Risks related to heavy metal pollution in urban construction dust fall of fast-developing Chinese cities

Yang, Shaochen; Liu, Jinling; Bi, Xiangyang; Ning, Yongqiang; Qiao, Shuqing; Yu, Qianqian; Zhang, Jie

doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110628

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“…The transport of airborne particles from urban and industrial areas of the city of Setif, 20 km away, contributes significantly to this pollution. In addition, this station is very close to high traffic roads, and to high industrial emissions [5,15,22,24,[39][40][41].…”

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“…Air pollution is a complex mixture of several toxic compounds to the environment and human health [1][2][3], in especially heavy metals mainly of anthropogenic origin [4][5]. Environmental monitoring is an important part of the risk assessment process; however, air quality assessment methods remain a challenge, since environmental degradation is influenced by several ecological factors [6].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Ability of metal trace elements accumulation by Lichens, Xanthoria parietina and Ramalina farinacea, in Megres area (Setif, Algeria)

Belguidoum

Lograda

Ramdani

2021

Acta Scientifica Naturalis

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The accumulating ability of the atmospheric Metal Trace Elements (MTE) of two lichenic species thalli; Xanthoria parietina and Ramalina farinacea were evaluated in the region of Megres. The recorded concentrations of MTE (Fe, Cu, Mn, Cd, and Pb) were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AASF). The ability to accumulate MTE in X. parietina thalli is considerably greater than that of the fruticulous lichen R. farinacea in all stations studied. The general pattern of the elements accumulated in the thalli of the two species in decreasing order of their concentrations was Fe> Mn> Pb> Cu> Cd. The Fe values are very high in X. parietina thalli with an average of 35237.5 ± 3394.2 mg/kg dry wt. In contrast, the Pb concentrations are high, especially in the southern station of the Megres region. The results showed that X. parietina is a hyper-accumulating species of MTE, compared to R. farinacea. This work highlights the ecological importance of this species as a stable and resistant pioneer in this fragile region.

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Ability of metal trace elements accumulation by Lichens, Xanthoria parietina and Ramalina farinacea, in Megres area (Setif, Algeria)

Belguidoum

Lograda

Ramdani

2021

Acta Scientifica Naturalis

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“…Thereby pollutants have different sources of origin within the construction sector or the built environment. Outdoor sources include, e.g., construction activities, which can lead to dust production [14,15], or the use of construction machinery at sites [16,17], production of building materials [18,19], or pollutant emergence at other different life cycle stages of buildings such as the end-of-life stage [20,21]. Pollutants from indoor sources such as the emissions from glues and paints used for interiors [22], the emissions during cooking [23], heating [24,25], or the emissions caused by ventilation systems [26], however, are also of great significance in terms of air pollution.…”

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Challenges of a Healthy Built Environment: Air Pollution in Construction Industry

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Air pollution is a global concern, especially in cities and urban areas, and has many implications for human health and for the environment. In common with other industrial sectors, the construction industry emits air pollutants. In scientific literature, the contribution the construction industry makes to air pollution is underexposed. This systematic literature review (SLR) paper gives an overview of the current literature regarding air pollution within the construction industry. Air pollution is discussed focusing mainly on three levels: (i) buildings and their building life cycle stages, (ii) construction processes and components, and (iii) building material and interior. The final sample of the SLR comprises 161 scientific articles addressing different aspects of the construction industry. The results show that most articles address the use stage of a building. Particulate matter in different sizes is the most frequently examined air pollutant within the SLR. Moreover, about a third of the articles refer to indoor air pollution, which shows the relevance of the topic. The construction industry can help to develop a healthier built environment and support the achievement of cleaner air within various life cycle stages, e.g., with optimized construction processes and healthier materials. International agreements and policies such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can support the sustainable development of the construction industry.

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“…Improved analytical technology and focused recent research have proven that the primary source of PTEs on the road is vehicle activities [12,[47][48][49]. There are higher PTE concentrations in the finer particles of RDS [50], and traffic activities can serve air quality adverse effects with suspend-able RDS [51].…”

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Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) Composition and Human Health Risk Assessment of PM10 on the Roadways of Industrial Complexes in South Korea

Choi

Jeong

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Road and industrial origin particulate matters (PM) are a significant source of potentially toxic elements (PTEs), with health risks to the surrounding residents. In Korea for 60 years, although industries, roads and automobiles have increased aggressively, there are still few PTEs data in PM in road-deposited sediment (RDS) of industrial complexes (ICs). Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the PTE composition of on-road PM10 from nine major ICs and its pollution degree in Korea and evaluate its human health risks. The geo-accumulation index (Igeo) and pollution load index (PLI) elucidated that on-road PM10 were severely polluted by Sb, Zn, Ag and Pb. A combination of principal component analysis (PCA) and chemical tracers was used to define the PTEs sources. The results showed that non-exhaust emission from vehicles’ activity is the primary source of PTEs in on-road PM10, and industrial emissions are the secondary source. The riskiest pathway on carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic by on-road PM10 with PTEs was in-gestion. Traffic origin PTEs including Pb, As, Sb and Cd had a more significant impact on carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health than those of industrial origins. These results could help mitigate public health risks arising from on-road PM10 and improve air quality in ICs.

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Risks related to heavy metal pollution in urban construction dust fall of fast-developing Chinese cities

Cited by 58 publications

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Ability of metal trace elements accumulation by Lichens, Xanthoria parietina and Ramalina farinacea, in Megres area (Setif, Algeria)

Ability of metal trace elements accumulation by Lichens, Xanthoria parietina and Ramalina farinacea, in Megres area (Setif, Algeria)

Challenges of a Healthy Built Environment: Air Pollution in Construction Industry

Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) Composition and Human Health Risk Assessment of PM10 on the Roadways of Industrial Complexes in South Korea

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