Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(24), P. 34817 - 34838
Published: May 13, 2024
The
purpose
of
this
review
was
to
survey
the
recent
applications
diffusive
gradients
in
thin
films
(DGT)
technique
assessment
mobility
and
bioavailability
nutrients
potentially
toxic
elements
(PTEs)
agricultural
soil.
Many
studies
compared
capabilities
DGT
with
those
classical
soil
chemical
extractants
used
single
or
sequential
procedures
predict
PTE
crops.
In
most
published
works,
reported
be
superior
conventional
extraction
fractionation
methods
obtaining
significant
correlations
metals
metalloids
accumulated
domain
nutrient
assessment,
DGT-based
focused
mainly
on
phosphorous
selenium
labile
fraction
measurement,
but
potassium,
manganese,
nitrogen
were
also
studied
using
tool.
Different
configurations
are
reported,
binding
layers
specific
for
certain
analytes
(Hg,
P,
Se)
gels
wider
applicability,
such
as
Chelex-based
metal
cations
ferrihydrite-based
hydrogels
oxyanions.
Overall,
literature
demonstrates
that
is
relevant
evaluation
crops,
due
its
capacity
mimic
plant
root
uptake
process,
which
justifies
future
improvement
efforts.
Reviews in Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Abstract
Passive
sampling
methodologies
offer
a
series
of
advantages,
providing
time-averaged
contamination
levels
in
the
field,
separating
analyte
from
complex
matrices,
lowering
limits
quantification,
and
offering
possibilities
chemical
fractionation
speciation.
This
review
surveys
recent
developments
passive
samplers
(PSs)
tools
such
as
diffusive
gradients
thin
films,
polymer
inclusion
membranes,
stabilized
liquid
membrane
devices,
“octopus”
samplers,
active
PSs.
article
also
discusses
some
challenges
on-site
utilization
these
techniques
presents
latest
application
PSs
to
assess
metals
metalloids
aquatic
systems.
is
becoming
recognized
practice,
confirmed
by
numerous
articles
published
this
field.
Advances
were
made
increase
robustness,
accuracy,
precision
method,
collaborative
studies
used
for
validation.
Chemical
fractionation,
speciation,
bioavailability
elements
received
special
attention
years.
provides
comprehensive
update
on
progress
techniques.
It
brings
together
first
time
newest
most
metal
metalloid
monitoring,
The
potential
contribution
determination
water
samples
achieving
analytical
chemistry
green
white
concept
discussed.
Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100150 - 100150
Published: April 30, 2024
Metal
contamination
in
surface
water
urban
cities
has
become
a
common
scenario
underdeveloped
and
developing
countries.
Nowadays,
the
extent
of
this
is
suspected
to
be
traced
remote
islands
due
transportation
metals
with
downward
flow.
Unfortunately,
we
found
dearth
research
on
our
island,
where
thousands
people
live
use
for
their
daily
needs.
The
current
study
aims
investigate
status
heavy
from
Hatiya
Coast,
determine
existence
risks
human
health.
Ten
samples
were
collected,
concentrations
measured
using
AAS.
Later,
various
pollution
indices
analyzed
understand
level.
mean
metal
ranked
descending
order
Mg
(65.44
mg.L−1)>
Fe
(0.375
Zn
(0.139
mg.L−1)>Mn
(0.016
Cu
was
below
detection
limit
(BDL).
According
different
indexes,
coast
low
moderately
polluted.
standard
HEI
value
1.58,
range
1.29-2.25,
indicating
that
all
sampling
stations
had
level
contamination.
HPI
values
at
44.58
34.33-69.33,
respectively.
All
indicated
levels
except
station
6.
NPI
revealed
moderate
2,
3,
7.
hazard
quotient
(HQ)
index
(HI)
adults
children,
have
no
carcinogenic
children
through
dermal
exposure.
Along
coming
upstream,
several
local
sources
identified
during
fieldwork,
including
metallurgical
businesses,
oil
spills
ship,
some
trawlers
associated
fishing
activities.
Overall,
these
findings
would
valuable
aquaculture
sectors
future
researchers
compare,
correlate,
island
serve
as
foundation
conducting
further
investigations
similar
environments,
both
locally
globally.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
279, P. 116385 - 116385
Published: May 20, 2024
Heterotrophic
nitrifying
bacteria
are
found
to
be
promising
candidates
for
implementation
in
wastewater
treatment
systems
due
their
tolerance
extreme
environments.
A
novel
acid-resistant
bacterium,
Pseudomonas
citronellolis
YN-21,
was
isolated
and
reported
have
exceptional
heterotrophic
nitrification
capabilities
acidic
condition.
At
pH
5,
the
highest
NH
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(13), P. e33296 - e33296
Published: June 20, 2024
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In
Ghana,
mining
of
minerals
at
small-scale
and
large-scale
is
widespread
across
many
districts,
leading
to
significant
heavy
metal
pollution
in
the
environment.
this
study,
concentrations
iron
(Fe),
manganese
(Mn),
arsenic
(As),
mercury
(Hg)
different
drinking
water
samples
collected
from
households,
institutions,
points
surface
two
districts
namely
Wassa
East
Asutifi
North
were
analyzed.
The
types
included
boreholes,
wells,
piped
into
yards,
public
standpipes,
rainwater,
sachet
water,
water.
results
indicated
that
levels
Fe
Mn
higher
than
As
Hg
all
samples.
households
institutions
district
compared
district.
However,
similar
both
districts.
with
median
values
1243
μg/L
860
for
respectively.
contrast,
9.5
90
All
metals
(Mn,
As,
Hg)
studied
except
within
recommended
WHO
level.
Heavy
Metal
Pollution
Index
(HPI)
below
critical
limit
100.
Water
Quality
(WQI)
indicates
standpipes
classified
as
excellent
or
good,
making
them
suitable
drinking.
wells
very
poor
unfit
drinking,
