Antimony as a tracer of non-exhaust traffic emissions in air pollution in Granada (S Spain) using lichen bioindicators

Parviainen, Annika; Papaslioti, Evgenia-Maria; Casares-Porcel, Manuel; Garrido, Carlos J.

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114482

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“…The terrigenous or anthropogenic origin of elements in lichens were evaluated by the calculated enrichment factor (EF) (Parviainen et al, 2020). Enrichment factors for different lichen species were calculated by:…”

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“…Therefore, lichens serve as valid instruments and proxies to assess the air quality and the potential contamination sources of elements (Conti and Cecchetti, 2001;Brunialti and Frati, 2014;Parviainen et al, 2020). Their prolonged exposure time to environmental factors, lack of cuticles or stomata and the absence of mechanisms of excretion make lichens behave like bioaccumulators of aerosol (Hale, 1979;1983;Parviainen et al, 2020). Lichens can accumulate even minor elements to measurable concentrations (Gauslaa et al, 2020).…”

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“…The highest EF value in Flavopormelia caperata was 31.65 for Bi, while the lowest value was 0.20 for Ta. EF values < 10 are considered as terrigenous, whereas EF values > 10 are considered to be impacted by anthropogenic activity(Parviainen et al, 2020). According toTable 1, EF values for Lobaria pulmonaria, Cladonia furcata, and Flavopormelia caperata were >10, only for Bi.…”

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WITHDRAWN: Lichens as Biomonitors of Air Pollutants Deposition: Strategically Important Element Pollution 

Topal

Öbek

et al. 2021

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In this study, different lichen species (Lobaria pulmonaria, Cladonia furcata, Usnea longissima, Xanthoparmelia somloensis, and Flavopormelia caperata) as biomonitors of air pollutants deposition were investigated and element pollution (Ta, Bi, Hf, Nb, Ga, Sc, Li, Y, Ce, and Sr) was evaluated. According to obtained data, the highest accumulation was 43.9±2.1 mg/kg in Xanthoparmelia somloensis. Sr value detected in each lichen was quite high. Sr percentages for Lobaria pulmonaria, Cladonia furcata, Usnea longissima, Xanthoparmelia somloensis, and Flavopormelia caperata were 77%, 66%, 87%, 58%, and 78%, respectively. This indicates that the lichens accumulate Sr well. Also, other strategically important elements were also accumulative by lichens. The highest contamination factor (CF) values in lichen species were determined for Sr and Ta. The highest CF values of Hf, Nb, Li, Ga, and Bi were calculated for L. pulmonaria while the highest CF values of Sr, Y, Sc, and Ce were calculated for Xanthoparmelia somloensis. Moreover, the highest CF value of Ta was calculated for Flavopormelia caperata. EF values for Lobaria pulmonaria, Cladonia furcata, and Flavopormelia caperata were >10, only for Bi. EF values for Usnea longissima were <10. EF values for Xanthoparmelia somloensis were >10. PLI values for Lobaria pulmonaria and Usnea longissima were >1. As a result, the presence of strategically important elements detected in lichen species showed that lichens can be used as biomonitors of air pollutants.

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“…The ICs we investigated were unpolluted to moderately contaminated with the remaining PTEs or had background concentrations of them. Sb, the most highly polluting PTE in the ICs we investigated, is recognized as a reliable tracer of brake wear, along with Cu [54,110]. Sb is a toxic metalloid that is emerging as a global environmental problem because of its widespread use and mining [48].…”

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Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) Composition and Human Health Risk Assessment of PM10 on the Roadways of Industrial Complexes in South Korea

Choi

Jeong

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Atmosphere

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Road and industrial origin particulate matters (PM) are a significant source of potentially toxic elements (PTEs), with health risks to the surrounding residents. In Korea for 60 years, although industries, roads and automobiles have increased aggressively, there are still few PTEs data in PM in road-deposited sediment (RDS) of industrial complexes (ICs). Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the PTE composition of on-road PM10 from nine major ICs and its pollution degree in Korea and evaluate its human health risks. The geo-accumulation index (Igeo) and pollution load index (PLI) elucidated that on-road PM10 were severely polluted by Sb, Zn, Ag and Pb. A combination of principal component analysis (PCA) and chemical tracers was used to define the PTEs sources. The results showed that non-exhaust emission from vehicles’ activity is the primary source of PTEs in on-road PM10, and industrial emissions are the secondary source. The riskiest pathway on carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic by on-road PM10 with PTEs was in-gestion. Traffic origin PTEs including Pb, As, Sb and Cd had a more significant impact on carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health than those of industrial origins. These results could help mitigate public health risks arising from on-road PM10 and improve air quality in ICs.

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“…Xanthoria parietina is a tolerant species colonizing highly polluted sites, as well as urban and industrial areas [24], while Ramalina farinacea is a forest species colonizing natural sites [25]. These two species are used as heavy metal indicators frequently, while occupying different sites [26][27][28].…”

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Ability of metal trace elements accumulation by Lichens, Xanthoria parietina and Ramalina farinacea, in Megres area (Setif, Algeria)

Belguidoum

Lograda

Ramdani

2021

Acta Scientifica Naturalis

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The accumulating ability of the atmospheric Metal Trace Elements (MTE) of two lichenic species thalli; Xanthoria parietina and Ramalina farinacea were evaluated in the region of Megres. The recorded concentrations of MTE (Fe, Cu, Mn, Cd, and Pb) were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AASF). The ability to accumulate MTE in X. parietina thalli is considerably greater than that of the fruticulous lichen R. farinacea in all stations studied. The general pattern of the elements accumulated in the thalli of the two species in decreasing order of their concentrations was Fe> Mn> Pb> Cu> Cd. The Fe values are very high in X. parietina thalli with an average of 35237.5 ± 3394.2 mg/kg dry wt. In contrast, the Pb concentrations are high, especially in the southern station of the Megres region. The results showed that X. parietina is a hyper-accumulating species of MTE, compared to R. farinacea. This work highlights the ecological importance of this species as a stable and resistant pioneer in this fragile region.

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Antimony as a tracer of non-exhaust traffic emissions in air pollution in Granada (S Spain) using lichen bioindicators

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WITHDRAWN: Lichens as Biomonitors of Air Pollutants Deposition: Strategically Important Element Pollution

WITHDRAWN: Lichens as Biomonitors of Air Pollutants Deposition: Strategically Important Element Pollution

Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) Composition and Human Health Risk Assessment of PM10 on the Roadways of Industrial Complexes in South Korea

Ability of metal trace elements accumulation by Lichens, Xanthoria parietina and Ramalina farinacea, in Megres area (Setif, Algeria)

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Antimony as a tracer of non-exhaust traffic emissions in air pollution in Granada (S Spain) using lichen bioindicators

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WITHDRAWN: Lichens as Biomonitors of Air Pollutants Deposition: Strategically Important Element Pollution&nbsp;

WITHDRAWN: Lichens as Biomonitors of Air Pollutants Deposition: Strategically Important Element Pollution&nbsp;

Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) Composition and Human Health Risk Assessment of PM10 on the Roadways of Industrial Complexes in South Korea

Ability of metal trace elements accumulation by Lichens, Xanthoria parietina and Ramalina farinacea, in Megres area (Setif, Algeria)

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WITHDRAWN: Lichens as Biomonitors of Air Pollutants Deposition: Strategically Important Element Pollution

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