Analysis of soil samples from Gebeng area using NAA technique

Elias, Suhaimi; Wo, Yii Mei; Hamzah, Mohd Suhaimi; Shukor, Shakirah Abd; Rahman, Shamsiah Abdul; Salim, Nazaratul Ashifa Abdullah; Azman, Muhamad Azfar; Hashim, Azian

doi:10.1063/1.4972918

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“…The soil samples were collected at 0 -15 cm depth using an auger and transferred into a polyethylene bag [1]. Soil samples were then transported to the laboratory and dried at 60°C in an oven, followed by grounding using agate mortar [5]. The powdered soil samples were kept in polyethylene bottles for analysis.…”

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“…For instance, studies of the major elements in soil samples collected in Gebeng, Pahang, indicate that the Fe element is higher compared to other elements. Meanwhile, the concentrations of heavy metals (As and Sb) in soil samples of the Gebeng industrial area were slightly higher than the continental crust average [5]. The additional elemental pollution (Fe, As, Sb) in the soil of the Gebeng industrial area is due to the receiving of anthropogenic pollution from activities such as land clearing, road and drainage constructions and the opening of new industrial areas [5].…”

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“…Meanwhile, the geogenic process occurs with weathering of soil and rocks, soil erosion, terrestrial runoff and atmosphere deposition [3,4]. Studies of heavy metal contamination in the soil of Malaysia have been done by various agencies and locations [5][6][7][8][9]. For instance, studies of the major elements in soil samples collected in Gebeng, Pahang, indicate that the Fe element is higher compared to other elements.…”

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“…Studies of REEs showed that the concentration of REEs in the soil of the Gebeng industrial area is slightly lower compared to the continental crust average concentrations [5]. The concentration of heavy metals (Cu, Cr, Ni, Cd, Pb) in soil collected around Perlis indicates the heavy metals' contamination distribution due to industrialisation, urbanisation and agricultural activities [6,7].…”

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Evaluation of elemental pollution in soil samples from Klang industrial area

Suhaimi Elias,

Azfar Azman,

Andy Dominic Daung

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng.

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Rapid development in industries will contribute to the pollution of the soil. Studies of elemental pollution in the soil in the Klang industrial area were conducted to determine the concentration level in that area. Analysis of the content of elemental pollution in soil samples has used neutron activation analysis (NAA) techniques. The average concentration of major elements (Fe, Mg, Ti), heavy metals (As, Sb, Cr, Zn), uranium (U) and thorium (Th) in the soil of the Klang industrial area exceeded the average concentration in granitic igneous rocks. In comparison, the average concentration of rare earth elements (REEs) in soil samples in the study area is lower than the reference value of granitic igneous rocks. The elements of As, Zn and Cr showed a high concentration in the SL 11 area, where business activities, vehicle workshops and residential were located. The REEs show a high concentration in the SL 14 area compared to other sites. The geo-accumulation (Igeo) index was applied to identify the pollution status. The Igeo index for the elements of Mg and U can be categorised as unpolluted to moderately polluted. As and Sb can be categorised as unpolluted to moderately polluted, and as extremely polluted in the areas of SL 11 and SL 14. The element of Th can be categorised as unpolluted to moderately and strongly polluted. The Igeo index of REEs can be categorised as unpolluted in the soil of the Klang Industrial area.

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Section: Sampling Of Soil Samples From the Klang Industrial Areamentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Evaluation of elemental pollution in soil samples from Klang industrial area

Suhaimi Elias,

Azfar Azman,

Andy Dominic Daung

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng.

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“…Study of rare earth, U, Th, heavy metal and trace element of Gebeng industrial area, Manjung and central of Perak, Sabah, and Sarawak area in soil has been done for the purpose to identify the distribution, concentration level, and status of soil contamination [1][2][3]. Generally, the contamination level (Igeo) of RREs in the soil of the Gebeng industrial area can be classified as uncontaminated to moderately contaminated with Igeo values was ranged from < 0 to 1.6, whilst uranium (U) can be categorised as uncontaminated (Igeo value < 0) and thorium (Th) was categorised as uncontaminated to moderately contaminated (Igeo value < 0 -0.9).…”

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Assessment of rare earth and actinides (U and Th) elements in soil samples from Kapar industrial area, Selangor

Elias

Azman

Daung

et al. 2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng.

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The study of rare earth and actinide elements have received attention nowadays due to rapid development in the extraction of the rare earth industry in Malaysia. Soil samples (18 areas) collected from the Kapar industrial area were analysed by using the neutron activation analysis (NAA) technique for the determination of rare earth elements and actinides (U, Th) concentration. The concentration of rare earth element such as La, Ce, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Yb and Lu were ranged from 14.7-61.4, 30.6-132.8, 11.7-44.0, 2.12-9.60, 0.37-1.43, 0.03-1.57, 2.20-7.45, 0.28-0.81, and 1.99-4.15 mg/kg, respectively. The concentrations of uranium and thorium were a range of < 0.1-6.74 and 12.6-30.1 mg/kg, respectively. The results of geo-accumulation indicate the all-rare earth elements can be categorised as uncontaminated in all areas with an Igeo value below 0. The concentration of U can be categorised as uncontaminated to moderately contaminated (Igeo class 1) with Igeo values of 0 to 1 in the area of D, F, H, I, L, and N, whilst other areas can be categorised as uncontaminated with Igeo value < 0 (Igeo class 0). The thorium concentration in B, L, and N areas can be categorised as moderately contaminated with Igeo value 1 to 2 (Igeo class 2), whilst most of the area can be categorised as uncontaminated to moderately contaminated (Igeo values 0 to 1). The sources of Th contamination most likely originated from the anthropogenic and geogenic processes.

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Effect of Soil Contamination on Human Health and Environment with Preventive Measures: A Review

Che Lat,

Mat Yusof,

Yasin

et al. 2023

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This study reviews the identification and effect of soil contamination to human health and environment. Soil contamination give direct and indirect impact to human health and environment. Various methods have been introduced and briefly elaborated in this review study in order to identify and monitor soil quality. The contamination status of soil is determined by several approaches and analysis of heavy metal in soil. The land uses of industry and landfill were found to have higher hazard for human and environment, when compared to the mining, plantation, and residential areas. As a preventive measure to the soil contamination, most country worldwide has developed and enforced Soil Quality Standard and Guidelines. With the enforcement of the standard and guidelines, the soil and land can be well managed and controlled from contamination by irresponsible person. This study is important for the environmental management of potentially toxic metals especially in the land uses of industry and landfill.

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Analysis of soil samples from Gebeng area using NAA technique

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Evaluation of elemental pollution in soil samples from Klang industrial area

Evaluation of elemental pollution in soil samples from Klang industrial area

Assessment of rare earth and actinides (U and Th) elements in soil samples from Kapar industrial area, Selangor

Effect of Soil Contamination on Human Health and Environment with Preventive Measures: A Review

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