Platinum and other Technology-Critical Elements: Bioaccumulation and Behaviour in Coastal Systems

Abstract

This thesis attempts to improve the understanding of the biogeochemical cycle of Pt and TCEs and to describe the impact of human activities on these trace elements. The ecosystems are currently changing due to global change, especially in coastal regions. We hope that the conclusions reached in this thesis can contribute to a better management of the risks that elevated concentrations of these elements may have for human health and the environment