Geochemical studies of marine sediment from Methana
Master Thesis
Author
Tsatsakis, Konstantinos
Τσατσάκης, Κωνσταντίνος
Date
2024-10View/ Open
Keywords
South Aegean Volcanic Arc ; Spectroscopy ; FTIR ; Geochemical analysisAbstract
This thesis examines the geochemical composition of marine sediment samples collected from the Methana Peninsula, an important location within the South Aegean Volcanic Arc in Greece. The research uses FTIR Spectroscopy to analyze the properties of these sediments, specifically looking at identifying both organic and inorganic compounds and how they are linked to the volcanic activity in the area. The FTIR examination identified notable peaks associated with different functional groups, suggesting the existence of compounds like aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic substances, and alcohols or esters. The variety in the sediment composition was potentially influenced by local volcanic processes and environmental conditions and is indicated by differences in spectral peaks among samples.