The Bioaccumulation of Potentially Toxic Elements in the Organs of Phragmites australis and Their Application as Indicators of Pollution (Bug River, Poland) DOI Open Access
Elżbieta Skorbiłowicz, Mirosław Skorbiłowicz, Marcin Sidoruk

et al.

Water, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(22), P. 3294 - 3294

Published: Nov. 17, 2024

The bioaccumulation of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in aquatic plants is critical assessing the quality environments and risks associated with anthropogenic activities. This research involved using Phragmites australis as a bioindicator comprehensive assessment spatial variation pollution within Bug River catchment, employing advanced statistical methods to identify sources. study aimed investigate PTEs different parts P. plant evaluate their suitability bioindicators contamination. Plant samples were collected from 32 locations concentrations metals such Cd, Pb, Cr, Ni, Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. results indicated that PTE accumulation was highest roots, underscoring crucial role monitoring metal concentrations. Metal differed based on land use catchment area, levels observed urbanized regions, highlighting significant impact human activities like wastewater discharge transport emissions. for Mn, while Cd notably elevated agricultural areas. analyses confirmed serves an effective heavy contamination can be employed long-term biomonitoring programs.

Language: Английский

Novel corn stalks derived activated carbon for promising adsorption of lead (II) from aqueous solution: Characterization, IoT real-time monitoring, and performance investigation DOI
Dahlang Tahir, Heryanto Heryanto

Surfaces and Interfaces, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 106138 - 106138

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Modelling the environmental implications of phytoremediation in urban settings: a review of the integration of Life Cycle Assessment and Ecosystem Services approaches DOI Creative Commons

Lidia Favaretto,

Benedetto Rugani,

Carlo Calfapietra

et al.

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 128788 - 128788

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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It is not Risky, it is Healthy. Assessing of Soil Enzymatic Activity, Heavy Metal Contamination, and Health Risk for Urban Gardens Land Development in Warsaw, Poland DOI Creative Commons
B J Gawryszewska, Grzegorz Majewski, Maciej Lasocki

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Land Degradation and Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 3, 2025

ABSTRACT Urban gardens (UG) in densely populated cities serve as vital spaces, fostering community well‐being, biodiversity, and local food production. Yet, these face a growing threat from air soil contamination, particularly like Warsaw (Poland), where proximity to major roads, an international airport, industrial activities elevates the risks. This study, focusing on six UGs Warsaw, assessed (including potentially toxic elements (PTE) content using spectrophotometric method, toxicity health risks OECD 208 test method US EPA Hazard identification method) quality (PM 2.5 concentration) recorded at 1.5 m with calibrated Nephelometer. The results revealed that PTE concentrations remained low, dehydrogenase activity (DHA) phytotoxicity tests showing no effects. Both microbial plant growth were unaffected by pollution levels, suggesting maintain healthy ecosystems. Moreover, risk assessments confirmed significant associated exposure garden soils for either adults or children. reduction of PM levels within further highlights their role protective green spaces. These findings support idea UGs, even areas exposed urban stressors, do not pose environmental risks, making them safe, valuable components infrastructure.

Language: Английский

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Risk assessment of metals and α-toxin producing Gram-negative bacteria in leafy vegetables from Akinyele, Oyo State, Nigeria DOI
Kubrat Abiola Oyinlola,

Fausat Olubusola Odujebe,

Oluwarotimi John Joseph

et al.

Published: May 15, 2025

Abstract Consumption of vegetables confers nutritional health benefits, but are susceptible to metal pollution and microbial contamination, posing significant public risk. The study aimed determine the extent load, metals risk assessments some commonly consumed leafy sold within Akinyele region Oyo State, Nigeria. levels (lead Pb, Chromium Cr, Cadmium Cd Copper Cu) in were determined using Buck Scientific Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Microbial load was estimated pour plate method screening for lecithinase (α-toxin), on egg yolk medium. Average concentrations Pb, Cd Cu range 0.00-17.36 mg.kg− 1, 0.00-1.15 1 12.53–77.11 respectively. undetected most vegetables. Levels Cr safety baseline while Pb exceeded permissible limits human consumption. hazard index (HI) children higher than adults. HI adults > 1, so cannot be ignored. Pumpkin waterleaf contributed mostly risks, especially children. Estimated from did not exceed threshold 7 log10CFU/g, 4.67 5.34 log10 CFU/g. Lecithinase production positive 32% isolates. Toxigenic microbes present sampled at carcinogenic non-carcinogenic risks. Therefore, regular monitoring vended is recommended safety.

Language: Английский

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The Bioaccumulation of Potentially Toxic Elements in the Organs of Phragmites australis and Their Application as Indicators of Pollution (Bug River, Poland) DOI Open Access
Elżbieta Skorbiłowicz, Mirosław Skorbiłowicz, Marcin Sidoruk

et al.

Water, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(22), P. 3294 - 3294

Published: Nov. 17, 2024

The bioaccumulation of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in aquatic plants is critical assessing the quality environments and risks associated with anthropogenic activities. This research involved using Phragmites australis as a bioindicator comprehensive assessment spatial variation pollution within Bug River catchment, employing advanced statistical methods to identify sources. study aimed investigate PTEs different parts P. plant evaluate their suitability bioindicators contamination. Plant samples were collected from 32 locations concentrations metals such Cd, Pb, Cr, Ni, Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. results indicated that PTE accumulation was highest roots, underscoring crucial role monitoring metal concentrations. Metal differed based on land use catchment area, levels observed urbanized regions, highlighting significant impact human activities like wastewater discharge transport emissions. for Mn, while Cd notably elevated agricultural areas. analyses confirmed serves an effective heavy contamination can be employed long-term biomonitoring programs.

Language: Английский

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