scholarly journals Concentration of Potentially Toxic Elements in Various Berries Grown in Allotment Gardens of Rīga City, Latvia

2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 496-501
Author(s):  
Zane Vincēviča-Gaile ◽  
Dāvis Varakājs
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Element Concentration ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Environmental Pollutants ◽  
Major Elements ◽  
Potentially Toxic Elements ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Allotment Gardens ◽  
Trace And Major Elements

AbstractConcentration of trace and major elements is an important indicator of nutritional value of food, also regarding cultivated food crops like fruits, berries, and vegetables. Concentration of elements differs regionally and is influenced by various factors. Nevertheless, some chemical elements (As, Cd, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn, etc.) are known as environmental pollutants and may affect the quality and safety of crops and food products. The aim of the study was to determine the concentration of potentially toxic elements like Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb, and Zn in samples of berries grown in allotment gardens of Rīga city. Dried and homogenised samples of raspberries, strawberries, red currants, black currants, gooseberries, and cherries were mineralised in a solution of concentrated HNO3/H2O2by heating on a thermoblock. Quantitative analysis of sample solutions was performed using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Potentially toxic elements were in concentrations as follows: Fe > Zn > Cu > Ni > Pb > Cr > Cd. Mean concentrations of the elements of the major concern were: Ni 0.54 mg/kg, Pb 0.20 mg/kg, Cr 0.10 mg/kg, and Cd 0.03 mg/kg. Results indicated significant variability of element concentration among the species.

scholarly journals It’s Time to Replace the Term “Heavy Metals” with “Potentially Toxic Elements” When Reporting Environmental Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (22) ◽  
pp. 4446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivier Pourret ◽  
Andrew Hursthouse
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Potentially Toxic Elements ◽  
Toxic Element ◽  
Environmental Research ◽  
Environmental Sciences ◽  
Common Term ◽  
Pollution Impacts

Even if the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is relatively well defined, some controversial terms are still in use. Indeed, the term “heavy metal” is a common term used for decades in the natural sciences, and even more in environmental sciences, particularly in studies of pollution impacts. As the use of the term appears to have increased, we highlight the relevance of the use of the term “Potentially Toxic Element(s)”, which needs more explicit endorsement, and we illustrate the chemical elements that need to be considered.

The Nutritional Value and Preliminary Risk Assessment of Major and Trace Elements Accumulated in 8 Edible Seaweeds

2013 ◽  
Vol 781-784 ◽  
pp. 1377-1384
Author(s):  
Ting Ting Feng ◽  
Hong Bo Chen ◽  
Ping Shao ◽  
Jin Zhe He
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Porphyra Yezoensis ◽  
Major And Trace Elements ◽  
Major Elements ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Nostoc Commune ◽  
Edible Seaweeds ◽  
Concentration Changes

16 major and trace elements content of 8 edible seaweeds were determined by ICP-AES after wet digestion to compare the nutritional value and pollution level between Cyanophyta (blue), Chlorophyta (green), Rhodophyta (red), Phaeophyta (brown) species. The concentration changes of trace elements in seaweeds had some differences from four species, but the concentration distribution tendency of trace elements was similar. Major elements ( K,Ca,Na,Mg,P) and functional elements (Fe,Mn,Zn,Cu,Se,Cr) were abundant in Cyanophyta (blue) and Phaeophyta (brown) species, these two species, however, accumulated Al selectively. The pollution levels of toxic elements like As, Pb and Hg in most seaweeds from this study demonstrated that the cultivation aquatic eco- environments were relatively safe. In this paper, Nostoc commune var. Flagelliforme (Cyanophyta) abounds in Fe, Zn and major elements, moreover the concentration of potentially toxic elements were relatively low. The second was Phaeophyta species, especially Laminaria japonica Aresch . Porphyra yezoensis Ueda (Rhodophyta) shows the lowest nutritional value.

scholarly journals Selected Essential and Toxic Chemical Elements in Hypothyroidism—A Literature Review (2001–2021)

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (18) ◽  
pp. 10147
Author(s):  
Anna Błażewicz ◽  
Patrycja Wiśniewska ◽  
Katarzyna Skórzyńska-Dziduszko
Keyword(s):  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Physiological State ◽  
Potentially Toxic Elements ◽  
The Body ◽  
Toxic Chemical ◽  
Thyroid Status ◽  
Hormone Synthesis ◽  
Essential Chemical

Thyroid hormones are known for controlling metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, and electrolytes and for regulating body temperature. Normal thyroid status depends on the chemical/elemental composition of body fluids and tissues, which changes depending on physiological state, lifestyle and environment. A deficiency or excess of certain essential chemical elements (selenium, zinc, copper, iron or fluorine) or exposure to toxic (cadmium or lead) or potentially toxic elements (manganese or chromium) interacts with thyroid hormone synthesis and may disturb thyroid homeostasis. In our review, accessible databases (Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science) were searched for articles from 2001–2021 on the influence of selected chemical elements on the development of hypothyroidism. Our review adopted some of the strengths of a systematic review. After non-eligible reports were rejected, 29 remaining articles were reviewed. The review found that disruption of the physiological levels of elements in the body adversely affects the functioning of cells and tissues, which can lead to the development of disease.

scholarly journals Significant Correlations Dependence of High-Risk Chemical Elements in the Environment

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
Jana Urminská
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Total Concentration ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Potentially Toxic Elements ◽  
Natural Sources ◽  
Risk Element

Abstract With the development of industry, agriculture, exploitation of natural sources and with boom of settlement density, the environment is being affected by potentially toxic elements; the phenomenon is consequently reflected on human health. Cadmium is a high risk element for the whole environment. The aim of this research was to analyse and evaluate sediments of selected water reservoirs during the ten-year period in order to determine the concentrations of selected, potentially toxic elements. For statistical processing, the correlation coefficient by the Spearman method and the analysis of the index were used. Sediments are reliable indicators of environmental pollution. The analyses of the sediment samples were carried out by the flow electrochemistry and the atomic absorption spectrometry methods. The total concentration of Cd in sediments was up to 22.60 mg kg−1 of dry matter. pH/KCl was marked in the range from 5.6 to 7.2. From statistical processing of sediments data by Spearman, we determined the dependencies between Cd and the following elements: As, Cu, Hg, Pb and Zn. The relations between Cd and the following elements: Pb, As and Cu were very highly positive.

Trace and Major Elements in Food Articles in Latvia: Root Vegetables

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (-1) ◽  
pp. 119-124
Author(s):  
Zane Vincevica-Gaile ◽  
Maris Klavins ◽  
Vita Rudovica ◽  
Arturs Viksna
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Major Elements ◽  
Element Content ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Allotment Gardens ◽  
Onion Bulbs ◽  
Trace And Major Elements ◽  
Root Vegetables

Trace and Major Elements in Food Articles in Latvia: Root Vegetables It is known that the content of trace and major elements in plants is dependent on several factors, such as type of species, soil properties, climate conditions, agricultural and agrichemical factors, pollution. The aim of the study was to quantify element content of root vegetables grown in farmlands and allotment gardens in Latvia. Samples of onion bulbs and carrot roots were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Quantitative amounts of 17 trace elements (Ag, As, Ba, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cu, La, Mn, Ni, Pb, Rb, Se, Sr, V, Zn) and 5 major elements (Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Na) were determined. It was detected that carrot roots contained higher amounts of several elements than onion bulbs. Differences in element content of vegetables were also detected between the subgroups of samples grown in farmlands versus samples grown in allotment gardens. Data revealed that onions grown in farmlands were more affected by contaminants.

Geochemical and Palaeo-Climate Significance of the 56 Submember of Majiagou Formation in Northern Shaanxi Ordovician Salt Basin

2013 ◽  
Vol 868 ◽  
pp. 159-163
Author(s):  
Wen Qiang Gong ◽  
Yong Sheng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mineral Assemblage ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Vertical Section ◽  
Major Elements ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Northern Shaanxi ◽  
Reducing Environment ◽  
Trace And Major Elements ◽  
Semi Arid

In order to investigate the geochemical and palaeo-climate significance of the 56submember of majiagou formation, mineral assemblage and inorganic geochemistry features of SJ1 well were particular analyzed by X-ray diffraction and SEM characterization. The result of trace and major elements about mudstone interlayer samples showed that the mineral assemblage of clay in this area was mainly illite and chlorite, and these two complement were relatively complementd from each other. Mn, Sr, P, Cu, Rb/Sr, Sr/Cu, Fe/Mn, (Fe+Al)/(Ca+Mg) ,V/(V+Ni) and Cu/Zn had the simialr variation tendencies on the vertical section. Upper and middle cycle could be divided into five and four sub-cycles, respectively. The analysis on clay minerals and chemical elements revealed that the paleoclimate of the 56Submember of Majiagou was formed in semi-arid and arid with deepwater and reducing environment. The palaeo-climate of upper cycle was more arid than the middle, and it had lower frequency on the secondary wet-arid change, which was regarded to be conducive to the formation of potassium.

scholarly journals Evaluation Of Exchange Reaction In Soil In Sediments Of A Region Affected By Anthropogenic Activity In Relation To The Time And To The Selected Potentially Toxic Elements

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Urminská ◽  
Boris Václav ◽  
Peter Ondrišík
Keyword(s):  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Potentially Toxic Elements ◽  
Anthropogenic Activity ◽  
Spectrometric Method ◽  
Exchange Reactions ◽  
Atomic Absorption Spectrometric ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyse sediments of the selected water reservoirs of Piargs group. Secondly, our purpose was to determine values of exchange reactions in soil of these sediments during the period from 2001 to 2010 and to evaluate environmental hazards caused by the selected potentially toxic elements affected by pH. Based on the results gained by analysis we aim to determine the correlation and statistical significance of dependencies of the analysed environmental parameters. Two different methods, the flow electrochemical method and the atomic absorption spectrometric method have been used to analyse the content of potentially toxic chemical elements in leachate. The analysis of leachate samples, in order to find out the values of exchange reactions in soil, was carried out by potentiometry. Ascertained values of exchange reactions in soil ranged from 5.6 to 7.2. According to the calculated indices of dependencies, the development of pH/KCl values can be evaluated as moderately dynamic. The calculated indices of the Spearman‘s correlation coefficient for exchange reactions in soil demonstrate statistically significant dependence, especially for zinc and cadmium.

POTENTIALLY TOXIC CHEMICAL ELEMENTS OF SHALE PLAYS – ECOLOGICAL THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Punanova
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Organometallic Compounds ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Potentially Toxic Elements ◽  
Shale Oil ◽  
Toxic Chemical ◽  
Horizontal Drilling ◽  
Soil Layers ◽  
Valuable Metals ◽  
Economic Use

This research considered the content of trace elements (TE), including potentially toxic elements (PTE) in shale plays and deposits in various regions of the world. Their comparative analysis was carried out and the highest concentrations of PTE in the shales of some regions were revealed. The author notes that the destruction of organometallic compounds occurs during the development of shale hydrocarbon (HC) using horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing – injecting large volumes of chemicals while increasing the temperature. During such destruction processes, PTE can escape into the environment: into groundwater, soil layers, and other objects of economic use, and also deteriorate well equipment. In connection with the noted environmental hazards present during the development of shale HC, this paper proposes to monitor the content of TE in both shale rocks as well as in extracted shale oil in order to mitigate the risks of their release into the environment. In addition, developers and scientists should consider the losses of industrially significant volumes of valuable metals that occur due to the lack of cost-effective technologies for their capture and extraction from naphthides.

scholarly journals Current Status and Temporal Trend of Potentially Toxic Elements Pollution in Agricultural Soil in the Yangtze River Delta Region: A Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1033
Author(s):  
Shufeng She ◽  
Bifeng Hu ◽  
Xianglin Zhang ◽  
Shuai Shao ◽  
Yefeng Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Yangtze River ◽  
Agricultural Soil ◽  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Temporal Trend ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Yangtze River Delta ◽  
Potentially Toxic Elements ◽  
River Delta ◽  
The Yangtze River ◽  
The Yangtze River Delta

Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) pollution in the agricultural soil of China, especially in developed regions such as the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) in eastern China, has received increasing attention. However, there are few studies on the long-term assessment of soil pollution by PTEs over large regions. Therefore, in this study, a meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the current state and temporal trend of PTEs pollution in the agricultural land of the Yangtze River Delta. Based on a review of 118 studies published between 1993 and 2020, the average concentrations of Cd, Hg, As, Pb, Cr, Cu, Zn, and Ni were found to be 0.25 mg kg−1, 0.14 mg kg−1, 8.14 mg kg−1, 32.32 mg kg−1, 68.84 mg kg−1, 32.58 mg kg−1, 92.35 mg kg−1, and 29.30 mg kg−1, respectively. Among these elements, only Cd and Hg showed significant accumulation compared with their background values. The eastern Yangtze River Delta showed a relatively high ecological risk due to intensive industrial activities. The contents of Cd, Pb, and Zn in soil showed an increasing trend from 1993 to 2000 and then showed a decreasing trend. The results obtained from this study will provide guidance for the prevention and control of soil pollution in the Yangtze River Delta.

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