Heavy elements concentrations, physiochemical characteristics and natural radionuclides levels along the Saudi coastline of the Gulf of Aqaba

Al-trabulsy, H. A.; Khater, Ashraf E. M.; Habbani, F.

doi:10.1016/j.arabjc.2010.10.001

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“…Similar levels of zinc as obtained in this study were at par with that reported by Eddy et al (2006). The concentrations of zinc in this study were relatively higher than level reported by Jung, (2008); Qishlaqi et al(2009);Al-Trabulsy et al (2013); Iwegbue et al (2013). Zinc is involved in various metabolic activities of many organisms and is also one of the micronutrients essential for normal plant growth, but its increased level can cause many health disorders.…”

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Physicochemical characteristics and heavy metal levels in soil samples obtained from selected anthropogenic sites in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Olayinka¹,

Akande²,

Bamgbose³

et al. 2017

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management

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This study assessed the effect of heavy metals introduced into the soils through human activities which can bio-accumulate in plants and passed to man via the food chain that can pose health risk. Topsoil samples were collected from selected anthropogenic and control sites (dumpsites, mechanical workshops, abattoirs, fuel filling stations and hospital incinerators) in Abeokuta, Nigeria at the depths 0-5cm, 5-10cm and 10-15cm. Physicochemical parameters such as pH, moisture content, bulk density, organic matter, organic carbon, particle size distribution and Mn, Zn, Pb, and Cd were analyzed in soils using standard methods. Soil pH values ranged from 5.17 -8.28, moisture content ranged from 3.50 -28.55 %, bulk density ranged from 0.78 -2.29 gcm -3 , organic matter ranged from 0.09 -16.01 %, organic carbon ranged from 0.02 % -8.48 %. Mean concentrations of heavy metals (mgkg -1 ) ranged from 182.69 ± 61. 95 -697.06 ± 85.62; 122.69 ± 30.04 -632.94 ± 508.79; 19.38 ± 6.72 -158.50 ± 71.41; 0.25 ± 0.00 -1.63 ± 1.38 for Mn, Zn, Pb and Cd respectively. Distribution pattern of heavy metals in petrol stations, abattoirs, mechanic workshops and hospital incinerator sites were Mn > Zn > Pb > Cd, while for dumpsites Zn > Mn > Pb > Cd. Pollution index indicated that soil qualities varied between slightly contaminated to severely polluted status. This showed that the heavy metal contamination of the soils does not call for any alarm; proactive measures must be taken to minimize accumulation of these metals. ©JASEM https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v21i5.14

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Section: Olayinka Oo; Akande Oo; Bamgbose K; Adetunji Mtcontrasting

confidence: 48%

Physicochemical characteristics and heavy metal levels in soil samples obtained from selected anthropogenic sites in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Olayinka¹,

Akande²,

Bamgbose³

et al. 2017

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management

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“…To determine the total organic matter content (TOC) in the samples, 20 g of bulk samples and 5-10 g of various-sized samples were taken for analysis. In the present study, organic matter was determined by the weightloss-on-ignition method at an ignition temperature of 550°C for 24 h (Al-Trabulsy et al, 2013;Ramasamy et al, 2014b).…”

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Spatial and vertical distributions of heavy metals and their potential toxicity levels in various beach sediments from high-background-radiation area, Kerala, India

Suresh¹,

Ramasamy

Sundarrajan

et al. 2015

Marine Pollution Bulletin

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“…As a result, the characteristics of the physical, chemical, and biological nature of the GOA were largely unexplored until recently. The scientific data available from the GOA were mostly reported from the Jordanian coast (e.g., Abu-Hilal and Al-Najjar, 2004;Al-Rousan et al, 2002Badran, 2001;Batayneh, 2013;Batayneh, Elawadi, and Al-Arifi, 2010) and along the Egyptian coast (e.g., Abdel-Halim et al, 2007;Shriadah, Okbah, and El-Deek, 2004;Youssef and El-Said, 2011), whereas only a few scientific results have been reported from the Saudi GOA coast (Al-Trabulsy, Khater, and Habbani, 2013;Batayneh et al, 2014b). The GOA region is threatened by some level of pollution or contamination from urban, industrial, tourism, shipping, and port activities.…”

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Assessing of Metals and Metalloids in Surface Sediments along the Gulf of Aqaba Coast, Northwestern Saudi Arabia

Batayneh

Ghrefat

Zumlot

et al. 2015

Journal of Coastal Research

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Batayneh, A.T.; Ghrefat, H.; Zumlot, T.; Elawadi, E.; Mogren, S.; Zaman, H.; Al-Taani, A.A.; Nazzal, Y., and Elwahaidi, M., 2015. Assessing of metals and metalloids in surface sediments along the Gulf of Aqaba coast, northwestern Saudi Arabia. Journal of Coastal Research, 31(1), 163-176. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.The Gulf of Aqaba in northwestern Saudi Arabia is among the world's most important areas in terms of marine diversity and economic potential. Its coastal area witnessed significant anthropogenic changes as a result of rapid economic development and urbanization during recent decades. To document the impacts of these changes on the local environment, the distribution of heavy metal and metalloid pollutants (Fe, Al, As, Cu, B, Zn, Ba, Cr, Pb, Mn, Hg, V, Co, Mo, Se, Sb, Cd, and Be) and their variations in the surface sediments were investigated. Based on average concentrations, the dominance is as follows:The results showed a strongly positive linear correlation among Ba, Cr, Pb, and V. The studied sediments' quality was assessed using the geoaccumulation index (Igeo), an enrichment factor (EF), and two other sediment testing criteria (China State Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision, or CSBTS, and Canadian guidelines). Hg is the only element with a moderate-to-strong concentration in terms of the Igeo, exceeding the primary, secondary, and tertiary CSBTS criteria and the threshold and probable effect levels of the Canadian guidelines. As causes moderate pollution, because its presence in the sediments exceeds the threshold effect level of the Canadian guidelines. The EF results showed Hg as a strong pollutant metal in the surface sediments of the study area, followed by As and Cu metals.

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Heavy elements concentrations, physiochemical characteristics and natural radionuclides levels along the Saudi coastline of the Gulf of Aqaba

Cited by 25 publications

References 12 publications

Physicochemical characteristics and heavy metal levels in soil samples obtained from selected anthropogenic sites in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Physicochemical characteristics and heavy metal levels in soil samples obtained from selected anthropogenic sites in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Spatial and vertical distributions of heavy metals and their potential toxicity levels in various beach sediments from high-background-radiation area, Kerala, India

Assessing of Metals and Metalloids in Surface Sediments along the Gulf of Aqaba Coast, Northwestern Saudi Arabia

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