scholarly journals RESPONSE OF HEAVY METAL CONTENTS IN APRICOTS TO DIFFERENT TRANSPORTATION MODES

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
Hüseyin Karlidağ ◽  
Metin Turan ◽  
Fırat Ege Karaat ◽  
Ekrem Ozlu ◽  
Francisco Arriaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Sampling Locations ◽  
Transportation Modes ◽  
Metal Contents ◽  
Fruit Samples

In order to evaluate the effects of different transportation hubs on cultivated soil and apricots, macro and micro elements and heavy metal contents of fruit, leaf, kernel and soil samples collected from apricot orchards located at the border of the railroad, the motorway, the airport, and an orchard far from transportation modes were detected by ICP/OES (inductively coupled plasma / optical emission spectrometry). The results indicated the highest Cd, Pb and Ni contents of soil, fruit, and kernel samples under impacts of railroad transportation modes, whereas the highest contents of leaf were found under motorway side. All fruit samples contained higher amounts of Cd and Pb compared to permissible limits of FAO/WHO, and contents differentiated between sampling locations. There were no correlative relations found between transportation modes and macro-micro element contents. As a conclusion, in terms of heavy metal contamination, the orchards located at railway sides have the highest risk and this was followed by motorway side.

scholarly journals DETERMINATION OF METAL CONTENT IN TEA LEAVES GROWN IN YEN BAI AND TUYEN QUANG PROVINCE, VIET NAM

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (5A) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Thao
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Metal Content ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Tea Leaves ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Metal Contents ◽  
Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry

The metal contents of 19 tea leave samples, Camellia sinensis L., from Yen Bai and Tuyen Quang provinces were determined using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Total 18 elements in tea leaves were determined including macroelement such as Al, Ca, K, Mg, Mn; trace element such as Na, Ba, Fe, Cu, Sn, Zn, Se, Ni, B and heavy metal (Pb, Hg, Cd and metalloid As). The results show that, K content was the highest among the macroelement, followed by Mg, Ca, Mn and Al. There was a wide variation of the trace metal content among the tea leaves coming from different province. The levels of heavy metal content in most of the samples were not detectable or below the acceptable level as required by Ministry of Health.

scholarly journals Heavy Metal Uptake of Corn Irrigated with Human Urine

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Horacio Sabejon Factura
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Sanitation Systems

<p>Pit latrine (PL) is one of the most common disposal systems for human excreta in low-income countries but because it is a hole in the ground, infiltration of liquid effluent into the soil can continuously occur. Poor sanitation systems permit the spread of heavy metals in urine to water bodies especially the groundwater. This study investigated the accumulation of heavy metals in shoots of corn plants irrigated with urine. A pot experiment with corn was conducted under greenhouse conditions. Urine was diluted to 3:1 ratio (water and urine respectively) and was compared to control (water only). Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES), heavy metals such as Boron, Barium, Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Nickel, Silicon, Strontium and Zinc were detected in shoots of all plants with contents ranging from 0.22 to 2,487.44 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg). The higher amounts detected in urine irrigated plants than the control proved the presence of the metals in the urine. Reuse of urine will definitely benefit farmers while at the same time reduce the risk of heavy metal contamination in groundwater.</p>

scholarly journals Multi-Elemental Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopic Calibration Problems of the Sequential Extraction Procedure for the Fractionation of the Heavy Metal Content from Aquatic Sediments

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
György Heltai ◽  
Ilona Fekete ◽  
Gábor Halász ◽  
Katalin Kovács ◽  
Márk Horváth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Sequential Extraction ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Matrix Effects ◽  
Extraction Procedure ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Sequential Extraction Procedure ◽  
Aquatic Sediments ◽  
Inductively Coupled

Abstract For the characterisation of the environmental mobility of heavy metal contamination in aquatic sediments, the EU Bureau of Reference has proposed a fractionation by sequential extraction procedure. For its validation, the CRM-701 sample is available containing Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn. In this paper, the matrix-matched calibration problems are presented. A multi-elemental inductively coupled plasma-optical emission technique is employed for the detection of heavy metals in the extracts. It was established that the sensitivities are strongly influenced by the extractants, which causes significant matrix effects: the sensitivities are strongly influenced by the solvents applied in extraction steps; the summarised recoveries show an acceptable agreement with the certified values; however, in the individual extraction steps for certain elements significant differences may occur due to the neglected interferences. Therefore, further optimisation is required utilising the flexible line selection possibility offered by the HORIBA Jobin Yvon ACTIVA-M instrument.

scholarly journals Determination of heavy metals and selenium content in chicken liver at Erbil city, Iraq

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoshyar Saadi Ali ◽  
Dhary Alewy Almashhadany ◽  
Hawraz Sami Khalid
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Chicken Liver ◽  
Poultry Meat ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Toxic Heavy Metals

Heavy metal contamination of poultry meat is a critical issue for human health due to associated risks of cytotoxicity and systemic pathologies after ingestion of such metals. A total of twenty chicken liver samples were collected from markets of Erbil city and analyzed for ten heavy metals contents by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry. The targeted metals were cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se). The average concentrations (mg/kg) of targeted trace elements were 0.06±0.027, 0.06±0.05, 2.05±0.34, 1.85±0.47, 0.15±0.17, and 33.53±5.24 for Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, and Zn respectively. Copper (Cu) levels significantly exceeded the maximum permissible limit of WHO. Moreover, the average concentrations of toxic heavy metals and selenium were 0.07±0.037, 0.278±0.10, 0.11±0.083, and 2.01±0.454 mg/kg for Cd, Pb, Hg, and Se respectively. Hg and Pb levels exceeded the permissible limits of WHO. Higher levels of Cu and Hg in poultry may pose a serious threat to consumers which demand countermeasures and precautions to be taken. Iraqi Standards Authority and relevant official institutions are strongly recommended to regulate safe disposal of heavy metal waste in the environment to reduce animal exposure to such metals.

scholarly journals Concentrations of macronutrients, minerals and heavy metals in home-prepared diets for adult dogs and cats

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivian Pedrinelli ◽  
Rafael Vessecchi Amorim Zafalon ◽  
Roberta Bueno Ayres Rodrigues ◽  
Mariana Pamplona Perini ◽  
Renata Maria Consentino Conti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Diet Formulation ◽  
Iron And Zinc ◽  
Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry

Abstract Pet owners often don’t acknowledge the need for home-prepared diet formulation by a trained professional and may use recipes from sources such as the internet. Macronutrient and mineral composition of home-prepared diets were analyzed and compared to NRC and FEDIAF recommendations, and heavy metal concentrations were analyzed and compared to FDA maximum tolerable levels (MTL) for dogs and cats. Recipes of home-prepared diets for adult dogs (n = 75) and cats (n = 25) were evaluated. Analyses of protein, fat, and fiber were performed according to AOAC, and mineral and heavy metal analyses were performed using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). None of the diets supplied recommended levels of all nutrients evaluated, and more than 84.0% of diets presented three or more nutrients below recommendations. Nutrients with most levels below recommendations were calcium and potassium in recipes for dogs and iron and zinc in recipes for cats. As for heavy metals, levels of lead, cobalt, mercury, uranium, and vanadium were above MTLs. Results suggest that home-prepared diets may be a health risk to dogs and cats if not properly formulated. Furthermore, the chronic heavy metal intake must be better elucidated in order to understand the full impact of results.

scholarly journals Determination of Heavy Metals in Groundwater Around Al-Buraihi Sewage Station in Taiz City, Yemen

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (30) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raya Qaid Alansi ◽  
Abdelhafeez M.A. Mohammed ◽  
Mahmoud M. Ali ◽  
Wadie Ahmed Mokbel Ghalib ◽  
Sajan Chimmikuttanda Ponnappa
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Financial Interests ◽  
Wastewater Samples

Background. In recent years, mitigation of groundwater contamination resulting from the limited availability of freshwater for domestic use has become an important issue. The presence of heavy metals in water could have adverse effects on both plant and animal life. Objectives. The main objective of the present study was to determine possible heavy metal contamination in groundwater around Al-Buraihi sewage station in Taiz, Yemen and to understand possible sources of contamination and their relationships with groundwater. Methods. Wastewater samples were collected from a wastewater stabilization pond from Al-Buraihi sewage station and borewell water samples were collected from the vicinity. The presence of heavy metals was quantified using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Pearson correlation test was performed to understand the relationship between wastewater and groundwater samples. Results. Physical variables including pH, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature and elements such as silver (Ag), arsenic (As), aluminum (Al), barium (Ba), boron (B), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), molybdenum, nickel (Ni), selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) exceeded the permissible limits recommended by international standards in wastewater samples. Conclusions. Treated sewage wastewater in the study area is not suitable for irrigation as the elements/heavy metals are accumulated in soil and plants and may be accumulated in humans and animals through bio-accumulation. In addition, these heavy metals reach the water table and aquifers through percolation, thereby polluting groundwater. Competing Interests. The authors declare no competing financial interests.

scholarly journals Effects of Wood Ash on Nutrients and Heavy Metal(oid)s Mobility in an Ultisol

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeni Rodríguez ◽  
Bélgica Maudier ◽  
Erick Zagal ◽  
Pedro Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Water System ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Wood Ash ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Plant Water ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry

Wood ash produced through cellulose manufacturing has agricultural uses due to its neutralizing power, like that of commercial products, in addition to providing key soil nutrients such as Ca, Mg, K, and P. However, this industrial waste can possess heavy metal(oid)s that bioaccumulate in the food chain. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of wood ash (WA) on the physicochemical properties of an Ultisol, the mobility of heavy metal(oid)s (As, Cd, Cr, Pb, and Ni) in the soil-plant-water system, and the nutritional response (N, P, and K) of ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.). The experiment was conducted in pots, under greenhouse conditions, using a completely randomized design. Ryegrass was grown in pots containing mixtures of WA plus soil at 7.5, 15, 30, and 75 g kg−1, commercial lime plus soil at 1.5 g kg−1, and unamended soil as a control. Heavy metal(oid)s were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). All WA doses favored an increase in pH and the availability of P, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Cu, and Zn in soil and N, P, and K absorption in ryegrass. WA favored the availability and later absorption of heavy metal(oid)s by ryegrass (staying mainly in the roots). Heavy metal(oid)s mobility in the soil-plant-water system was as follows: Cr > Pb > Ni > As.

scholarly journals DISCRIMINATION OF GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN OF TEA BASED ON MULTI-ELEMENT FINGERPRINTING BY INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA OPTICAL EMISSION SPECTROMETRY AND ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROMETRY

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (5A) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Thao
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Geographical Origin ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Tea Leaves ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Metal Contents ◽  
Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Tea Leaf

The metal content of 49 tea leaf samples from three different provinces inVietnamwere determined using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Total 18 elements in tea leaves were determined including macro element such as Al, Ca, K, Mg, Mn; trace element such as Na, Ba, Fe, Cu, Zn, B and heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, Ni, Se, Sn) and metalloid (As). There was a wide variation of metal contents among the tea leaves coming from different province in which K content was the highest in all the tea leaf samples from the three provinces, followed by Ca, Mn and Al content. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied in order to determine the different amount of metals as main sources of variability in the data sets and to establish the relation between samples and metal contents (variables). Linear discriminant analysis (LDA) was used to explore the different tea samples grouping according to the metal contents. Among the 18 elements found in the composition of tea leave samples, the LDA shows that Fe, Mg, Cd, and As are components with major discriminating power for the samples. This confirms that tea from different province shows unique elemental fingerprint characteristics that can be differentiated one from another and both techniques (PCA and LDA) are able to create for clear separation of tea leaf from identical province. However, LDA method could provide better discrimination of tea geographical origin over the PCA method.

scholarly journals Role of Synthesized Soil for Minimizing Heavy Metal Penetration into the Plant’s Cell in Phytoremediation Process

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 5786-5790 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Surface Charge ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Plant Cells ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Bulk Water ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Fine Soil

The advantages of synthesized soil for minimizing the heavy metal penetration into the plant cells during phytoremediation process was investigated. The synthesized soil was prepared by modifying the as-received soil into fine and coarse particles via a sieving process before subjecting the prepared soil to the lotus plant for the phytoremediation process. The as-received soil was obtained from a common paddy soil and consist of major clay elements including SiO2 , Fe3O4 and Ca. After the phytoremediation process for 30 days, the bulk water, soil and rhizomes were sent for inductively coupled plasma (ICP) optical emission spectrometry. The fine soil absorbed more metal content than the coarse soil and as-received soil. Further analysis was conducted by downsizing the as-received soil into the aqueous solution of pH 4, 6 and 8 and followed by an ultrasonication process. A nanometer order particle of 157, 78 and 100 nm with various particles's surface charge of 22, 4.9 and -19.9 mV were obtained from pH 4, 6 and 8 respectively. The surface charge of the clay element that contained in the as-received soil adsorbs the heavy metals onto its surface and hindered the penetration of heavy metal from entering the plant cells

scholarly journals Heavy metal contamination and genotoxicity assessment of anthelmintic medicinal plants in Assam, India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amar Deep Soren ◽  
Arun Kumar Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Asparagus Racemosus ◽  
Toxic Heavy Metals ◽  
Inductively Coupled

Abstract Medicinal plants possess several metals obtained naturally or through pollution. The study evaluates the genotoxic potentials and the presence of essential elements and toxic heavy metals in Sesbania sesban var. bicolor (leaves), Cyperus compressus (roots) and Asparagus racemosus (roots), which are used as anthelmintics in the traditional medicine of the Santhals in India. Genotoxicity study was performed as per Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines in rats. Element contents were evaluated using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Administration of S. sesban var. bicolor (400 mg/kg), C. compressus (700 mg/kg) and A. racemosus (500 mg/kg) did not cause any abnormalities in the chromosomes. Elemental analysis revealed the presence of lead (5.00 ± 0.05, 4.98 ± 0.01, 4.99 ± 0.07 ppm), cadmium (4.99 ± 0.04, 4.90 ± 0.03, 5.00 ± 0.08 ppm) and arsenic (0.98 ± 0.03, 0.41 ± 0.05, 0.92 ± 0.03 ppm), respectively. Although genotoxic potentials were lacking, the presence of toxic heavy metals in them is a cause of concern.

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