Concentration and distribution of twelve metals in Central Catalonia surface soils

Tume, Pedro; Bech, Joan; Reverter, Ferrán; Bech, Jaume; Longan, Lluis; Tume, Luis; Sepúlveda, Bernardo

doi:10.1016/j.gexplo.2010.10.013

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“…The differences in the QRVs for the heavy metal concentrations between the Paraíba soil and the soil from other regions of Brazil are mainly due to differences in the parent material composition (De Temmerman et al, 2003;Bini et al, 2011;Tume et al, 2011). It must be kept in mind, however, that the distribution of heavy metals in soils can be highly variable at the surface and at depth as a result of the heterogeneity of parent materials as well as other factors that control pedogenesis (Martínez-Lladó et al, 2008).…”

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Background and Reference Values of Metals in Soils from Paraíba State, Brazil

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Nascimento

Biondi

et al. 2016

Rev. Bras. Ciênc. Solo

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Soil contamination by heavy metals threatens ecosystems and human health. Environmental monitoring bodies need reference values for these contaminants to assess the impacts of anthropogenic activities on soil contamination. Quality reference values (QRVs) reflect the natural concentrations of heavy metals in soils without anthropic interference and must be regionally established. The aim of this study was to determine the natural concentrations and quality reference values for the metals Ag, Ba, Cd, Co, Cu, Cr, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sb and Zn in soils of Paraíba state, Brazil. Soil samples were collected from 94 locations across the state in areas of native vegetation or with minimal anthropic interference. The quality reference values (QRVs) were (mg kg -1 ): Ag (<0.53), Ba (117.41), Cd (0.08), Co (13.14), Cu (20.82), Cr (48.35), Mo (0.43), Ni (14.44), Sb (0.61), Pb (14.62) and Zn (33.65). Principal component analysis grouped the metals Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Sb (PC1); Ag (PC2); and Ba, Co, Fe, Mn and Zn (PC3). These values were made official by Paraíba state through Normativa Resolution 3602/2014.

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Background and Reference Values of Metals in Soils from Paraíba State, Brazil

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Rev. Bras. Ciênc. Solo

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“…It suggested a high level of emission caused from the industrial activity focused in the middle and north part of Kosovo. The associations of these elements may be attributed to their geogenic origin (Tume et al 2010) and industrial emissions from mineral and metal processing plants. The association of Cr and Fe is also related to air pollution .…”

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First survey of atmospheric heavy metal deposition in Kosovo using moss biomonitoring

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Lazo

Kane

et al. 2015

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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(2010 -2014 survey). The geographical distribution maps of the elements over the sampled territory were constructed using GIS technology. The concentrations of Cr, Ni, Pb and Zn were higher than the respective median values of Europe, suggesting that the zones with heavy vehicular traffic and industries emission input are important emitters of these elements. Selected zones are highly polluted particularly by Cd, Pb, Hg and Ni. The statistical analyses revealed that a strong correlation exists between the Pb and Cd content in mosses and the degree of pollution in the studied sites were assessed.

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“…The maps (Qarri et al 2013) suggest a high level of wind blow dust in the south and high level (for most metals) of industrial activity focused on the central part of Albania. These associations may be attributed to their geogenic origin (Tume et al 2010). The association Cr and Fe are also related to air pollution .…”

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The effect of sampling scheme in the survey of atmospheric deposition of heavy metals in Albania by using moss biomonitoring

Qarri

Lazo

Bekteshi

et al. 2014

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Article (refereed) -postprintQarri, Flora; Lazo, Pranvera; Bekteshi, Lirim; Stafilov, Trajce; Frontasyeva, Marina; Harmens, Harry. 2015. The effect of sampling scheme in the survey of atmospheric deposition of heavy metals in Albania by using moss biomonitoring. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 22 (3). 2258-2271. 10.1007/s11356-014-3417-3 Contact CEH NORA team at noraceh@ceh.ac.ukThe NERC and CEH trademarks and logos ('the Trademarks') are registered trademarks of NERC in the UK and other countries, and may not be used without the prior written consent of the Trademark owner. 1The effect of sampling scheme in the survey of atmospheric deposition of heavy metals in Albania by using moss biomonitoring AbstractThe atmospheric deposition of heavy metals in Albania was investigated by using a carpet-forming-moss species (Hypnum cupressiforme) as bioindicator. Sampling was done in the dry seasons of autumn 2010 and summer 2011. Two different sampling schemes are discussed in this paper: a random sampling scheme with 62 sampling sites distributed over whole territory of Albania and systematic sampling scheme with 44 sampling sites distributed over the same territory. Unwashed, dried samples were totally digested by using microwave digestion and the concentrations of metal elements were determined by ICP-AES and AAS (Cd and As). 12 elements, such as conservative and trace elements (Al, Fe and As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Mn, Pb, V, Zn, Li) were measured in moss samples. Li as typical lithogenic element is also included. The results reflect local emission points. The median concentrations and statistical parameters of elements were discussed by comparing two sampling schemes. The results of both sampling schemes are compared with the results of other European countries. Different levels of the contamination valuated by the respective contamination factor (CF) of each element are obtained for both sampling schemes, while the local emitters identified like, ironchromium metallurgy and cement industry, oil refinery, mining industry, and transport have been the same for both sampling schemes. In addition, the natural sources, from the accumulation of these metals in mosses caused by metalenriched soil, associated with wind blowing soils was pointed as another possibility of local emitting factors.

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Concentration and distribution of twelve metals in Central Catalonia surface soils

Cited by 36 publications

References 46 publications

Background and Reference Values of Metals in Soils from Paraíba State, Brazil

Background and Reference Values of Metals in Soils from Paraíba State, Brazil

First survey of atmospheric heavy metal deposition in Kosovo using moss biomonitoring

The effect of sampling scheme in the survey of atmospheric deposition of heavy metals in Albania by using moss biomonitoring

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