof. Dr. Che-Jen Lin
Prof. Dr. Shuxiao Wang
Dr. Lynwill G. Martin
Dr. Vernon Somerset
Guest Editors
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The journal Atmosphere plans to publish a Special Issue on atmospheric mercury for the 16th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP 2024) held from 21 to 26 July 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa (https://www.mercurycapetown.com/). The topics of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) measurement and modeling studies that address atmospheric mercury cycling questions at local, regional, and global scales; (2) process-orientated studies that address atmospheric mercury transformation and surface–atmospheric mercury exchange; and (3) mercury emissions to the atmosphere from natural and anthropogenic sources.
Dr. Xinbin Feng
Prof. Dr. Che-Jen Lin
Prof. Dr. Shuxiao Wang
Dr. Lynwill G. Martin
Dr. Vernon Somerset
Guest Editors
Read more
Special Issue Title: Environmental Chemistry of Mercury: Sources, Pathways, Transformations and Impact.
Mercury is a global pollutant whose concentration in the biosphere has been substantially increased by human activity, primarily from coal burning and industrial activity, and from the use of mercury in artisanal and small scale gold mining. When converted to methylmercury, it is a significant health concern for human and wildlife health. Once in the environment, mercury is widely dispersed through the atmosphere, and within aquatic systems, and undergoes various transformation processes, which involve redox reactions, methylation/demethylation, partitioning, and bioaccumulation into the food chain. The distribution and exchange of mercury between the compartments of the biosphere is complex and enhanced by human activity and climate change. Chemical reactions, both microbially-mediated and abiotic, are critical drivers of the regional and global fate and transport of mercury. New approaches and novel techniques now allow for the examination of environmental chemical processes of mercury forms at various scales in the different phases and reservoirs of the biosphere. Despite significant advancements in knowledge and analytical methods, and the increase in information gained from large-scale studies, as well as focused experiments, our understanding of the complex biogeochemical cycling of mercury is incomplete. Many aspects of the important transformation reactions that control speciation and bioavailability of mercury species are not well characterized which hinders determination of future risk to the environment, and for human exposure to mercury. Large uncertainty exists in quantifying the extent to which changes in anthropogenic mercury emissions globally impact different ecosystems and how reductions in anthropogenic mercury emissions enforced under the UN Minamata Convention on Mercury, and other regulations, will be manifest in the environment. Additionally, the potential synergistic or antagonistic impacts of climate and land-use change on future mercury cycling and bioaccumulation remains uncertain. The current Research Topic endeavors to enhance understanding, bridge the gaps in understanding and provide a mechanism for the publication of recent advances in the field.
This Research Topic aims to cover novel studies of environmental mercury chemistry. We welcome original research papers, perspectives, and mini-reviews focusing on (but not limited to) the following:
Editors:
Robert Mason
Eric Bjorn
Marc Amyot.
Mercury is a global pollutant whose concentration in the biosphere has been substantially increased by human activity, primarily from coal burning and industrial activity, and from the use of mercury in artisanal and small scale gold mining. When converted to methylmercury, it is a significant health concern for human and wildlife health. Once in the environment, mercury is widely dispersed through the atmosphere, and within aquatic systems, and undergoes various transformation processes, which involve redox reactions, methylation/demethylation, partitioning, and bioaccumulation into the food chain. The distribution and exchange of mercury between the compartments of the biosphere is complex and enhanced by human activity and climate change. Chemical reactions, both microbially-mediated and abiotic, are critical drivers of the regional and global fate and transport of mercury. New approaches and novel techniques now allow for the examination of environmental chemical processes of mercury forms at various scales in the different phases and reservoirs of the biosphere. Despite significant advancements in knowledge and analytical methods, and the increase in information gained from large-scale studies, as well as focused experiments, our understanding of the complex biogeochemical cycling of mercury is incomplete. Many aspects of the important transformation reactions that control speciation and bioavailability of mercury species are not well characterized which hinders determination of future risk to the environment, and for human exposure to mercury. Large uncertainty exists in quantifying the extent to which changes in anthropogenic mercury emissions globally impact different ecosystems and how reductions in anthropogenic mercury emissions enforced under the UN Minamata Convention on Mercury, and other regulations, will be manifest in the environment. Additionally, the potential synergistic or antagonistic impacts of climate and land-use change on future mercury cycling and bioaccumulation remains uncertain. The current Research Topic endeavors to enhance understanding, bridge the gaps in understanding and provide a mechanism for the publication of recent advances in the field.
This Research Topic aims to cover novel studies of environmental mercury chemistry. We welcome original research papers, perspectives, and mini-reviews focusing on (but not limited to) the following:
- Cycling and chemical transformations of mercury in the atmosphere and marine and freshwaters, and the reactions and processes that control mercury exchange between the atmosphere, terrestrial and marine environments.
- Chemical speciation studies of mercury in air, water, soil, sediment, ice and snow.
- Studies focused on methylation/demethylation, redox reactions, and interactions with surfaces.
- Advances in speciation analysis of mercury in environmental samples.
- Stable isotope studies of biogeochemical processes, transformations and transport of mercury.
- Cellular uptake mechanisms and bioaccumulation of mercury species at the base of food webs.
- Modeling studies of mercury biogeochemical reactions.
- Regional and global scale modeling of mercury biogeochemical cycling, fate and transport.
Editors:
Robert Mason
Eric Bjorn
Marc Amyot.
Mercury Biogeochemistry, Trophic Transfer, and Human Health
This virtual special issue (VSI) of Environmental Research considers papers from the 16th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant held in Cape Town, South Africa, 21-26 July 2024. The conference theme “From Minamata to Africa and Beyond: Addressing Mercury Challenges in Global Environment Change” provides a timely background and explores the mercury biogeochemistry science-policy interface. The VSI will broadly consider papers to fill important knowledge gaps related to mercury chemistry, atmospheric processes, fate and transport, toxicology, land/sea exchange, biodiversity and ecosystem impacts, machine learning models, terrestrial and aquatic food systems, and relationships with climate and global environmental change factors. Case studies on all aspects of mercury cycling, chemistry, and bioaccumulation will be considered. The VSI is an open call, and everyone is eligible to publish one lead author manuscript, with a co-author limit of 2 total papers.
We especially welcome novel high-quality manuscripts from the Global South, and those that best match the conference theme and focusing on key aspects of mercury biogeochemistry, trophic transfer, and human health in the context of public policy, the United Nations (UN) Minamata Convention on Mercury, and the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Papers will also be considered from the ‘15th Anniversary Mercury Biogeochemistry AGU Session’ held at the American Geophysical Union 2024 Fall Conference, Washington, DC, 09-13 December 2024.
Papers will be published in real-time, as soon as possible, and will be considered starting 01 July 2024 and with a submission deadline of 31 April 2025.
Guest editors:
Dr. Michael S. Bank
Institute of Marine Research, Bergen, Norway
University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
Michael.Bank@hi.no
Dr. Sophia Hansson
CNRS/University of Toulouse, France
Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark
sophia.hansson@toulouse-inp.fr
Prof Xinbin Feng
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang, China
fengxinbin@vip.skleg.cn
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/environmental-research/about/call-for-papers#mercury-biogeochemistry-trophic-transfer-and-human-health-icmgp-2024
This virtual special issue (VSI) of Environmental Research considers papers from the 16th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant held in Cape Town, South Africa, 21-26 July 2024. The conference theme “From Minamata to Africa and Beyond: Addressing Mercury Challenges in Global Environment Change” provides a timely background and explores the mercury biogeochemistry science-policy interface. The VSI will broadly consider papers to fill important knowledge gaps related to mercury chemistry, atmospheric processes, fate and transport, toxicology, land/sea exchange, biodiversity and ecosystem impacts, machine learning models, terrestrial and aquatic food systems, and relationships with climate and global environmental change factors. Case studies on all aspects of mercury cycling, chemistry, and bioaccumulation will be considered. The VSI is an open call, and everyone is eligible to publish one lead author manuscript, with a co-author limit of 2 total papers.
We especially welcome novel high-quality manuscripts from the Global South, and those that best match the conference theme and focusing on key aspects of mercury biogeochemistry, trophic transfer, and human health in the context of public policy, the United Nations (UN) Minamata Convention on Mercury, and the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Papers will also be considered from the ‘15th Anniversary Mercury Biogeochemistry AGU Session’ held at the American Geophysical Union 2024 Fall Conference, Washington, DC, 09-13 December 2024.
Papers will be published in real-time, as soon as possible, and will be considered starting 01 July 2024 and with a submission deadline of 31 April 2025.
Guest editors:
Dr. Michael S. Bank
Institute of Marine Research, Bergen, Norway
University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
Michael.Bank@hi.no
Dr. Sophia Hansson
CNRS/University of Toulouse, France
Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark
sophia.hansson@toulouse-inp.fr
Prof Xinbin Feng
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang, China
fengxinbin@vip.skleg.cn
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/environmental-research/about/call-for-papers#mercury-biogeochemistry-trophic-transfer-and-human-health-icmgp-2024
Special Issue Title: Atmospheric Mercury: Sources, Transport, and Fate
The journal of Atmosphere has agreed to publish a special issue on atmospheric mercury for the 16th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP 2024) that will be held from 21 to 26 July 2024, Cape Town, South Africa. The topic of this special issue will include but not limit to: (1) measurement and modeling studies that address atmospheric mercury cycling questions at local, regional and global scales; (2) process-orientated studies that address atmospheric mercury transformation and surface–atmospheric mercury exchange; and (3) mercury emissions to the atmosphere from natural and anthropogenic sources.
Atmosphere is an open access, international, interdisciplinary scholarly journal focused on all areas of scientific research related to atmosphere. The journal publishes original research papers, reviews, communications and short notes. Its Special Issues are devoted to highlighting cutting-edge research topics. The journal further welcomes experimental, observational, and modelling research or combinations thereof.
Further information will be made available on when submissions open and the closing date.
Guest Editors:
Xinbin Feng
Shuxiao Wang
Lynwill Martin
Vernon Somerset
The journal of Atmosphere has agreed to publish a special issue on atmospheric mercury for the 16th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP 2024) that will be held from 21 to 26 July 2024, Cape Town, South Africa. The topic of this special issue will include but not limit to: (1) measurement and modeling studies that address atmospheric mercury cycling questions at local, regional and global scales; (2) process-orientated studies that address atmospheric mercury transformation and surface–atmospheric mercury exchange; and (3) mercury emissions to the atmosphere from natural and anthropogenic sources.
Atmosphere is an open access, international, interdisciplinary scholarly journal focused on all areas of scientific research related to atmosphere. The journal publishes original research papers, reviews, communications and short notes. Its Special Issues are devoted to highlighting cutting-edge research topics. The journal further welcomes experimental, observational, and modelling research or combinations thereof.
Further information will be made available on when submissions open and the closing date.
Guest Editors:
Xinbin Feng
Shuxiao Wang
Lynwill Martin
Vernon Somerset
Dear members of the mercury community
As you are aware, for the virtual conference held in 2022, the mercury science community produced synthesis papers summarizing current knowledge that is relevant to articles of the Convention. This was done to support implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury and COP-5. The five papers by leading mercury scientists and policymakers were published in a special section in the journal Ambio in 2023.
Paper 1 Mercury and Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining:
Review of global use estimates and considerations for promoting mercury-free alternatives
Susan Keane, Ludovic Bernaudat, Kenneth J. Davis, Malgorzata Stylo, Nellia Mutemeri, Patience Singo, Pontsho Twala, Itai Mutemeri, Anne Nakafeero, and Imelda Dossou Etui
Paper 2
Global Change Effects on Biogeochemical Mercury Cycling
Jeroen E. Sonke, Hélène Angot, Yanxu Zhang, Alexandre Poulain, Erik Björn, and Amina Schartup
Paper 3
A Synthesis of Mercury Research in the Southern Hemisphere - Part 1: Natural Processes
Larissa Schneider, Jenny A. Fisher, María C. Diéguez, Anne-Hélène Fostier, Jean R. D. Guimaraes, Joy J. Leaner, and Robert Mason
Paper 4
A Synthesis of Mercury Research in the Southern Hemisphere - Part 2: Anthropogenic Perturbations
Jenny A. Fisher, Larissa Schneider, Anne-Hélène Fostier, Saul Guerrero, Jean Remy Davée Guimrães, Casper Labuschagne, Joy J. Leaner, Lynwill G. Martin, Robert P. Mason, Vernon Somerset, and Chavon Walters
Paper 5
Our Evolved Understanding of the Human Health Risks of Mercury
Niladri Basu, Ashley Bastiansz, José G. Dórea, Masatake Fujimura, Milena Horvat, Emelyn Shroff, Pál Weihe, and Irina Zastenskaya
To download full papers:
https://link.springer.com/journal/13280/volumes-and-issues/52-5
or scan the QR code.
As you are aware, for the virtual conference held in 2022, the mercury science community produced synthesis papers summarizing current knowledge that is relevant to articles of the Convention. This was done to support implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury and COP-5. The five papers by leading mercury scientists and policymakers were published in a special section in the journal Ambio in 2023.
Paper 1 Mercury and Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining:
Review of global use estimates and considerations for promoting mercury-free alternatives
Susan Keane, Ludovic Bernaudat, Kenneth J. Davis, Malgorzata Stylo, Nellia Mutemeri, Patience Singo, Pontsho Twala, Itai Mutemeri, Anne Nakafeero, and Imelda Dossou Etui
Paper 2
Global Change Effects on Biogeochemical Mercury Cycling
Jeroen E. Sonke, Hélène Angot, Yanxu Zhang, Alexandre Poulain, Erik Björn, and Amina Schartup
Paper 3
A Synthesis of Mercury Research in the Southern Hemisphere - Part 1: Natural Processes
Larissa Schneider, Jenny A. Fisher, María C. Diéguez, Anne-Hélène Fostier, Jean R. D. Guimaraes, Joy J. Leaner, and Robert Mason
Paper 4
A Synthesis of Mercury Research in the Southern Hemisphere - Part 2: Anthropogenic Perturbations
Jenny A. Fisher, Larissa Schneider, Anne-Hélène Fostier, Saul Guerrero, Jean Remy Davée Guimrães, Casper Labuschagne, Joy J. Leaner, Lynwill G. Martin, Robert P. Mason, Vernon Somerset, and Chavon Walters
Paper 5
Our Evolved Understanding of the Human Health Risks of Mercury
Niladri Basu, Ashley Bastiansz, José G. Dórea, Masatake Fujimura, Milena Horvat, Emelyn Shroff, Pál Weihe, and Irina Zastenskaya
To download full papers:
https://link.springer.com/journal/13280/volumes-and-issues/52-5
or scan the QR code.