Aqueous chemistry of major ions and trace metals in the Takaka - Cobb River system, New Zealand

1997 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan P. Kim ◽  
Keith A. Hunter
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Trace Metals ◽  
Major Ions ◽  
River System ◽  
Total Alkalinity ◽  
Rock Types ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Spring System ◽  
Limestone Weathering ◽  
A Minor

Concentrations of major ions (Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl-, SO 4 2–), total alkalinity (TA), silicate (Si) and trace metals (Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd) have been investigated in the Takaka–Cobb River system at the northernmost extremity of the South Island, New Zealand. The range in concentrations of major ions, Si and TAwas large, with Ca2+ and TAdominating. Some waters in the upper catchment were close to saturation with respect to calcite, reflecting limestone dissolution both in the upper Takaka River and in an associated spring system. Dissolved trace metals exhibited different behaviour, with constant or increasing concentrations upriver, especially in the Cobb Valley. Low concentrations found in the upper Takaka River suggest that limestone weathering makes a minor contribution to concentrations of trace metals. The Cobb River exhibited much higher concentrations, implying that the differing compositions of rock types and soils within the separate catchments exercise important controls on trace metals.

Dissolved trace metals and their relationship to major elements in the Manuherikia River, a pristine subalpine catchment in central Otago, New Zealand

1991 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 409 ◽  
Author(s):  
WW Ahlers ◽  
JP Kim ◽  
KA Hunter
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Trace Metals ◽  
Major Element ◽  
Major Ions ◽  
Major Elements ◽  
Lower Altitude ◽  
Weathering Processes ◽  
Global Standards ◽  
Dissolved Silicon ◽  
Dissolved Trace Metals

The spatial distributions of the dissolved trace metals Cu, Ni, Cd, Zn and Pb and of reactive Hg have been measured in parallel with the major elements Na, K, Mg and Ca and electrical conductivity in three sampling events in the Manuherikia River, New Zealand. The geographical span of the sampling sites ranged from a pristine subalpine upper catchment area through lower altitude sites that are increasingly affected by both natural weathering processes and moderate agricultural and domestic runoff. Major-element concentrations in the upper catchment were at or below the 1% frequency minimum of the spectrum of global river compositions, indicating a highly pristine system. Concen- trations increased steadily downstream to levels similar to world average river water. All trace metals exhibited the same spatial trends as the major ions. Typical upper-catchment concentrations were very low by global standards: Cu (150 ng L-1), Ni (100-150 ng L-1), Cd (8 ng L-I), Zn (150-200 ng L-1), Pb (20-30 ng L-1) and Hg (0.3 ng L-1). Oceanic residence times calculated from the data for Zn (80 000 years) and Cd (230 000 years) for which few reliable estimates have been made, are consistent with observed correlations between the oceanographic distributions of these elements and dissolved silicon or phosphate, respectively.

Aqueous chemistry of major ions and trace metals in the Clutha River, New Zealand

1996 ◽  
Vol 47 (7) ◽  
pp. 919 ◽  
Author(s):  
JP Kim ◽  
MR Reid ◽  
RG Cunninghame ◽  
KA Hunter
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Trace Metals ◽  
Major Ions ◽  
Major Elements ◽  
Sea Salt ◽  
Atmospheric Input ◽  
Water Composition ◽  
Molar Basis ◽  
Weathering Process ◽  
Dissolved Trace Metals

Concentrations of the major ions Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, HCO32-, SO42- and Cl-, of silicate, and of both total and dissolved trace metals Zn, Cu, Pb and Cd were determined at sites along the Clutha River. The major ions exhibited differing behaviour both spatially and temporally. A large proportion of Cl- and Na+ throughout the catchment could be attributed to atmospheric input of sea salt. Contributions from this source for the rest of the major elements were minimal, except perhaps near the mouth of the river (K+, Mg2+). The water composition was dominated by the weathering of carbonate rather than of silicate minerals. Increases in the concentrations of Mg and Na + K indicate the weathering of Mg, K and Na from rock, minerals and clays within the catchment. The concentrations of major ions and Si were relatively low compared with other rivers in New Zealand and elsewhere. Concentrations of dissolved Zn, Cu, Pb and Cd all increased consistently with distance down river, and between 40% and 100%, for a given metal, was found in the dissolved fraction. High correlation among the dissolved trace metals, with essentially constant Cu : Zn : Pb : Cd ratios of 755 : 716 : 223 : 1 (molar basis), indicates that the same weathering process or source may be occurring throughout the catchment.

Organic and Trace Metal Pollution in the Sediments of the Kishon River (Israel) and Possible Influence on the Marine Environment

1993 ◽  
Vol 27 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 439-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Cohen ◽  
N. Kress ◽  
H. Hornung
Keyword(s):  
Trace Metals ◽  
Marine Environment ◽  
River System ◽  
River Channel ◽  
Disposal Site ◽  
Lower Reach ◽  
Deposition Area ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Water Disposal ◽  
Sediment Particles

The sediments of the lower reach of the Kishon river, its harbors and estuary, sampled in 1989-1991, were highly polluted by trace metals and petroleum derived compounds released by the adjacent industries. The contamination was highest in the sediment deposition area of the Kishon fishing harbor and decreased seaward. River-borne pollution was also evident in Haifa Bay opposite the Kishon estuary. Contaminants trapped in the sediments of the lower Kishon river system can reach the marine environment through bottom transport of sediment particles and also as a result of disposal at sea of dredge spoils from the river channel and harbors. On the basis of the findings of the study, it was recommended to stop the long-time practice of dumping dredge spoils from the Kishon fishing harbor into the relatively clean Haifa Bay and to use instead an offshore deep water disposal site.

scholarly journals Microwave Sensors for In Situ Monitoring of Trace Metals in Polluted Water

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 3147
Author(s):  
Ilaria Frau ◽  
Stephen Wylie ◽  
Patrick Byrne ◽  
Patrizia Onnis ◽  
Jeff Cullen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Metals ◽  
In Situ Monitoring ◽  
Polluted Water ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Microwave Sensors ◽  
Immediate Response

Thousands of pollutants are threatening our water supply, putting at risk human and environmental health. Between them, trace metals are of significant concern, due to their high toxicity at low concentrations. Abandoned mining areas are globally one of the major sources of toxic metals. Nowadays, no method can guarantee an immediate response for quantifying these pollutants. In this work, a novel technique based on microwave spectroscopy and planar sensors for in situ real-time monitoring of water quality is described. The sensors were developed to directly probe water samples, and in situ trial measurements were performed in freshwater in four polluted mining areas in the UK. Planar microwave sensors were able detect the water pollution level with an immediate response specifically depicted at three resonant peaks in the GHz range. To the authors’ best knowledge, this is the first time that planar microwave sensors were tested in situ, demonstrating the ability to use this method for classifying more and less polluted water using a multiple-peak approach.

scholarly journals Comparison of the Influence of 45S5 and Cu-Containing 45S5 Bioactive Glass (BG) on the Biological Properties of Novel Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)/BG Composites

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Schuhladen ◽  
Barbara Lukasiewicz ◽  
Pooja Basnett ◽  
Ipsita Roy ◽  
Aldo R. Boccaccini
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Cell Biology ◽  
Inorganic Compounds ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Salt Leaching ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Hard Tissue Engineering

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), due to their biodegradable and biocompatible nature and their ability to be formed in complex structures, are excellent candidates for fabricating scaffolds used in tissue engineering. By introducing inorganic compounds, such as bioactive glasses (BGs), the bioactive properties of PHAs can be further improved. In addition to their outstanding bioactivity, BGs can be additionally doped with biological ions, which in turn extend the functionality of the BG-PHA composite. Here, different PHAs were combined with 45S5 BG, which was additionally doped with copper in order to introduce antibacterial and angiogenic properties. The resulting composite was used to produce scaffolds by the salt leaching technique. By performing indirect cell biology tests using stromal cells, a dose-depending effect of the dissolution products released from the BG-PHA scaffolds could be found. In low concentrations, no toxic effect was found. Moreover, in higher concentrations, a minor reduction of cell viability combined with a major increase in VEGF release was measured. This result indicates that the fabricated composite scaffolds are suitable candidates for applications in soft and hard tissue engineering. However, more in-depth studies are necessary to fully understand the release kinetics and the resulting long-term effects of the BG-PHA composites.

Geochemical processes in the Onyx River, Wright Valley, Antarctica: Major ions, nutrients, trace metals

2005 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 839-850 ◽  
Author(s):  
William J. Green ◽  
Brian R. Stage ◽  
Adam Preston ◽  
Shannon Wagers ◽  
Joseph Shacat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Metals ◽  
Major Ions ◽  
Geochemical Processes

The Influence of Oceanic Air Masses on Concentration of Major Ions and Trace Metals in PM2.5 Fraction at a Coastal European Suburban Site

2014 ◽  
Vol 226 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Moreda-Piñeiro ◽  
Isabel Turnes-Carou ◽  
Elia Alonso-Rodríguez ◽  
Carmen Moscoso-Pérez ◽  
Gustavo Blanco-Heras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Metals ◽  
Major Ions ◽  
Air Masses ◽  
Suburban Site

Spatial distribution and hydrochemistry of springs and seepage springs in the Lubuska Upland of western Poland

2013 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 379-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Szczucińska
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Trace Metals ◽  
Calcium Ions ◽  
Major Part ◽  
Major Ions ◽  
Water Type ◽  
Average Temperature ◽  
Last Glaciation ◽  
River Valleys

The major part of the Polish Plain (central Europe) was shaped during the last glaciation and so far has been considered to be poor in groundwater outflows. The present study aimed to map the groundwater outflows and to analyse their water properties in the Lubuska Upland, western Polish Plain. The mapping of the groundwater outflows was supplemented by hydrochemical analyses (major ions and trace metals) of selected outflows. Altogether, approximately 600 groundwater outflows were recorded, of which 45% were springs. The outflow water discharges ranged from 0.001 to 45 L s−1. Most of them were located at the bottom of the slopes of river valleys. The water was neutral (pH 6.9 to 8.11), with electrical conductivity from 261 to 652 μS cm−1 and average temperature ~10 °C. The most common water type was dominated by bicarbonate, sulphates and calcium ions. The waters often exceeded the quality limits for total Fe and Mn2+. This study revealed that groundwater outflows are a common feature of the areas shaped by former glaciations and are most likely supplied by shallow aquifers.

scholarly journals Proteolytic and peroxidatic reactions of commercial horseradish peroxidase with myelin basic protein

1978 ◽  
Vol 169 (3) ◽  
pp. 567-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Cammer ◽  
Lesley Z. Bieler ◽  
William T. Norton
Keyword(s):  
Horseradish Peroxidase ◽  
Myelin Basic Protein ◽  
Basic Protein ◽  
Protein A ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Basic Proteins ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
A Minor

Degradation of myelin basic protein during incubations with high concentrations of horseradish peroxidase has been demonstrated [Johnson & Cammer (1977) J. Histochem. Cytochem.25, 329–336]. Possible mechanisms for the interaction of the basic protein with peroxidase were investigated in the present study. Because the peroxidase samples previously observed to degrade basic protein were mixtures of isoenzymes, commercial preparations of the separated isoenzymes were tested, and all three degraded basic protein, but to various extents. Three other basic proteins, P2 protein from peripheral nerve myelin, lysozyme and cytochrome c, were not degraded by horseradish peroxidase under the same conditions. Inhibitor studies suggested a minor peroxidatic component in the reaction. Therefore the peroxidatic reaction with basic protein was studied by using low concentrations of peroxidase along with H2O2. Horseradish peroxidase plus H2O2 caused the destruction of basic protein, a reaction inhibited by cyanide, azide, ferrocyanide, tyrosine, di-iodotyrosine and catalase. Lactoperoxidase plus H2O2 and myoglobin plus H2O2 were also effective in destroying the myelin basic protein. Low concentrations of horseradish peroxidase plus H2O2 were not active against other basic proteins, but did destroy casein and fibrinogen. Although high concentrations of peroxidase alone degraded basic protein to low-molecular-weight products, suggesting the operation of a proteolytic enzyme contaminant in the absence of H2O2, incubations with catalytic concentrations of peroxidase in the presence of H2O2 converted basic protein into products with high molecular weights. Our data suggest a mechanism for the latter, peroxidatic, reaction where polymers would form by linking the tyrosine side chains in basic-protein molecules. These data show that the myelin basic protein is unusually susceptible to peroxidatic reactions.

PANDA, the French analytical platform dedicated to ice core

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Darfeuil ◽  
Patrick Ginot ◽  
Joel Savarino ◽  
Nicolas Caillon ◽  
Xavier Faïn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Metals ◽  
Major Ions ◽  
Ice Core ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Common Interest ◽  
Continuous Flow Analysis ◽  
Laser Spectrometry ◽  
O Isotopes ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Analysis System

<p>Since 2018, under the impetus of the IGE (Grenoble) and the LSCE (Saclay) and the common interest of the "Carottes de Glace France" consortium, an analytical platform dedicated to glacier archives was created to meet the growing analytical needs requested by projects involving French partners (Ice Memory, EAIIST, BE-OI ...) and international collaborations with a ten-year vision. Within this framework 5 modules have been developed between the IGE and the LSCE. 3 modules are installed at the IGE, including a CHEMISTRY module which includes a large number of instruments coupled to the CFA (Continuous Flow Analysis) system, allowing high-resolution multi tracer analysis on a single ice stick (water isotopes, dust, conductivity, colorimetry, black carbon, trace metals and gas) as well as several auto-samplers for discrete analyses (major ions, organic species, trace metals, sugars ...). The GAS module is shared between continuous analyses on the CFA system (laser spectrometry CH<sub>4</sub>/CO) and discrete analyses (Gas chromatography CH<sub>4</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub>). The ISOTOPY module allows the analysis of nitrogen (N), sulfur (S) and oxygen (O) isotopes. At the LSCE, the WATER ISOTOPY module allows continuous (Picarro coupled to a CFA line equipped with conductivity cells and auto-sampler) or discrete (Picarro or mass spectrometer) analyses for δD, δ<sup>18</sup>O and δ<sup>17</sup>O in water. The AIR ISOTOPY module completes the platform for analyses by mass spectrometry of δ<sup>15</sup>N of N<sub>2</sub>, the triple isotopic composition of O<sub>2</sub> and noble gases isotopes (36/38/40 Ar; 82/84/86 Kr; 129-132 Xe). An overview of the capacity and performance of the platform will be presented.</p>

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