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Insights into Pathways of Nitrous Oxide Generation from Novel Isotopologue Measurements

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Magyar, Paul Macdonald (2017) Insights into Pathways of Nitrous Oxide Generation from Novel Isotopologue Measurements. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z93776RJ. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262017-143517395

Abstract

The accumulation of nitrous oxide (N2O) in the atmosphere is a significant manifestation of human perturbations of the nitrogen cycle. This thesis reports the development and first applications of a novel isotopic technique for characterizing nitrous oxide sources. Chapter 1 describes the development of methods to use the newly available technology of high- resolution dual-inlet multi-collector mass spectrometry to measure six isotopic parameters in nitrous oxide. It reports the standardization and initial biological application of these methods. Chapter 2 presents a model for the generation of isotope effects in an important N2O generating enzyme, the bacterial nitric oxide reductase; this model and published isotopic constraints are used to provide insights into the mechanism of that enzyme. Chapter 3 describes the six-dimensional isotopic characterization of nitrous oxide from bacterial denitrifiers, while Chapter 4 describes nitrous oxide generated by ammonia oxidizing bacteria.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Nitrous Oxide, Isotopologue, Denitrification, Nitrification, Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Geological and Planetary Sciences
Major Option:Geochemistry
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Eiler, John M. (co-advisor)
  • Orphan, Victoria J. (co-advisor)
Thesis Committee:
  • Rossman, George Robert (chair)
  • Newman, Dianne K.
  • Orphan, Victoria J.
  • Eiler, John M.
Defense Date:12 May 2017
Non-Caltech Author Email:paul.m.magyar (AT) gmail.com
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:05262017-143517395
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262017-143517395
DOI:10.7907/Z93776RJ
Related URLs:
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/rcm.7671DOIArticle adapted for Chapter 1.
ORCID:
AuthorORCID
Magyar, Paul Macdonald0000-0003-0234-247X
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:10212
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Paul Magyar
Deposited On:06 Jun 2017 17:42
Last Modified:04 Oct 2019 00:16

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