Article
Ecology
Yajun Xie, Feng Li, Yonghong Xie
Summary: The study demonstrates that the variations of multiple mineral elements in leaf are governed by different mechanisms, challenging the idea of a common mechanism for all elements. Nitrogen and phosphorus follow plant physiological and soil substrate age hypotheses, while other elements respond to latitude in a contrasting manner, supporting the temperature-biogeochemistry hypothesis. Moreover, plant functional types contribute to the differences in mineral concentrations and exacerbate the latitudinal patterns of respective elements.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Lionel Savignan, Stephane Faucher, Stephanie Jalabert, Alexandre Lee, Gaetane Lespes, Philippe Chery
Summary: This study analyzes samples from the Soil Quality Measurement Network in southwestern France to determine the spatial distribution and origin of silver in the soils. The results show a range of silver concentration in the soils and correlations with other metals and distance to mining sites. Cokriging is used to estimate the spatial distribution of silver, and it improves the quality of interpolation compared to ordinary kriging.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juliana Souza-Kasprzyk, Lidia Kozak, Przemyslaw Niedzielski
Summary: This study investigated the spatial distribution of 31 chemical elements in the Billefjord region of Svalbard, Arctic, and found that glacial processes have a significant influence on the elemental composition of soils in the area.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Darshini Subramanian, Raju Subha, Arul Kumar Murugesan
Summary: The present study analyzes the accumulation and translocation capacity of trace elements and macronutrients in different plant species. The levels of bioaccumulation and translocation vary among species and tissue types. Study site 5 is enriched with trace elements, while study site 1 has the highest levels of macronutrients.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
D. M. Montalvan-Olivares, C. S. Santana, F. G. Velasco, F. H. M. Luzardo, S. F. R. Andrade, R. B. Ticianelli, M. J. A. Armelin, F. A. Genezini
Summary: Mining activities have significantly contaminated natural, urban, and agricultural soils in three important mining areas, with 89% of analyzed elements showing moderate to heavy pollution levels. Geogenic causes were associated with some elements, while others were directly impacted by anthropogenic sources such as agriculture and mining.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tahereh Yazdanparast, Vladimir Strezov, Peter Wieland, Yi-Jen Lai, Dorrit E. Jacob, Mark Patrick Taylor
Summary: This study examined the sources, pathways, and risks associated with environmental lead in urban gardens, domestic chickens, and eggs. The findings indicate that many inner-city homes may not be suitable for keeping chickens, highlighting the need for further research on the production and consumption of domestic food.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Elzbieta Rolka, Miroslaw Wyszkowski
Summary: The study found that increasing Cd and Pb doses in soil resulted in an increase in their available forms, while the addition of Cd, Pb, and Zn led to a decrease in the content of available forms of Fe, Mn, and Cu, and an increase in the available forms of Cr in the soil.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Clistenes Williams Araujo do Nascimento, Dean Hesterberg, Ryan Tappero
Summary: Mapping of leaves of hyperaccumulators can provide insights into the mechanisms these species utilize to accumulate high metal concentrations. The study found that Noccaea caerulescens has an exceptional ability to accumulate zinc from the soil, while Thlaspi arvense appears to have a strategy to excrete metals and avoid toxicity.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Venancio de Lima Veloso, Fernando Bruno Vieira da Silva, Nielson Machado dos Santos, Clistenes Williams Araujo do Nascimento
Summary: The study found that applying rice straw biochar to soil increased soil organic carbon, CEC, and phosphorus content, while reducing plant uptake of cadmium, lead, and zinc. The use of biochar decreased metal soil bioavailability, increased maize biomass, and reduced risks to humans and the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bryan Arbalestrie, Julie Falys, Nathan Bemelmans, Adil Thami, Laurence Monin, Elodie Devos, Yannick Agnan
Summary: This study combined trace element and rare earth element measurements in the soil-plant continuum to evaluate element transfer between different compartments. Results showed dissimilar patterns between soil/plant samples and intermediate compartments, indicating heavy rare earth elements were more extractable and transferred to plants compared to light rare earth elements.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gibran Romero-Mujalli, Williams Melendez
Summary: This study aims to understand the geochemical differences of soils in mangrove forests with different degrees of development in two semi-arid regions in Venezuela. The results showed that the soil in dwarf mangroves has limited capability to accumulate organic matter, while the soil dominated by fully developed mangroves has higher organic carbon content. Additionally, the soil in dwarf mangroves has higher concentrations of trace elements related to the chalcophile group, and the difference in soil chemistry between Rhizophora mangle and Avicennia germinans becomes significant in fully developed mangroves.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Salani U. Fernando, Lakshman Galagedara, Mano Krishnapillai, Chad W. Cuss
Summary: This review critically summarizes various lysimeters that can be used to collect soil solutions for the analysis of trace elements, providing key guidance for developing the best lysimeter sampling system for conditions and research questions of interest.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Doriana Maria Popa, Marioara Moldovan, Doina Prodan, Cornel Aldea, Calin Lazar, Cecilia Lazea, Mirela Crisan, Lucia Maria Sur, Sorin C. Man, Cristina Borzan
Summary: Heavy metal contamination in soils can severely affect human health, especially in areas where factories operate. High levels of toxic trace elements such as lead, aluminum, cadmium were found near contaminated areas, and studying soil element concentrations can help predict the health status of the exposed population.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jhon Kenedy Moura Chagas, Cicero Celio de Figueiredo, Juscimar da Silva, Jorge Paz-Ferreiro
Summary: The study evaluated the residual effects of biochar produced at different pyrolysis temperatures on heavy metals in soil and plants, showing that biochar effectively immobilizes harmful heavy metals in soil and continues to supply micronutrients to plants after application ceases. This confirms the feasibility and safety of using biochar as an alternative for reducing contamination by heavy metals in agricultural areas.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Haris, Yasir Hamid, Muhammad Usman, Lei Wang, Atif Saleem, Fang Su, JunKang Guo, Yongtao Li
Summary: This article reviews the synthesis methods, properties, applications, and characterization techniques of crop-residues derived biochar for remediating soils contaminated with trace elements. It also discusses the global soil pollution status of TEs and the influence of production technologies on biochar efficiency. Challenges and future research directions associated with crop residues derived biochar are identified to promote further research on this sustainable source of biochar.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asli Baysal, Hakki Baltaci, Nil Ozbek, Orhan Destanoglu, Gul Sirin Ustabasi, Gulcin Gumus
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asli Baysal, Hasan Saygin, Gul Sirin Ustabasi
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gul Sirin Ustabasi, Asli Baysal
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asli Baysal, Hasan Saygin, Gul Sirin Ustabasi
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gul Sirin Ustabasi, Asli Baysal
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asli Baysal, Hasan Saygin, Gul Sirin Ustabasi
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asli Baysal, Hasan Saygin, Gul Sirin Ustabasi
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Baysal, H. Saygin, G. S. Ustabasi
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2020)
Review
Electrochemistry
Gul S. Ustabasi, Mustafa Ozcan, Ismail Yilmaz
Summary: Determining heavy metals remains important due to contamination and industrial activities. Spectrometric methods are accurate but costly and time-consuming. Recent advancements in electrochemistry, especially voltammetric methods, have made trace-level heavy metal analysis easier, faster, and cheaper. Carbon-based electrodes, like the four most common ones examined in this review, show promise in improving performance for heavy metal determination.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gul Sirin Ustabasi, Ismail Yilmaz, Mustafa Ozcan, Ebru Cetinkaya
Summary: Pencil graphite electrode modified with MWCNT and Bi3+ showed improved sensitivity and reduced charge transfer resistance in the simultaneous analysis of Pb2+, Cd2+, and Zn2+. This modification method offers effective electroanalytical performance with low time consumption and cost.
Article
Electrochemistry
Gul Sirin Ustabasi, Ismail Yilmaz, Mustafa Ozcan, Ebru Cetinkaya
Summary: Carbon based electrodes, particularly disposable pencil graphite electrodes modified with Nafion and multiwall carbon nanotube or bismuth, show outstanding performance in simultaneous voltammetric detection of lead and cadmium in environmental samples. The method provides high sensitivity, wide linear ranges, and is characterized by its simplicity and efficiency.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Asli Baysal, Hasan Saygin, Gul Sirin Ustabasi
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL METROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asli Baysal, Hasan Saygin, Gul Sirin Ustabasi
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asli Baysal, Hasan Saygin, Gul S. Ustabasi
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2018)