metals

bio-met v6.0 launched

March 9, 2026 by Iain Wilson

The updated bio-met bioavailability tool (v6.0) is now live! bio-met is a ‘user-friendly’ bioavailability tool for cobalt, copper, lead, nickel and zinc based on the Biotic Ligand Models (BLM) for…
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Effects of Metal Mixtures on Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities in the Field

November 7, 2025 by Adam Peters

Adam has recently published a paper analysing the effects of metal mixtures on benthic macroinvertebrate communities in the field. The study looked at four metals, copper,…
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Bioavailability and risk assessment of metals in freshwaters: is global regulatory implementation keeping pace with scientific developments?

February 26, 2025 by Graham Merrington

Graham, Adam and Iain have worked with colleagues across the world to develop a ‘road map’ for the regulatory implementation of metal bioavailability detailed in a recent…
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SETAC North America Special Session: Regulatory Update: Metals in the Environment

November 17, 2021 by Graham Merrington

Graham presented in a session at SETAC North America SciCon4 yesterday on Regulatory Update: Metals in the Environment. Christine Bergeron (USEPA) presented on the current activities in regard to…
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Importance of Chemical Speciation and Bioavailability in Hazard Assessment, Risk Assessment and Regulation of Metals in Multi-Stressor Environmental Conditions

May 7, 2021 by Adam Peters

Adam Peters co-chaired a discussion session on the Importance of Chemical Speciation and Bioavailability in Hazard Assessment, Risk Assessment and Regulation of Metals in Multi-Stressor Environmental Conditions. There was a…
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