Marine biogeochemistry
Marine biochemistry
This research line focuses on studying the influence of organic matter diagenetic processes on the cycles of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and silicon (Si) in marine systems.
The researchers in this line have extensive experience in characterizing organic matter oxidation pathways in surface sediments, as well as quantifying the exchange of species across the water-sediment interface.
Special attention is given to the dynamics of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4 and N2O) and the role coastal systems play as either a source or sink for these gases. In recent years, a new facet of this research has emerged, evaluating the capacity of marine microalgae to capture industrial gases (CO2, NO y NO2) that contribute to both the greenhouse effect and other atmospheric pollution processes.