scholarly journals Element Accumulation Patterns of Native Plant Species under the Natural Geochemical Stress

Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Vladimir A. Alekseenko ◽  
Natalya V. Shvydkaya ◽  
Alexey V. Alekseenko ◽  
Maria M. Machevariani ◽  
Jaume Bech ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Element ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Stressful Situation ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
North Caucasus ◽  
Ionic Radii ◽  
Element Uptake ◽  
Soil Phytoremediation ◽  
Element Accumulation

A biogeochemical study of more than 20,000 soil and plant samples from the North Caucasus, Dzungarian Alatau, Kazakh Uplands, and Karatau Mountains revealed features of the chemical element uptake by the local flora. Adaptation of ore prospecting techniques alongside environmental approaches allowed the detection of geochemical changes in ecosystems, and the lessons learned can be embraced for soil phytoremediation. The data on the influence of phytogeochemical stress on the accumulation of more than 20 chemical elements by plants are considered in geochemical provinces, secondary fields of deposits, halos surrounding ore and nonmetallic deposits, zones of regional faults and schist formation, and over lithological contact lines of chemically contrasting rocks overlain by 5–20 m thick soils and unconsolidated cover. We have corroborated the postulate that the element accumulation patterns of native plants under the natural geochemical stress depend not only on the element content in soils and the characteristics of a particular species but also on the values of ionic radii and valences; with an increase in the energy coefficients of a chemical element, its plant accumulation decreases sharply. The contribution of internal factors to element uptake from solutions gives the way to soil phytoremediation over vast contaminated areas. The use of hyperaccumulating species for mining site soil treatment depends on several external factors that can strengthen or weaken the stressful situation, viz., the amount of bedrock exposure and thickness of unconsolidated rocks over ores, the chemical composition of ores and primary halos in ore-containing strata, the landscape and geochemical features of sites, and chemical element migration patterns in the supergene zone.

scholarly journals Response of Water Chemistry to Long-Term Human Activities in the Nested Catchments System of Subtropical Northeast India

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 988 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Prokop ◽  
Łukasz Wiejaczka ◽  
Hiambok Jones Syiemlieh ◽  
Rafał Kozłowski
Keyword(s):  
Trace Metals ◽  
Population Density ◽  
Water Chemistry ◽  
Chemical Element ◽  
Anthropogenic Impact ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Stream Water ◽  
Stream Water Chemistry ◽  
The Tropics

The subtropics within the monsoonal range are distinguished by intensive human activity, which affects stream water chemistry. This paper aims to determine spatio-temporal variations and flowpaths of stream water chemical elements in a long-term anthropogenically-modified landscape, as well as to verify whether the water chemistry of a subtropical elevated shield has distinct features compared to other headwater areas in the tropics. It was hypothesized that small catchments with homogenous environmental conditions could assist in investigating the changes in ions and trace metals in various populations and land uses. Numerous physico-chemical parameters were measured, including temperature, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), major ions, and trace metals. Chemical element concentrations were found to be low, with a total dissolved load (TDS) below 52 mg L−1. Statistical tests indicated an increase with significant differences in the chemical element concentration between sites and seasons along with increases of anthropogenic impact. Human influence was clearly visible in the case of cations (Ca2+, K+, Mg2+, Na+) and anions (Cl−, HCO3−, NO3−, SO42−), compared to trace metals. The order of most abundant metals Fe > Zn > Al > Sr was the same in springs and streams, regardless of population density, land use, and season. Principal component analysis (PCA) demonstrated that major ion concentrations in stream water followed the pattern forest < cultivated land < grassland < built-up area. Surface water chemistry of the subtropical elevated shield has mixed features of tropical and temperate zones. Low concentrations of chemical elements; small seasonal differences in headwater streams; and increased concentrations of NO3−, SO42−, DOC, and Zn in the wet monsoon season are similar to those observed in the tropics. The role of long-term cultivation without chemical fertilizers in ions supply to streams is less than in other headwater areas of the tropical zone. Strong control of water chemistry in densely populated built-up areas is analogous to both tropical and temperate regions. Population density or a built-up area may be used as a proxy for the reconstruction or prediction of the anthropogenic impact on stream water chemistry in similar subtropical elevated shields.

scholarly journals Assessment of plants for phytoremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soils in the Sudd Wetland of South Sudan

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (No. 9) ◽  
pp. 463-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Alexander Ruley ◽  
John Baptist Tumuhairwe ◽  
Alice Amoding ◽  
Emmanuel Opolot ◽  
Hannington Oryem-Origa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Contaminated Soil ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
South Sudan ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
Soil Concentration ◽  
Soil Phytoremediation ◽  
Nicotiana Tabacum L

Hydrocarbon contaminants have become a global concern due to their long-term adverse effects on soil ecosystems and human health. Successful implementation of phytoremediation to clean up hydrocarbon contaminants requires the identification of the most effective remediation plant species. Twelve native plant species of the Sudd Wetland in South Sudan were evaluated for their potential application as phytoremediators. The treatments included six total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) concentrations of 0, 25, 50, 75, 100 and 125 g/kg soil. The twelve native plant species tested were: Sorghum arundinaceum Desv., Oryza longistaminata A. Chev. &amp; Roehrich, Hyparrhenia rufa Nees, Abelmoschus ficulneus L., Gossypium barbadense L., Nicotiana tabacum L., Sorghum bicolour L. Moench, Eleusine coracana Gaertn., Capsicum frutescens L., Zea mays L., Tithonia diversifolia Hemsl. and Medicago sativa L. Significant differences in phytoremediation rates were observed amongst the treatments with exception of the 125 g/kg soil concentration of hydrocarbon that was lethal to all the plant species. Over 50% TPH reduction in the 75 g/kg soil concentration was observed in contaminated soil phytoremediation in H. rufa, G. barbadense, O. longistaminata, T. diversifolia and S. arundinaceum, making them potential phytoremediators of hydrocarbon-contaminated soil in the Sudd-Wetland of South-Sudan.

scholarly journals FEATURES OF Sr DISTRIBUTION IN ROCKS AND SOILS OF GEOCHEMICAL LANDSCAPES OF THE BLACK SEA COAST OF RUSSIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 126-130
Author(s):  
I.Y. Matasova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Black Sea ◽  
Humus Horizon ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Agricultural Landscapes ◽  
The Black Sea ◽  
North Caucasus ◽  
The North ◽  
Black Sea Coast ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sea Coast

The article considers the results of studying the features of Sr distribution in rocks of various ages and composition and soils of landscapes of the Black Sea coast of Russia (in the humus horizon and soil profile). The content of elements in the studied soils is compared with the regional background for the soils of the North Caucasus. A direct relationship between the content of the element in soils and underlying rocks, as well as the influence of technogenesis on the processes of accumulation and removal of the element in the soils of agricultural landscapes, has been revealed. The results of a comprehensive study of the south of Russia became the basis for studying the peculiarities of the distribution of Sr landscapes of the Black Sea coast of Russia. To establish the main parameters of the distribution of chemical elements in rocks and soils of various landscapes and the region as a whole, to identify geochemical features of geographical and technogenic differentiation, to assess the impact of various types of environmental management on changes in the geochemical spectrum of soils, to determine the influence of landscape-forming factors on the migration of chemical elements and the formation of geochemical barriers. The highest concentration of Sr was observed in carbonate-terrigenous rocks of the Paleogene and Cretaceous ages (marls and limestones). In the humus horizon of soils, the average metal concentrations vary in the range from 13.0∙10–3 to 95.0∙10–3 % with a regional clark of 22.0∙10–3 %.

scholarly journals The periodic system of chemical elements solid model in the geological aspect

2020 ◽  
pp. 36-47
Author(s):  
Mikhail M. Labushev ◽  
◽  
Timofey M. Labushev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Lattice ◽  
Periodic System ◽  
Chemical Element ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Zero Element ◽  
Earth’S Crust ◽  
Solid Model ◽  
Simple Substance ◽  
Volcanic Processes ◽  
Earth's Crust

The topicality of the research comes from the need to obtain new knowledge about the manifestation of the periodic law in nature. Research aim is to associate the periodic system of chemical elements with the chemical composition and structure of natural objects. The research method suggests the creation of a solid model of the periodic system of chemical elements along with its comparison with ore formation objects as well as the manifestation of chemical elements isomorphism and some natural processes geochemistry. Research results. The solid version of the periodic table of the first 95 chemical elements together with a conventional zero element is proposed. Each volume cell characterizes a chemical element with an elementary crystal lattice of simple substance. Similar models can be composed of minerals and rocks associating with material substance of the earth's crust. 16 vertical groups in the model are arranged in a snake-like pattern. The model of the earth's crust with the “cubes” of chemical elements, minerals and mineral associations is proposed. The elements of adjacent spatial groups are naturally concentrated in combination, showing isomorphism while minerals enter the crystal lattice. The relative position of adjacent “cubes” follows the rule of translation in mutually perpendicular directions. The chemical elements of the first group can correspond spatially to volcanoes as well as mud volcanoes. The place of the zero chemical element is considered to be occupied by the elements of adjacent spatial groups. It is assumed that the faces of the “cube” of chemical elements are permeable areas through which chemical elements can be transferred. Summary. The confirmation of the model follows while considering ore formations, isomorphism of chemical elements in minerals and geochemistry of volcanic processes. 46 "Izvestiya vysshikh uchebnykh zavedenii. Gornyi zhurnal". No. 1. 2020 ISSN 0536-1028 Key words: chemical elements; solid model of periodic system; ore formations; isomorphism in crystals; geochemistry of volcanic processes.

scholarly journals Complexes of Rare- and Alkaline-Earth Elements in Catalytic Intermolecular Hydrophosphination of Multiple C—C Bonds

Vestnik RFFI ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 58-73
Author(s):  
Ivan V. Lapshin ◽  
Alexander A. Kissel ◽  
Alexander A. Trifonov
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Alkaline Earth ◽  
Organophosphorus Compounds ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Earth Metal ◽  
Alkaline Earth Metals ◽  
Lewis Acidity ◽  
Synthetic Approach ◽  
Ionic Radii ◽  
Late Transition Metals

In accordance with United Nations General Assembly resolution, the year 2019 was proclaimed the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements. Rare-earth elements were discovered during the time of the Periodic System development. In the past few decades, their compounds have attracted great interest due to their unique reactivity. This review covers recent achievements in the field of intermolecular hydrophosphination of alkenes, dienes and alkynes, which is catalyzed by rare earth and alkaline-earth metal complexes. Catalytic hydrophosphination reaction is the addition of an P—H bond to С—С multiple bonds, and offers an efficient and elegant synthetic approach to production of the organophosphorus compounds widely used in industrial synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemistry, and other areas. The high values of the ionic radii of rare earth and alkaline-earth metals in combination with the Lewis acidity provide their compounds with a pronounced tendency to complex formation and, accordingly, high coordination numbers. Due to high reactivity of M—E (E = C, H, N, P) bonds, ease of Ln—P ı-bond metathesis and multiple C—C bond insertions, these compounds offer new prospects for the catalysis of the alkenes and alkynes hydrophosphination. Therefore, complexes of non-toxic and relatively abundant in nature rare earth and alkaline earth metals can be a cheaper and more effective alternative to compounds of late transition metals in the catalysis of the C—P bond formation.

scholarly journals Trace element accumulation by soils and plants in the North Caucasian geochemical province

2021 ◽  
Vol 247 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Vladimir Alekseenko ◽  
Natalya Shvydkaya ◽  
Jaum Bech ◽  
Alexander Puzanov ◽  
Aleksey Nastavkin
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Complex Ions ◽  
Ionic Radii ◽  
Regional Patterns ◽  
Form Complex ◽  
The North ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Long Term Studies ◽  
Geochemical Province

Long-term studies of the North Caucasian geochemical province allowed to establish regional abundances and calculate accumulation (dispersion) factors for chemical elements in rocks, soils, and plants. Certain natural regional patterns characterize the province. Associations of elements in high and low concentrations are often determined by the predominant composition of rocks: carbonate-terrigenous, terrigenous, and igneous. The study of the average contents of several chemical elements in the soils of the province showed that the association of accumulated elements includes metals with different migration characteristics. Thus, despite the rather close values of the ionic radii, Pb, Zn, Cu, and Li (judging by the ionic potential) are characterized by the formation of cations, while Mn, Mo, and Zr form complex ions. Such elements as Zn, Cu, and Pb are mainly accumulated on hydrosulfuric barriers, while Mo, Co, and Mn are stopped by oxygenous barriers. For Cu, Zn, Mo, and Co, biogenic accumulation plays a significant role, while for Pb and Ni it is practically absent. The absolute dispersion of the elements did not reach environmentally hazardous values, although it indicates a fairly intensive migration. In woody plants, Ba, Nb, Sc, Sr, and Zn are accumulated most intensively. 

Lethal Helium Intoxication. Determining the Context, Cause and Time of Death

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (10) ◽  
pp. 2816-2818
Author(s):  
Andrei Scripcaru ◽  
Anton Knieling ◽  
Cristiana Manea ◽  
Dragos Valentin Crauciuc ◽  
Sofia Mihaela David ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Melting Point ◽  
Atomic Number ◽  
Boiling Point ◽  
Chemical Element ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Extreme Conditions ◽  
Time Of Death ◽  
Gaseous State ◽  
Suicide Rates

Helium is the chemical element with atomic number 2, represented by the symbol He. It is an inert, colorless, odorless, insipid monoatomic gas. It has the lowest boiling point and the lowest melting point among the chemical elements and appears only in gaseous state, except for extreme conditions. The use of helium for suicidal purposes is extremely rare. In Romania, suicide has a frequency of 12 per 100,000 inhabitants, which classifies us in the category of countries with low suicide rates. As methods, men use hanging most often while women use more softer methods such as poisoning. Helium is rarely used for suicidal purposes because it is relatively difficult to obtain. Basically, it is not poisoning in the true sense of the word, but rather the substitution of oxygen with helium, which cannot be carried by hemoglobin, and thus transport asphyxia occurs. At the end of the paper we shall exemplify a case of helium poisoning for suicide purposes, purchased from a cylinder for inflating balloons.

Peculiar properties of abundances of some chemical elements in metal-rich field RR Lyrae variables

2021 ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
M. L. GOZHA ◽  
V. A. MARSAKOV ◽  
V. V. KOVAL
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Chemical Element ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Element Abundances ◽  
Galactic Field ◽  
Rr Lyrae ◽  
Relative Abundances

On the data of the author's catalog of spectroscopic determinations of the chemical element abundances in the atmospheres of galactic field RR Lyrae variables, it has been shown that the relative abundances of scandium, titanium and yttrium in metal-rich RR Lyraes ([Fe/H > - 1.0) are less, outside the error limits, than in field stars of similar metallicity. It is noted that the abundances of europium, zirconium and lanthanum are not determined in any metal-rich RR Lyraes. Errors in determining the abundances of these chemical elements are discussed. The possible causes of the peculiarities of the observed chemical composition in metal-rich RR Lyraes are analyzed.

Inorganic Evolution: From Proto-Elements to Extinct Elements

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Fontani ◽  
Mariagrazia Costa ◽  
Mary Virginia Orna
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Element ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Mineral Deposits ◽  
Donets Basin ◽  
Prime Matter ◽  
The Russian Empire ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The University ◽  
The 19Th Century

Pyotr Nikolaevich Chirvinsky (1880–1955), the eminent Russian geologist, is best known as the founder of the science of meteorology. In the 1920s, Chirvinsky became the director of the Donskoi Polytechnic at Novochercassk. He spent a great deal of time as a consultant for the mines scattered throughout the Russian empire: along the Donets Basin, on the Kola and Crimean peninsulas, on the northeastern slopes of the Caucasus, and in the enormously rich mineral deposits of the Urals. His major objective in this work was to establish connections between the chemical composition of terrestrial minerals and meteorites by studying the quantity of a mineral present in a given sample of rock and the physicochemical conditions leading to its formation. He insisted that meteorites be considered legitimate objects of study in petrology, and because they had been formed in heavenly bodies and not on earth, they might provide clues regarding the formation of elements from primal material. Chirvinsky had predecessors in this way of thinking, as we shall see. The concept of prime matter is very old, coming before the definition of a chemical element, but connected to the idea of the elements. Raymond Lull (ca. 1235–1315), in his book, De Materia, defined the concept of prime matter as an element in potentia in all possible substances. The idea was very acceptable to many alchemists up until the end of the 19th century. In 1800, Jakob Joseph Winterl (1732?–1809) was a famous physician and professor at the University of Nagyszombat, in present-day Hungary. He developed a vitalistic and dualistic concept that was, from a certain point of view, anti-Enlightenment, according to which all of the chemical elements would have originated from two immaterial principles: one male, andronia, and the other female, thelyke. Although Winterl’s speculations may have been based on doubtful or misinterpreted experimental evidence, many German chemists accepted his theory. The physicist Heinrich Pfaff (1773–1852) embraced Winterl’s theory with enthusiasm, as did the pharmacist Johann Friedrich Westrumb (1751–1819) who propagated the concepts of thelyke and andronia. The first problems occurred when Winterl was unsuccessful in experimentally proving his theory.

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