scholarly journals Assessment of Heavy Metal and Pesticide Contamination in Banana Fields and Development of Phytoremediation System in Kozhikode District, Kerala, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Arathi ◽  
K. P. Rahna ◽  
Delse P. Sebastian ◽  
Satheesh George
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Atomic Absorption ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Pesticide Contamination ◽  
Chrysanthemum Indicum ◽  
High Lead

Analysis of soil samples collected from various banana fields in Kozhikode district was carried out to identify the extent of heavy metal and pesticide contamination. Analysis by atomic absorption spectrometry revealed contamination of lead in some of the banana fields (Omasseri, Balussery, Vengeri & Nanmanda) in the district. The Gas Chromatogram analysis revealed that the banana fields in Kozhikode district were free of organo-chloride and organo-phosphate pesticide contamination. Among the several ornamental plants evaluated for assessing lead phytoremediation potential, Dianthus chinensis L. showed the highest phytoaccumulation potential. Chrysanthemum indicum L., Ruellia simplex C. Wright and Lantana camara L.also showed high lead accumulation. Therefore, these ornamental plants could be used in phytoremediation to remove lead from contaminated soils.

Quantification of Tire-Tread Particles Using Extractable Organic Zinc as Tracer

1999 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 969-977 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrik Fauser ◽  
Jens Christian Tjell ◽  
Hans Mosbaek ◽  
Kim Pilegaard
Keyword(s):  
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Atomic Absorption ◽  
Environmental Samples ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
New Method ◽  
Organic Zinc

Abstract A method for identifying and quantifying tire-tread particles in the environment has been developed. It is based on the measurement of extractable organic zinc. The high sensitivity of atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) with a heated graphite atomizer (HGA) permits assessment of submilligram amounts of tire debris in environmental samples. The analysis is performed on aerosol and soil samples. This new method is more accurate and faster than the previously reported IR method.

scholarly journals Phytocompounds, Heavy Metal and Mineral Contents in honey Samples from Selected Markets in the Kumasi Metropolis

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Asantewah Nkansah ◽  
Mariam Shamsu–Deen ◽  
Francis Opoku
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Atomic Absorption ◽  
Food Source ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Recommended Dietary Allowance ◽  
Mineral Contents ◽  
Metal Contents

The present study sought to determine the content of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), lead (Pb), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) and eight phytocompounds in honey collected from twenty–three markets in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. The mineral and heavy metal contents were analysed using the Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (novAA® 400P) and phytoconstituents by standard qualitative procedures. This study revealed that Mg and Ca concentrations ranged from 3.61–15.93 mg/kg and not detected–3.24 mg/kg, respectively. The concentrations of Ca and Mg were within the Recommended Dietary Allowance and Nutrient Reference Value respectively; an indication that the honey can be used as food source rich in Mg and Ca. The levels of Fe, Zn and Pb were lower than the limit of detection, indicating their safety from metal contaminants. A considerable number of phytoconstituents were detected. In general, the results obtained indicate that the honey samples collected from the Kumasi metropolis are of good quality.

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