scholarly journals The Use of Bark in Biomonitoring Heavy Metal Pollution of Forest Areas on the Example of Selected Areas in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-210
Author(s):  
Paweł Świsłowski ◽  
Jan Kříž ◽  
Małgorzata Rajfur
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Seasonal Changes ◽  
Betula Pendula ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Heating Season ◽  
Spectrometry Method ◽  
Białowieża Forest ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Heavy Metal Deposition

AbstractIn the year 2016, passive biomonitoring studies were conducted in the forest areas of southern and north-eastern Poland: the Karkonosze Mountains (Kark), the Beskidy Mountains (Beskid), Borecka Forest (P. Bor), Knyszynska Forest (P. Kny), and Białowieza Forest (P. Bia). This study used bark from the tree, Betula pendula Roth. Samples were collected in spring (Sp), summer (Su), and autumn (Au). Concentrations of Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb were determined for the samples using the atomic absorption spectrometry method with flame excitation (F-AAS). Based on the obtained results, the studied areas were ranked according to level of heavy-metal deposition: forests of southern Poland > forests of north-eastern Poland. Some seasonal changes in the concentrations of metals accumulated in bark were also indicated, which is directly related to their changing concentrations in the air during the calendar year, for instance, the winter heating season produces higher concentrations of heavy metals in the bark samples taken in spring. When deciding to do biomonitoring studies using bark, but also other biological materials, it is necessary to take into account the period in which the conducted research is done and the time when the samples are taken for analysis, because this will have a significant impact on the obtained results.

Heavy metal concentrations in the freshwater snail Biomphalaria alexandrina uninfected or infected with cercariae of Schistosoma mansoni and/or Echinostoma liei in Egypt: the potential use of this snail as a bioindicator of pollution

2013 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
O.M.S. Mostafa ◽  
A.-T.H. Mossa ◽  
H.M.A. El Einin
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Schistosoma Mansoni ◽  
Total Concentration ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Freshwater Snail ◽  
Biomphalaria Alexandrina ◽  
Flame Atomic Absorption ◽  
The Status

AbstractIn spite of using aquatic snails as bioindicators for water pollution, little attention has been paid to the effect of parasitism upon the concentration of heavy metals (Al, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb and Zn) in these organisms. The present study therefore aimed to compare the concentrations of heavy metals in trematode-infected Biomphalaria alexandrina collected from Kafer Alsheikh and Menofia provinces, Egypt, with uninfected snails from the same sites, in order to assess the effect of parasitism on the use of these snails as bioindicators. The concentrations of heavy metals in the soft parts and shells of snails were measured by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. The results showed that the heavy metal profile in snails infected with Echinostoma liei was very different from that in snails infected with Schistosoma mansoni. The total concentration of heavy metals in E. liei-infected snails collected from Kafer Alsheikh or Menofia province was greater than in uninfected snails. In contrast, the total concentration of heavy metals in S. mansoni-infected snails was reduced compared with uninfected snails. In conclusion, the status of snails with respect to parasitic infection must be taken into consideration when these snails are used as bioindicators.

scholarly journals Detection of heavy metals in common vegetables at Varaždin City Market, Croatia

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 340-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zvjezdana Stančić ◽  
Dinko Vujević ◽  
Ana Gomaz ◽  
Saša Bogdan ◽  
Dragutin Vincek
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Common Bean ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
White Potato ◽  
Spectrometry Method ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City ◽  
Sources Of Contamination

Abstract The present study was aimed at the estimation of heavy metal content in vegetables sold at the city market of one of the densely populated Croatian cities, Varaždin, and to establish the relationship between their levels and possible sources of contamination. Twenty-eight samples of the most common diet vegetables (red and white potato, onion, carrot, common bean, lettuce, and cabbage) were randomly bought at the market in September and October 2013. Using the atomic absorption spectrometry method, concentrations of nine heavy metals (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) were measured in the selected samples. The results showed that, in five out of 28 samples analysed, six concentrations exceeded the maximum levels provided for in the regulations: five for Pb and one for Cd. Maximum regulated levels for Pb were exceeded in two samples of red potato, two samples of common bean, and one sample of carrot (17.9 %), and for Cd in a sample of red potato (3.6 %). In conclusion, the cause of the overstepping of the maximum levels for Pb and Cd in the vegetables analysed was most likely the contaminated soil. The possible sources of soil contamination include traffic, nearby industry, floodwaters of rivers and streams, and the use of pesticides and fertilisers in agricultural production.

Heavy Metal Content in Feedstuffs and Feeds in Hubei Province, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 762-766
Author(s):  
CAN TAO ◽  
XIAOTIAN WEI ◽  
BEIYU ZHANG ◽  
MAN ZHAO ◽  
SHUAI WANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Hubei Province ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Metal Exposure ◽  
Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Feed Management

ABSTRACT Heavy metal pollution threatens the health and life of animals and humans through the food chain. This study was performed to survey the heavy metal contamination in feedstuffs and feeds in Hubei Province, People's Republic of China, from 2012 to 2016. Samples were analyzed for cadmium (306 samples), mercury (117 samples), chromium (149 samples), and arsenic (4,358 samples) using atomic absorption spectrometry or atomic fluorescence spectrometry. The incidence rates of cadmium, mercury, chromium, and arsenic contamination of feedstuffs and feeds were high, and feeds were most often contaminated with chromium, followed by arsenic, cadmium, and mercury. The concentrations of heavy metals in samples positive for cadmium, mercury, chromium, and arsenic ranged from 0.001 to 1.200, 0.002 to 6.540, 0.060 to 8737.000, and 0.070 to 33.000 mg/kg, respectively. The mineral and additive samples had higher concentrations of heavy metals. The present study findings highlight the importance of monitoring heavy metals in feedstuffs and feeds and implementing feed management and bioremediation strategies to reduce heavy metal exposure. HIGHLIGHTS

scholarly journals Application of algae in active biomonitoring of the selected holding reservoirs in swietokrzyskie province

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Rajfur ◽  
Paweł Krems ◽  
Andrzej Kłos ◽  
Rafał Kozłowski ◽  
Małgorzata A. Jóźwiak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Palmaria Palmata ◽  
Artificial Lake ◽  
Spectrometry Method ◽  
Active Biomonitoring ◽  
Industrial Plants ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentrations

Abstract During the years 2014-2015, biomonitoring studies were carried out at three holding reservoirs located in Swietokrzyskie Province (central Poland): Kielce artificial lake, Chancza reservoir and Sielpia reservoir. In sea water algae Palmaria palmata (Linnaeus) Weber & Mohr, exposed in the analysed waters, the increases of concentrations were determined by the atomic absorption spectrometry method (AAS), of the following: Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb. Conductivity and pH were also determined in the reservoirs waters. The differences between the increases of heavy metal concentrations in the samples of algae found along the coastline were indicated; they result from different distances from the pollution sources, such as resorts, communication routes and industrial plants.

scholarly journals Assessment of heavy metal and other toxic elements deposition in the Karaganda Region based on moss analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 130 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-61
Author(s):  
A.K. Tashenov ◽  
◽  
A.S. Kabylova ◽  
M.V. Frontasyeva ◽  
N.M. Omarova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Neutron Activation Analysis ◽  
Activation Analysis ◽  
Neutron Activation ◽  
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Nuclear Research ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Trace Element Contamination

The results on assessing trace element contamination of the environment based on analysis of moss biomonitors collected in Central Kazakhstan. Concentrations of elements were determined by neutron activation analysis and atomic absorption spectrometry in the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research. A total of 39 elements were identified, including heavy metals.

scholarly journals Heavy metal and Al bioaccumulation in the anemone Actinia equina Linnaeus, 1758 (Cnidaria: Actiniidae) from İskenderun Bay, North-Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-166
Author(s):  
Önder Duysak ◽  
Yavuz Mazlum ◽  
Erkan Uğurlu
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Muscle Tissue ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentrations ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Muscle Tissues ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Iskenderun Bay ◽  
The Mean

The purpose of this study was to determine the accumulation levels of ten metals (Fe, Zn, Cd, Cu, Co, Ni, Al, Mn, Pb, and Cr) in the muscle tissues of Actina equina indvduals. A total of 120 individuals of A. equina were collected at six different stations in İskenderun Bay in spring 2013. The accumulation levels of heavy metals in the tissues were found to vary significantly among stations. The mean concentrations of Fe were the highest at Samandağ station (105.11 ± 74.28 mg/kg) whereas the lowest average value of Co (0.84 ± 0.10 mg/kg) was obtained at Dörtyol station. Heavy metal concentratıons in muscle tissue of A. equina were ordered as Fe>Zn>Mn>Al>Cr>Cu>Pb>Ni>Cd>Co, respectively. This study is the first detailed bioaccumulation study conducted with A. equina in İskenderun Bay.

scholarly journals Determination of heavy metal deposition in the county of Obrenovac (Serbia) using mosses as bioindicators II: Cadmium (CD), cobalt (CO), and chromium (CR)

2006 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Vukojevic ◽  
M. Sabovljevic ◽  
Aneta Sabovljevic ◽  
Nevena Mihajlovic ◽  
Gordana Drazic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Atmospheric Deposition ◽  
Metal Content ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Hypnum Cupressiforme ◽  
Bryum Argenteum ◽  
Heavy Metal Deposition

In the present study, the deposition of three heavy metals (Cd, Co and Cr) in the county of Obrenovac (Serbia) is determined using four moss taxa (Bryum argenteum, Bryum capillare, Brachythecium sp. and Hypnum cupressiforme) as bioindicators. Distribution of average heavy metal content in all mosses in the county of Obrenovac is presented in maps, while long term atmospheric deposition (in the mosses Bryum argenteum and B. capillare) and short term atmospheric deposition (in the mosses Brachythecium sp. and Hypnum cupressiforme) are discussed and in tables. Areas of the highest contaminations are highlighted.

scholarly journals AAS DETECTION OF HEAVY METAL IN SHEEP CHEESE (THE BANAT AREA, ROMANIA)

1970 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Gogoaşă ◽  
I. Gergen ◽  
Maria Rada ◽  
D. Parvul ◽  
Camelia Ciobanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Graphite Furnace ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Manganese Zinc ◽  
Lead And Cadmium ◽  
Nickel Chromium ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Iron Manganese

. In this paper we present results of the measurement of some heavy metals in sheep cheese samples from three hill and alpine areas in the Banat area. We analysed, using flame and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, the following heavy metals: Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Co, Ni, Cr, Pb, and Cd. The concentration ranges in the cheese samples were: 7.22-8.85, 1.36-1.83, 17.39-23.17, 0.691-0.886, 0.020-0.102, 0.002-0.010, 0,214-0.225, 0.193-0.314 and 0.001-0.003 mg/kg for iron, manganese, zinc, cooper, cobalt, nickel, chromium, lead and cadmium, respectively. Analysing experimental data shows that the specific soil and climate factors in the area favour cheese assortments with normal heavy metal contents under the form of essential elements and of low concentrations of heavy metals potentially toxic or toxic much below admitted toxicity levels.

The Study on the Heavy Metal Concentrations and Translocations in Moringa Oleifera (Moringaceae) Plants and Soil of Potiskum Metropolis, North Eastern Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-160
Author(s):  
M. A Dahiru
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Translocation Factor ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Global Concern ◽  
Heavy Metals Pollution ◽  
Study Sites ◽  
Cadmium And Lead

In recent times, the heavy metals pollution in the environment through soil, plant and air has increasingly gathered global concern. The aims of this study is to determine the heavy metals concentrations in the root, stems and leaves of Moringa oleifera plants and the soil sample of Potiskum metropolis as the plant is widely getting popularity and acceptance for used medicinally to cure different ailments in humans and also to compute the translocation factor from different sites. The heavy metals such as (lead, cadmium, zinc and iron) were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry method. Results from different sample of M. oleifera showed the highest mean concentrations of the following heavy metals from different parts of M. oleifera , for cadmium root (Jigawa Cd= 0.007±0.001 ppm),lead leaves (Nahuta Pb = 0.100 ±0.021 ppm), Zinc and Iron from the leaves and stem of samples (Arikeme Zn = 0.063±0.001 ppm and Fe =2.464±2.393ppm) respectively. Also, the soil samples, with the highest mean concentrations of cadmium and lead was obtained from Jigawa soil and were (Cd = 0.007±0.000 ppm and Pb = 0.080±0.009 ppm) respectively. Also for the Zinc and Iron recorded at Mamudo soils were (Zn =0.032±0.014 ppm and Fe= 5.468±0.753 ppm) respectively. Moreover, the translocation factor (Tf ), for the Cd in all the study areas were recorded (Tf ≤1) except in Jigawa (Tf ≥1), the lead Tf values reported for all study sites was (Tf < 1) and that of Arikeme site (Tf ≥1). While for the Zn and Fe Tf values of all study sites were recorded reciprocal as (Tf ≥1) and (Tf ≤1) respectively. It was concluded that the heavy metals in M. oleifera plants and soil samples of all the study areas are safe for humans as outlined by FAO/WHO.

scholarly journals Concentration of some metals in the muscles of fish from selected lakes of Warmia and Mazury region (Poland)

2013 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Spodniewska ◽  
Dariusz Barski
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Muscle Tissue ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Fish Muscles ◽  
Tolerable Weekly Intake ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mean Concentration

In view of very scarce and limited information concerning the content of heavy metals in tissues of fish from the lakes in north-eastern Poland, the aim of the study was to determine the content of some heavy metals in the muscle tissue of two fish species: bream (Abramis brama) (n = 60) and pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) (n = 60) caught in selected lakes of Warmia and Mazury region (Poland) in 2010 as well as to asses human health safety. The concentration of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), copper (Cu), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) in the muscle tissue of bream and pikeperch was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. The mean concentration of toxic metals (Pb and Hg) in muscles of bream was 0.07 mg/kg and 0.03 mg/kg, respectively, and 0.10 mg/kg and 0.13 mg/kg in muscles of pikeperch, respectively. The mean concentration of Cu, Fe and Zn found in the muscles of bream was 0.33 mg/kg, 7.27 mg/kg and 6.12 mg/kg in muscles of pikeperch it was 0.21 mg/kg, 5.56 mg/kg and 6.02 mg/kg, respectively. It was found that the content of the analysed metals in fish muscles was low and did not exceed the values of limits admissible in the European Union. At the assumed mean and maximum concentration of Pb and Hg, the values of PTWI (provisional tolerable weekly intake) were not exceeded (i.e. 0.56% PTWI for Pb and 3.01% PTWI for Hg), therefore the consumption of fish originating from selected lakes of Warmia and Mazury does not constitute a threat to consumer health.

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