Mercury in the Atmosphere: Measurements, Intercompartment Exchange, and Modeling
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Atmospheric Techniques, Instruments, and Modeling".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 75
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mercury; biogeochemistry; trace elements; seawater; atmosphere; analytical methods; modeling
Interests: mercury; atmosphere; analytical chemistry; modeling
Interests: mercury; biogeochemistry; trace elements; atmosphere; seawater; analytical methods
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Atmosphere aims to provide in-depth research of atmospheric mercury, a pollutant of critical concern. Atmospheric mercury, primarily originating from both natural sources and anthropogenic activities, poses significant risks due to its persistence and ability to bioaccumulate in ecosystems. Understanding the distribution, transformation, and deposition of mercury in the atmosphere is crucial for assessing its global impact and for the development of effective regulatory measures. This Special Issue accepts manuscripts related to a wide range of advanced measurement techniques that have been developed to monitor atmospheric mercury. These include both active ground-based methods and passive remote-sensing technologies. By addressing the technological advancements in these measurement techniques, including the stable isotope measurements, the issue will offer a comprehensive view of our ability to detect and quantify atmospheric mercury, leading to better data quality and reliability. Manuscripts addressing instrumental calibrations, measurement intercomparisons and intercalibrations, and other analytical advancements are also welcome. Key topics also include the exploration of intercompartmental exchanges of mercury, particularly its complex interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. These exchanges are critical in understanding mercury’s cycling within and between different environmental compartments, which in turn affects its overall distribution and impact. The issue will examine the underlying processes that drive these exchanges, including the role of atmospheric chemistry, photochemical reactions, and the influence of atmospheric gases and climate factors. Moreover, the issue accepts manuscripts highlighting state-of-the-art modeling approaches that simulate the transport, transformation, and deposition of mercury on both regional and global scales. By integrating empirical measurements with theoretical models, this Special Issue aims to present a holistic view of the current advancements in atmospheric mercury research, addressing both the opportunities and challenges.
Dr. Igor Živković
Dr. Jan Gačnik
Prof. Dr. Milena Horvat
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mercury measurements
- atmospheric mercury
- stable isotopes
- intercompartment exchange
- modeling
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