First Results on Moss Biomonitoring of Trace Elements in the Central Part of Georgia, Caucasus

The moss biomonitoring technique was used for assessment of air pollution in the central part of Georgia, Caucasus, in the framework of the UNECE ICP Vegetation. A total of 35 major and trace elements were determined by two complementary analytical techniques, epithermal neutron activation analysis (Na, Mg, Al, Cl, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Se, B, Rb, Sr, Zr, Mo, Sb, I, Cs, Ba, La, Ce, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Yb, Hf, Ta, W, Th, and U) and atomic absorption spectrometry (Cu, Cd, and Pb) in the moss samples collected in 2019. Principal Component Analyses was applied to show the association between the elements in the study area. Four factors were determined, of which two are of geogenic origin (Factor 1 including Na, Al, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Th, and U and Factor 3 with As, Sb, and W), mixed geogenic–anthropogenic (Factor 2 with Cl, K, Zn, Se, Br, I, and Cu) and anthropogenic (Factor 4 comprising Ca, Cd, Pb, and Br). Geographic information system (GIS) technologies were used to construct distributions maps of factor scores over the investigated territory. Comparison of the median values with the analogous data of moss biomonitoring in countries with similar climatic conditions was carried out.

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Major and Trace Elements in the Humic Acid

10.26434/chemrxiv.7122413.v1 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Zoltán Kis ◽

Katalin Gméling ◽

Tímea Kocsis ◽

János Osán ◽

Mihály András Pocsai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Humic Acid ◽

Activation Analysis ◽

Analytical Techniques ◽

Major And Trace Elements ◽

Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis ◽

Prompt Gamma ◽

Gamma Activation ◽

X Ray ◽

Precise Analysis

We present precise analysis of major and trace elements of the humic acid. We used three different element analytical techniques in our investigations as prompt-gamma activation analysis (PGAA), neutron activation analysis (NAA) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis was carried out. We identified 42 elements in our sample.

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Geochemical controls on the distribution of radio-trace elements in groundwater resources of Shir-Kuh granitoid aquifer, central Iran

Hydrology Research ◽

10.2166/nh.2019.129 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 50 (3) ◽

pp. 974-989 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Bahareh Yazdizadeh ◽

Hadi Jafari ◽

Rahim Bagheri

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Arid Regions ◽

Major Ions ◽

Groundwater Resources ◽

Principal Component ◽

Major And Trace Elements ◽

Mineral Weathering ◽

Central Iran ◽

Chemical Compositions ◽

Calcite Dissolution

Abstract Granitic groundwaters are important resources in arid regions. However, they are not always pure due to having appreciable amounts of trace elements. The present study was conducted to investigate chemical compositions for finding controls on distribution of heavy metals and natural radioelements (U and Th) in groundwater resources of Shir-Kuh granitoid aquifer (SGA), central Iran. Thirty water samples were collected and analyzed for major and trace elements. The average values of electrical conductivity (EC) and pH are 624 μs/cm and 7.5, respectively. The dominant groundwater type is Ca-HCO3, as a result of the calcite dissolution and biotite weathering. Principal component analysis in support of mass balance studies recognizes dissolution of fracture-filling sediments and rock mineral weathering as the main factors enhancing major ions in SGA. These processes also release trace elements in decreasing order of Sr > Ba > Sn > W > Cu > U > Zn > Th. Weathering of biotite enclosing accessory minerals of monazite and zircon is introduced as the main source of radio-trace elements in SGA. Health concerns are currently related to U in drinking groundwater, as the maximum concentration (13.6 μg/L) approaches the Iranian drinking standard of 15 μg/L, in response to the oxidizing nature of the groundwater, calcite dissolution-related mobilization, and the degree of the water–rock interactions.

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Trace Elements in Mediterranean Mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis from the South African West Coast

Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S ◽

10.1515/eces-2015-0028 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 489-498 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jacques Bezuidenhout ◽

Nicole Dames ◽

Alfred Botha ◽

Marina V. Frontasyeva ◽

Zoya I. Goryainova ◽

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Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

South African ◽

Mytilus Galloprovincialis ◽

Soft Tissues ◽

Analytical Techniques ◽

Major And Trace Elements ◽

Inorganic Contaminants ◽

Bivalve Molluscs ◽

Icp Ms

Abstract Invasive bivalve molluscs, Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) were used as sentinel biomonitors of pollution by inorganic contaminants in Saldanha Bay and the Langebaan Lagoon area of South Africa. Two complementary analytical techniques, ICP-MS and NAA, allowed for determination of concentrations of 31 major and trace elements including heavy metals and arsenic in the soft tissues of the mussels. Distinct seasonal patterns were found in the dynamics of these concentrations, with the mussels accumulating much more trace elements in winter than in the summer. In general, the mussels that grew naturally also demonstrated higher concentrations of As, Cd, Fe, Hg and Zn than those that were farmed. Fe showed the highest levels with a maximum concentration of 444 mg/kg followed by Zn with a maximum of 228 mg/kg. The concentrations of Mn and Pb were significantly higher in the Port of Saldanha close to the jetty where ores containing these metals are loaded in comparison with the other sampling sites. It was concluded that bivalve molluscs present themselves as effective biomonitors when assessing marine aquatic pollution by inorganic contaminants in the Saldanha Bay region.

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Epithermal neutron activation, radiometric, correlation and principal component analysis applied to the distribution of major and trace elements in some igneous and metamorphic rocks from Romania

Applied Radiation and Isotopes ◽

10.1016/j.apradiso.2009.01.054 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 67 (5) ◽

pp. 901-906 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

C.I. Cristache ◽

O.G. Duliu ◽

O.A. Culicov ◽

M.V. Frontasyeva ◽

C. Ricman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Principal Component Analysis ◽

Trace Elements ◽

Neutron Activation ◽

Epithermal Neutron ◽

Principal Component ◽

Component Analysis ◽

Major And Trace Elements ◽

Metamorphic Rocks

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MK-1 Orthopyroxene—A New Potential Reference Material for In-Situ Microanalysis

Minerals ◽

10.3390/min11121321 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. 1321

Author(s):

Lihui Jia ◽

Qian Mao ◽

Bin Su ◽

Shitou Wu ◽

Liangliang Huang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Reference Material ◽

Analytical Techniques ◽

Major And Trace Elements ◽

Major Elements ◽

Metamorphic Belt ◽

Ultramafic Intrusion ◽

Binocular Microscope ◽

Good Agreement

Orthopyroxene, an important phase in mantle-derived rocks, has become a powerful tool to unravel mantle nature and magma processes. However, the applications have been hindered by the lag in the development of analytical techniques, such as shortage of reference materials. Orthopyroxene grains derived from an ultramafic intrusion at the Mogok metamorphic belt (Myanmar) were evaluated for the potential use of orthopyroxene as a reference material for in-situ microanalysis. Approximately 20 g of 0.5–3 mm pure orthopyroxene grains were separated under binocular microscope and analyzed using EPMA, LA-ICPMS, and bulk analytical methods (XRD, XRF, and solution-ICPMS) for major and trace elements at four institutions. Eleven core-to-rim profiles carried out using EPMA and twelve core-to-rim profiles determined using LA-ICPMS suggest that MK-1 orthopyroxene grains are sufficiently homogeneous, with RSD < ±2% (1σ) for major elements (Mg, Si, and Fe) and RSD < ±10% (1σ) for trace elements (Na, Al, Ca, Ti, Cr, Co, Zn, Ni, Mn, Sc, and V). In addition, the composition of MK-1 orthopyroxene was also measured by XRF and solution-ICPMS measurements in two different laboratories, to compare with the results measured using EPMA and LA-ICPMS. The results indicated a good agreement with RSE < ±2% (1σ) for major elements and RSE < ±5% (1σ) for most trace elements, except for Na (±9.73%) and Ti (±6.80%). In an overall assessment of these data, MK-1 orthopyroxene can be considered as a reference material for in-situ microanalysis, which would provide solid trace elements data for a better understanding of mantle source and magmatic evolution.

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Air quality in urban parking garages (PM10, major and trace elements, PAHs): Instrumental measurements vs. active moss biomonitoring

Atmospheric Environment ◽

10.1016/j.atmosenv.2013.11.053 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 85 ◽

pp. 31-40 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Gordana Vuković ◽

Mira Aničić Urošević ◽

Ivana Razumenić ◽

Maja Kuzmanoski ◽

Miodrag Pergal ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Air Quality ◽

Major And Trace Elements ◽

Moss Biomonitoring ◽

Parking Garages ◽

Urban Parking

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Atmospheric Deposition of Radionuclides and Major and Trace Elements by Moss Biomonitoring Technique

Polish Journal of Environmental Studies ◽

10.15244/pjoes/75812 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 609-613

Author(s):

Sema Erenturk ◽

Sevilay Haciyakupoglu

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Atmospheric Deposition ◽

Major And Trace Elements ◽

Moss Biomonitoring

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Atmospheric Heavy Metal Deposition in North Macedonia from 2002 to 2010 Studied by Moss Biomonitoring Technique

Atmosphere ◽

10.3390/atmos11090929 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. 929 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lambe Barandovski ◽

Trajče Stafilov ◽

Robert Šajn ◽

Marina Frontasyeva ◽

Katerina Bačeva Andonovska

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metal ◽

Air Pollution ◽

Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽

Absorption Spectrometry ◽

Atomic Emission ◽

Emission Spectrometry ◽

Anthropogenic Factor ◽

Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry ◽

Lead And Zinc ◽

Moss Biomonitoring

Moss biomonitoring technique was used for a heavy-metal pollution study in Macedonia in the framework of the International Cooperative Program on Effects of Air Pollution on Natural Vegetation and Crops (UNECE IPC Vegetation). Moss samples (n = 72) were collected during the summers of 2002, 2005, and 2010. The contents of 41 elements were determined by neutron activation analysis, atomic absorption spectrometry, and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry. Using factor and cluster analyses, three geogenic factors were determined (Factor 1, including Al, As, Co, Cs, Fe, Hf, Na, Rb, Sc, Ta, Th, Ti, U, V, Zr, and rare-earth elements–RE; Factor 4 with Ba, K, and Sr; and Factor 5 with Br and I), one anthropogenic factor (Factor 2, including Cd, Pb, Sb, and Zn), and one geogenic-anthropogenic factor (Factor 3, including Cr and Ni). The highest anthropogenic impact of heavy metal to the air pollution in the country was from the ferronickel smelter near Kavadraci (Ni and Cr), the lead and zinc mines in the vicinity of Makedonska Kamenica, Probištip, and Kriva Palanka in the eastern part of the country (Cd, Pb, and Zn), and the former lead and zinc smelter plant in Veles. Beside the anthropogenic influences, the lithology and the composition of the soil also play an important role in the distribution of the elements.

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Concentrations of major and trace elements in the soils, edible parts of crops and urine of farmers in agroecological communities

Acta Scientiarum Agronomy ◽

10.4025/actasciagron.v41i1.42623 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 42623

Author(s):

João Paulo Siqueira da Silva ◽

Clístenes Williams Araújo do Nascimento ◽

Alexsandra Xavier do Nascimento ◽

Yuri Jacques Bezerra da Silva ◽

Caroline Miranda Biondi

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Toxic Elements ◽

Principal Component ◽

Local Environment ◽

Major And Trace Elements ◽

Urinary Concentration ◽

Reference Ranges ◽

Crop Fields ◽

Nutritional Needs ◽

Edible Parts

The relationship between soil and health is important for populations that depend on the local environment to meet their nutritional needs. This study aimed to evaluate the concentrations of major and trace elements in the soils, edible parts of crops and urine of farmers in agroecological communities. We collected samples of soil, edible parts of crops and urine of farmers and family members in 23 crop fields in agroecological communities from northeast Brazil. These samples were analyzed to concentrations of Al, As, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mg, Zn, and Pb in urine and discriminant analysis and principal component analysis were used to assess the data. Concentrations of potentially toxic elements in soils and crops of agroecosystems were below regulatory levels. Farmers living in agroecological communities present most of the essential and toxic elements in urine within the reference ranges. In general, results showed that urinary concentration of toxic elements among farmers and their families were below allowable limits, which may be due to the agroecological practices.

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