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Compositional fractionation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons in the karst soils, South China 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
Yinghui Wang Rui Xue Jie Li Hongxiang Zhu Yiyin Xu Baoming Xue Shihua Qi Daoxian Yuan Oramah I. Theodore 《Environmental Earth Sciences》2012,66(7):2013-2019
This study aims to explore the condensation and fractionation trends of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the karst soils. The tiankeng is a karst surface expression that can act as a focal point for introduction of contaminants to a karst aquifer, which may serve both as condenser for vapor phase POPs and as barrier/sink for particulate associated less volatile POPs. The fractionation of POPs in soils from the upper rim and floor of tiankeng is of interest in understanding the role of tiankeng in the long-distance transport of POPs. In the present study, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the surface soils from the upper rim and floor of Dashiwei tiankeng in Southern China were analyzed. The total PAH concentrations in soils were 23.40–190 ng g−1, with phenanthrene being the most abundant. The distribution patterns of PAH compounds in the soil samples matched well with their properties. It indicated the heavy PAHs were susceptible to retention by the floor soils of tiankeng than light PAHs. A plot of Cfloor/Crim against PAH molecular weight gave a good positive relationship in the molecular weight range of 152–276. It is suggested that the floor soils can be focal points of more concentrated PAH and deserve attention. The concentrations of total PAHs in the floor soils (43.40–190 ng g−1, mean 87.76 ng g−1) were higher than those in the upper rim (23.40–88.94 ng g−1, mean 57.74 ng g−1). In addition, there was a shift in compound pattern with an increase in the proportion of light PAHs (2–3 rings), a decrease in heavy PAHs (5–6 rings) and a relatively stable content of 4-ring PAHs. A combination of particulate scavenging and cold condensation is proposed as the major mechanism for the compositional fractionation of PAHs in the soils from the upper rim and floor of tiankeng. 相似文献
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Claire M. C. Rambeau Denis Baize Nicolas Saby Virginie Matera Thierry Adatte Karl B. Föllmi 《Environmental Earth Sciences》2010,61(8):1573-1585
Cadmium (Cd) is a highly toxic element and its presence in the environment needs to be closely monitored. Recent systematic
surveys in French soils have revealed the existence of areas in eastern and central France, which show systematically high
cadmium concentrations. It has been suggested that at least part of these anomalous levels are of natural origin. For the
Lower Burgundy area in particular, a direct heritage from the Jurassic limestone bedrock is highly suspected. This potential
relationship has been studied in several localities around Avallon and this study reports new evidence for a direct link between
anomalously elevated cadmium contents of Bajocian and Oxfordian limestone and high cadmium concentrations in deriving soils.
Soils in this area show cadmium concentrations generally above the average national population values, with contents frequently
higher than the ‘upper whisker’ value of 0.8 μg g−1 determined by statistical evaluation. In parallel, limestone rocks studied in the same area exhibit cadmium concentrations
frequently exceeding the mean value of 0.030–0.065 μg g−1 previously given for similar rocks by one order of magnitude, with a maximum of 2.6 μg g−1. Mean ratios between the cadmium concentrations of limestone bedrock and deriving soils (Cdsoil/Cdrock), calculated for different areas, range from 4.6 to 5.7. Calculations based on the analyses of both soils from a restricted
area and fragments of bedrock sampled in the immediate vicinity of high-concentration soils are around 5.5–5.7. Cdsoil/Cdrock is useful in determining the potential of soils in Lower Burgundy to reflect and exacerbate the high concentrations of cadmium
present in parent bedrocks. 相似文献
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A. C. Ruiz-Fernández M. Frignani C. Hillaire-Marcel B. Ghaleb M. D. Arvizu J. R. Raygoza-Viera F. Páez-Osuna 《Estuaries and Coasts》2009,32(3):551-564
210Pb geochronologies of Cd, Cu, Hg, and Pb fluxes were obtained from the intertidal mudflat sediments of the coastal lagoons
Chiricahueto, Estero de Urías, and Ohuira in the Mexican Pacific. The Cu and Hg sediment concentrations at the three lagoons
fell within the ranges of 6–76 μg g−1 and 0.1 to 592 ng g−1, respectively; Chiricahueto and Estero de Urías sediments had comparable Cd and Pb concentrations within the ranges of 0.2–2.1 μg
g−1 and 10–67 μg g−1, respectively; whereas in Ohuira lagoon, Cd concentrations were lower (0.1–0.5 μg g−1) and Pb concentrations were higher (115–180 μg g−1) than in the other lagoons. The metal fluxes (μg cm−2 y−1) for the three lagoons fell within the ranges of 0.02–0.15 for Cd, 0.7–6.0 for Cu, 0.001–0.045 for Hg, and 0.7–20 for Pb.
The Hg pollution in Estero de Urías was attributed to the exhausts of the thermoelectric plant of Mazatlan and the metal enrichment
in Chiricahueto and Ohuira was related to the agrochemical wastes from the croplands surrounding these lagoons. 相似文献
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Liang Qi Mei-Fu Zhou Zheng Zhao Jing Hu Yan Huang 《Environmental Earth Sciences》2011,64(6):1683-1692
The emission of platinum group elements (PGE) from automobile catalytic converters has led to enrichment of PGE in road dusts
and roadside soils in urban areas that are well above the natural background levels. This paper evaluates the source of contamination
of all the PGE and Au in road dusts and roadside soils in the Pearl River Delta region, including three major cities, Shenzhen,
Guangzhou and Hong Kong, South China. Samples were digested using Carius tube and analyzed by isotope dilution ICP-MS; Os
was separated by distillation and other PGE by Te-coprecipitation. All samples have elevated PGE concentrations above the
background values of uncontaminated soils and contain higher Pt, Pd and Rh than other PGE. The maximum values are 181 ng/g
Pt, 514 ng/g Pd, 53 ng/g Rh and 1345 ng/g Au. There are clear positive correlations between Pt and Pd, Pt and Rh, and Pd and
Rh, indicating that the main emitted of PGE from automobile catalyst are Pt, Pd and Rh. High concentrations of Au were also
found in road dust samples from Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Dust samples with higher Os contents have lower 187Os/188Os ratios. Samples from Hong Kong show relatively high Pt/Rh ratios. Positive correlations between Pt and Ru, and Pt and Ir
were found in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, but only positive correlations between Pt and Ir were found in Guangzhou. These different
characteristics reflect different automobile catalytic systems used in Hong Kong and mainland China. 相似文献
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Slavica Matijević Natalia Bojanić Grozdan Kušpilić Živana Ninčević Gladan 《Environmental Earth Sciences》2009,59(4):853-866
Phosphorus (P) species concentrations in 0–2 cm surface sediment layer were investigated monthly from November 2001 to December
2002 at the bay, channel and open sea stations in the middle Adriatic. Modified SEDEX method was used for inorganic phosphorus
species determination [P in biogenic (P-FD), authigenic (P-AUT), detrital apatite (P-DET) and P adsorbed on to iron oxides
and hydroxides (P–Fe)], and organic phosphorus (P-ORG). P-FD, P-AUT and P-DET concentration ranges (1.5–5.4, 0–2.7 and 0.4–3.4 μmol g−1, respectively) were similar at all stations, and showed no obvious common trend of seasonal changes. P–Fe ranged from 1.9
to 11.9 μmol g−1 with the highest values at bay station and higher seasonal oscillations than other inorganic P forms. P-ORG ranged from 0.3
to 18.7 μmol g−1 with higher concentrations at stations of fine-sized sediments and showed increased concentrations in warm part of the year
at all stations. Correlation between concentrations of P–Fe in the surface sediment layer and orthophosphate sediment-water
interface concentration gradients at bay and channel stations indicated to P–Fe importance in the orthophosphate benthic flux.
For the bay station, linkage between sediment P-ORG and chlorophyll a concentrations, primary production and microzooplankton abundance was established, indicating a 1 month delay of sediment
response to production fluctuations in the water column. 相似文献
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Distribution and enrichment of trace metals in marine sediments of Bay of Bengal,off Ennore,south-east coast of India 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
In order to avoid the pollution of trace metals in marine environment, it is necessary to establish the data and understand
the mechanisms influencing the distribution of trace metals in marine environment. The concentration of heavy metals (Fe,
Mn, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, Co and Cd) were studied in sediments of Ennore shelf, to understand the metal contamination due to
heavily industrialized area of Ennore, south-east coast of India. Concentration of metals shows significant variability and
range from 1.7 to 3.7% for Fe, 284–460 μg g−1 for Mn, 148.6–243.2 μg g−1 for Cr, 385–657 μg g−1 for Cu, 19.8–53.4 μg g−1 for Ni, 5.8–11.8 μg g−1 for Co, 24.9–40 μg g−1 for Pb, 71.3–201 μg g−1 for Zn and 4.6–7.5 μg g−1 for Cd. For various metals the contamination factor (CF) and geoaccumulation index (I
geo) has been calculated to assess the degree of pollution in sediments. The geoaccumulation index shows that Cd, Cr and Cu moderately
to extremely pollute the sediments. This study shows that the major sources of metal contamination in the Ennore shelf are
land-based anthropogenic ones, such as discharge of industrial wastewater, municipal sewage and run-off through the Ennore
estuary. The intermetallic relationship revealed the identical behavior of metals during its transport in the marine environment. 相似文献
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Among several salt lakes in the Thar Desert of western India, the Sambhar is the largest lake producing about 2 × 105 tons of salt (NaCl) annually. The “lake system” (lake waters, inflowing river waters, and sub-surface brines) provides a
unique setting to study the geo-chemical behavior of uranium isotopes (238U, 234U) in conjunction with the evolution of brines over the annual wetting and evaporation cycles. The concentration of 238U and the total dissolved solids (TDS) in lake water increase from ~8 μg L−1 and ~8 g L−1 in monsoon to ~1,400 μg L−1 and 370 g L−1, respectively, during summer time. The U/TDS ratio (~1 μg g−1 salt) and the 234U/238U activity ratio (1.65 ± 0.05), however, remain almost unchanged throughout the year, except when U/TDS ratio approaches to
3.8 at/or beyond halite crystallization. These observations suggest that uranium behaves conservatively in the lake waters
during the annual cycle of evaporation. Also, uranium and salt content (TDS) are intimately coupled, which has been used to
infer the origin and source of salt in the lake basin. Furthermore, near uniform ratios in evaporating lake waters, when compared
to the ratio in seawater (~0.1 μg g−1 salt and 1.14 ± 0.02, respectively), imply that aeolian transport of marine salts is unlikely to be significant source of
salt to the lake in the present-day hydrologic conditions. This inference is further consistent with the chemical composition
of wet-precipitation occurring in and around the Sambhar lake. The seasonal streams feeding the lake and groundwaters (within
the lake’s periphery) have distinctly different ratios of U/TDS (2–69 μg g−1 salt) and 234U/238U (1.15–2.26) compared to those in the lake. The average U/TDS ratio of ~1 μg g−1 salt in lake waters and ~19 μg g−1 salt in river waters suggest dilution of the uranium content by the recycled salt and/or removal processes presently operating
in the lake during the extraction of salt for commercial use. Based on mass-balance calculations, a conservative estimate
of "uranium sink" (in the form of bittern crust) accounts for ~5 tons year−1 from the lake basin, an estimate similar to its input flux from rivers, i.e., 4.4 tons year−1. 相似文献
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Sarah E. Rothenberg Matthew E. Kirby Broxton W. Bird Margie B. DeRose Chu-Ching Lin Xinbin Feng Richard F. Ambrose Jennifer A. Jay 《Environmental Earth Sciences》2010,60(5):993-1005
In southern California, USA, wildfires may be an important source of mercury (Hg) to local watersheds. Hg levels and Hg accumulation
rates were investigated in dated sediment cores from two southern California lakes, Big Bear Lake and Crystal Lake, located
approximately 40-km apart. Between 1895 and 2006, fires were routinely minimized or suppressed around Big Bear Lake, while
fires regularly subsumed the forest surrounding Crystal Lake. Mean Hg concentrations and mean Hg accumulation rates were significantly
higher in Crystal Lake sediments compared to Big Bear Lake sediments (Hg levels: Crystal Lake 220 ± 93 ng g−1, Big Bear Lake 92 ± 26 ng g−1; Hg accumulation: Crystal Lake 790 ± 1,200 μg m−2 year−1, Big Bear 240 ± 54 μg m−2 year−1). In Crystal Lake, the ratio between post-1965 and pre-1865 Hg concentrations was 1.1, and several spikes in Hg levels occurred
between 1910 and 1985. Given the remote location of the lake, the proximity of fires, and the lack of point sources within
the region, these results suggested wildfires (rather than industrial sources) were a continuous source of Hg to Crystal Lake
over the last 150 years. 相似文献
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The distribution of heavy metal in surface soils and their uptake by plants along roadside slopes in longitudinal range gorge region,China 总被引:1,自引:1,他引:0
Metal distributions (Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn) in the soils and plants were investigated in roadside surface soils and grass
herbage collected from two study sites adjacent to Mangshi–Ruili and Dali–Baoshan highways. At each study site, soil and plant
samples were collected along two roadside slopes with distances of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 m away from the highway. Results
show that the enrichment of heavy metals in the surface soils and plants along the road is caused by the highway, and it decreases
with the increasing distance from the road. Metal concentrations in the soils and plants along the downslope are higher than
those in the upslope along the road. The six types of metals investigated in this research mainly distributed within 200 m
from the highway. Four types of relationships between metal uptake by plants from soils and the distance were found and their
clear distinctions of Cr, Cu, Pd, Ni and Zn uptake by plants were also investigated. 相似文献
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R. E. Masto L. C. Ram P. R. Shandilya S. Sinha J. George V. A. Selvi 《Environmental Earth Sciences》2011,64(4):1107-1115
Coal handling, crushing, washing, and other processes of coal beneficiation liberate coal particulate matter, which would
ultimately contaminate the nearby soils. In this study, an attempt was made to determine the status of soil bio-indicators
in the surroundings of a coal beneficiation plant, (in relation to a control site). The coal beneficiation plant is located
at Sudamudih, and the control site is 5 km away from the contaminated site, which is located in the colony of Central Institute
of Mining and Fuel Research Institute, Digwadih, Dhanbad. In order to estimate the impact of coal deposition on soil biochemical
characteristics and to identify the most sensitive indicator, soil samples were taken from the contaminated and the control
sites, and analyzed for soil organic carbon (SOC), soil N, soil basal respiration (BSR), substrate-induced respiration (SIR),
and soil enzymes like dehydrogenase (DHA), catalase (CAT), phenol oxidase (PHE), and peroxidase (PER). Coal deposition on
soils improved the SOC from 10.65 to 50.17 g kg−1, CAT from 418.1 to 804.11 μg H2O2 g−1 h−1, BSR from 8.5 to 36.15 mg CO2–C kg−1 day−1, and SIR from 24.3 to 117.14 mg CO2–C kg−1 day−1. Soils receiving coal particles exhibited significant decrease in DHA (36.6 to 4.22 μg TPF g−1 h−1), PHE (0.031 to 0.017 μM g−1 h−1), PER (0.153 to 0.006 μM g−1 h−1), and soil N (55.82 to 26.18 kg ha−1). Coal depositions significantly (P < 0.01) decreased the DHA to 8.8 times, PHE to 1.8 times, and PER to 25.5 times, but increased the SOC to 4.71 times, CAT
to 1.9 times, SIR to 4.82 times, and BSR to 4.22 times. Based on principal component analysis and sensitivity test, soil peroxidase
(an enzyme that plays a vital role in the degradation of the aromatic organic compounds) is found to be the most important
indicator that could be considered as biomarkers for coal-contaminated soils. 相似文献
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Guangjian Wu Baiqing Xu Chenglong Zhang Shaopeng Gao 《Environmental Earth Sciences》2010,61(6):1227-1237
This study measured the major element concentrations and compositions of atmospheric dust aerosol samples collected weekly
for nearly 2 years at Mt. Muztagata, a remote and high-elevation site (38°17′N, 75°01′E, 4,430 m) in the Eastern Pamirs. Inductively
coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP–MS) results show that on the weekly timescale, air at Muztagata contained average element
Al concentrations of 842 ng m−3 between June 2004 and December 2005, and 509 ng m−3 between June 2005 and April 2006. The dust load over the Eastern Pamirs appears to be far lower (by more than an order of
magnitude) than those in northern China. The Muztagata dust aerosols show Ca/Al ratios (~0.7) and Fe/Al ratios (~0.7) that
differ from that in northern China. The general homogeneity exists in the major element compositions, expect Ca/Al ratios
which show minor but clear seasonal variations. Element ratios vary with aerosol concentration. Results indicate that concentrations
and compositions of Asian dust change significantly between different emission regions, and confirm that major element ratios
can be used to efficiently characterize the dust aerosols composition at different sites in northern China. 相似文献
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Ana Carolina Ruiz-Fernández José Luis Marrugo-Negrete Roberth Paternina-Uribe Libia Hascibe Pérez-Bernal 《Estuaries and Coasts》2011,34(6):1117-1128
With the aim of evaluating temporal changes in sedimentation and organic carbon (Corg) supplied over the last ~100 years, a sediment core was collected at Soledad Lagoon, a costal ecosystem surrounded by mangroves,
located in the Cispatá Estuary (Caribbean coast of Colombia). The core sediments were characterized by low concentrations
of calcium carbonate (0.2–2.9%), organic matter (3–8%), total nitrogen (0.11–0.38%), and total phosphorus (0.19–0.65 mg g−1). Fe and Al concentrations ranged from 4% to 5%, and Mn from 356 to 1,047 μg g−1. The 210Pb-derived sediment and mass accumulation rates were 1.54 ± 0.18 mm year−1 and 0.08 ± 0.01 g cm−2 year−1, respectively. The sediment core did not provide evidence of human impact, such as enhancement of primary production or nutrient
enrichment, which may result from recent land uses changes or climate change. The Corg fluxes estimated for Soledad Lagoon core lay in the higher side of carbon fluxes to coastal ecosystems (314–409 g m−2 year−1) and the relatively high Corg preservation observed (~45%) indicate that these lagoon sediments has been a net and efficient sink of Corg during the last century, which corroborate the importance of mangrove areas as important sites for carbon burial and therefore,
long-term sequestration of Corg. 相似文献
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Source and distribution of trace metals and nutrients in Narmada and Tapti river basins,India 总被引:2,自引:1,他引:1
The study was designed to establish the distributions of trace metals, dissolved organic carbon, and inorganic nutrients as
well as to assess the extent of anthropogenic inputs into the Narmada and Tapti rivers. Water and sediment qualities are variable
in the rivers, and there are major pollution problems at certain locations, mainly associated with urban and industrial centers.
The metal concentrations of samples of the aquatic compartments investigated were close to the maximum permissible concentration
for the survival of aquatic life, except for higher values of Cu (5–763 μg l−1), Pb (24–376 μg l−1), Zn (24–730 μg l−1), and Cr (70–740 μg l−1) and for drinking water except for elevated concentrations of metals such as Pb, Fe (850–2,060 μg l−1), Cr, and Ni (20–120 μg l−1). In general, the concentrations of trace metals in the rivers vary down stream which may affect the “health” of the aquatic
ecosystem and may also affect the health of the rural community that depends on the untreated river water directly for domestic
use. The assessment of EF, I
geo, and PLI in the sediments reveals overall moderate pollution in the river basins. 相似文献
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Ahmed I. Rushdi Peter U. Clark Alan C. Mix Vasile Ersek Bernd R. T. Simoneit Hai Cheng R. Lawrence Edwards 《Environmental Earth Sciences》2011,62(6):1245-1261
We analyzed speleothem calcite from the Oregon Caves National Monument, southwestern Oregon, to determine the preservation,
distribution, concentrations and sources of aliphatic lipid compounds preserved in the calcite. Maximum speleothem growth
rate occurs during interglaciations and minimum during glacial intervals. Concentrations of the total lipid compounds range
from 0.5 to 12.9 μg g−1. They increase at times of low speleothem growth rate, suggesting dilution, whereas the apparent accumulation rate of lipid
compounds tends to be highest during times of fastest speleothem growth rate. Such increased accumulation generally corresponds
to times of warm (interglacial) climate, suggesting either a greater source of organic materials during interglacial times
and/or greater efficiency of compound capture during more rapid calcite growth. Aliphatic lipid compounds include homologous
n-alkanoic acids, n-alkanols and methyl n-alkanoates and sterols with concentrations ranging from 0.3 to 7.8 μg g−1, 0.4 to 1.1 μg g−1, 0.5 to 9.6 μg g−1 and 0.1 to 2.7 μg g−1, respectively. Minor amounts of branched methyl n-alkanoates and dimethyl n-alkanedioates are also present. The high concentrations of methyl n-alkanoates are the result of esterification reactions of free fatty acids in alkaline solutions with high pH values associated
with the dripping cave waters. The distribution patterns and geochemical parameters and indices indicate that the major sources
of the aliphatic lipids involved leaching from higher plants and microbial residues derived from the soil zone above the cave
system. The estimated percentage of microbial inputs ranged from 42 to 90% of the total lipids and also showed an increase
in accumulation during warm climates. These well-preserved lipid compounds in speleothem calcite could be used as biomarkers
for paleoenvironmental study. 相似文献
15.
M. Chatterjee J. Canário S. K. Sarkar V. Branco A. K. Bhattacharya K. K. Satpathy 《Environmental Geology》2009,57(5):1125-1134
Mercury concentrations (HgT) in fine-grained fraction (<63 μm) of core sediments of the Hugli–Matla–Bidyadhari estuarine complex, India were analyzed.
Results revealed a wide range of spatial variations (<4–93 ng g−1 dry weight) with a definite enhancement level at the lower stretch of the estuarine complex infested with mangrove plants,
which might act as a sink to HgT. An elevated concentration of Hg was encountered in surface/subsurface layer of the core in majority of the cases resulting
from physical, biogenic and postdepositional diagenetic processes that remobilized and resuspended the metal from deeper sediments.
A strong positive correlation was observed between the Hg and clay fraction content of the sediments, while the correlations
of Hg with Al, Fe and Mn were poor. Based on the index of geoaccumulation (I
geo) and effects range-low (ER-L) value, it is considered that the sediments are less polluted and thus there is less chance
of ecotoxicological risk to organisms living in sediments. 相似文献
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Vertical accretion rates and heavy metal chronologies in wetland sediments of the Tijuana Estuary 总被引:3,自引:0,他引:3
This study represents the first report on sediment accretion rates using137Cs dating for a southern California salt marsh. Vertical accretion rates ranged from 0.7 to 1.2 cm yr−1, which is at the high end of sediment accretion values for coastal wetlands. This has lead to increases in elevation within the estuary from 18 to 35 cm over the last 35 years. Depth profiles of metal concentrations were converted to time-based profiles using vertical accretion rates. Chronologies for most cores indicate a consistent peak in sediment lead (Pb) concentrations in the early to mid 1980s, corresponding to the historic decline in Pb use, which was completed in the U.S. by the early 1980s, but not begun in Mexico until 1991. Sediment Pb levels ranged from about 6–56 μg g−1. Other metals did not show any consistent trends in sediment chronology, except for a single core from a mid-marsh site (east-mid 2), which showed a 2–3-fold increase in levels of Cu, Ni, and Zn during the past two decades. Sediment levels of copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), and zinc (Zn) ranged from 6–34 μg g−1, 11–27 μg g−1, and 42–122 μg g−1, respectively. Despite rapid industrial development of the watershed, a comparison of the sediment metal concentrations in the Tijuana Estuary to other anthropogenically-impacted estuaries in the United States and Europe, shows that metal levels in sediments of the north arm of the estuary are relatively low. 相似文献
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Speciation and phytoavailability of heavy metals in sediments in Nanjing section of Changjiang River 总被引:3,自引:1,他引:2
Heavy metal pollution and their fractionations in the sediments of Changjiang River in Nanjing Reach was monitored for cadmium
(Cd), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), and copper (Cu). Moreover, the biological enrichment of metals by riverine plants
was studied. The results demonstrated there were highly significant variations among different sampling stations for the concentrations
of tested metals. The highest range was for Cu (38.8–120.4 mg kg−1), followed by Cr (74.4–120.0 mg kg−1), Zn (80.9–121.1 mg kg−1), Ni (26.0–55.5 mg kg−1), Pb (15.8–46.7 mg kg−1) and Cd (0.28–0.48 mg kg−1). Cd was the element with highest biological enrichment factor (BEF). The highest BEF of Cd in Erigeron bonariensis reached 3.0, indicating a significant Cd enrichment in this aquatic plant. In addition, 60% of Cd was found in reducible
fraction and exchangeable and acid-soluble fraction, which was consistent with its high mobility. The consistency of Cd fraction
in sediment and suspended particle indicated they came from the same source. Accumulated Cd concentration calculated according
to the release curve showed significant relativity with the total Cd concentration in the sediment. 相似文献
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Magnetic enhancement of urban roadside soils as a proxy of degree of pollution by traffic-related activities 总被引:1,自引:1,他引:0
Detailed magnetic and geochemical measurements were performed on urban roadside soils collected from Lishui city, China, to
establish a possible link between the enhanced concentration of traffic-related magnetic particles and heavy metals. Relatively
higher magnetic susceptibility (mean: 124.1 × 10−8 m3 kg−1) and concentrations of metals (Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn) were observed for roadside soils. Concentration-dependent magnetic parameters
(χ and SIRM) are highly significantly positively correlated to the concentration of metals (Ca, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, Fe,
and V), but not significantly correlated with As, Mn, Co, Mg, and K. The principal component analysis showed that χ and SIRM
significantly correspond to elements Ca, Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn. The χ and SIRM also have significant linear correlation with
integrated pollution index, indicating that χ and SIRM can be used as effective proxy indicators for the pollution of heavy
metals. Magnetite in the pseudo-single-domain/multidomain (PSD/MD) grain size was identified as the dominant magnetic carrier
by temperature-dependent measurements of saturation magnetization (Ms–T curve), XRD and hysteresis loops. Field emission scanning
electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis of the magnetic particles revealed the presence
of large traffic-related angular-subangular, blocky, and spherical iron oxide particles. These iron oxide particles are typical
for particles produced by traffic-related anthropogenic activities. It is concluded that vehicle emissions may be the major
source of elevated heavy metals and magnetic particles in roadside soils. The results proved the applicability of magnetic
method in detecting roadside pollution derived from vehicle emissions. 相似文献
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Edward Castañeda-Moya Victor H. Rivera-Monroy Robert R. Twilley 《Estuaries and Coasts》2006,29(5):751-764
The structural attributes and zonation patterns of mangrove forests in a dry environmental setting were evaluated in relation
to gradients of soil resources, soil regulators, and hydroperiod between October 2000 and August 2001 in the Gulf of Fonseca,
Honduras. Transects perpendicular to the edge of tidal channels were established at four mangrove sites, each sectioned into
three mangrove zones (fringe, transition, and scrub) based upon distinct tree-height gradients. Porewater sulfide concentrations
among zones were normally below levels of detection (<0.03 mM) and mean redox values ranged from 163.4±9.9 to −42.4±15.8 mv,
indicating slightly reducing conditions in all zones. Mean porewater NOx
− and PO4
3− concentrations were not significantly different among zones and ranged from 3.3±0.5 to 4.5±0.4 μM and from 0.05 ±0.02 to
0.18±0.04 μM, respectively. Soil nitrogen concentrations were 1–3 mg g−1 in all zones, and mean nitrogen:phosphorus atomic ratios were <20 (range: 12.9–14.9), indicative of fertile wetland soils.
Mean basal areas were significantly different among mangrove zones (fringe > transition) and were coupled with differences
in height within species and zones.Avicennia germinans occupied areas with higher elevations associated with higher salinities ranging from 80 to 140 g kg−1 in the dry season.Rhizophora mangle dominated lower elevations where salinities ranged from 38 to 57 g kg−1 in both the dry and wet seasons. Spatial analysis on mangrove seedlings along transects confirmed that seedling distribution
along the intertidal profile was statistically correlated with conspecific adults, indicating that survival and growth of
seedlings in different intertidal locations are closely matched to canopy membership. The sharp transition (<100 m) in forest
structure and distribution of mangrove species along the intertidal zone of subhumid coastal environments demonstrate common
zonation patterns where species distribution and species-specific habitat suitability are mediated closely with tolerance
to soil regulators (high soil salinity) rather than resource availability. 相似文献
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Morgane Lejart Jacques Clavier Laurent Chauvaud Christian Hily 《Estuaries and Coasts》2012,35(2):622-632
Respiration and calcification rates of the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas were measured in a laboratory experiment in the air and underwater, accounting for seasonal variations and individual size,
to estimate the effects of this exotic species on annual carbon budgets in the Bay of Brest, France. Respiration and calcification
rates changed significantly with season and size. Mean underwater respiration rates, deducted from changes in dissolved inorganic
carbon (DIC), were 11.4 μmol DIC g−1 ash-free dry weight (AFDW) h−1 (standard deviation (SD), 4.6) and 32.3 μmol DIC g−1 AFDW h−1 (SD 4.1) for adults (80–110 mm shell length) and juveniles (30–60 mm), respectively. The mean daily contribution of C. gigas underwater respiration (with 14 h per day of immersion on average) to DIC averaged over the Bay of Brest population was 7.0 mmol DIC m−2 day−1 (SD 8.1). Mean aerial CO2 respiration rate, estimated using an infrared gas analyzer, was 0.7 μmol CO2 g−1 AFDW h−1 (SD 0.1) for adults and 1.1 μmol CO2 g−1 AFDW h−1 (SD 0.2) for juveniles, corresponding to a mean daily contribution of 0.4 mmol CO2 m−2 day−1 (SD 0.50) averaged over the Bay of Brest population (with 10 h per day of emersion on average). Mean CaCO3 uptake rates for adults and juveniles were 4.5 μmol CaCO3 g−1 AFDW h−1 (SD 1.7) and 46.9 μmol CaCO3 g−1 AFDW h−1 (SD 29.2), respectively. The mean daily contribution of net calcification in the Bay of Brest C. gigas population to CO2 fluxes during immersion was estimated to be 2.5 mmol CO2 m−2 day−1 (SD 2.9). Total carbon release by this C. gigas population was 39 g C m−2 year−1 and reached 334 g C m−2 year−1 for densely colonized areas with relative contributions by underwater respiration, net calcification, and aerial respiration
of 71%, 25%, and 4%, respectively. These observations emphasize the substantial influence of this invasive species on the
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