Trace elements in Peatlands

Biogeochemistry of trace elements in peatlands of North-Eastern China (DAAD-PPP)

  • Background

    Only very few studies exist on natural peatlands in North-Eastern China. Especially in the Changbai Mountains area, some peatlands have been developed just in vicinity of the volcano Changbai Shan. As this volcano had a strong eruption in the year 946 and several small eruptions before and after, the history and development of these peatlands in close vicinity is unclear to date.


    Within this project we aim at elucidating the development of peatlands in the Changbai Mountain area by use of decomposition indicators, element records and dating.

  • Methods

    The peat profiles are being analyzed for element contents using XRF and EA-IRMS for C, N, S contents and isotopic composition.

     

  • Students

    Graduate and undergraduate research opportunities

    Currently we are analyzing samples from our last campaign. There is always help needed for laboratory analysis. Please do not hesitate to ask.
    For more details, especially in case of interest for a thesis or work as a student assistant, please contact Dr. Klaus-Holger Knorr.

  • Info

    Projektpartner and contact

    University of Münster
    Institute for Landscape Ecology, Hydrology Group
    Principal Investigator: Dr. Klaus-Holger Knorr

    Technical University of Braunschweig
    Institute of Geoecology, Geochemistry Group
    Co-investigator: Prof. Dr. Harald Bieste

    Project Duration and Funding

    • Duration: 01/2013 - 12/2014
    • Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD-PPP)

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