Biomonitoring of Air Pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina Using Epiphytic Lichen Hypogymnia physodes

Ramić, Emina; Huremović, Jasna; Muhić-Šarac, Tidža; Đug, Samir; Žero, Sabina; Olovčić, Almir

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“…Available publications discuss air pollution in Sarajevo, ,− Tuzla, Mostar, , and Banja Luka . Delibašić et al presented results for metals in street dust of the Federation of BiH, while Ramić et al reported data of air pollution biomonitoring in BiH using Hypogymnia physodes . Šehbajraktarević et al is the only study conducted at the same measuring sites as the study at hand, but with a different focusheavy metals in atmospheric precipitation.…”

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New Insight into the Measurements of Particle-Bound Metals in the Urban and Remote Atmospheres of the Sarajevo Canton and Modeled Impacts of Particulate Air Pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Žero

Žužul

Huremović

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Environ. Sci. Technol.

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The Sa rajevo Canton Winter Fi eld Ca mpaign 2018 (SAFICA) was a project that took place in winter 2017–2018 with an aim to characterize the chemical composition of aerosol in the Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), which has one of the worst air qualities in Europe. This paper presents the first characterization of the metals in PM 10 (particulate matter aerodynamic diameters ≤10 μm) from continuous filter samples collected during an extended two-months winter period at the urban background Sarajevo and remote Ivan Sedlo sites. We report the results of 18 metals detected by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS). The average mass concentrations of metals were higher at the Sarajevo site than at Ivan Sedlo and ranged from 0.050 ng/m 3 (Co) to 188 ng/m 3 (Fe) and from 0.021 ng/m 3 (Co) to 61.8 ng/m 3 (Fe), respectively. The BenMAP-CE model was used for estimating the annual BiH health (50% decrease in PM 2.5 would save 4760+ lives) and economic benefits (costs of $2.29B) of improving the air quality. Additionally, the integrated energy and health assessment with the ExternE model provided an initial estimate of the additional health cost of BiH’s energy system.

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New Insight into the Measurements of Particle-Bound Metals in the Urban and Remote Atmospheres of the Sarajevo Canton and Modeled Impacts of Particulate Air Pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Žužul

Huremović

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“…These findings consistently align with previous studies conducted by (Upreti, 2014;Singh et al, 2019;Daimari et al, 2020;Banerjee et al, 2023;Thakur et al, 2023), thereby reinforcing their validity and reliability. The remarkable tolerance demonstrated by Physcioid lichens, as confirmed by multiple studies across various Himalayan habitats Shukla and (Upreti, 2007a,b); Shukla et al, 2012;2013;Ramić et al, 2019), underscores their resilience in the face of heavy metal exposure. Furthermore, the lichen species observed adjacent to the highway exhibited a significantly higher overall accumulation of heavy metals (Abas et al, 2019;Labaran, 2019).…”

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Aim: The aim of this research was to identify a suitable lichen species as a bio-indicator for heavy metals in the Himalayan habitats. Methodology: The study was conducted in a sacred grove located in Western Nepal. The grove was situated alongside the busy Mahakali National highway. Lichen samples were collected from different areas of the grove, ranging from the edge adjacent to the highway to the center. Standard protocols were employed to identify the collected lichen species. The heavy metal content in the samples were analyzed by subjecting them to acid digestion followed by AAS estimation. Results: Three lichen species were discovered: Bulbothrix meizospora, Parmotrema tinctorum, and Pyxine berteriana. Pyxine berteriana was collected near the highway, while Bulbothrix meizospora and Parmotrema tinctorum were collected away from it. The heavy metal bioaccumulation pattern observed was as follows: Fe>Al>Mg>Zn>Cu>Pb>Mn>Ni>Cd>Cr. Notably, Pyxine berteriana exhibited the highest metal concentrations among the three species. Interpretation: Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the Physcioid lichen Pyxine berteriana is the most resilient species in the region and can serve as an appropriate bio-indicator for studying the deposition of heavy metals in the ambient air. Key words: Physcioid lichens, Pyxine berteriana, Parmotrema tinctorum, Lichens, Sacred Grove

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Lichens were among the first organisms used as bioindicators to detect environmental changes induced by chemical contamination. 8,9 Numerous research investigations have shown that they can absorb and collect pollutants. They are therefore commonly employed to monitor radionuclides, metals and other compounds present in the atmosphere.…”

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Heavy metal biomonitoring study using transplanted lichen, Pseudevernia furfuracea (L.) Zopf, in Kirikkale, Turkey

Yıldız,

Işık,

Aydın

2023

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Pollutants in the air and heavy metals are regarded as significant contributors to environmental problems. These environmental issues have a wide range of consequences for living organisms. Heavy metals and contaminants have the potential to alter the makeup and flexibility of cellular frameworks, preventing plant and lichen species from absorbing water and nutrients. Lichen thalli can absorb heavy metals through their cell walls. Lichens are more susceptible to environmental stress than other vascular and non-vascular plants. The goal of this research was to find out the levels of air pollution in Kırıkkale and to generate a city air pollution image using Pseudevernia furfuracea (L.) Zopf as bioindicator organisms. In November 2002, lichen specimens were taken from an uncontaminated area in the Yapraklı Mountains in Çankırı city and transplanted to 11 various locations in Kırıkkale. Lichen samples were collected twice after 3 and 6 months of exposure. Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) spectrometry was used to measure the heavy metals, Cu, Cd, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn contents. The chlorophyll a and b concentrations were measured and also the chlorophyll a+b, a/b, and b/a ratios were calculated as well. According to the findings of P. furfuracea heavy metal analyses, contents of heavy metals were found to be in first period in range of 0.23–0.45 μg g−1, 0,013–0,020 μg g−1, 1,83–2,61 μg g−1, 0,21–0,59 μg g−1,0.37–0,80 μg g−1, and 0,17–2,10 μg g−1, in second period in range of 0,31-0,77 μg g−1,0,014-0,026 μg g−1 ,1,97-3,06 μg g−1 ,0,24-0,63 μg g−1 , 0,45-1,25 μg g−1 and 0,23-6,74 μg g−1 for Cu, Cd, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn. Among the reasons for the high values, traffic, autumn-winter heating activities and industrial activities can be mentioned. At 4th and 8th stations with heavy metal accumulation, chlorophyll degradation (0,22 and 0,18 ugr/ml) had started to be observed. These findings showed that P. furfuracea have a high potential for biomonitoring heavy metals in air pollution researches.

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Biomonitoring of Air Pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina Using Epiphytic Lichen Hypogymnia physodes

Cited by 19 publications

References 16 publications

New Insight into the Measurements of Particle-Bound Metals in the Urban and Remote Atmospheres of the Sarajevo Canton and Modeled Impacts of Particulate Air Pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina

New Insight into the Measurements of Particle-Bound Metals in the Urban and Remote Atmospheres of the Sarajevo Canton and Modeled Impacts of Particulate Air Pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina

http://jeb.co.in./journal_issues/202311_nov23/paper_12.pdf

Heavy metal biomonitoring study using transplanted lichen, Pseudevernia furfuracea (L.) Zopf, in Kirikkale, Turkey

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