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ArticleRapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM2025

Isolation and Identification of Mercury-Dissolved Organic Matter Complexes in Mercury-Humic Acid Suspensions.

Ghulam Hussain Qasim, Lisa Harris, Vaughn Mangal, Mario Montesdeoca, Svetoslava Todorova, Charles Driscoll

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Ghulam Hussain QasimDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4895-5119
Lisa HarrisDepartment of Chemistry, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4472-4831
Vaughn MangalDepartment of Chemistry, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
Mario MontesdeocaDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA.
Svetoslava TodorovaDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA.
Charles DriscollDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA.

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National Science Foundation 2023712NSERC Discovery Grant
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Abstract

rationaleThe complexation with dissolved organic matter (DOM) is a pivotal factor influencing transformations, transport, and bioavailability of mercury (Hg) in aquatic environments. However, identifying these complexes poses a significant challenge because of their low concentrations and the presence of coexisting ions.

methodsIn this study, mercury-dissolved organic matter (Hg-DOM) complexes were isolated through solid-phase extraction (SPE) from Hg-humic acid suspensions, and complexes were putatively identified using ultrahigh resolution Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FTICR-MS).

resultsDissolved organic carbon (DOC) and total Hg analysis before and after SPE showed an increase in DOC:Hg ratio. The DOC:Hg ratio was lower in extracts from cartridges with silica structure bonded with hydrocarbon chains (C18) than priority pollutant (PPL) cartridges at circumneutral pH, indicating that C18 was more effective at extracting DOM complexed Hg. These results were confirmed with FTICR-MS analysis, where two Hg-DOM complexes were putatively identified from PPL extracts as opposed to eight from C18 (Winnow score > 75%). In addition, C

conclusionsThe results highlight the effectiveness of the methodology developed in this study-SPE coupled with FTICR-MS for isolating and identifying Hg-DOM complexes. This approach allows for the exploration of the elemental and structural composition of Hg-DOM complexes, which affects Hg speciation, bioavailability, and transformations in aquatic ecosystems. SYNOPSIS: A methodology was developed to identify Hg-DOM complexes at low concentrations to gain insight into mercury bioavailability, transformations, and transport in the environment.

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dissolved organic matterHg‐DOM complexeshigh‐resolution mass spectrometrymercurysolid‐phase extraction

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