Use of Polytrichum formosum (moss) as a passive biomonitor for heavy metal pollution (cadmium, copper, lead and zinc)

1989 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernd Markert ◽  
Vera Weckert
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Pollution ◽  
Heavy Metal Pollution ◽  
Lead And Zinc ◽  
Copper Lead ◽  
Polytrichum Formosum

Some observations on the distribution of heavy metals in Sullom Voe

1981 ◽  
Vol 80 ◽  
pp. 101-111
Author(s):  
P. Coackley ◽  
D. H. Bache ◽  
P. G. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Pollution ◽  
Heavy Metal Pollution ◽  
Irish Sea ◽  
Sediment Composition ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Modiolus Modiolus ◽  
The Irish Sea ◽  
Copper Lead

SynopsisData is presented to provide a baseline for assessing heavy metal pollution in Sullom Voe.Procedures are described for the measurement of concentrations of zinc, chromium, copper, lead, cadmium and nickel in sediment samples and in specimens of Modiolus modiolus (L.).Analysis showed that the concentration values in Modiolus were similar to those measured in specimens obtained from the Irish Sea.In the sediment samples, it appeared that the distribution of metals was independent of the concentration and type of metal. The distribution of the metals which were analysed also showed significant dependence on the sediment composition.

Heavy Metal Pollution in Sediments and Waters of the Penang River, Malaysia

1995 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Chye-Eng Seng ◽  
Poh-Eng Lim ◽  
Poh-Kim Chong ◽  
Lee-Mai Wong
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
River Water ◽  
Metal Pollution ◽  
Heavy Metal Pollution ◽  
River Sediments ◽  
Anthropogenic Input ◽  
River Systems ◽  
Metal Levels ◽  
Copper Lead

Abstract The concentrations of zinc, copper, lead and nickel in the Penang River and its tributaries were determined to assess the extent of heavy metal pollution, and to evaluate which compartment provides a better indicator for heavy metal pollution. The results indicate that the concentrations of total and non-residual heavy metals in sediments increase significantly towards the estuary of the river. This trend is, however, not obvious for heavy metals in the river water. The data indicate that assessment of heavy metal pollution in rivers could be made by using the data of heavy metal levels in river sediments. It is suggested that non-residual heavy metal levels in sediments give the best indication of anthropogenic input of heavy metals to river systems.

Statistical Analsysis to Evaluate Heavy Metal Pollution in the Air Obatained by Moss Technique in Hanoi and its Surrounding Region

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (3SI) ◽  
pp. 411
Author(s):  
N. H. Quyet ◽  
Le Hong Khiem ◽  
V. D. Quan ◽  
T. T. T. My ◽  
M. V. Frontasieva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Metal Pollution ◽  
Heavy Metal Pollution ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Heavy Metal Elements ◽  
Surrounding Areas ◽  
Potential Pollution

The aim of this paper was the application of statistical analysis including principal component analysis to evaluate heavy metal pollution obtained by moss technique in the air of Ha Noi and its surrounding areas and to evaluate potential pollution sources. The concentrations of 33 heavy metal elements in 27 samples of Barbula Indica moss in the investigated region collected in December of 2016 in the investigated area have been examined using multivariate statistical analysis. Five factors explaining 80% of the total variance were identified and their potential sources have been discussed.

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