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Liu Y, Kuang W, Sun X, Wang W, Lin C, Lin H. Fractionation, spatial distribution, ecological and health risk assessment of cobalt and nickel in surface sediment of a bay along the southeast coast of China. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 206:116786. [PMID: 39094283 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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The fractionation and distribution of two potentially toxic elements (Co and Ni) were investigated in surface sediments to explore the pollution in Xiamen Bay, a special zone experiencing rapid economic growth and enormous environmental pressure. Relatively high concentrations were observed in nearshore areas with frequent human activities. The dominant fractions for Co and Ni were found to be residual, followed by exchangeable phase. Spatial differences in mobility and bioavailability inferred from chemical fractionations were more pronounced for Ni. Multiple evaluation methods including geo-accumulation index, risk assessment code, modified potential ecological risk index, etc., consistently indicated that pollution levels and ecological risks in the entire bay were generally classified as medium-low. However, non-carcinogenic risks of Co for children and carcinogenic risks of Ni for adults exceeded safety thresholds. Terrestrial weathering processes and industrial activities primarily contributed to the presence of these elements, while their distributions were mainly influenced by organic matter.
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- Yang Liu
- Laboratory of Marine Ecological Environment Early Warning and Monitoring, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- Laboratory of Marine Ecological Environment Early Warning and Monitoring, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- Laboratory of Marine Ecological Environment Early Warning and Monitoring, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- Laboratory of Marine Ecological Environment Early Warning and Monitoring, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- Laboratory of Marine Ecological Environment Early Warning and Monitoring, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- Laboratory of Marine Ecological Environment Early Warning and Monitoring, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China.
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Chukwuka AV, Adeogun AO. Urbanization effects on growth and otolith asymmetry in Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus and Oreochromis niloticus within tropical coastal lagoon watersheds. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 359:142231. [PMID: 38719117 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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In this study, we investigated the growth dynamics and otolith shape asymmetry of two fish species, Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus (CN) and Oreochromis niloticus (ON), within urbanized watersheds of the southern lagoon system, Nigeria. Using the von Bertalanffy growth model (VBGM), in addition to sediment metal concentration indices such as the average shale content, index of geoaccumulation (Igeo), contamination factor (CF), pollution load index (PLI), and potential ecological risk (PER) index, contamination levels were classified, and ecological risks were assessed. Notably, a lower growth potential (t0) was observed in CN at Ikorodu than at Epe, with similar trends for ON in the Epe during the dry season. Otolith asymmetry patterns, particularly in the CN at Ikorodu and ON in the Epe during the dry season, exhibited distinct ecological variations, indicating heightened stress levels at Ikorodu. Sediment analyses revealed moderate to strong contamination (Cd, Pb, Ni, and Cr) in both Lagos Lagoon (Ikorodu) and Epe Lagoon, with Ikorodu exhibiting notably high to moderate contamination levels according to the CF index. Elevated PLI values for Cd and Pb in Ikorodu, in addition to greater PER, indicated increased risk, with Cd posing a high risk (61.42%) and Pb posing a moderate risk (49.50%). Additionally, the reduced asymptotic length in the Epe during the dry season suggests that Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus is adaptable to seasonal variations, while divergent growth patterns in both areas indicate the existence of trade-off mechanisms in response to changing conditions. Habitat-specific otolith asymmetry and metal contamination underscore species adaptability, with wider stressor variability in Lagos than in Epe. Furthermore, multidimensional scaling analysis highlights the intricate relationship between otolith shape variables and environmental factors, emphasizing the need for tailored conservation efforts in urbanized watersheds.
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- Azubuike Victor Chukwuka
- Environmental Quality Control Department, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Nigeria; Environmental Biology and Ecology Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
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- Hydrobiology and Fisheries Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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Si W, Xu J, Liu G, Wang G, Zhang M. Distribution, source identification, water quality, and risk assessment of trace elements in the surface-groundwater-sediments multifunctional system in Guohe River Basin. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 361:121266. [PMID: 38815423 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Within the Huaihe River Basin, Guohe River, as its second-largest tributary, serves as a critical water supply source. Recent industrial and agricultural advancements have led to increased trace element contamination, adversely impacting the water quality within Guohe River Basin. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the distribution characteristics, sources, water quality and risk assessment of trace elements in the surface water, groundwater, and sediments across the basin. The results showed that the spatial distribution of trace elements in the surface water and groundwater of Guohe River Basin was that most of the high concentrations appeared in Qiaocheng District of Bozhou City, the mean concentration of Fe in Guohe River sediments was the highest, the mean concentration of Sb was the lowest. The PMF source analysis results showed that the main source of trace elements in Guohe River Basin was natural geological processes, followed by human activities. The sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) indicated that the surface water samples of Guohe River in two seasons had high sodium and salinity hazards. The water quality index (WQI) showed that surface water and groundwater samples in the northwestern of Guohe River Basin had poor water quality. The results of the risk assessment showed that As and Mn posed great ecological risks to surface water and groundwater, respectively, and that F- was the pollutant with the most potential health risk hazard in the basin. The Geo-accumulation index (Igeo) results showed that Cd, Se and As should be taken seriously as the main contaminants of the sediments in Guohe River Basin. KEYWARDS: Trace elements; Source analysis; Sodium adsorption ratio; Water quality index; Risk assessment; Geo-accumulation index.
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- Wen Si
- CAS Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and Environment, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and Environment, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and Environment, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and Environment, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and Environment, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China; Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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He L, Chen G, Wang X, Shen J, Zhang H, Lin Y, Shen Y, Lang F, Gong C. Pollution Characteristics and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in the Sediments of the Inflow Rivers of Dianchi Lake, China. TOXICS 2024; 12:322. [PMID: 38787101 PMCID: PMC11125836 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12050322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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To explore the contamination status and identify the source of the heavy metals in the sediments in the major inflow rivers of Dianchi Lake in China, sediment samples were collected and analyzed. Specifically, the distribution, source, water quality, and health risk assessment of the heavy metals were analyzed using correlation analysis (CA), principal component analysis (PCA), the heavy metal contamination factor (Cf), the pollution load index (PLI), and the potential ecological risk index (PERI). Additionally, the chemical fractions were analyzed for mobility characteristics. The results indicate that the average concentration of the heavy metals in the sediment ranked in the descending order of Zn > Cr > Cu > Pb > As > Ni > Cd > Hg, and most of the elements existed in less-mobile forms. The Cfwas in the order of Hg > Zn > Cd > As > Pb > Cr > Ni; the accumulation of Hg, Zn, Cd, and As was obvious. Although the spatial variability of the heavy metal contents was pronounced, the synthetical evaluation index of the PLI and PERI both reached a high pollution level. The PCA and CA results indicate that industrial, transportation, and agricultural emissions were the dominant factors causing heavy metal pollution. These results provide important data for improving water resource management efficiency and heavy metal pollution prevention in Dianchi Lake.
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- Liwei He
- Yunnan Dali Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dali 671000, China;
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
- National Observation and Research Station of Erhai Lake Ecosystem in Yunnan, Dali 671000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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- Yunnan Dali Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dali 671000, China;
- National Observation and Research Station of Erhai Lake Ecosystem in Yunnan, Dali 671000, China
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- Yunnan Dali Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dali 671000, China;
- National Observation and Research Station of Erhai Lake Ecosystem in Yunnan, Dali 671000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kunming University, Kunming 650214, China
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Zhou B, Zeng X, Wang Q, Liu Y, Liu X, Wu Y, Gong Z, Fang M. Exposure and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal in Crayfish from the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:332-345. [PMID: 37086355 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03672-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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Red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkia) is an exposed species to heavy metals due to their lifestyle of direct contact with sediments. Based on the complete crayfish industry, we focus on the presence of heavy metals in crayfish from different circulation links, which provides a new idea for the investigation of heavy metals in food. To analyze the exposure levels of heavy metals in crayfish during aquaculture and circulation, the five elements (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr, Cu) in crayfish from 126 sampling sites were investigated. Cultured environmental samples were collected for Spearman correlation analysis. Monte Carlo simulation was used to analyze the uncertain health risks of heavy metals in crayfish. The results indicated that the average heavy metal concentrations in crayfish were all below the limit threshold values. The hepatopancreas was the main target organ for heavy metal accumulation (Cd: 0.3132 mg/kg; Pb: 0.0258 mg/kg; Hg: 0.0072 mg/kg; Cr: 0.1720 mg/kg; Cu: 10.6816 mg/kg). The positive correlation of heavy metal content between crayfish and sediments was not significant under the crayfish-rice coculture model. The 95th HI values for adults and children ranged from 0.022 to 0.042 and 0.071 to 0.137, well below 1, indicating that heavy metals do not pose a noncarcinogenic risk to humans. The potential carcinogenic risk of Cd and Cr in crayfish should be taken seriously, as the 95th CR values for children have reached 4.299 × 10-5 and 6.509 × 10-5, respectively.
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- Bingjie Zhou
- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil (The Chinese Ministry of Education), College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil (The Chinese Ministry of Education), College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil (The Chinese Ministry of Education), College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil (The Chinese Ministry of Education), College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil (The Chinese Ministry of Education), College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil (The Chinese Ministry of Education), College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Food Safety Risk Assessment, Food Safety Research Unit (2019RU014) of Chinese, Academy of Medical Science, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil (The Chinese Ministry of Education), College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil (The Chinese Ministry of Education), College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China.
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Zhang T, Wang P, Wang M, Liu J, Gong L, Xia S. Spatial distribution, source identification, and risk assessment of heavy metals in riparian soils of the Tibetan plateau. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 237:116977. [PMID: 37625542 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Riparian soils in the lower sections of the Lhasa River were chosen as the research focus, to examine the characteristics and sources of heavy metals in riparian soils of high-cold regions. To investigate the influence of various factors on the geographical distribution of heavy metals, three horizontal and one vertical profiles were considered. The geoaccumulation index, prospective ecological risk index, and enrichment factor were used to evaluate the extent of soil contamination. Correlation analysis and the positive-matrix-analysis receptor model were used to quantitatively examine the sources of the elements. According to the soil-evaluation, the topsoil was more polluted than the deep soil. Overall, the soil was slightly degraded and posed minor ecological concern. Cd was the primary contributor to the overall contamination, with moderate and considerable risk levels at certain locations. Five sources were identified for the six heavy metals. Transportation and agricultural production were the principal sources of Cd. Ni and Cr were mostly connected to agricultural practices and weathering of parent-soil materials. Pb and Zn were mostly related to geological history, geothermal development, and traffic pollution. Mineral resource development has had a major impact on Cu. Non-carcinogenic risk index of each heavy metal and their total value were <1, indicating they are not harmful to human health. The riparian soil of the Lhasa River Basin contains heavy metals from various sources; therefore, it is important to monitor these heavy metals. This study provides a scientific foundation for the safe utilization and classification of soils in high cold regions.
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- Tao Zhang
- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China; Center for Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology, China Geological Survey, Baoding, 071051, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Center for Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology, China Geological Survey, Baoding, 071051, China
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- Center for Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology, China Geological Survey, Baoding, 071051, China
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- Center for Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology, China Geological Survey, Baoding, 071051, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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Chen X, Wu P, Chen X, Liu H, Li X. Source apportionment of heavy metal(loid)s in sediments of a typical karst mountain drinking-water reservoir and the associated risk assessment based on chemical speciations. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2023; 45:7585-7601. [PMID: 37394675 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01676-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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As important place for water storage and supply, drinking-water reservoirs in karst mountain areas play a key role in ensuring human well-being, and its water quality safety has attracted much attention. Source apportionment and ecological risks of heavy metal(loid)s in sediments of drinking-water reservoir are important for water security, public health, and regional water resources management, especially in karst mountain areas where water resources are scarce. To expound the accumulation, potential ecological risks, and sources of heavy metal(loid)s in a drinking-water reservoir in Northwest Guizhou, China, the surface sediments were collected and analyzed based on the combined use of the geo-accumulation index (Igeo), sequential extraction (BCR), ratios of secondary phase and primary phase (RSP), risk assessment code (RAC), modified potential ecological risk index (MRI), as well as the positive matrix factorization methods. The results indicated that the accumulation of Cd in sediments was obvious, with approximately 61.9% of the samples showing moderate to high accumulation levels, followed by Pb, Cu, Ni, and Zn, whereas the As and Cr were at low levels. A large proportion of BCR-extracted acid extractable and reducible fraction were found in Cd (72.5%) and Pb (40.3%), suggesting high bioavailability. The combined results of RSP, RAC, and MRI showed that Cd was the major pollutant in sediments with high potential ecological risk, while the risk of other elements was low. Source apportionment results of heavy metal(loid)s indicated that Cd (75.76%) and Zn (23.1%) mainly originated from agricultural activities; As (69.82%), Cr (50.05%), Cu (33.47%), and Ni (31.87%) were associated with domestic sources related to residents' lives; Cu (52.36%), Ni (44.57%), Cr (34.33%), As (26.51%), Pb (24.77%), and Zn (23.80%) primarily came from natural geological sources; and Pb (47.56%), Zn (22.46%) and Cr (13.92%) might be introduced by mixed sources of traffic and domestic. The contribution ratios of the four sources were 18.41%, 36.67%, 29.48%, and 15.44%, respectively. Overall, priority control factors for pollution in relation to agricultural sources included Cd, while domestic sources are primarily associated with As. It is crucial to place special emphasis on the impacts of human activities when formulating pollution prevention and control measures. The results of this study can provide valuable reference and insights for water resources management and pollution prevention and control strategies in karst mountainous areas.
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- Xue Chen
- College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment of Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Guiyang Rural Revitalization Service Center, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
- Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment of Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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Mirzaei R, Ravankhah N, Masoum S, Asadi A, Sorooshian A. Assessment of land use effect, mapping of human health risks and chemometric analysis of potential toxic elements in topsoils of Aran-o-Bidgol, Iran. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2023; 45:8081-8095. [PMID: 37535139 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01712-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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This study examines topsoil contamination in Aran-o-Bidgol urban region of central Iran, with a focus on potentially toxic elements (PTEs). A total of 135 topsoil samples in different land types were characterized, ranging from areas with agricultural farms, desert, industrial and residential activity, and brick kilns. The average concentrations of Cd, Pb, Cu, Ni, Cr, Co, Fe, Zn, and Mn were 0.72, 11.41, 14.82, 29.87, 51.13, 106.69, 8741.87, 48.59, and 346.42 mg kg-1, respectively, which all exceed the local background levels. The results reveal that land use significantly affected PTE concentrations. Cr, Co, Mn, and Fe concentrations in soils of residential and brick kiln areas were especially high. In contrast, concentrations of Cu, Ni, and Zn were higher in agricultural and residential areas. Risk assessment analysis showed that the sum of toxic units for PTEs for brick kilns (1.72), residential (1.82), and agricultural (1.79) areas exceeded those of other land types and that Ni and Cr contributed the most to the high toxic risk index values. Both carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risk indices of PTEs in soils were within an acceptable limit, except for the cancer risk of Ni (3.52E-04) and Cr (3.00E-04) among children. The spatial hazard index and carcinogenic health risk of PTEs showed that samples from the southwestern parts of the study area might pose significant health problems to adults and children. This study demonstrates how combining different techniques can help spatially characterize PTE accumulation and protect populations at risk.
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- Rouhollah Mirzaei
- Department of Environment, Faculty of Natural Resources and Earth Sciences, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Environment, Faculty of Natural Resources and Earth Sciences, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran.
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran
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- Environmental Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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Jin H, Zhihong P, Jiaqing Z, Chuxuan L, Lu T, Jun J, Xinghua L, Wenyan G, Junkang G, Binbin S, Shengguo X. Source apportionment and quantitative risk assessment of heavy metals at an abandoned zinc smelting site based on GIS and PMF models. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 336:117565. [PMID: 36868153 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.117565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The abandoned smelters have caused serious hazards to the surrounding environment and residents. Taking an abandoned zinc smelter in southern China as an example, a total of 245 soil samples were collected to study spatial heterogeneity, source apportionment, and source-derived risk assessment of heavy metal(loid)s (HMs) in the region. The results showed that the mean values of all HMs concentrations were higher than the local background values, with Zn, Cd, Pb, and As contamination being the most serious and their plume penetrating to the bottom layer. Four sources were identified by principal component analysis and positive matrix factorization, with their contributions to the HMs contents ranked as: surface runoff (F2, 63.2%) > surface solid waste (F1, 22.2%) > atmospheric deposition (F3, 8.5%) > parent material (F4, 6.1%). Among these, F1 was a determinant source of human health risk with a contribution rate of 60%. Therefore, F1 was considered to be the priority control factor, but it only accounted for 22.2% of HMs contents contribution. Hg dominated the ecological risk with a contribution of 91.1%. Pb (25.7%) and As (32.9%) accounted for the non-carcinogenic risk, while As (95%) dominated the carcinogenic effect. The spatial characteristics of human health risk values derived from F1 indicated that high-risk areas were mainly distributed in the casting finished products area, electrolysis area, leaching-concentration area, and fluidization roasting area. The findings highlight the significance of priority control factors (including HMs, pollution sources and functional areas) for consideration in the integrated management of this region, thus saving costs for effective soil remediation.
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- He Jin
- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China.
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China.
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China.
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China.
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China.
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China.
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China.
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China.
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China.
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Yang Z, Li C, Chen H, Shan X, Chen J, Zhang J, Liu S, Liu Q, Wang X. Source-oriented ecological and resistome risks associated with geochemical enrichment of heavy metals in river sediments. CHEMOSPHERE 2023:139119. [PMID: 37302501 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Heavy metals (HMs) pose ecological and resistome risks to aquatic systems. To efficiently develop targeted risk mitigation strategies, apportioning HM sources and assessing their source-oriented risks are essential. Although many studies have reported risk assessment and source apportionment of HMs, yet few have explored source-specific ecological and resistome risks associated with geochemical enrichment of HMs in aquatic environments. Therefore, this study proposes an integrated technological framework to characterize source-oriented ecological and resistome risks in the sediments of a plain river in China. Several geochemical tools quantitatively showed Cd and Hg had the highest pollution levels in the environment, with 19.7 and 7.5 times higher than their background values, respectively. Positive matrix factorization (PMF) and Unmix were comparatively used to apportion sources of HMs. Essentially, the two models were complementary and identified similar sources including industrial discharges, agricultural activities, atmospheric deposition and natural background, with contributions of 32.3-37.0%, 8.0-9.0%, 12.1-15.9% and 42.8-43.0%, respectively. To analyze source-specific ecological risks, the apportionment results were integratively incorporated into a modified ecological risk index. The results showed anthropogenic sources were the most significant contributors to the ecological risks. Particularly, industrial discharges majorly contributed high- (44%) and extremely high (52%) ecological risk for Cd, while agricultural activities posed a greater percentage of considerable-(36%) and high- (46%) ecological risk for Hg. Furthermore, the high-throughput sequencing metagenomic analysis identified abundant and diverse antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), including some carbapenem-resistance genes and emerging genes such as mcr-type in the river sediments. Network and statistical analyses displayed significant correlations between ARGs and geochemical enrichment of HMs (ρ > 0.8; P-value <0.01), indicating their important impacts on resistome risks in the environment. This study provides useful insights into risk prevention and pollution control of HMs, and the framework can be made applicable to other rivers facing environmental challenges worldwide.
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- Zhimin Yang
- Key Laboratory for Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Key Laboratory for Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Groundwater Pollution Control and Remediation, College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Groundwater Pollution Control and Remediation, College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Groundwater Pollution Control and Remediation, College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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Huang F, Chen C. GIS-based approach and multivariate statistical analysis for identifying sources of heavy metals in marine sediments from the coast of Hong Kong. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:518. [PMID: 36976384 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11152-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Hong Kong is an urbanized coastal city which experiences substantially different metal loads from anthropogenic activities. This study was aimed at analyzing the spatial distribution and pollution evaluation of ten selected heavy metals (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Hg, Ni, Zn, Fe, V) in the coastal sediments of Hong Kong. The distribution of heavy metal pollution in sediments has been analyzed using the geographic information system (GIS) technique, and their pollution degrees, corresponding potential ecological risks and source identifications, have been studied by applying the enrichment factor (EF) analysis, contamination factor (CF) analysis, potential ecological risk index (PEI), and integrated multivariate statistical methods, respectively. Firstly, the GIS technique was used to access the spatial distribution of the heavy metals; the result revealed that pollution trend of these metals was decreased from the inner to the outer coast sites of the studied area. Secondly, combining the EF analysis and CF analysis, we found that the pollution degree of heavy metals followed the order of Cu > Cr > Cd > Zn > Pb > Hg > Ni > Fe > As > V. Thirdly, the PERI calculations showed that Cd, Hg, and Cu were the most potential ecological risk factors compared to other metals. Finally, cluster analysis combined with principal component analysis showed that Cr, Cu, Hg, and Ni might originate from the industrial discharges and shipping activities. V, As, and Fe were mainly derived from the natural origin, whereas Cd, Pb, and Zn were identified from the municipal discharges and industrial wastewater. In conclusion, this work should be helpful in the establishment of strategies for contamination control and optimization of industrial structures in Hong Kong.
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- Fengwen Huang
- Department of Neuroscience, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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Radomirović M, Miletić A, Onjia A. Accumulation of heavy metal(loid)s and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the sediment of the Prahovo Port (Danube) and associated risks. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:323. [PMID: 36692645 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-10926-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The current study investigated the concentrations, possible sources, toxicity, and ecological risk of eight heavy metal(loid)s (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn) and sixteen priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in surface sediments in the port of Prahovo (Danube, Serbia). Among the examined HMs, the most abundant was Cu (38.3 mg/kg), followed by Zn. The Σ16PAHs concentrations ranged from 25 to 112.5 µg/kg, with 4-ring PAHs (17.3 µg/kg) being the most dominant in the study area. The mean and maximum values of HMs and PAHs obtained in this study were below the national regulatory limits and within environmental criteria. Particularly significant correlations between As, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, Zn, 5-, 6-ring PAHs, as well as between Pb and Hg, indicated their similar anthropogenic sources, pathways, and adsorption mechanisms. These findings were confirmed by cluster analysis and principal component analysis. Diagnostic ratios demonstrated that contamination in inner port stations was characterized by pyrogenic sources, while PAHs of petrogenic origin prevailed in samples near the port entrance. The mean ERM quotient (mERMq), toxic risk index (TRI), and toxic equivalent quotient (TEQ) were also calculated to assess the toxicity of the investigated HMs and PAHs in sediments. Positive matrix factorization suggested four potential sources as the main components of sediment contamination, whereas the risk assessment indicated a low or relatively insignificant risk of adverse biological effects from the combined toxicity of HMs and PAHs for the entire study area.
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- Milena Radomirović
- Innovation Center of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Karnegijeva 4, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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Guo Y, Ke X, Zhang J, He X, Li Q, Zhang Y. Distribution, Risk Assessment and Source of Heavy Metals in Mangrove Wetland Sediments of Dongzhai Harbor, South China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:1090. [PMID: 36673847 PMCID: PMC9859084 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Heavy metals are common environmental contaminants that are toxic, non-biodegradable, and bioaccumulative. They can bioaccumulate through the food chain and present a risk to both public health and ecology. Therefore, this study takes the mangrove wetland of Dongzhai Harbor as an example. The concentrations of heavy metals such as As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn in the surface sediments of mangrove wetlands were measured to reveal their distribution, the contamination level was assessed, and the sources of contamination were analyzed. The distribution of Cr, Zn, Ni, Pb, Cu, and Cd concentrations are: Yanfeng East River > Sanjiang River > Yanzhou River > Yanfeng West River, while the As concentration in the Yanfeng West River is greater than that in the Yanfeng East River. According to the correlation analysis, the concentrations of Cr, Zn, Ni, Cu, and Cd are significantly and positively correlated with total organic carbon (TOC), total phosphorus (TP), total nitrogen (TN), and salinity (SAL) and shared a significantly negative correlation with pH. There is moderate contamination risk of As and slight contamination risk of Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn in most regions within the study area. Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn exhibit the same sources, which are mainly influenced by human sources such as aquaculture, agricultural cultivation, and livestock farming, while the source of As comes from aquaculture.
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- Yuan Guo
- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430078, China
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- Wuhan Center, China Geological Survey (Central South China Innovation Center for Geosciences), Wuhan 430205, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430078, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430078, China
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- Wuhan Center, China Geological Survey (Central South China Innovation Center for Geosciences), Wuhan 430205, China
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- Wuhan Center, China Geological Survey (Central South China Innovation Center for Geosciences), Wuhan 430205, China
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Aydi A, Ghannem S, Nasri A, Hessine R, Mezni A. Evaluation of heavy metals contamination and pollution indices levels in surface sediments of the Bizerte coastal line, Tunisia. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 184:114171. [PMID: 36182784 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Heavy metal concentrations in surface sediments collected from 17 stations samples in Bizerte coastal line were determined in order to evaluate the contamination status in the region. Heavy metal concentrations (mg/kg) of Bizerte coast line followed the decreasing trend of Fe > Pb > Zn > Mn > Cu > Cr > Ni > Co > Cd. The pollution degree of the surface sediment collected from 17 samples station in Bizerte coast line by heavy metals was evaluated on the basis of pollution indices (EF, Igeo, CF, PLI and CD). Results of Igeo, EF, CF, PLI and DC demonstrated that pollution levels of Pb and Cd were moderate, which should require more attentiveness as main pollution factors. However, no pollution was found for Zn, Cu, Ni, Cr, Co and Mn. Hierarchical cluster analysis was used to identify the influence of anthropogenic activities on the surface sediment.
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- Abdelwaheb Aydi
- Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty Science of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Jarzouna 7021, Bizerte, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Environment Biomonitoring, University of Carthage, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerta (FSB), 7021 Zarzouna, Bizerta, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Environment Biomonitoring, University of Carthage, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerta (FSB), 7021 Zarzouna, Bizerta, Tunisia
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- Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty Science of Bizerte, University of Carthage, Jarzouna 7021, Bizerte, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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Chen H, Wu D, Wang Q, Fang L, Wang Y, Zhan C, Zhang J, Zhang S, Cao J, Qi S, Liu S. The Predominant Sources of Heavy Metals in Different Types of Fugitive Dust Determined by Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF) Modeling in Southeast Hubei: A Typical Mining and Metallurgy Area in Central China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13227. [PMID: 36293808 PMCID: PMC9602615 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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To develop accurate air pollution control policies, it is necessary to determine the sources of different types of fugitive dust in mining and metallurgy areas. A method integrating principal component analysis and a positive matrix factorization model was used to identify the potential sources of heavy metals (HMs) in five different types of fugitive dust. The results showed accumulation of Mn, Fe, and Cu can be caused by natural geological processes, which contributed 38.55% of HMs. The Ni and Co can be released from multiple transport pathways and accumulated through local deposition, which contributed 29.27%. Mining-related activities contributed 20.11% of the HMs and showed a relatively high accumulation of As, Sn, Zn, and Cr, while traffic-related emissions contributed the rest of the HMs and were responsible for the enrichment in Pb and Cd. The co-applied source-identification models improved the precision of the identification of sources, which revealed that the local geological background and mining-related activities were mainly responsible for the accumulation of HMs in the area. The findings can help the government develop targeted control strategies for HM dispersion efficiency.
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- Hongling Chen
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mine Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
- Research Center of Ecological Environment Restoration and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, The First Geological Brigade of Hubei Geological Bureau, Huangshi 435000, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mine Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
- Research Center of Ecological Environment Restoration and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, The First Geological Brigade of Hubei Geological Bureau, Huangshi 435000, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mine Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
- Research Center of Ecological Environment Restoration and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, The First Geological Brigade of Hubei Geological Bureau, Huangshi 435000, China
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- Research Center of Ecological Environment Restoration and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, The First Geological Brigade of Hubei Geological Bureau, Huangshi 435000, China
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- Research Center of Ecological Environment Restoration and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, The First Geological Brigade of Hubei Geological Bureau, Huangshi 435000, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mine Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
- Research Center of Ecological Environment Restoration and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, The First Geological Brigade of Hubei Geological Bureau, Huangshi 435000, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mine Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
- Research Center of Ecological Environment Restoration and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, The First Geological Brigade of Hubei Geological Bureau, Huangshi 435000, China
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- School of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mine Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
- Research Center of Ecological Environment Restoration and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, The First Geological Brigade of Hubei Geological Bureau, Huangshi 435000, China
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Liu X, Yu S. Anthropogenic metal loads in nearshore sediment along the coast of China mainland interacting with provincial socioeconomics in the period 1980-2020. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 839:156286. [PMID: 35643127 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Metal pollutions have been accused of consequences of the anthropogenic activities but few quantitative delineations between environmental metal loads and socioeconomic development presented. A meta-data analysis study was carried out on metal loads in coastal sediment in the provinces of China mainland reported in literature in the period 1980-2020. Eight metals with well-recognized anthropogenic sources were selected including arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), mercury (Hg), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn). Screened with three criteria, a total of 1173 records from 405 published studies were finalized as the metal loads dataset in coastal sediment. Evident provincial patterns were observed among the selected metals but element dependent after transformed to sample number weighted contents (Cw). Against the regional marine backgrounds, anthropogenic increment rate (Ranthrop) of metal loads in nearshore sediment presented better provincial differentiation with the extremes at 7.58 for As and 62.13 for Cu in Guangdong, 91.25 for Hg in Zhejiang, 3.19 for Ni in Tianjin, 7.72 for Pb in Fujian, and 13.51 for Zn in Liaoning. Metal loads in coastal sediment could be explained by characteristic industries in the provinces. Nearshore sediment in Guangdong had high risk to metal loads and other provinces at low-to-medium risk to the lowest thresholds of sediment quality guidelines in China and USA. Canonical correlations identified considerably interactive explanations between integrative hazard quotients (ƩHQ) of the selected metals in nearshore sediment and non-agricultural GDP per capita of non-agricultural population/urban population percentile provincially but few significant fittings by the classic environmental Kuznets Curve model quantitatively. Findings of this study explored uncertainty from both sides in explaining the interactions, i.e., data integrity of metal loads in coastal sediment in literature and appropriation of socioeconomic indicators in relation to metal emission industries.
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- Xun Liu
- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China.
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Farhat HI, Gad A, Saleh A, Abd El Bakey SM. Risks Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements’ Contamination in the Egyptian Red Sea Surficial Sediments. LAND 2022; 11:1560. [DOI: 10.3390/land11091560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The potential impact of tourism, industrial, and urban activities on Egypt’s Red Sea coastline, which is well-known for its economic and environmental importance, was investigated at fifteen coastal sites. In the present study, the concentration of cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) in marine sediments from these sites, was determined using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS). In detail, various pollution indices, statistical analyses, and spatial distribution patterns were used to assess the pollution status, impacts of human activities, ecological risks, and sources of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in surface marine sediment. A detailed comparison with up-to-date data was conducted. These sediments were composed predominantly of fine and very fine sands. Mean grain size distribution typically depends on the source of the sediment from the following two prime sources: terrigenous (autochthonous) and biogenic (allochthonous). The detected PTE mean concentrations were as follows: Fe > Mn > Zn > Cr > Ni > Pb > Co > Cu > Cd. Multivariate statistical analysis results revealed their close distribution and association. Cd and Pb levels in the studied area have been slightly impacted by anthropogenic inputs. According to the calculated pollution indices, although a minimal or moderate contamination degree was detected in the study area, it was determined that there was a low to moderate ecological risk. The slightly high degree of contamination and risk centered in the middle of the study area around phosphate mining and related activities. More attention should be given to the concentrations and sources of Cd, Ni, and Pb as the main pollution factors.
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Wan X, Liao Z, He H, Shi M, Yu G, Zhao F, Lai C, Wang Y, Huang B, Pan X. The desorption mechanism of dissolved organic matter on pollutants and the change of biodiversity during sediment dredging. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113574. [PMID: 35636464 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Sediment dredging is an effective means to control the endogenous pollution of lakes, which could significantly change the concentration and composition of organic matter, especially dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the lake. DOM is particularly important for the release of endogenous pollutants, which will inevitably bring an impact on aquatic biodiversity. Nevertheless, in recent research little attention has been paid to the desorption mechanism of DOM on pollutants and the change of biodiversity during dredging. This study investigated the physicochemical properties of DOM in the sediment by taking a sediment dredging project in Dianchi Lake in China for example. The correlations of DOM properties with the desorption behavior of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb) and the biodiversity of aquatic organisms were analyzed. The results show that the aromaticity and humification of DOM were improved after dredging, and the high molecular weight DOM was degraded into low molecular weight substance. The desorption amount of N, P and heavy metals (Cd, Pb) were decreased as the pH values increased. Moreover, NH4+-N promoted the release of Pb2+ from DOM, while the release of PO43--P was inhibited. Correlation analysis shows that the physicochemical properties of DOM exactly affected the release of N, P, Cd and Pb. It was easier to desorb pollutants with low aromaticity and humification of DOM, leading to a decrease in the diversity of aquatic organisms. This study identified the desorption mechanism of endogenous pollutants in DOM and the ecological risk to aquatic organisms, providing a theoretical basis for the prevention and control of water pollution.
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- Xing Wan
- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Environment Evolution and Pollution Control in Mountainous and Rural Areas of Yunnan Province, Kunming, 650224, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Sequestration and Pollution Control in Soils, Kunming, 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Sequestration and Pollution Control in Soils, Kunming, 650500, China
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Ahmadi A, Moore F, Keshavarzi B, Shahimi H, Hooda PS. Bioaccumulation of selected trace elements in some aquatic organisms from the proximity of Qeshm Island ecosystems: Human health perspective. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 182:113966. [PMID: 35969906 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this study selected marine species from north Persian Gulf ecosystems were collected to investigate the concentration of 15 trace elements (Al, As, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Li, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se, Sr, V, Zn and Hg) in muscle and liver tissues for the purpose of evaluating potential health risks for human consumers. The results indicated that Fe, Zn, Sr, Cu and As are the most abundant TEs in the tissues of the species. The concentration of Cu in P. semisulcatus and As in most investigated species pose the highest risk of exposure. The carcinogenic risk values indicate that As and Ni concentrations in the species are above the acceptable lifetime risk for adults and children in most of the species. The margin of exposure risk approach indicated that the risk of detrimental effects due to dietary Pb intake for age groups is low, except for consumers of T. tonggol.
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- Azam Ahmadi
- Department of Earth Sciences, College of Science, Shiraz University, 71454 Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Earth Sciences, College of Science, Shiraz University, 71454 Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Earth Sciences, College of Science, Shiraz University, 71454 Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Earth Sciences, College of Science, Shiraz University, 71454 Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, Kingston University London, Kingston Upon Thames KT12EE, UK
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Tang W, Shu L, Ng JC, Bai Y, Zhao Y, Lin H, Zhang H. Metal(loid) flux change in Dongting Lake due to the operation of Three Gorges Dam, China. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 306:119342. [PMID: 35489532 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A drastic decrease in the suspended sediment of Dongting Lake (DTL) has been observed due to Three Gorges Dam (TGD) impoundment operation since 2003. However, the relationship between sediment loads and metal fluxes has not been studied. This study comprehensively analyzed the content characteristics of seven metal(loid)s (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Pb, and Zn) in the surface sediment of DTL from 2000 to 2019. The period of 2005-2009 corresponded to a metal(loid) enrichment stage in the sediment of DTL. The metal(loid) cumulative input of DTL from 2000 to 2019 reached 153 × 103 t, and the increasing rate was gradually diminished because of TGD operation, while the metal(loid) cumulative output reached 132 × 103 t. Undergoing an input-output state transition, the metal(loid) cumulative deposition of DTL in 2019 was only 42% of its peak in 2007. Especially, the metal(loid) fluxes of DTL all became negative for the first time in 2006. It is worth noting that Cd in DTL has shifted to a net export during the study period. Finally, the assessment results of pollution, risk, and toxicity indicated that metal(loid) effects on sediment quality were weakening in recent years. This study confirmed that DTL has shifted from metal(loid) deposition to export, providing new information for future DTL management options.
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- Wenzhong Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- The University of Queensland, Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences, Brisbane, QLD, 4102, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Jian L, Zhang T, Lin L, Xiong J, Shi H, Wang J. Transfer and accumulation of trace elements in seawater, sediments, green turtle forage, and eggshells in the Xisha Islands, South China Sea. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:50832-50844. [PMID: 35239116 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19354-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Chemical pollutants present a substantial threat to the survival of the green turtle (Chelonia mydas). In this study, the concentrations of 12 trace elements (TEs) in seawater, sediments, and green turtle forage and eggshells from the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea, along with their patterns of transfer and accumulation, were identified. The results revealed that the median TE concentrations in seawater and sediments were lower than the first-grade limit values of the national standard in China, indicating a low ecological risk. The concentrations (μg·g-1) of TEs in forage ranged from 0.05-0.69, 3.43-14.4, 157-2391, 27.9-124, 2.05-9.39, 0.30-9.78, 2.01-80.50, 0.18-5.76, 0.06-0.98, 2.00-18.4, 0.02-0.24, and 0.01-0.09 for Cr, Mn, Sr, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Se, Cd, As, Pb, and Hg, respectively. Seawater, sediments, turtle forage, and eggshells exhibited different TE profiles, which were driven by Hg, Sr, Cr, and Pb in seawater and sediments; Fe and Ni in sediments; Cd and As in forage; and Zn, Se, and Cu in eggshells. The contents of Cu, Zn, and Se increased slightly with trophic level, indicating that they were transferred through dietary pathways. Although Cd and As appeared to bioaccumulate in green turtle forage, it was not transferred to their eggshells, which may be related to the excretion and metabolism process in the mother's body. Thus, eggshells may be a poor bioindicator for the exposure of female green turtles to these toxic elements.
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- Li Jian
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, NHC Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Control, School of Tropical Medicine, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 571199, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, Key Laboratory of Tropical Animal and Plant Ecology of Hainan Province, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, China.
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Environmental Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements Using Pollution Indices and Data-Driven Modeling in Surface Sediment of the Littoral Shelf of the Mediterranean Sea Coast and Gamasa Estuary, Egypt. JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/jmse10060816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Coastal environmental assessment techniques have evolved into one of the most important fields for the long-term development and management of coastal zones. So, the overall aim of the present investigation was to provide effective approaches for making informed decisions about the Gamasa coast sediment quality. Over a two-year investigation, sediment samples were meticulously collected from the Gamasa estuary and littoral shelf. The inductively coupled plasma mass spectra (ICP-MS) was used to the total concentrations of Al, Fe, Ti, Mg, Mn, Cu, P, V, Ba, Cr, Sr, Co, Ni, Zn, Pb, Zr, and Ce. Single elements environmental pollution indices including the geoaccumulation index (Igeo), contamination factor (CF), and enrichment factor (EF), as well as multi-elements pollution indices comprising the potential ecological risk index (RI), degree of contamination (Dc), and pollution load index (PLI) were used to assess the sediment and the various geo-environmental variables affecting the Mediterranean coastal system. Furthermore, the Dc, PLI, and RI were estimated using the random forest (RF) and Back-Propagation Neural Network (BPNN) depending on the selected elements. According to the Dc results, all the investigated sediment samples categories were considerably contaminated. Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zr, V, Zn, P, and Mn showed remarkable enrichment in sediment samples and were originated from anthropogenic sources based on the CF, EF, and Igeo data. Moreover, the RI findings revealed that all the samples tested pose a low ecologically risk. Meanwhile, based on PLI, 70% of the Gamasa estuary samples were polluted, while 93.75% of littoral shelf sediment was unpolluted. The BPNNs -PCs-CD-17 model performed the best and demonstrated a better association between exceptional qualities and CD. With R2 values of 1.00 for calibration (Cal.) and 1.00 for validation (Val.). The BPNNs -PCs-PLI-17 models performed the best in terms of measuring PLI with respective R2 values of 1.00 and 0.98 for the Cal. and Val. datasets. The findings showed that the RF and BPNN models may be used to precisely quantify the pollution indices (Dc, PLI, and RI) in calibration (Cal.) and validation (Val.) datasets utilizing potentially toxic elements of surface sediment.
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Song Z, Sun Y, Liu P, Wang Y, Huang Y, Gao Y, Hu X. Invasion of
Spartina alterniflora
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Zostera japonica
enhances the abundances of bacteria by absolute quantification sequencing analysis. Ecol Evol 2022; 12:e8939. [PMID: 35600690 PMCID: PMC9120208 DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Plant invasion can alter soil organic matter composition and indirectly impact estuary ecology; therefore, it is paramount to understand how plant invasion influences the bacterial community. Here, we present an absolute quantification 16S rRNA gene sequencing to investigate the bacterial communities that were collected from Zostera japonica and Spartina alterniflora covered areas and Z. japonica degradation areas in the Yellow River Estuary. Our data revealed that the absolute quantity of bacteria in the surface layer was significantly (p < .05) higher than that in the bottom and degradation areas. Following the invasion of S. alterniflora, the abundances of Bacteroidia, Acidimicrobiaceae, and Dehalococcoidaceaewere enriched in the S. alterniflora sediment. In addition, variations in the composition of sediment bacterial communities at the phylum level were the most intimately related to total organic carbon (TOC), and the content of heavy metals could reduce the abundance of bacteria. This study provided some information to understand the effects of S. alterniflora invasion on Z. japonica from the perspective of microbiome level.
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- Zenglei Song
- Key laboratory of Coastal Biology and Bioresource Utilization Yantai Institute of Costal Zone Research Chinese Academy of Sciences Yantai China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology Qingdao China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- Key laboratory of Coastal Biology and Bioresource Utilization Yantai Institute of Costal Zone Research Chinese Academy of Sciences Yantai China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology Qingdao China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- Key laboratory of Coastal Biology and Bioresource Utilization Yantai Institute of Costal Zone Research Chinese Academy of Sciences Yantai China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology Qingdao China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- Key laboratory of Coastal Biology and Bioresource Utilization Yantai Institute of Costal Zone Research Chinese Academy of Sciences Yantai China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology Qingdao China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- Key laboratory of Coastal Biology and Bioresource Utilization Yantai Institute of Costal Zone Research Chinese Academy of Sciences Yantai China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology Qingdao China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- Marine Science Research Institute of Shandong Province National Oceanographic Center of Qingdao Qingdao China
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- Key laboratory of Coastal Biology and Bioresource Utilization Yantai Institute of Costal Zone Research Chinese Academy of Sciences Yantai China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology Qingdao China
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Shi W, Li T, Feng Y, Su H, Yang Q. Source apportionment and risk assessment for available occurrence forms of heavy metals in Dongdahe Wetland sediments, southwest of China. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 815:152837. [PMID: 34995589 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Urban wetland ecosystems are easily influenced by heavy metals (HMs) because of their functional properties. In this study, absolute principal component scores-multivariate linear regression (APCS-MLR) and positive matrix factorization (PMF) receptor models were applied for the source apportionment of available occurrence forms of heavy metals (AHMs) of surface sediments in a typical urban wetland of Dianchi Lake, southwest of China. The risk assessment was conducted to evaluate the potential ecological/human health risks of HMs. Results indicated that Zn, Pb, and Cr were the major pollutants affected by anthropogenic activities in sediments and their concentrations were significantly exceeding the background value. Most of the highly AHMs-polluted area was close to the river in wetland, and the concentration distribution of all AHMs were generally low in the southwest and high in the northeast. Both APCS-MLR and PMF models identified three comparable classes of potential sources, namely (1) agricultural fertilizer/insecticide, atmospheric deposition, and traffic emissions; (2) natural transitions; and (3) industrial and sewage wastes. Moreover, the comparison results implied that the PMF model was more feasible for quantifying AHMs sources in wetland sediments since it is capable to analyze one more source, namely plant maintenance and waterfowl feeding, and has higher accuracy in predicting the concentrations of AHMs. In addition, the risk assessment model revealed that all these HMs were within the acceptable ranges of ecological and carcinogenic/non-carcinogenic human health risks. Among these, ingestion was the major exposure pathway of HMs from local areas, followed by dermal exposure and oral or nasal inhalation. However, children were more easily exposed to HMs than adults by ingestion due to their hand-to-mouth behaviors. This study aims to assess the HM pollution status in a plateau urban wetland, and provides a practical case for modeling source apportionment and risk assessment of HMs in wetland sediments.
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- Wenchang Shi
- School of Architectural Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650504, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Architectural Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650504, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Change on Lower Latitude Plateau for Universities in Yunnan Province, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, China
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Food, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650504, China
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Jia J, Bai J, Xiao R, Tian S, Wang D, Wang W, Zhang G, Cui H, Zhao Q. Fractionation, source, and ecological risk assessment of heavy metals in cropland soils across a 100-year reclamation chronosequence in an estuary, South China. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 807:151725. [PMID: 34822888 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Coastal reclamation for cropland has led to the accumulation of heavy metals in soils, bringing about pervasive and severe risks for environment and human health. However, less is known about the influence of long-term reclamation on heavy metals risk, mobility and bioavailability in cropland soil. In this study, we determined six heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn and Pb) and their fractionations in soils from five croplands across a 100-year reclamation chronosequence in the Pearl River estuary. Results showed that across five reclaimed soils, Cd posed seriously ecological risk and bioavailability according to assessments based on both total contents (single-metal pollution index: Cd > Cu > Zn > Ni > Cr > Pb) and fractionations (risk assessment code: Cd > Zn > Cu > Ni > Pb > Cr). Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn and Pb posed slightly to moderately ecological risks, and were mainly bound to residual (73.70%) and reducible (15.86%) fractions with lower mobility and bioavailability. With the highest risks level, mobility, toxicity and bioavailability (5.67% exchangeable and 11.75% carbonate fractions bound), Cd was identified as the main pollution factor in study area. Principal component analysis and Pearson's correlation analysis revealed that anthropogenic reclamation activities (including phosphate fertilizers, pesticides and sewage irrigation) were the major sources of these heavy metals. Long-term reclamation activities induced the increases of soil organic matter, clay contents, total concentrations and non-residual fractions of heavy metals by 46.14%, 538.98%, 42.87% and 219.78%, respectively, demonstrating significant promotions in level and mobility of heavy metals due to longer-term agricultural activities, higher soil clay and organic matter content.
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- Jia Jia
- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China; Henan Key Laboratory of Ecological Environment Protection and Restoration of Yellow River Basin, Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research, Zhengzhou 45003, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China.
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- College of Environment and Resources, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Ecological Environment Protection and Restoration of Yellow River Basin, Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research, Zhengzhou 45003, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Ecology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Ji'nan 250103, PR China
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Zheng X, Xu Z, Zhao D, Luo Y, Lai C, Huang B, Pan X. Double-dose responses of Scenedesmus capricornus microalgae exposed to humic acid. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 806:150547. [PMID: 34582877 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Dissolved organic matter (DOM) has been found to attenuate the ecotoxicity of various environmental pollutants, but research on its own toxic effects in aquatic ecosystems has been very limited. Herein, the toxic effects of humic acid (HA), a represent DOM typically found in natural waters, on the freshwater alga Scenedesmus capricornus were investigated. As result, HA exerted a double-dose effect on the growth of Scenedesmus capricornus. At HA concentrations below 2.0 mgC/L, the growth of Scenedesmus capricornus was slightly promoted, as was the synthesis of chlorophyll and macromolecules in the algae. Moreover, S. capricornus can maintain its growth by secreting fulvic acid as a nutrient carbon source. However, the growth of Scenedesmus capricornus was significantly inhibited when HA was beyond 2.0 mgC/L. The main mechanisms of humic acid's toxicity were membrane damage and oxidative stress. Particularly, when the oxidative stress exceeds the algae's carrying capacity, the synthesis of EPS is greatly inhibited and HA damage results. Taken together, DOM may have both positive and negative effects on aquatic ecosystems.
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- Xianyao Zheng
- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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Xu Y, Peng K, Jiang F, Cui Y, Han D, Liu H, Hong H, Tian X. Geographical discrimination of swimming crabs (Portunus trituberculatus) using stable isotope and multi-element analyses. J Food Compost Anal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zhao Q, Ding S, Hong Z, Ji X, Wang S, Lu M, Jing Y. Impacts of water-sediment regulation on spatial-temporal variations of heavy metals in riparian sediments along the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 227:112943. [PMID: 34710818 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The water-sediment regulation scheme (WSRS) of dams influences the desorption, resuspension, and deposition processes of riparian sediments, which in turn affect the spatial-temporal variations of heavy metals (HMs) in riparian sediments and leads to severe degradation of soil and water quality. However, the difference between the trapping effect of dams and the redistribution effects of the WSRS on HMs in riparian sediments, as well as the consecutively seasonal change of HMs after the WSRS, are rarely reported. To fill this gap, the concentrations of six HMs including Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn in riparian sediments along the Xiaolangdi Dam (XLD) Reservoir and its downstream reach were investigated, and the contamination level and potential ecological risk of HMs were assessed, to differentiate the effects of the XLD and its WSRS on the concentration, contamination level, and potential ecological risks of HMs. The results indicated that the mean HM concentrations in riparian sediments were higher than the background values in the study area and showed significant spatial and temporal variations. However, the regional differences of HM concentrations caused by the trapping effect of the XLD were less than the seasonal differences caused by the redistribution effects of the WSRS. The contamination and ecological risk assessment indicated that riparian sediments in the study area were contaminated by the six HMs, particularly by Cd and Pb, which overall exhibited a high and moderate ecological risk, respectively. The sources for Pb were likely agricultural inputs, while the sources for Cd should be attributed to both industrial and agricultural inputs. Overall, the trapping effect of the XLD led to the accumulation of HMs in riparian sediments along the reservoir area, while the regulation effects of the WSRS resulted in the redistribution of HMs in riparian sediments from the reservoir area to the downstream reach.
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- Qinghe Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Geospatial Technology for the Middle and Lower Yellow River Regions of the Ministry of Education, College of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Geospatial Technology for the Middle and Lower Yellow River Regions of the Ministry of Education, College of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng, P.R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Geospatial Technology for the Middle and Lower Yellow River Regions of the Ministry of Education, College of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Geospatial Technology for the Middle and Lower Yellow River Regions of the Ministry of Education, College of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Geospatial Technology for the Middle and Lower Yellow River Regions of the Ministry of Education, College of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Geospatial Technology for the Middle and Lower Yellow River Regions of the Ministry of Education, College of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Geospatial Technology for the Middle and Lower Yellow River Regions of the Ministry of Education, College of Geography and Environmental Science, Henan University, Kaifeng, P.R. China
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Residual levels of antimicrobial agents and heavy metals in 41 species of commonly consumed aquatic products in Shanghai, China, and cumulative exposure risk to children and teenagers. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Li H, Huang Y, Liu J, Duan H. Hydrothermally synthesized titanate nanomaterials for the removal of heavy metals and radionuclides from water: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 282:131046. [PMID: 34102493 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Hazardous heavy metals and radionuclides in water and wastewater are of drastic concern owing to their detrimental impacts on the organisms as well as the circumambient ecosystem. To remove them as much as we can, both technique and materials were studied in the past years. The adsorption technique as superior water remediation method with the simplicity of design, environmental friendliness and high efficiency was well established. Consequently, it is practically important to explore advanced and economically feasible absorbents for removing these poisonous pollutants from aqueous solutions. So far, large numbers of experiments proved hydrothermally synthesized titanate nanomaterials (TNMs) could be a prospectively excellent adsorbent extracting heavy metals and radionuclides from water due to the high specific surface area, tunable pore size, abundant surface active sites, favorable hydrophilic properties. The objective of this work is to give an overview of hydrothermal synthesis, adsorption performance of TNMs for heavy metals and radionuclides, as well as the various influencing factors for water purification. It comprehensively reviews the structural changes and regenerability of TNMs after adsorption, and different modification methods adopted for improving removal capacity. Additionally, it uniquely highlights the efficient decontamination of the pollutants through a synergistic effect of adsorption and photocatalysis by TNMs. This review provides detailed information for the development, application, and research challenges faced by hydrothermally synthesized TNMs for the removal of heavy metals and radionuclides from aqueous solutions, which will serve as a reference guide for scientists in related fields.
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- Hanyu Li
- College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Sichuan, 610059, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Sichuan, 610059, China; State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, College of Geosciences, Chengdu University of Technology, China.
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Sichuan, 610059, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Sichuan, 610059, China
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Radomirović M, Mijatović N, Vasić M, Tanaskovski B, Mandić M, Pezo L, Onjia A. The characterization and pollution status of the surface sediment in the Boka Kotorska Bay, Montenegro. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:53629-53652. [PMID: 34031837 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14382-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Surface sediments collected from twelve stations in the Boka Kotorska Bay were analyzed for the level and distribution of twenty-six elements and ten oxides, grain sizes, organic matter, and carbonate content. Potentially toxic elements (Al, Fe, Mn, Cr, Zn, Ni, Cu, Pb, As, Co, U) were determined to assess the contamination status and potential environmental risk according to the single-element indices (enrichment factor (EF), geoaccumulation index (Igeo), contamination factor (CF)), and combined index (pollution load index (PLI)). The single-element indices EF and CF revealed that the surface marine sediment was moderately polluted with Pb, Cu, and Cr, while Igeo indicated moderate pollution with Ni > Cr > Zn > Cu > As and moderate to heavy pollution with Pb, as a result of the anthropogenic factors. The method of the combined effect of toxic elements, PLI, showed the highest pollution rate at the shipyard location in the Bay of Tivat. Pearson's correlation coefficient (r), principal component analysis (PCA), and cluster analysis (CA) were applied to highlight similarities and differences in the distribution of the investigated elements in the Bay, confirming the claim obtained by the pollution indices. The sediment contamination with most heavy metals, such as Cr, Zn, Ni, Cu, Pb, and As, has been identified in the Tivat Bay area.
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- Milena Radomirović
- Innovation Center of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade, 11120, Serbia.
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- Institute for Testing of Materials IMS, Bulevar Vojvode Mišića 43, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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- Institute for Testing of Materials IMS, Bulevar Vojvode Mišića 43, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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- Military Technical Institute, Ratka Resanovića 1, Belgrade, 11030, Serbia
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- Institute of Marine Biology, University of Montenegro, Put I bokeljske brigade 68, 85330, Kotor, Montenegro
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- Institute of General and Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade, 11120, Serbia
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Pellinen V, Cherkashina T, Gustaytis M. Assessment of metal pollution and subsequent ecological risk in the coastal zone of the Olkhon Island, Lake Baikal, Russia. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 786:147441. [PMID: 33984706 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Olkhon Island is the largest island in Lake Baikal and a part of Baikal National Park, Russia. The first objective of this study is to establish relationships between the particle size of accumulating sediments and their elemental composition, as well as the concentrations of heavy metals (Hg, Cd, As, Pb, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn). The second goal is to completely assess the contamination level and to identify the possible sources of heavy metals using geochemical indices, including enrichment (EF) and contamination (Cf) factors, contamination degree (Cd), geoaccumulation index (Igeo), and pollution load index (PLI). The results obtained are summarized as follows. Heavy metal pollution in the coastal zone of Olkhon Island ranged from moderate to significant levels for Hg, As, Cd, Pb, and Cu. The EF and Igeo indices showed that Hg, Cd, Pb, and Cu sources were more likely to be anthropogenic, whereas the As, Cr, Co, Ni, and Zn sources were similar to crustal sources. Thus, Hg, Cd, and Pb are the main pollutants in the study area and pose high ecological risks. Pearson correlation analysis indicated high positive correlations between Pb and Hg (0.741), As and Cd (0.730), and Cd and Pb (0.803), and strong positive correlations among Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn and Fe. This can reflect the same source and migration pathway, either crustal or anthropogenic. However, it does not indicate that Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn have anthropogenic origins because these metals are linked with FeMn deposits. These findings could contribute to a more effective investigation of relationships between heavy metals and their sources. We emphasize that Hg, Cd, and Pb could rise to dangerous levels. These reliable results allow us to use our study as a model for studies relating to heavy metal contamination in different areas.
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- Vadim Pellinen
- Institute of the Earth's Crust, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Lermontov St., 128, Irkutsk 664033, Russia.
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- Institute of the Earth's Crust, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Lermontov St., 128, Irkutsk 664033, Russia
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- V.S. Sobolev Institute of Geology and Mineralogy, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, avenue ak. Kptyuga, 3, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia
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Chen Q, Huang F, Cai A. Spatiotemporal Trends, Sources and Ecological Risks of Heavy Metals in the Surface Sediments of Weitou Bay, China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18189562. [PMID: 34574485 PMCID: PMC8472596 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Heavy metals are extremely harmful materials to marine ecosystems and human health. To determine the anthropogenic contributions and ecological risks in Weitou Bay, China, the spatiotemporal variations in the concentrations of heavy metals in surface sediment were investigated during spring 2008 and 2017. The results indicated that high concentrations of pollutants were generally located near the river mouths and along the coast of industrial areas. Principal component analysis indicated that heavy metal contents were mainly affected by industrial waste drainage, urban development, natural weathering and erosion, and interactions between organic matter and sulfides. The potential ecological risk assessment demonstrated that, in 2008, 82% of the sampling sites were at low risk, while 18% were at moderate risk. The situation had deteriorated slightly by 2017, with 73%, 18%, and 9% of stations in Waytou Bay at low, moderate, and very high risk, respectively. Cd was the most harmful metal, followed by Hg. These two elements accounted for more than 80% of the potential ecological risk index (RI) value. The present work analyzed the source of heavy metals, identified the major pollution elements and high risk areas, and provides guidance for pollution control and ecological restoration in Weitou Bay.
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Radomirović M, Tanaskovski B, Pezo L, Ceccotto F, Cantaluppi C, Onjia A, Stanković S. Spatial and temporal distribution of pollution indices in marine surface sediments-a chemometric approach. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:42496-42515. [PMID: 33813708 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13644-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Concentrations of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, and Fe measured at forty locations in the Boka Kotorska Bay were used to monitor the spatial and temporal quality of sediment and to assess surface sediment contamination over the last 15 years. This ecological geochemistry assessment was made using two classes of pollution indices: single indices concerning the investigated elements (contamination factor (Cf)) and integrated indices concerning the locations (pollution load index (PLI), potential ecological risk index (RI), mean effects range median quotient (MERMQ), toxic risk index (TRI), contamination severity index (CSI)). The distribution of all indices was geostatistically mapped and several hotspots were identified. Based on the indices applied in the risk assessment, the mean contribution of individual metal species to the total risk was determined and presented in the following order: Cd > Hg > As > Pb > Ni > Cu > Cr > Zn. This study revealed that Cd and Hg were at the top of the risk list among the examined elements. The temporal distribution of Hg has shown a decreasing trend during the period 2005-2019, while the presence of Cd in the Bay environment is of major concern. The results revealed that the most polluted part of the investigated area was Tivat bay within the Boka Kotorska Bay. Multivariate statistical analysis of pollution indices resulted in multicollinearity, which enabled the use of a reduced number of indices with an acceptable risk estimation.
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- Milena Radomirović
- Innovation Center of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade, 11120, Serbia.
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- Military Technical Institute, Ratka Resanovića 1, Belgrade, 11030, Serbia
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- Institute of General and Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12/V, Belgrade, 11158, Serbia
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- Environmental Laboratory, Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry and Technologies for Energy, ICMATE-CNR, Corso Stati Uniti 4, 35127, Padua, Italy
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- Environmental Laboratory, Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry and Technologies for Energy, ICMATE-CNR, Corso Stati Uniti 4, 35127, Padua, Italy
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade, 11120, Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade, 11120, Serbia
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Guo S, Zhang Y, Xiao J, Zhang Q, Ling J, Chang B, Zhao G. Assessment of heavy metal content, distribution, and sources in Nansi Lake sediments, China. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:30929-30942. [PMID: 33594554 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12729-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Much attention has been paid to the heavy metal contamination of lake sediments in rapidly developing regions. In this study, heavy metal (Cd, Cr, Co, Ni, Mn, Pb, As, Cu, and Zn) concentrations in sediment surface samples and cores from the Nansi Lake were investigated to ascertain the potential sources and environmental risks of heavy metals. The average concentration of heavy metals was 0.16-16.04 times background concentrations. The enrichment factor, Tomlinson pollution load index, geo accumulation index, positive definite matrix factor analysis (PMF), and potential ecological risk index were used to assess heavy metal concentrations and explore the evolution of heavy metal sources, and result indicated that Cd reached moderate pollution levels, which is the most polluted heavy metal in the history and present, while the remaining heavy metals are at low or no pollution levels. The contribution of Cd to RI exceeded 76%, which is the decisive factor in the ecological risk of Nansi Lake. The result of ecological risk showed that the risk level for most of Nansi Lake is medium, and some areas of Zhaoyang Lake and Weishan Lake reach high levels. The PMF results showed that there are four main factors influencing heavy metal concentrations in Nansi Lake sediments, including industrial sources, fertilizers, and herbicides used in agricultural production, traffic-related emissions, and mineral mining. Among these factors, industrial and mineral mining sources were found to be the most important, and the highest contribution rate occurred in the -10cm (1960s). Although the contribution of fertilizers and herbicides is lower than that of other sources, increasing trend should be a warning sign that Cd has reached a high ecological risk level in Nansi Lake sediments.
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- Sen Guo
- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100021, China
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100021, China.
- Research Institute for Environmental Innovation (Tianjin Binhai), Tianjin, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100021, China
- Research Institute for Environmental Innovation (Tianjin Binhai), Tianjin, China
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- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100021, China
- Research Institute for Environmental Innovation (Tianjin Binhai), Tianjin, China
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First Experimental Evidence for the Presence of Potentially Toxic Vibrio cholerae in Snails, and Virulence, Cross-Resistance and Genetic Diversity of the Bacterium in 36 Species of Aquatic Food Animals. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10040412. [PMID: 33918855 PMCID: PMC8069825 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10040412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Vibrio cholerae is the most common waterborne pathogen that can cause pandemic cholera in humans. Continuous monitoring of V. cholerae contamination in aquatic products is crucial for assuring food safety. In this study, we determined the virulence, cross-resistance between antibiotics and heavy metals, and genetic diversity of V. cholerae isolates from 36 species of aquatic food animals, nearly two-thirds of which have not been previously detected. None of the V. cholerae isolates (n = 203) harbored the cholera toxin genes ctxAB (0.0%). However, isolates carrying virulence genes tcpA (0.98%), ace (0.5%), and zot (0.5%) were discovered, which originated from the snail Cipangopaludina chinensis. High occurrences were observed for virulence-associated genes, including hapA (73.4%), rtxCABD (68.0–41.9%), tlh (54.2%), and hlyA (37.9%). Resistance to moxfloxacin (74.9%) was most predominant resistance among the isolates, followed by ampicillin (59.1%) and rifampicin (32.5%). Approximately 58.6% of the isolates displayed multidrug resistant phenotypes. Meanwhile, high percentages of the isolates tolerated the heavy metals Hg2+ (67.0%), Pb2+ (57.6%), and Zn2+ (57.6%). Distinct virulence and cross-resistance profiles were discovered among the V. cholerae isolates in 13 species of aquatic food animals. The ERIC-PCR-based genome fingerprinting of the 203 V. cholerae isolates revealed 170 ERIC-genotypes, which demonstrated considerable genomic variation among the isolates. Overall, the results of this study provide useful data to fill gaps for policy and research related to the risk assessment of V. cholerae contamination in aquatic products.
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Gu R, Lin H, Zhou Y, Song X, Xu S, Yue S, Zhang Y, Xu S, Zhang X. Programmed responses of different life-stages of the seagrass Ruppia sinensis to copper and cadmium exposure. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 403:123875. [PMID: 33264947 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Seagrass meadows are recognized as crucial and are among the most vulnerable habitats worldwide. The aquatic plant genus Ruppia is tolerant of a wide salinity range, and high concentrations of trace metals. However, the tolerance of its early life stages to such trace metal exposure is unclear. Thus, the current study investigated the trace metal-absorbing capacity of three different life-history stages of Ruppia sinensis, a species that is widely distributed in China, by observing toxic symptoms at the individual, subcellular, and transcription levels. The seedling period was the most vulnerable, with visible toxic effects at the individual level in response to 50 μM copper and 500 μM cadmium after 4 days of exposure. The highest concentrations of trace metals occurred in the vacuoles and cytoplasmic structures of aboveground tissues. Genes related to signal identification and protein processing were significantly downregulated after 4 days of exposure to copper and cadmium. These results provide information relating to the strategies evolved by R. sinensis to absorb and isolate trace elements, and highlight the phytoremediation potential of this species.
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- Ruiting Gu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Marine Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, China; Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Marine Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, China; Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; CAS Engineering Laboratory for Marine Ranching, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Ecosystem Dynamics, Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Hangzhou 310012, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Marine Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, China; Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Marine Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, China; Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Marine Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, China; Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Marine Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, China; Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Marine Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, China; Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; CAS Engineering Laboratory for Marine Ranching, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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Drygiannaki I, Bejar M, Reible DD, Dawson JA, Rao B, Hayman NT, Rosen GH, Colvin MA. Assessing Biota Accumulation Due to Contamination of Sediments by Storm Water Heavy Metals. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2020; 39:2475-2484. [PMID: 32845535 DOI: 10.1002/etc.4862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Evaluating sediment recontamination due to storm water discharges is important when evaluating the long-term effectiveness of sediment remediation efforts at reducing biological impacts. The bioaccumulation of the heavy metals zinc, nickel, copper, cadmium, mercury, and lead and the metalloid arsenic in a clam (Macoma nasuta) was studied in surficial sediments before and after storm water inputs from Paleta Creek, California, USA, during wet seasons in 2015 to 2016 and 2016 to 2017. The bioaccumulation was compared with bulk sediment concentrations and porewater concentrations measured by diffusion gradient in thin film devices. Significant reductions in biota accumulation and porewater concentrations were observed in samples collected after storm seasons compared with before storm seasons despite bulk sediment concentrations remaining the same or increasing. This was apparently the result of the deposition of storm water contaminants in low bioavailable forms. The bioaccumulation of all the measured contaminants showed a positive significant correlation with porewater concentrations (p < 0.1, α = 0.1) and weak or no correlations with bulk sediment concentration. In conclusion, observed bulk sediment recontamination due to storm water should not be assumed to lead directly to greater biota accumulation without bioavailability assessment. Environ Toxicol Chem 2020;39:2475-2484. © 2020 SETAC.
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- Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, San Diego, California, USA
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- Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, San Diego, California, USA
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- Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, San Diego, California, USA
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Zhang R, Zhang Y, Liu L, Wang Y, Song Z, Wang X, Liu C, Li Y, Meng W, Zhou Y, Sun D, Qi F. Occurrence and risk assessment of heavy metals in an urban river supplied by reclaimed wastewater. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2020; 92:1888-1898. [PMID: 32306479 DOI: 10.1002/wer.1341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Heavy metals in reclaimed water are a global problem that leads to ecological risks for the replenishment water body. This study investigated concentrations and ecological risks posed by heavy metals in SH River, Beijing, which is supplied by reclaimed water. Results showed that Cr was not detected in the sample, Cd and Pb exceeded threshold values according to regulations by 1.19% and 25.00%, respectively. The characterization of temporal and spatial of heavy metals was studied. The potential ecological risks posed by heavy metals in SH River were found to be low and safe. The risk decreased in the order Pb > Cu > Zn > Ni > Cd > As by comprehensive index assessment; this changed to Pb > Cd > As > Ni > Cu > Zn according to potential ecological risk assessment. Pb posed the greatest ecological risks and was identified as most contaminated metal. According to discussion of sampling sites and water quality, it was proposed that reclaimed water and exogenous discharges were the main sources of the heavy metals identified. This should be considered when developing catchment management strategies for heavy metals elimination and protection of the aquatic environment. If a higher level of ecological risk management is required, Pb, Cd, and Cu should be considered first and should be removed in situ through ecological remediation methods. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Reclaimed water and exogenous discharges were the main sources of the heavy metals identified. The potential ecological risks posed by heavy metals in SH River were found to be low and safe. The risk decreased in the order Pb > Cu > Zn > Ni > Cd > As by comprehensive index assessment. Potential ecological risk assessment showed Pb > Cd > As > Ni > Cu > Zn. Pb posed the greatest ecological risks and was identified as most contaminated metal.
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- Rui Zhang
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Urban River and Lake Management Division, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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Kara M. Assessment of sources and pollution state of trace and toxic elements in street dust in a metropolitan city. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2020; 42:3213-3229. [PMID: 32307635 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-020-00560-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Street dust and urban soil samples are significant part of environmental compartments to evaluate the contamination levels in urban and industrial zones. This study was carried out to ascertain the concentrations of trace and toxic elements in Izmir street dusts collected from 20 different sites dominating by industrial (four sites), residential (seven sites) and traffic (nine sites) areas, and also to figure out the exposure of adults and children to the elemental toxicity in dust. In order to measure the total and soluble concentrations of elements, the dust samples were analyzed with ICP-MS methodology. The results indicated that concentrations of anthropogenic-based elements are homogenously spread out in whole Izmir city in a similar way to crustal-based elements. This indicates that traffic and residential heating were dominant pollutant sources throughout the city dusts. The health risk assessment showed that elemental non-carcinogenic risks are lower than limit value. However, the cancer risks exceed the acceptable level for As and Cr. According to source apportionment analysis, seven factors were defined for trace elements for all site data.
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- Melik Kara
- Environmental Engineering Department, Dokuz Eylul University, Tınaztepe Campus, 35160, Izmir, Turkey.
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Ma L, Abuduwaili J, Liu W. Spatial Distribution and Ecological Risks of the Potentially-Toxic Elements in the Surface Sediments of Lake Bosten, China. TOXICS 2020; 8:E77. [PMID: 32972005 PMCID: PMC7560408 DOI: 10.3390/toxics8030077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Aiming at the pollution and ecological hazards of the lake sediments of Bosten Lake, once China's largest inland lake, the spatial distribution and influencing factors of the potentially-toxic elements in its surface sediments were studied with the methods of spatial autocorrelation, two-way cluster analysis, and redundancy analysis. Finally, based on the background value of potentially-toxic elements extracted from a sediment core, a comprehensive evaluation of the risk of these potentially-toxic elements was conducted with the potential-ecological-risk index and the pollution-load index. With data on the grain size, bulk-rock composition, and organic matter content, this comprehensive analysis suggested that with the enrichment of authigenic carbonate minerals, the content of potentially-toxic elements exhibited distinctive characteristics representative of arid regions with lower values than those in humid region. All potentially-toxic elements revealed a significant spatial autocorrelation, and high-value areas mainly occurred in the middle and southwest. The content of potentially-toxic elements is related to Al2O3, K2O, Fe2O3, TiO2, MgO, and MnO, and the storage medium of potentially-toxic elements mainly consists of small particles with a grain size <16 μm. The pollution load index (PLI) for the whole lake due to the potentially-toxic elements was 1.31, and the surface area with a PLI higher than 1 and a moderate pollution level accounted for 87.2% of the total lake area. The research conclusions have an important scientific value for future lake ecological quality assessment and lake environment governance.
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- Long Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; (J.A.); (W.L.)
- Research Center for Ecology and Environment of Central Asia, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; (J.A.); (W.L.)
- Research Center for Ecology and Environment of Central Asia, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; (J.A.); (W.L.)
- Research Center for Ecology and Environment of Central Asia, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Pandit P, Mangala P, Saini A, Bangotra P, Kumar V, Mehra R, Ghosh D. Radiological and pollution risk assessments of terrestrial radionuclides and heavy metals in a mineralized zone of the siwalik region (India). CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 254:126857. [PMID: 32353810 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The present study reveals the distribution of terrestrial radionuclides (226Ra, 232Th and 40K) and heavy metals (Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, Pb, Co) from soil samples of Una, Hamirpur and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh (India). The 226Ra, 232Th, 40K activity concentration in the studied region has been varied from 8 to 3593 Bq kg-1; 21-370 Bq kg-116; 62-7130 Bq kg-1 respectively. High disequilibrium factor (238U/226Ra) depicts that uranium constantly migrates from clay oxidizing zone and getting precipitated with enrichment towards south. An attempt has been made to correlate the distribution of these radionuclides and heavy metals with geology and rock type formation of Siwalik region. The concentration of Pb, Zn and Co was found higher than Indian average background value. Multiple radiological and pollution indices have been estimated for proper risk analysis in the studied region. The annual effective dose in studied region is lower than the recommended limit of 1.0 mSv a-1. The obtained geo-accumulation index and enrichment factor indicated that the sites located in the Hamirpur and Kangra regions were moderately contaminated with Pb and Co. The Nemerow pollution index and contamination security index suggested that almost 45% sites were slightly to moderately polluted. The non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks for both children and adults were within acceptable limits.
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- Pragya Pandit
- Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, New Delhi, 110066, India.
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- Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, New Delhi, 110066, India
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- Department of Geography, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India
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- Material Research Laboratory, Deptt of Physics, SBSR, Sharda University, Greater Noida, 201310, India
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- Department of Botany, Government Degree College, Ramban, 182144, India
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- B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, 144011, India
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- Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, New Delhi, 110066, India
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Cao Z, Wang L, Yang L, Yu J, Lv J, Meng M, Li G. Heavy metal pollution and the risk from tidal flat reclamation in coastal areas of Jiangsu, China. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2020; 158:111427. [PMID: 32753211 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Tidal flat is an important supplementary land resource. However, increasing tidal flat reclamation in China has resulted in severe environmental issues. Using single-metal pollution index and multi-metal Nemerow pollution index, this study aimed to evaluate the risks of heavy metal pollution among different tidal flat use types, including fish farm, farmland, pastoral land, industrial land, forest and unutilized land. The results indicated that, concentrations of all elements were higher than geochemical values; Cd posed the highest risk, followed by As and Ni. Fish farm created the highest risk, followed by farmland. Every one year increase in fish farming led to increases in sediment concentrations of Cu, Cr, Ni, Pb, Zn and As by 0.73, 1.25, 0.68, 0.41, 1.22 and 0.20 mg.kg-1, respectively. Tidal flat reclamation in Jiangsu Province creates the risk of heavy metal pollution, and specific attention should be paid to the fodders and additives used in fish farming.
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- Zhiqiang Cao
- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Diseases Control and Prevention, Beijing 100021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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He M, Yan P, Yu H, Yang S, Xu J, Liu X. Spatiotemporal modeling of soil heavy metals and early warnings from scenarios-based prediction. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 255:126908. [PMID: 32388257 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Prediction of soil heavy metal concentrations based on continuous site specific investigation can provide reference for soil metal contamination prevention and early warning of soil environmental quality. In this study, the spatiotemporal variations of soil heavy metals (Cd, Ni, Zn, Pb and Cu) in Wenling were analyzed with 132 and 169 soil samples gathered in 2011 and 2016. In addition, we adopted a scenario-simulation model to predict future dynamic concentrations of soil heavy metals under optimistic (the pollution inputs are zero under strict environmental policy) and default (the pollution status maintain constant) conditions. Results indicated that the paddy soil was contaminated mainly by Cd and Cu. Spatiotemporal maps revealed distinct patterns in the joint area, where soil Cd, Ni, Zn, Pb and Cu all increased in northwest. Soil heavy metal concentrations as well as the associated ecological risks would decline gradually under optimistic scenario, while sharply increase when no control acts are taken over long term in default condition. The percentages of soil Cd and Cu that exceeding their corresponding risk screening value (RSV) under the default condition would be 1.6 and 1.3 times higher than those under optimistic scenario 10 years later. The probability of high potential ecological risk in default condition would be twice higher than that under optimistic scenario in 2026. Overall, strengthening the control of pollution sources and strict environmental policy are very important for soil heavy metals contamination prevention and control.
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- Mingjiang He
- College of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Souri A, Masoodi M, Niyogi S, Naji A. Speciation and risk assessment of selected trace metals in bottom sediment of coral reef ecosystems of the Persian Gulf. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:21416-21428. [PMID: 32277419 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08632-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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To evaluate the hazard assessment of anthropogenic activities on coastal ecosystems, fractionation and bioaccumulation of trace metals were carried out for sediment and coral samples of three distinct habitats including petroleum exploration area of Kharg, the rural harbor of Chirouyeh, and unpopulated area of Hendorabi. Fractionation results suggested that Ni (~ 51%), Pb (~ 49%), and V (~ 45%) in Kharg; Ni (~ 46%), Pb (~ 84%), and Zn (~ 47%) in Chirouyeh; and Cd (~ 51%) in Hendorabi were the predominant metals in the non-resistant fractions of the sediment samples. Risk Assessment Code (RAC), individual contamination factor (ICF), and global contamination factor (GCF) were derived. The highest relative risk for Cd, Cu, and Ti was observed in Kharg, whereas the highest relative risk for Ni, Pb, V, and Zn was recorded in Chirouyeh. The lowest risk for almost all of the trace metals was observed in Hendorabi. Biota-sediment accumulation factor (BSAF) values of coral samples revealed that species examined in the present study are reliable biomonitors for Cd, Ni, Pb, and Zn contamination. Principal component analysis (PCA) and Pearson's correlation coefficient (PCC) suggested that Pb, Ni, and Zn can be considered the main pollutants of the Persian Gulf which originated mainly from petroleum industries. Furthermore, the metal uptake rates of coral samples seemed to be dependent on bioabsorption pathways and coral species. Overall, the present work constitutes a good basis for further studies on trace metal fractionation, risk assessment, and source apportionment in the Persian Gulf, which could contribute to more effective decisions for reducing the anthropogenic trace metal pollution.
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- Alireza Souri
- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Geology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, 112 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan, 44 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
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Xu L, Huo X, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Qin Q, Xu X. Hearing loss risk and DNA methylation signatures in preschool children following lead and cadmium exposure from an electronic waste recycling area. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 246:125829. [PMID: 31927382 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.125829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Revised: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Experimental studies have uncovered chemical exposure-induced ototoxicity, but population-based hearing risk assessment especially for early-life exposure to heavy metals and relevant biological mechanism remains unclear. We aimed to measure lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) levels, blood DNA methylations of Rb1, CASP8 and MeCP2 and hearing in 116 preschool children 3- to 7-years of age from an e-waste and a reference area, and to evaluate the association of exposures with hearing loss potentially affected by epigenetic modifications. A higher median Pb level but not Cd was found in the exposed group than the reference group. Average hearing thresholds in either ear of the exposed children were higher. Higher promoter methylation levels at cg02978827 and position +14, and lower at position +4 of Rb1 were found in the exposed group. Pb was positively correlated with chewing pencil habit while negatively correlated with washing hands before dinner. Slightly negative trends of promoter methylations in Rb1 and CASP8, while a strong positive trend of MeCP2 promoter methylation, were found along with increasing Pb and Cd levels. Logistic analyses showed the adjusted OR of Pb for hearing loss in the left ear and both ears was 1.46 (95% CI: 1.12, 1.91) and 1.40 (95% CI: 1.06, 1.84), respectively. Our results show an elevated Pb level, altered promoter DNA methylations and hearing ability in children of e-waste areas, suggesting that epigenetic changes of specific genes involves in the development of the auditory system during early exposure to environmental chemicals.
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- Long Xu
- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China; Department of Cell Biolog Park y and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China.
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Zupo V, Graber G, Kamel S, Plichta V, Granitzer S, Gundacker C, Wittmann KJ. Mercury accumulation in freshwater and marine fish from the wild and from aquaculture ponds. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 255:112975. [PMID: 31541831 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.112975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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We analysed the total mercury (Hg) accumulation in bodies and gut contents of 13 species of marine wild fish, 7 species of wild freshwater fish and 4 species of farmed fish. In addition, metal concentrations were recorded in water, sediment, fish prey and fodder materials, to track the dynamics of bio-accumulation. Cultured freshwater fish were collected at four Austrian farms and compared with samples obtained from markets. Wild marine fish were collected at Santa Croce bank, in Italy (Mediterranean Sea). Metal accumulation varied with sampling site, species, and age (or weight) of fish. Wild marine fish exhibited higher levels than wild freshwater fish, which in turn had higher Hg levels than cultured freshwater fish. Mercury increased according to trophic levels of consumers. Total Hg contents in muscle of cultured and wild freshwater fish sampled in 2006-2008 did not exceed legal nutritional limits. Similarly, in market samples of trout and carp collected in 2019, we found low or undetectable concentrations of total Hg in muscle tissue. In contrast, some marine fish (both market samples and some species from coastal waters) exceeded the legal limits. Environmental contamination, food webs and biological factors are the main causes of Hg accumulation in fish. Our results reflect the actual differences between specific European sites and should not be generalized. However, they support the generally increasing demand for monitoring mercury pollution in view of its impact on human health and its value as an indicator of ecosystem contamination.
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- Valerio Zupo
- Benthic Ecology Centre, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Punta San Pietro, I-80077 Ischia (Napoli), Italy.
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- Abteilung für Umwelthygiene, Medizinische Universität Wien, Kinderspitalgasse 15, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Abteilung für Umwelthygiene, Medizinische Universität Wien, Kinderspitalgasse 15, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Institut für Medizinische Genetik, Medizinische Universität Wien, Währinger Straße 10, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Institut für Medizinische Genetik, Medizinische Universität Wien, Währinger Straße 10, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Institut für Medizinische Genetik, Medizinische Universität Wien, Währinger Straße 10, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Abteilung für Umwelthygiene, Medizinische Universität Wien, Kinderspitalgasse 15, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
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Wang X, Gu Y, Tan X, Liu Y, Zhou Y, Hu X, Cai X, Xu W, Zhang C, Liu S. Functionalized Biochar/Clay Composites for Reducing the Bioavailable Fraction of Arsenic and Cadmium in River Sediment. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2019; 38:2337-2347. [PMID: 31343777 DOI: 10.1002/etc.4542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Biochar has frequently been used for the treatment of heavy metal pollution in water and soil; its effect on contaminated sediments requires further research. To improve the ability of biochar to immobilize heavy metals in sediment, we prepared a functionalized biochar/attapulgite composite by pyrolysis of the clay attapulgite and zinc chloride-pretreated rice straw biomass. Compared with the original biochar, the biochar/attapulgite composite had a large increase in specific surface area, pore volume, oxygen-containing functional groups, and cation exchange capacity. Biochar effectively improved the dispersibility of attapulgite as a matrix. The results showed that the biochar/attapulgite composite effectively reduced the bioavailable fraction of arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) in river sediment, which was a great improvement compared with the raw biochar. After the sediment was treated with different biochar/attapulgite composites, the concentrations of As and Cd in the overlying water and the porewater, and the content of acid-extractable and toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP)-extractable As and Cd in the solid phase of the sediment decreased significantly. Both zinc chloride activation and attapulgite improved As and Cd immobilization in sediment when we used the biochar/attapulgite composite. The results suggest that biochar/attapulgite composite can be used as an efficient in situ sorbent amendment to improve the heavy metal immobilization ability of the sediment. Environ Toxicol Chem 2019;38:2337-2347. © 2019 SETAC.
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- Xiaohua Wang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Hunan City University, Yiyang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- College of Art and Design, Hunan First Normal University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Hunan University of Arts and Science, Changde, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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Liu K, Wang F, Li J, Tiwari S, Chen B. Assessment of trends and emission sources of heavy metals from the soil sediments near the Bohai Bay. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:29095-29109. [PMID: 31392613 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06130-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Anthropogenic emission sources (mainly vehicular and industrial emission) are one of the major emission sources of the heavy metals in aquatic ecosystems which have significant potential to perturb the marine geochemistry and ecosystem as well as human life also. In the present study, we tried to investigate the accumulation of heavy metals (Zn, Cr, Ni, Cu, Pb, Co, As, Cd, and Hg) at two sediment cores near the Bohai Bay in Southern Tianjin and reconstruct their historical trends over the last hundred years to understand the impacts of anthropogenic activities. The concentration of Zn and Cr is found maximum than the other studied heavy metals. Results suggest that in the mid-twentieth century, the maximum concentrations of Zn, Cr, Ni, Cu, and Pb are mainly because of the opening of Dagang Oilfield which emits a huge amount of heavy metals into the environment. Source apportionment analysis has been carried out using positive matrix factorization (PMF) model which suggests three major emission sectors of heavy metals, i.e., coal combustion, manufacturing, and smelting dust, having different contribution 32%, 40%, and 28% respectively to the total heavy metal burden. Industrial emissions are found to be the major sources of Cr, Ni, and Co while Pb is mainly originated from the coal combustion. The risk assessment analysis shows the value of mean effects range median (ERM) quotients ~ 0.17 for the two sediment cores which suggest nearly 21% toxicity of the studied metals indicating towards the policymakers for the mitigation of air pollution surrounding Tianjin.
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- Kun Liu
- Environmental Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- Tianjin Center, China Geological Survey (CGS), Tianjin, 300170, China.
- Key Laboratory of Muddy Coast Geo-environment, China Geological Survey, CGS, Tianjin, 300170, China.
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- Environmental Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- Environmental Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China.
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- Environmental Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China
- Laboratory for Marine Geology, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266061, China
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