Heavy metals accumulation in freshwater mussels (Lamellidens marginalis) as a biological monitor inhabiting in Dhanmondi Lake, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The heavy metal concentration (e.g., Mn, Zn, Pb and Ni) were determined in soft tissues and shells of freshwater mussels (Lamellidens marginalis) at the various sites of Dhanmondi lake, Dhaka, Bangladesh between the period April, 2010 and March 2011. The heavy metal concentrations in shells and soft tissues of freshwater mussels were tended to vary significantly among sampling points and seasons in Dhanmondi Lake. Distribution of heavy metals in shell and soft tissue of Lamellidens marginalis followed the order Mn>Zn>Pb>Ni, respectively. According to the t-test, level of manganese, zinc and lead under investigation between shell and tissue showed statistically significant differences [Mn: t=-11.387; df=16; P=0.000; Zn: t=-2.590; df=16; P=0.020 and Pb: t=-2.8679; df=16; P=0.011].

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Logam Berat Anthropogenik Pb dan Cu pada Lapisan Sedimen Permukaan dan Dasar Muara Sungai di Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah Indonesia

Jurnal Kelautan Tropis ◽

10.14710/jkt.v22i1.3223 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 87

Author(s):

Chrisna Adhi Suryono ◽

Ibnu Pratikto ◽

Ajeng Rusmaharani

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Surface Sediment ◽

Heavy Metal Concentration ◽

The Other ◽

Bed Sediment ◽

Human Settlement ◽

Bed Sediments ◽

Heavy Metals Accumulation ◽

Metals Accumulation

Semarang coastal areas as specially on river down stream have been develop to industrial, dumpping areas and human settlement. Its will be caused increasing sedimentation and anthropogenic heavy metals accumulation in sediments. In order to assess Pb, and Cu on diferent layers of sediments on three down stream rivers on Semarang, samples of surface and bed sediment were collected for analyzed by ICPMS. The result showed that the heavy metal of Pb on bed layer was higher than Pb on surface sediment, on the other hand Cu on surface sediment was higher than Cu on bed sediments. Unfraternally the heavy metal concentration on surface and beds sediments they do not correlation with totals organic carbon and combination silt and clay in sediment on three down stream rivers on Semarang. Wilayah pesisir Semarang terutama di daerah muara sungai telah berkembang menjadi kawasan industri, penimbunan dan hunian. Hal tersebut menyebabkan peningkatan sedimentasi dan akumulasi antropogenik logam berat dalam sedimen. Untuk mengetahui logam berat Pb dan Cu dalam permukaan dan dasar sedimen di tiga muara sungai Semarang. Maka sampel pada permukaan dan dasar sedimen diambil dan dianalisa dengan ICPMS. Hasil pengukuran menunjukan bahwa konsentrasi logam Pb pada lapisan dasar lebih tinggi dari pada lapisan permukaan sedimen, sebaliknya konsentrasi logam Cu pada lapisan permukaan lebih tinggi dari pada lapisan dasar sedimen. Namun keseluruhan antropogenik logam berat Pb dan Cu pada lapisan permukaan maupun bawah sedimen tidak ada korelasinya dengan kandungan total bahan organik karbon dan kombinasi antara silt dan clay dalam sedimen di ketiga mura sungai di Semarang.

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The Effect of Heavy Metal Pollutants on Bioluminescence Intensity of Luminous Mushrooms (Nenothopanus sp)

EKSAKTA Berkala Ilmiah Bidang MIPA ◽

10.24036/eksakta/vol21-iss2/235 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 98-109

Author(s):

Witriani Marvinatur Ihsan ◽

Ratnawulan Ratnawulan

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Heavy Metal Concentration ◽

Maximum Intensity ◽

Coastal Forest ◽

Metal Pollutants ◽

Heavy Metal Concentrations ◽

Measurement Results ◽

West Sumatra ◽

Heavy Metal Pollutants

In the South Coastal Forest area, West Sumatra, a luminous mushroom with the species Neonothopanus Sp. This research was conducted with the aim of seeing the effect of heavy metals on the bioluminescence reaction of luminous mushrooms. Starting from the effect of heavy metal concentrations on the intensity and inhibition coefficient of luminous mushroom biolumination. From the measurement results, the maximum intensity value of luminous mushrooms is 499.6 au occurring at a wavelength of 505 nm. At a wavelength of 505 nm, visible light is produced in green. The results obtained are in accordance with observations, because the light emitted by the glowing mushroom is green. If the concentration of heavy metals is greater, the intensity of the bioluminescent fungus (Neonothopanus sp) will decrease. The type of heavy metal affects the intensity of the fungus biolumination. The greatest decrease in intensity occurred in copper (Cu) and iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb). If the heavy metal concentration is greater, the inhibition coefficient will be smaller. The greatest inhibition coefficient due to the presence of heavy metals occurs in copper (Cu) then iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) and the smallest is lead (Pb).

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Elemental Profile of Heavy Metals in Garden cress, Coriander, Lettuce and Spinach, Commonly Cultivated in Kahrizak, South of Tehran- Iran

Open Agriculture ◽

10.1515/opag-2018-0004 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 32-37 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Mohammad Kazem Souri ◽

Neda Alipanahi ◽

Mansoure Hatamian ◽

Mohammad Ahmadi ◽

Tsehaye Tesfamariam

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Leaf Tissue ◽

Heavy Metal Concentration ◽

Heavy Metal Accumulation ◽

Vegetable Crops ◽

Garden Cress ◽

Metal Concentrations ◽

Heavy Metal Concentrations

Abstract Heavy metal accumulation in vegetable tissues often poses a great risk for human health. In the present study, accumulation of heavy metal in green leafy vegetable crops of coriander, garden cress, lettuce and spinach were evaluated under waste water irrigation in fields located in Kahrizak, on the southern edge of the metropolitan city of Tehran, Iran. Atomic absorption spectrophotometery was used for determination of heavy metal concentrations in leaf tissue. The results showed that heavy metal concentrations in soil and irrigation water were significantly high than allowable levels. Analysis of plant leaf tissue showed that spinach and garden cress accumulated higher concentrations of heavy metals compared to coriander and lettuce plants. Central leaves of lettuce showed the lowest heavy metal concentration compared to outer leaves or leaves of other vegetable crops, and can be the safer product for fresh consumption. The results indicate that the vegetables produced in the region are not suitable for fresh consumption and the agricultural activities should change towards ornamental or industrial crops production.

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Heavy Metal Concentration in Eight Fish Species from Epe Lagoon (Nigeria)

Transylvanian Review of Systematical and Ecological Research ◽

10.2478/trser-2019-0006 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 69-82

Author(s):

Iyabode Olusola Taiwo ◽

Olaniyi Alaba Olopade ◽

Nathanael Akinsafe Bamidele

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Atomic Absorption ◽

Metal Concentration ◽

Fish Species ◽

Heavy Metal Concentration ◽

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry ◽

Human Consumption ◽

Heavy Metal Concentrations ◽

Absorption Spectrophotometry

Abstract This research was undertaken to find out the levels of five heavy metals (Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn) in the muscles of eight fish species from Epe Lagoon. The levels of heavy metals were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry after digestion of the samples using Kjldahl heating digester. The heavy metal concentrations among the fish species were statistically dissimilar (P < 0.5). The heavy metals of Pb, Fe, and Mn were above the FAO/WHO agreeable limits for human consumption.

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Bees: bioindicators of the environment

10.15414/2020.9788055222738 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Iryna Kovalchuk

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Raw Materials ◽

Literature Information ◽

Heavy Metals Accumulation ◽

Systems Research ◽

Metals Accumulation ◽

Methodological Approaches

It is well-known that melliferous bees are the most sensitive indicators of ecologic conditions of natural environment. Researches in recent years show that bees and bee products can accumulate selectively some heavy metals, radioactive substances, pesticides and other polluters. Scales of heavy metals accumulation on the territory of Ukraine, as toxins of technologic origin unfortunately increase. Environmental pollution by heavy metals leads to their accumulation in plant and animal raw materials and production, consequently their quality decreases. It was proved that apiary accommodation in heavy metal polluted territories leads to their accumulation in pollen, honey bee-comb and wax. But the questions concerning study of peculiarities of sources, ways of pollution and heavy metals content in bee products are not enough lightened, and that was the purpose of our work. Generalized we present in literature information and results of our researches about the use of bees and bee products in quality of bioindicator contamination of environment by heavy metals. Dependence of content of heavy metals is set in the organism of bees in relation intensity of greening to contamination of environment. It is marked on the necessity of lead through of systems research in relation to determination of content of heavy metals in fabrics of bees and bee products with the purpose of search of new methodological approaches for authentication these toxicant of objective environment of contamination and him apimonitoring. Methodological elements of the researches of regularities of heavy metals and lipids content in the tissues of different anatomic sections of the organism and bee products were elaborated.

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Modern Research Methodologies for the Determination of the Heavy Metals Accumulation in the Soil

International Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Information Systems ◽

10.4018/ijaeis.2017010106 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 63-69 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Maria Popa ◽

Dorin Popa

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Soil Contamination ◽

Research Methods ◽

Heavy Metals Accumulation ◽

Metals Accumulation ◽

Very High ◽

Modern Technologies ◽

Usual Problem

The present paper approaches a usual problem in the industrialised area, respectively Zlatna Area in Romania. The aim of this research is to establish the heavy metal soil contamination degree using modern research methods namely spectrometric and stripping methods. The results pointed out very high exceeding values, especially in the case of lead and copper, in the studied area. Moreover, the mobility and the availability of heavy metals decreases when pH increases. Findings suggest that the use of modern technologies have good results regarding the determination of the heavy metals in the soil.

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Heavy Metal Adsorption and Release on Polystyrene Particles at Various Salinities

Frontiers in Marine Science ◽

10.3389/fmars.2021.671802 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

Beta Susanto Barus ◽

Kai Chen ◽

Minggang Cai ◽

Rongmao Li ◽

Huorong Chen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Adsorption Capacity ◽

Release Rate ◽

Heavy Metal Concentration ◽

Aquatic Environments ◽

Particle Sizes ◽

Heavy Metal Adsorption ◽

Heavy Metal Concentrations ◽

Adsorption Capacities

Microplastics (MPs) and heavy metals are two major types of pollutants that interact with each other, but they are poorly understood. Polystyrene (PS) is one type of MPs that is often detected in aquatic environments. In this study, we examined the adsorption capacity and release rate of heavy metals with respect to different particle sizes of PS, heavy metals, initial heavy metal concentrations, and salinities. Virgin (new) PS with diameters of 20, 50, 130, and 250 μm was used in this study, and four heavy metals (lead, cadmium, copper, and zinc) were used. The results showed that larger PS particle sizes adsorbed more heavy metals even though it took longer to achieve equilibrium adsorption. An increase in heavy metal concentration caused the adsorption capacity (μg g–1) of PS particles to also increase, but the adsorption rate (%) decreased. Increased salinity of the heavy metal solution resulted in a slower adsorption time and a lower adsorption capacity and release rate from the surface of PS particles. Different heavy metals also had different adsorption capacities. Pb was consistently more highly adsorbed by MPs, followed by Cu, Zn, and Cd. Larger PS sizes released heavy metals faster than smaller PS sizes, and the amounts of heavy metals released were higher. The heavy metal with the highest release rate was Cd, followed by Pb, Cu, and Zn. Finally, our findings highlight the interactions between PS and heavy metals and strongly support that PS particles can act as vectors for heavy metals in aquatic systems.

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Hubungan Logam Berat Pb terhadap Fraksi Sedimen dan Bahan Organik di Muara Sungai Tiram, Marunda, Jakarta Utara

BULETIN OSEANOGRAFI MARINA ◽

10.14710/buloma.v8i1.25209 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 61

Author(s):

Indah Syahiddah Fitroh ◽

Petrus Subardjo ◽

Lilik Maslukah

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Grain Size ◽

Organic Matter ◽

Atomic Absorption ◽

Size Fraction ◽

Heavy Metal Concentration ◽

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer ◽

Metal Concentrations ◽

Heavy Metal Concentrations

Kegiatan industri di Perairan Muara Sungai Tiram, Marunda, Jakarta Utara, akan berdampak terhadap konsentrasi logam berat di Perairan. Sedimen merupakan tempat akumulasinya logam tersebut dan pada suatu saat akan dapat menjadi sumber bagi kolom perairan diatasnya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui konsentrasi logam berat pada sedimen dasar dan mengetahui korelasinya terhadap ukuran butir serta dan bahan organik. Analisa logam berat diawali dengan proses destruksi menggunakan aquaregia dan supernatannya di baca nilai absorbasninya menggunakan Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Untuk melihat hubungan parameter logam berat terhadap ukuran butir dan bahan organik, menngunakan analisis korelasi Pearson. Berdasarkan penelitian tersebut diperoleh nilai konsentrasi logam berat dengan kisaran 20,19–55,68 ppm. Konsentrasi logam berat memiliki korelasi positif terhadap fraksi silt dan clay. Distribusi logam berat di lokasi penelitian berasosiasi kuat terhadap fraksi ukuran butir halus dan bahan organik, melalui proses adsorpsi. The waters of the Muara Sungai Tiram, Marunda, North Jakarta, are areas that are surrounded by very dense industrial activities. The existence of these activities has an impact on the concentration of heavy metals in basic sediments in these waters. The purpose of this study was to determine the concentration of heavy metals in basic sediments and determine the correlation between the concentration of heavy metals with grain size on the base sediment in the liquid and the correlation between the concentration of heavy metals with organic matter. Analysis of heavy metal concentrations was carried out using the acid destruction method, then the concentration was read using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS), and processed into a heavy metal concentration map using Arcgis 10.3. Based on these studies the value of heavy metal concentrations obtained in the range of 20.19 - 55.681 ppm. Heavy metal concentrations have a positive correlation with the mud and organic matter fractions with r values of 0.68 and 0.10, respectively. The distribution of heavy metals in this study is strongly associated with the fine grain size fraction and organic matter, through the adsorption process

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Metal Concentration In Water, Sediment, and Green Alga Halimeda opuntia (Linnaeus) J.V. Lamouroux from Totok Bay and Blongko Waters, North Sulawesi

JURNAL ILMIAH PLATAX ◽

10.35800/jip.7.1.2019.23143 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 233

Author(s):

. Nasprianto ◽

Desy M.H. Mantiri ◽

Grevo S Gerung

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Metal Concentration ◽

Green Alga ◽

Marine Algae ◽

Heavy Metal Concentration ◽

Low Concentration ◽

Heavy Metal Concentrations ◽

North Sulawesi ◽

Water And Sediment

Heavy metals in the water and sediment, in spite of low concentration, will not degrade and even can be absorbed and biologically accumulated by marine algae. This study was aimed to analyze the heavy metal concentrations in the seawater, sediment, and Halimeda opuntia in Totok Bay and Blongko waters. Samples were analyzed using APHA method and USEPA method in Water Laboratory Nusantara (WLN). Results showed that the heavy metal concentration in Totok Bay waters was <0.0001 ppm for Cadmium (Cd), <0.001 ppm for lead (Pb), <0.005 ppm for Zinc (Zn), and <0.00005 ppm for mercury (Hg), respectively, while Blongko waters had Cd concentration of <0.0001 ppm, Pb <0.001 ppm, Zn <0,005 ppm, Hg <0.00005 ppm. Heavy metal concentration in the sediment of Totok Bay was 4.71 ppm for Cd, 10.7 ppm for lead, 58 ppm for Zn, and 2.68 ppm for Hg, respectively, while in Blongko, the heavy metal concentration was 0,03 ppm for Cd, 0.4 ppm for Pb, <1 ppm for Zn, and <0.05 ppm for Hg, respectively. The heavy metal concentration in H. opuntia of Totok Bay was 0.18 ppm for Cd, 2.2 ppm for Pb, 5.10 ppm for Zn, 0.74 ppm for Hg, while H. opuntia of Blongko contained 0.02 ppm of Cd, 0.2 ppm of lead, <0.5 ppm of Zn, and 0.009 ppm of Hg, respectively.Keywords : Cadmium (Cd); Lead (Pb); Zink (Zn); Mercury (Hg); Halimeda opuntia; Totok Bay; Blongko waters.ABSTRAKLogam berat dalam perairan dan sedimen meskipun memiliki kadar yang relatif rendah namun tidak akan mengalami degradasi bahkan dapat diabsorbsi dan terakumulasi secara biologis oleh alga laut. Tujuan penelitian adalah menganalisis kandungan logam berat dalam air laut, sedimen dan Halimeda opuntia di perairan Teluk Totok dan Perairan Blongko. Analisis sampel mengacu metode APHA, (2012) dan USEPA, (2005) yang dianalisis di Water Laboratory Nusantara (WLN). Hasil analisis konsentrasi logam berat dalam air laut di perairan Teluk Totok yaitu kadmium (Cd) <0,0001 ppm, timbal (Pb) <0,001 ppm, seng (Zn) <0,005 ppm dan merkuri (Hg) <0,00005 ppm sedangkan dari perairan Blongko yaitu konsentrasi kadmium (Cd) <0,0001 ppm, timbal (Pb) <0,001 ppm, seng (Zn) <0,005 ppm dan merkuri (Hg) <0,00005 ppm. Konsentrasi logam berat pada sedimen di perairan Teluk Totok yaitu kadmium (Cd) 4,71 ppm, timbal (Pb) 10,7 ppm, seng (Zn) 58 ppm dan merkuri (Hg) 2,68 ppm dan perairan Blongko dengan konsentrasi kadmium (Cd) 0,03 ppm, timbal (Pb) 0,4 ppm, seng (Zn) <1 ppm dan merkuri (Hg) <0,05 ppm. Sedangkan konsentrasi logam berat pada H. opuntia di perairan Teluk Totok dengan konsentrasi kadmium (Cd) 0,18 ppm, timbal (Pb) 2,2 ppm, seng (Zn) 5,10 ppm dan merkuri (Hg) 0,74 ppm dan perairan Blongko dengan konsentrasi kadmium (Cd) 0,02 ppm, timbal (Pb) 0,2, seng (Zn) <0,5 ppm dan merkuri (Hg) 0,009 ppm.Kata-kata kunci : Kadmium (Cd); Timbal (Pb); Seng (Zn); Merkuri (Hg); Halimeda opuntia; Teluk Totok; Perairan Blongko.

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Seasonal variation of heavy metal accumulation in environment and fishes from the Cirebon coast, Indonesia

Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management ◽

10.14321/aehm.024.02.16 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 121-129

Author(s):

Hedi Indra Januar ◽

Dwiyitno ◽

Izhamil Hidayah

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Seasonal Variation ◽

Fish Species ◽

Monsoon Season ◽

Heavy Metals Accumulation ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Heavy Metals Contamination ◽

Metals Accumulation ◽

West Monsoon

Abstract Contamination by dangerous heavy metal in the estuarine environment has risen with concern to the safety of coastal fish as seafood. Anthropogenic emission in the coastal areas becomes the primary source of heavy metal pollution in the aquatic environment, which then accumulates in fish species. Therefore, marine fish has a potency to be used as a bioindicator for heavy metals contamination in the coastal environment, since it may vary, as the results of marine hydrodynamics. This research presents seasonal variations (west monsoon, east monsoon, and intermediate monsoon) of heavy metals accumulation in fish from the coastal region of Cirebon, Indonesia. Three types of economic fish (Scatopagus argus, Siganus canaliculatus, and Nibea albifor) were taken, and the heavy metals (Cr, Co, Cu, As, Cd, Hg, and Pb) content were examined by inductively coupled plasma - mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The results showed a significant difference (p<0.05) of seasonal variation of heavy metals concentration in seawater and sediment. The contamination in seawater was higher during the east monsoon season, while the contamination in sediment was higher during the west monsoon season. The observation was also revealed variation on heavy metals accumulation in fish species. However, this study found no significant correlation (p>0.05) between the concentration of heavy metals in the environment and fish. Consequently, precaution is needed when using fish as a bioindicator for heavy metals contamination in coastal environments.

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