Spatial analysis of total content of microelements in the agricultural soils of southern Serbia - GIS study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jovan Cakić ◽  
Ivan Aleksić ◽  
Jelena Popović-Djordjević ◽  
Jelena Bogosavljević ◽  
Aleksandar Djordjević
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Agricultural Soils ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Gis Technology

<p>The occurrence and availability of microelements in agricultural soils is of great importance for the environment, the quality of food and water, as well as for human health. United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has been specified elements such as As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb and Zn as key contaminants. The Geographic Information System (GIS), together with the technologies of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), made possible for the agricultural fields, parcels, not to be seen in their entirety anymore, but now, greater attention can be paid to optimizing the accuracy and reliability of the location for collecting soil samples, which provides reliable data for obtaining soil and special purpose maps. The data about the content of microelements in agricultural soils in the area of Southern Serbia are scarce.</p><p>The aim of this research was to determine the total content of eleven microelements (As, B, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb and Zn) in the agricultural soils of southern Serbia and to create a database using GIS technology with spatial analysis. A total of 150 soil samples at a depth of             0-30 cm were examined. Spatial positioning of soil sampling points was done with a handheld, professional PDA/GNSS Trimble TDC 100 4G (Android 6) device. The database was created in ArcMap 10.1. Concentrations of microelements in the soil were determined by inductively coupled plasma with optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES).</p><p>The obtained results of analyses showed that in the agricultural soils of southern Serbia (Jablanica and Pčinja District), the content of B and Pb was slightly increased at a depth of 0-30 cm, compared to the maximum allowable concentrations set by the national regulations. Among the studied elements, the lowest total content was measured for Mo and Pb (< 1mg/kg) whereas Mn had the highest total content (> 2000 mg/kg). This can be seen clearly on the special purpose maps provided using GIS technology.</p><p>Keywords: soils, agriculture, microelements, GIS, southern Serbia</p>

scholarly journals Methods to Quantify Nickel in Soils and Plant Tissues

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 788-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Wurr Rodak ◽  
Milton Ferreira de Moraes ◽  
João Augusto Lopes Pascoalino ◽  
Adilson de Oliveira Junior ◽  
Cesar de Castro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Tissue ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Agricultural Soils ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Natural Soil ◽  
Nickel Concentration ◽  
Plant Tissues ◽  
Tissue Samples

In comparison with other micronutrients, the levels of nickel (Ni) available in soils and plant tissues are very low, making quantification very difficult. The objective of this paper is to present optimized determination methods of Ni availability in soils by extractants and total content in plant tissues for routine commercial laboratory analyses. Samples of natural and agricultural soils were processed and analyzed by Mehlich-1 extraction and by DTPA. To quantify Ni in the plant tissues, samples were digested with nitric acid in a closed system in a microwave oven. The measurement was performed by inductively coupled plasma/optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). There was a positive and significant correlation between the levels of available Ni in the soils subjected to Mehlich-1 and DTPA extraction, while for plant tissue samples the Ni levels recovered were high and similar to the reference materials. The availability of Ni in some of the natural soil and plant tissue samples were lower than the limits of quantification. Concentrations of this micronutrient were higher in the soil samples in which Ni had been applied. Nickel concentration differed in the plant parts analyzed, with highest levels in the grains of soybean. The grain, in comparison with the shoot and leaf concentrations, were better correlated with the soil available levels for both extractants. The methods described in this article were efficient in quantifying Ni and can be used for routine laboratory analysis of soils and plant tissues.

scholarly journals ICP/XRF Analysis for Trace Elements in Soil Samples from Gezira and Suki Schemes, Sudan

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Marwa M Adam ◽  
Mustafa M Osman ◽  
Ahmed Salih Elhag ◽  
Mohamed A Elsheikh
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Elemental Concentrations ◽  
Accuracy Of Measurements ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry

In the present study, soil samples have been collected from two different agriculture areas: Gezira and Suki schemes in Sudan, The elemental concentrations for Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Pb have been determined using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) and X-ray Fluorescence spectrometry (XRF). The accuracy of measurements has been investigated by using ISE (PT) 1&4 and fortified samples for ICP, IAEA-Soil-7 XRF, respectively. A good agreement was found between certified and measured values. The average elemental concentrations by ICP of these elements Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Pb in loc1 were found as follows: 84.7, 48.15, 33.5, 65.43, and 12.57 ppm, respectively. While the results obtained in loc2 were found as follows: 105, 65.1, 41.3, 55.4, and 12.74 ppm, respectively. The average elemental concentrations by XRF of these elements Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Pb in loc1 were found as follows: 77.21, 43.72, 27.62, 86.96, and 18.74 ppm, respectively. While the results obtained in loc2 were found as follows: 123.33, 57.41, 35.99, 98.85, and 16.43 ppm, respectively. A statistical test (t-test) was applied to the data of both methods without any significant difference between the two techniques. The results obtained were compared to WHO permissible limits. Correlations between different elements were performed. Hierarchical cluster analysis was done for the data. The average elemental concentrations were calculated and compared with data from the literature. 

SIMPLE MICROWAVE DIGESTION TECHNIQUE FOR ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS OF MINERAL SOIL SAMPLES

1990 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 617-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. WARREN ◽  
B. XING ◽  
M. J. DUDAS
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Soil Analysis ◽  
Microwave Digestion ◽  
Mineral Soil ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Elemental Abundance ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Digestion Technique

A new, rapid, and inexpensive method is described for digestion and dissolution of mineral soil and clay samples for determination of total elemental abundance. Standard soil samples were dissolved using HF and HNO3 in 60 mL Teflon bombs. Dissolution was complete after 7 min using a household microwave oven operating at 350 W. Addition of H3BO3 stabilized the digests against loss of silicon. Precise and accurate results were obtained for digests analyzed by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry for total content of Si, Al, Fe, Mg, Ca, Na, K, and Mn. Key words: Elemental composition, standard soils, soil analysis

scholarly journals Soil Pollution: A Case Study on the Determination of Toxic Elements in Soil in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Basma G. Alhogbi ◽  
Amani. F. Alsolame
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Jeddah City ◽  
Quality Guidelines ◽  
Cr Concentration

A considerable increase in the population of Jeddah City and the construction of new residential areas in the last few years has been noticed. Thus, a total of 23 soil samples were collected from three different areas of Sewage Lake, namely, Area A (polluted; the highest concentration of toxic elements), Area B (Southeast), and Area C (Northwest) for the analysis of toxic elements. The soil samples were digested by acid digestion to quantify the As, Co, Cr, Hg, Ni, V, Pb, and Zn using Inductively Coupled Plasma- Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES). Zn has the highest concentration in all studied areas (4821±10.2 mg/kg for A, 1108.6±9.5 mg/kg for B and 2339.8±8.7 mg/kg for C). On the other hand, Cr concentration was found 872±2.5 mg/kg for A, 1128±5.4 mg/kg for B and 680±3.4 mg/kg for C. These elements were above the level of the quality guidelines (300 mg/kg for Zn and 4.0 mg/kg for Cr). In majority of the area C samples, the concentration of Hg was found below the detection limit. The results indicated that the area A has a significantly higher metal contents as it is an inference polluted area. Hence, it is influencing the level of metal concentrations in area B, and area C might be due to wind spread. The indiscriminate disposal of hazardous waste in the study area causes a significant source of the soil contamination.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Different Sample Treatments for the Elemental Characterization of Bees and Beehive Products

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (18) ◽  
pp. 4263
Author(s):  
Maria Luisa Astolfi ◽  
Marcelo Enrique Conti ◽  
Elisabetta Marconi ◽  
Lorenzo Massimi ◽  
Silvia Canepari
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Multiple Stressors ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Water Bath ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Complex Interactions ◽  
Bee Health

Bee health and beehive products’ quality are compromised by complex interactions between multiple stressors, among which toxic elements play an important role. The aim of this study is to optimize and validate sensible and reliable analytical methods for biomonitoring studies and the quality control of beehive products. Four digestion procedures, including two systems (microwave oven and water bath) and different mixture reagents, were evaluated for the determination of the total content of 40 elements in bees and five beehive products (beeswax, honey, pollen, propolis and royal jelly) by using inductively coupled plasma mass and optical emission spectrometry. Method validation was performed by measuring a standard reference material and the recoveries for each selected matrix. The water bath-assisted digestion of bees and beehive products is proposed as a fast alternative to microwave-assisted digestion for all elements in biomonitoring studies. The present study highlights the possible drawbacks that may be encountered during the elemental analysis of these biological matrices and aims to be a valuable aid for the analytical chemist. Total elemental concentrations, determined in commercially available beehive products, are presented.

scholarly journals Potential for leaching of heavy metals and metalloids from crystalline silicon photovoltaic systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Seth A. Robinson ◽  
George A. Meindl
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Crystalline Silicon ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Pv Systems

Photovoltaics (PV) are a rapidly growing technology as global energy sectors shift towards “greener” solutions. Despite the clean energy benefits of solar power, photovoltaic panels and their structural support systems (e.g., cement) often contain several potentially toxic elements used in their construction. Determining whether these elements have the potential to leach into surrounding environments should be a research priority, as panels are already being implemented on a large scale. In this study, we analyzed soil taken from beneath photovoltaic modules to determine if they are being enriched by metals (lead, cadmium, lithium, strontium, nickel, barium, zinc, and copper) and metalloids (selenium) present in panel systems. The soil samples were collected from directly beneath c-Si photovoltaic modules and adjacent fields. Samples were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Selenium, strontium, lithium, nickel, and barium levels measured in soil samples increased significantly in samples closer to PV systems. There were no significant differences in lead or cadmium levels near vs. far from the PV systems. Despite concentration differences for some elements near vs. far from the panel systems, no elements were, on average, present in concentrations that would pose a risk to nearby ecosystems. PV systems thus remain a cleaner alternative to traditional energy sources, such as coal, especially during the operation of these energy production systems.

scholarly journals Multielement determination using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry for metal characterization of water from artesian wells in Semberija region: Multivariate analysis of data

2014 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Pavlovic ◽  
Tamara Laketic ◽  
Snezana Mitic ◽  
Milenko Savic ◽  
Snezana Tosic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
The United States ◽  
Total Variance ◽  
World Health ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Anthropogenic Inputs ◽  
Artesian Wells

The concentrations of fifteen metals (Mg, Na, Ca, K, Se, Zn, Mn, Fe, Pb, Cr, Cu, Cd, Sb, Ni, Co) were determined in water from ten artesian wells (AW) in Semberija to obtain a general metal profile of water in this region. Principal components analysis (PCA) was used in this classification. Using principal component analysis two factors controlling the metal variability were obtained, which accounted for nearly 71.5% of the total variance. Natural (lithogenic) factor is represented by PC1, while anthropogenic factor is represented by PC2. PC1 with high contribution of Mn, Mg, Na, K, Ca, Zn and Se accounting for 41.84% of the total variance, while PC2 exhibits high loading for Cd, Ni, Sb, Cr and Pb (29.66%). Three general areas (clusters) with different metal characteristics were detected. Water from artesian wells in first cluster (AW1, AW2, AW3, AW4, AW5 and AW6) had much higher metal concentration compared with those in the second (AW7, AW8 and AW9) and third cluster (AW10). That is as a result of anthropogenic inputs. Also, the analysis of water demonstrated slightly elevated values for Mn (concentrations up to 0.176 mg/L), while concentrations of the other investigated elements are below the values recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA).

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