Earth's Nano-Compartment for Toxic Metals

Research Article| September 01, 2005 Earth's Nano-Compartment for Toxic Metals Michael F. Hochella, Jr.; Michael F. Hochella, Jr. 1NanoGeoscience and Technology Laboratory Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24041-0420, USA E-mail: hochella@vt.edu Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Andrew S. Madden Andrew S. Madden 1NanoGeoscience and Technology Laboratory Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24041-0420, USA E-mail: hochella@vt.edu2Present address: Environmental Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P.O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6036, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information Michael F. Hochella, Jr. 1NanoGeoscience and Technology Laboratory Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24041-0420, USA E-mail: hochella@vt.edu Andrew S. Madden 1NanoGeoscience and Technology Laboratory Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24041-0420, USA E-mail: hochella@vt.edu2Present address: Environmental Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P.O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6036, USA Publisher: Mineralogical Society of America First Online: 09 Mar 2017 Online ISSN: 1811-5217 Print ISSN: 1811-5209 © 2005 by the Mineralogical Society of America Elements (2005) 1 (4): 199–203. https://doi.org/10.2113/gselements.1.4.199 Article history First Online: 09 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Michael F. Hochella, Andrew S. Madden; Earth's Nano-Compartment for Toxic Metals. Elements 2005;; 1 (4): 199–203. doi: https://doi.org/10.2113/gselements.1.4.199 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyElements Search Advanced Search Abstract Nanoscale materials, both inorganic and organic, are ubiquitous in the environment. Recent investigations into the nanoscale chemistry and mineralogy of toxic metal distribution in nature have revealed novel and unexpected insights. Additionally, corresponding advances in the field of nanoscience have demonstrated that the physical properties and reactivity of nanomaterials vary dramatically as a function of material size. Geoscientists are uncovering a fascinating story of how the immense surface area, unusual properties, and widespread distribution of natural nanomaterials often affect the fate of toxic metals in surprising ways. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.