To my mind, V.I. Vernadsky was one of the fathers of the science of geochemistry and the father of biogeochemistry. He modernized conceptualization of the biosphere. His works and ideas were ahead of his time and to a degree, are ahead of our time. I think his works are helpful in our effort toward the goals of sustainability. I will be glad to hear any comment from you, dear colleagues.
Some of my publications related to issues of the biosphere, biogeochemisty and issues covered in scientific legacy of Vernadsky are presented as bibliography in this publication:
Ostroumov S.A. The study of the biosphere and chemical-biotic interactions. Moscow, MAKS Press, 2016. (Series: Ecological Studies, Hazards, Solutions. Issue 21). ISBN 978-5-317-05302-4; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389720754 ; https://www.academia.edu/44365963/
Some of my related papers:
Additions to Some Concepts Presented in V.I. Vernadsky’s Works on the Biosphere. Russian Journal of General Chemistry (ISSN: 1070-3632), v.89, p.2858-2859. S.A.Ostroumov. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339329976
- December 2019
- Russian Journal of General Chemistry 89(13):2858-2859
- DOI: 10.1134/S1070363219130188
New Aspects of the Role of Organisms and Detritus in the Detoxification System of the Biosphere; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322861119 ; Russian Journal of General Chemistry, Ostroumov S.A.
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The concept of the Biosphere is very important when developing in-situ biosystems, and even for ex-situ systems. A lot of my career has been in bioremediation and I've extended that into laboratory research on other biotransformations. There is a great deal more to learn.
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