Accumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the devitalized aquatic moss <i>Fontinalis antipyretica</i>: From laboratory to field conditions

Carrieri, Vittoria; Fernández, J.Á.; Aboal, J.R.; Picariello, Enrica; Nicola, Flavia De

doi:10.1002/jeq2.20267

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“…In the context of the analysis of the results and their discussion, it is also essential to emphasize the influence of moss biology on their accumulation of analytes (Świsłowski et al 2021d ). Many studies postulate the use of devitalized material, which is an effective monitor of contamination and has many advantages, according to the literature (Carrieri et al 2021 ; Vázquez-Arias et al 2024 ). However, it is essential to remember that the bioindicator is a living organism, not only a chemical sorbent (Boquete et al 2017 ).…”

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“…An alternative to classical methods (passive samplers, mobile monitors) (Abad et al 2022 ) is the use of indicator organisms (biomonitors), which prove to be sensitive species to absorbed PAHs (Sulistiyorini et al 2022 ). Mosses are quite commonly used in biomonitoring (Carrieri et al 2021 ; Jovan et al 2021 ). They are used both as passive and active PAH samplers in open areas or in confined spaces (Vuković et al 2014 ; Jayalath et al 2020 ).…”

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One year of active moss biomonitoring in the identification of PAHs in an urbanized area—prospects and implications

Świsłowski,

Wacławek,

Antos

et al. 2024

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Classical monitoring of air pollution provides information on environmental quality but involves high costs. An alternative to this method is the use of bioindicators. The purpose of our work was to evaluate atmospheric aerosol pollution by selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons conducted as part of annual active biomonitoring (“moss-bag” technique) with the use of three moss species: Pleurozium schreberi, Sphagnum fallax, and Dicranum polysetum. The gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) was utilized to determine certain 13 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Three seasonal variations in PAH concentrations have been observed as a result of the study. A fire on the toilet paper plant caused an increase of five new compounds: benzo(k)fluoranthene (BkF), benzo(a)pyrene (BaP), indeno(1.2.3)-cd_pyrene (IP), dibenzo(a.h)anthracene (Dah), and benzo(g.h.i)perylene (Bghi) in proximity after 8 months of exposure compared to previous months. The effect of meteorological conditions on the deposition of PAHs (mainly wind direction) in mosses was confirmed by principal component analysis (PCA). Dicranum polysetum moss accumulated on average 26.5% more PAHs than the other species, which allows considering its broader use in active biomonitoring. The “moss-bag” technique demonstrates its feasibility in assessing the source of PAH air pollution in a long-term study. It is recommended to use this biological method as a valuable tool in air quality monitoring.

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One year of active moss biomonitoring in the identification of PAHs in an urbanized area—prospects and implications

Świsłowski,

Wacławek,

Antos

et al. 2024

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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“…However, the vitality aspect is considered in a small number of papers [40,41], although the relevance of considering this parameter in biomonitoring and physiological studies has been demonstrated [42,43]. Nevertheless, a considerable number of studies use devitalized material [44][45][46].…”

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Assessment of Atmospheric Pollution by Selected Elements and PAHs during 12-Month Active Biomonitoring of Terrestrial Mosses

Rajfur,

Stoica,

Świsłowski

et al. 2024

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Biomonitoring studies are most often used in short-term study periods to quickly obtain information on the state/quality of the environment and its pollution levels. Performing long-term surveys involves a prolonged wait for the result and is therefore not often used and is rather associated with classical air quality monitoring. The aim of this study was to evaluate atmospheric air pollution by selecting 16 elements and 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons conducted as part of a 12-month ‘moss-bag’ technique of an active biomonitoring method with the use of three moss species: Pleurozium schreberi, Sphagnum fallax, and Dicranum polysetum. All analytes were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). As a result of the experiment, it was found that the concentrations of all elements increased with time of exposure. The total sum of them in D. polysetum moss was 30% and 60% more than in P. schreberi and S. fallax, respectively, which allows us to consider this species’ broader use in active biomonitoring. For PAHs analysis, the best biomonitor in time was P. schreberi, which accumulated 25% and 55% more than S. fallax and D. polysetum, respectively. In this one-year study, most organic compounds accumulated between 5 and 6 months of exposure, depending on the species. Given the low-cost nature of active biomonitoring, it should be concluded that mosses could be used in long-term monitoring of the quality of the atmospheric aerosol in terms of element and organic compound concentration in air.

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“…Aquatic vegetation (e.g. bryophytes, including mosses) is widely used in research involving active and/ or passive biomonitoring of trace elements (heavy metals and metalloids) and organic compounds [13][14][15]. In addition to their usefulness as biomonitors, mosses are of interest as primary producers that substantially contribute to the energy balance of ecosystems [16], as well as to other ecosystem functions.…”

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Suitability of aquatic mosses for biomonitoring micro/meso plastics in freshwater ecosystems

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Background Mesoplastics (5–25 mm) and microplastics (0.001–5 mm) are emerging pollutants of great concern. However, reliable methods of monitoring these types of plastic in river ecosystems have not yet been established. The goal of this work was to evaluate, for the first time, the suitability of Fontinalis antipyretica as a biomonitor of meso- and micro-plastics in rivers. With this aim, native samples of the moss and devitalized moss clones, held inside the bags, were compared for the uptake of fluorescent polystyrene particles under laboratory conditions, and for retention of plastic debris in the field, in sites close to wastewater treatment plants. Results In the laboratory experiment, the moss retained smaller microplastics, and a higher number of polystyrene meso and microplastics was counted in the moss bags than in the native moss. In the field study, the moss retained plastic debris chiefly in the form of fibres regardless of the capacity and flow rate of the wastewater treatment plants affecting each sampling site. The uniform morphology of moss clone seems to affect the retention of this type of pollutant. The FTIR analysis confirmed the particles entrapped by the moss bags as plastic, specifically polyethylene and polyamide type 6, among the most common plastic polymers detected in rivers. Conclusions The study findings highlighted the value of using uniform material, as the clone exhibited a greater accumulation efficiency with respect to the native moss. The mesh bags could act as selective filters and/or prevent the loss of adhering plastics. In the field, the bags favour plastic fibres retention despite the river flow. Finally, although FTIR is useful for the identification of plastic type, it is not very sensitive when small quantities of ground samples are used.

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Accumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the devitalized aquatic moss Fontinalis antipyretica: From laboratory to field conditions

Cited by 8 publications

References 53 publications

One year of active moss biomonitoring in the identification of PAHs in an urbanized area—prospects and implications

One year of active moss biomonitoring in the identification of PAHs in an urbanized area—prospects and implications

Assessment of Atmospheric Pollution by Selected Elements and PAHs during 12-Month Active Biomonitoring of Terrestrial Mosses

Suitability of aquatic mosses for biomonitoring micro/meso plastics in freshwater ecosystems

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