The deposition of lead and zinc from traffic pollution on two roadside shrubs

Flanagan, John T.; Wade, K.J.; Currie, Amanda F.; Curtis, David

doi:10.1016/0143-148x(80)90022-1

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“…Comparison of these results with those from Tokyo (Shiraishi et al 2002) and Scotland (Flanagan et al 1980) revealed similar results with comparable concentrations in Tokyo. Scotland shows higher concentrations of Pb in Rhododendron leaves.…”

Section: Heavy Metal Contents In Roadside Soilssupporting

confidence: 72%

Roadside Rhododendron pulchrum leaves as bioindicators of heavy metal pollution in traffic areas of Okayama, Japan

Suzuki

Yabuki

2008

Environ Monit Assess

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The leaves of roadside Rhododendron pulchrum Sweet were examined as a bioindicator of traffic-related heavy metal pollution in Okayama. Total contents of heavy metals in roadside soil and the R. pulchrum leaves were determined. Results of correlation analyses showed significant correlations among Pb, Ni, and Zn contents of roadside soil and leaf samples. These results suggest that R. pulchrum is a useful bioindicator of heavy metal pollution in traffic areas. To identify traffic-related heavy metal pollution sources, traffic-related materials such as tires, asphalt pavement, and road paint were collected and analyzed. The results of analyses of our data show that Zn is emitted mainly from the abrasion of tires; Cr is emitted mainly from wear of the asphalt pavement. Furthermore, the respective lead isotope ratios in R. pulchrum leaves, soil, roadside dust, and traffic-related materials were measured using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The isotopic compositions of lead in R. pulchrum leaves were 207Pb/206Pb = 0.861-0.871 and 208Pb/206Pb = 2.093-2.127, which agrees well with ratios in automobile wheel balance weights, suggesting that lead-containing products associated with automobiles, such as wheel balance weights, contribute to traffic-related lead pollution.

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Section: Heavy Metal Contents In Roadside Soilssupporting

confidence: 72%

Roadside Rhododendron pulchrum leaves as bioindicators of heavy metal pollution in traffic areas of Okayama, Japan

Suzuki

Yabuki

2008

Environ Monit Assess

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“…Compared to washing with distilled water alone, washing with EDTA resulted in a decrease in lead and cadmium concentrations of 22 and 26%, respectively (site 6 was statistically excluded from this analysis). It has been previously reported that washing with 0.010 M (NH 4 ) 2 EDTA reduced lead levels by 62% vs a 1 min distilled water rinse in rhododendron and bramble leaves collected in rural Scotland (10). Both studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the EDTA chelating agent to complex and remove loosely held metal ions from the leaf surface.…”

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confidence: 69%

“…One study examined roadside pollution by utilizing rhododendron and bramble shrubs and found that significant amounts of lead and zinc can accumulate on the surfaces of leaves (cadmium was not reported) (10). The study also found that washing with various chemicals and water can affect the metal concentration measured in the samples.…”

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confidence: 99%

Investigation of Lead and Cadmium Levels in Roadside Rhododendron Leaves in Bergen, Norway Utilizing Multivariate Analysis

Høl

Gawron

Hurst

et al. 1997

Microchemical Journal

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“…Partikel timbal dari udara akan terserap pada permukaan daun. Helaian daun yang lebar dan berbulu lebih mudah menyerap partikel daripada permukaan daun yang sempit dan tidak berbulu (Flanagan et al, 1980).…”

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Kajian Tanaman Penyerap Timbal (Pb) dan Pengikat Karbon di Lingkungan Kampus Universitas Jambi

Aini¹,

M.Kes.²,

Wahyuni³

et al. 2018

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The University of Jambi (UNJA) in Mendalo has the highest number of students compared to other UNJA campuses, and most students use motor vehicles. The campus is also located on the Sumatra highway through which many smoke-generating vehicles affect air pollution around the campus. Various types of plants are believed to absorb carbon and lead (Pb) so as to reduce the impact of pollution. For that reason, it is necessary to do research to find out the plants that effectively absorb lead (Pb) and bind carbon to some plants in Jambi University Campus, Mendalo. This research was conducted for 6 months in Biotechnology and Engineering Laboratory, FST UNJA and Integrated Laboratory of UNPAD Bandung. The method used in this research is survey method to determine the location of the main gate (station I), ATM gate (Station II), rectorate area (Station III), economic faculty area (Station IV), and FST area and forestry (Station V) . The data collected were lead (Pb) and carbon level. The results showed that the plants that are able to absorb the greatest lead (Pb) levels are bintaro while the best carbon absorbent plant is mahogany. The amount of lead and carbon content of the plant is influenced by several factors including the location of sampling, the intensity of the vehicle, the age of the plant leaves, and the type of plant

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The deposition of lead and zinc from traffic pollution on two roadside shrubs

Cited by 30 publications

References 18 publications

Roadside Rhododendron pulchrum leaves as bioindicators of heavy metal pollution in traffic areas of Okayama, Japan

Roadside Rhododendron pulchrum leaves as bioindicators of heavy metal pollution in traffic areas of Okayama, Japan

Investigation of Lead and Cadmium Levels in Roadside Rhododendron Leaves in Bergen, Norway Utilizing Multivariate Analysis

Kajian Tanaman Penyerap Timbal (Pb) dan Pengikat Karbon di Lingkungan Kampus Universitas Jambi

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