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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jens Hahn, Thanh Bui, Mathias Kessler, Collin J. Weber, Thomas Beier, Antje Mildenberger, Martina Traub, Christian Opp
Summary: Sediment management is an important aspect of reservoir operation. A study on six reservoirs found that sediments in reservoirs tend to accumulate a variety of metal(loid)s, with fine particles being preferentially deposited. The leaching of metals from catchment soils also contributes to the enrichment of metals in stream sediments, especially in forested areas with weakly acid parent material.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Quan Chen, Shu Xu, Jingfu Wang, Dengjun Wang, Zhihui Dai, Peng Liao, Jiaojiao Yang, Wen Guo, Shiming Ding, Jingan Chen
Summary: Investigated the patterns of trace metals (TMs) biogeochemical processes in sediments of a deep reservoir. The results showed that the activity of TMs in sediments under different microenvironmental conditions led to their heterogeneous distribution. The correlation of TMs within microniches in horizontal was usually different from that in vertical, indicating distinct biogeochemical process patterns. The 2D-HR data provided an update complement to better interpret the biogeochemical process patterns of TMs in sediments, with implications for water management and sediment pollution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Tarek Azli, Zohra Bouhila, Ammar Mansouri, Mohammed Messaoudi, Zineb Zergoug, Dallel Boukhadra, Samir Begaa
Summary: This study quantified the concentration of 17 trace elements in environmental samples from three sampling points using INAA technique, and evaluated the accuracy of the method. The data obtained may contribute to understanding pollution levels and bioaccumulation capabilities of elements by lichens.
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Environmental Sciences
Otilia A. Culicov, Tatjana Trtic-Petrovic, Pavel S. Nekhoroshkov, Inga Zinicovscaia, Octavian G. Duliu
Summary: This study analyzed the major elements and trace elements in sediment samples from the Serbian Danube River using INAA. The distribution of major elements was uniform, with little influence from sampling locations. The distribution of trace elements showed similarity to reference samples and the location of the river. The considered contaminating elements exceeded the pollution threshold, indicating significant anthropogenic contamination and raising concerns about the impact on water quality and biota.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Guoru Wei, Chunlai Zhang, Qing Li, Hongtao Wang, Rende Wang, Yajing Zhang, Yixiao Yuan
Summary: Northern China has 12 main deserts that can be divided into western, central, and eastern deserts. Physical weathering is more prominent in the western and central deserts, while chemical weathering is more prominent in the eastern deserts. Most major trace elements are more depleted in the eastern deserts compared to the western deserts, but moderately depleted in the central deserts. The potential source rocks of the central and western deserts are composed of intermediate igneous rocks, while the sediments in the eastern deserts are derived from the mixing of different types of rocks.
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Engineering, Environmental
Magdalena Szara-Bak, Agnieszka Baran, Agnieszka Klimkowicz-Pawlas, Joanna Tkaczewska, Barbara Wojtasik
Summary: This study aimed to assess ecological risks related to trace elements in the bottom sediment of the Ro(z) over dotnow reservoir using various indicators, finding that cadmium, nickel, and chromium are of concern. While the sediments are contaminated with nickel and chromium, they have low bioaccumulation factors and relatively low toxicity towards tested organisms. Biotesting and chemical analysis can help identify potential risks to aquatic organisms, highlighting the need for bioindicators exposed to trace elements in situ for accurate risk assessment.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nairana Santos Fraga, Agnaldo Silva Martins, Adalto Bianchini, Derek R. Faust, Haruya Sakai, Cinthia Carneiro da Silva, A. Alonso Aguirre
Summary: Pollution poses a major threat to marine life, and trace elements are highly toxic pollutants in this environment. Zinc, an essential trace element for biota, becomes toxic at high concentrations. Sea turtles, with their longevity and widespread distribution, are good bioindicators for trace element pollution, accumulating these elements in their tissues over the years. This study compared the bioaccumulation of zinc in the liver, kidney, and muscles of 35 green sea turtles from Brazil, Hawaii, the USA (Texas), Japan, and Australia. The results showed that zinc was present in all specimens, with the highest concentrations in the liver and kidneys. The findings of equal zinc values in the liver suggest a pantropical distribution pattern for this metal, possibly due to its essential nature and bioavailability in marine environments. This study highlights the importance of understanding the distribution patterns of trace elements in marine biota for conservation purposes and suggests that green turtles can serve as useful sentinel species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zakhar Slukovskii, Maxim Medvedev, Alexandr Mitsukov, Vladimir Dauvalter, Vasiliy Grigoriev, Lyubov Kudryavtzeva, Irina Elizarova
Summary: This article presents the first data on a comprehensive study of a wide range of chemical elements in the water and sediments of small lakes in the Arctic Zone of Russia. It reveals that lakes in urbanized areas are more polluted compared to lakes in background regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Otilia Ana Culicov, Tatjana Trtic-Petrovic, Roman Balvanovic, Andelka Petkovic, Slavica Razic
Summary: Recent studies have shown that lanthanides (Ln) are emerging pollutants due to their widespread use in new technologies, with their environmental fate and possible accumulation still relatively unknown. This study investigated major and trace elements, including Ln, in sediment samples from the Danube River, showing a significant increase in concentrations of certain elements, such as Zn and Cr, in sediments near the Iron Gate Reservoir. Additionally, a chemometric analysis revealed distinct clusters of sample sites characterized by varying concentrations of measured elements in the sediment samples.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Chadlin M. Ostrander, Sune G. Nielsen, Hayley J. Gadol, Luciana Villarroel, Scott D. Wankel, Tristan J. Horner, Jerzy Blusztajn, Colleen M. Hansel
Summary: Thallium (Tl) isotopes serve as a valuable tool for studying the history of molecular oxygen in seawater. Understanding the modern Tl isotope cycle is crucial for its application, especially in anoxic environments. This study found significant variability in Tl isotopes in short timeframes and observed the association of Tl with sulfide and other metals. The sediment data revealed limited isotopic variability, indicating the ability of sediments to capture the Tl isotope composition of contemporary waters.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Barbara P. Mazzilli, Leticia G. S. Lavieri, Josiane S. Soares, Flavio R. Rocha, Matheus Angelini, Deborah I. T. Favaro
Summary: The study found that sediments in the High Tiete region are heavily polluted, followed by the Middle Tiete region, while the Low Tiete region shows no evidence of contamination. Additionally, the concentrations of natural radionuclides are comparable to world average values, and can be considered as baseline levels for the region.
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti, Mohammad Y. Ashfaq, Mariam Khan, Zulfa Al Disi, Dana A. Da'na, Rouzan Shoshaa
Summary: Water and wastewater can be contaminated with trace elements from industrial activities, posing negative impacts on human health and the environment. Adsorption and adsorptive filtration techniques have gained attention due to their cost-effectiveness and high efficiency. This review provides an overview of conventional and advanced adsorbents, biosorbents, and adsorptive membranes for trace element removal from water, discussing their sources, impact on human health, adsorption capacities, and isotherm modeling.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mayara de Almeida Ribeiro Carvalho, Wander Gustavo Botero, Luciana Camargo de Oliveira
Summary: This study used a systematic literature review to identify sources of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the aquatic environment. The analysis revealed both natural and anthropogenic sources, such as mining, agriculture, industries, and domestic effluents. The study also highlighted specific locations where environmental remediation studies should be conducted to prevent and address PTE pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Ratheesh Kumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, V. Vimexen
Summary: This quinquennial study evaluated the bioaccumulation pattern of trace metals in Meretrix meretrix. It found a strong association between the concentration of trace metals in the clam and the corresponding metal concentration in the sediments. The study also discovered that the intake of trace metals by the clam is influenced by seasonal variation, chemical speciation, and metabolic stress.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mark J. Butler, Brian C. Yellen, Oluyinka Oyewumi, William Ouimet, Justin B. Richardson
Summary: Understanding the accumulation and transport of nutrient and pollutant elements (NPEs) in the Thames River watershed, Connecticut, is crucial for protecting water resources and aquatic ecosystems. This study found that arsenic concentrations in soil and sediments exceeded quality targets, but not river water. Riparian soil and land cover were not strong predictors of NPE concentrations in sediments and river water. Dissolved export of NPEs was greater than sediment export for most elements. Watersheds with higher farmland had higher phosphorus concentrations in river water. Overall, NPE export has decreased but remains above baseline throughout the Thames River watershed.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Isabella C. A. C. Bordon, Jorge E. S. Sarkis, Nathalia P. Andrade, Marcos A. Hortellani, Deborah I. T. Favaro, Mauricio H. Kakazu, Marycel E. B. Cotrim, Raquel T. Lavradas, Isabel Moreira, Tatiana D. Saint'Pierre, Rachel Ann Hauser-Davis
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Robson Leocadio Franklin, Deborah Ines Teixeira Favaro, Sandra Regina Damatto
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Renata Coura Borges, Deborah Ines Teixeira Favaro, Vanessa Godoy Caldas, Dejanira da Costa Lauria, Alfredo Victor Bellido Bernedo
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
R. L. Franklin, S. A. Silva, D. I. T. Favaro, W. Luiz-Silva
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ariana V. Rocha, Barbara Rita Cardoso, Bruna Zavarize, Kaluce Almondes, Isabella Bordon, Dominic J. Hare, Deborah Ines Teixeira Favaro, Silvia Maria Franciscato Cozzolino
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mauricio B. Alves, Andrews A. K. Emerenciano, Isabella C. Bordon, Jose Roberto M. C. Silva, Deborah I. T. Favaro
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isabella C. Bordon, Andrews Krupinski Emerenciano, Julia Reali Costa Melo, Jose Roberto Machado Cunha da Silva, Deborah Ines Teixeira Favaro, Paloma Kachel Gusso-Choueri, Bruno Galvao de Campos, Denis Moledo de Souza Abessa
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fernanda Junqueira Salles, Ana Paula Sayuri Sato, Maciel Santos Luz, Deborah Ines Teixeira Favaro, Francisco Jorge Ferreira, Wanderley da Silva Paganini, Kelly Polido Kaneshiro Olympio
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
D. I. T. Favaro, F. R. Rocha, M. Angelini, H. R. A. Henriques, J. S. Soares, P. S. C. Silva, S. M. B. Oliveira
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Isabella C. Bordon, Andrews Krupinski Emerenciano, Julia Reali Costa Melo, Jose Roberto Machado Cunha da Silva, Deborah Ines Teixeira Favaro, Paloma Kachel Gusso-Choueri, Bruno Galvao de Campos, Denis Moledo de Souza Abessa
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isabella C. Bordon, Bruno Galvao de Campos, Paloma Kachel Gusso-Choueri, Caio Akira Miyai, Giuliana Seraphim de Araujo, Andrews Krupinski Emerenciano, Jose Roberto Machado Cunha da Silva, Marycel Elena Barboza Cotrim, Deborah Ines Teixeira Favaro, Denis Moledo de Souza Abessa
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
G. S. Araujo, P. K. Gusso-Choueri, D. I. T. Favaro, R. C. C. Rocha, T. D. Saint'Pierre, R. A. Hauser-Davis, B. Braz, R. E. Santelli, A. S. Freire, W. T. V. Machado, A. C. F. Cruz, D. M. S. Abessa
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isabella C. Bordon, Willian Reina Joviano, Aline Maria Zigiotto de Medeiros, Bruno Galvao de Campos, Giuliana Seraphim de Araujo, Paloma Kachel Gusso-Choueri, Mayra de Freitas Preto, Deborah Ines Teixeira Favaro, Denis Moledo de Souza Abessa
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Glaucia Bueno Benedetti Berbel, Marcos Antonio Hortellani, Jorge Eduardo de Souza Sarkis, Vitor Gonsalez Chiozzini, Deborah Ines Teixeira Favaro, Bruno Otero Sutti, Nixon Claudio Sakazaki, Elisabete de Santis Braga
Summary: Platinum, Rhodium, and Palladium concentrations were evaluated in a highly polluted estuary in Brazil affected by industrial activities, traffic, and sewage. High PGE contamination was found in sediments impacted by domestic waste and ferryboat traffic, with no direct correlation between PGE levels and sediment types observed. Pollution indexes indicated significant anthropogenic contamination in the Santos-Sao Vicente Estuarine System, with unique Pd/Pt, Pt/Rh, and Pd/Rh ratios near highways possibly due to deposition processes in road dust, soil, and water.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elisabete S. Braga, Juliana S. Azevedo, Leonardo Kuniyoshi, Deborah I. T. Favaro
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2019)