Distribution and availability of potentially toxic metals in soil in central area of Belgrade, Serbia

Ghariani, Rabia Ahmed; Gržetić, Ivan; Antić, Mališa; Mandić, Snežana Nikolić

doi:10.1007/s10311-009-0215-0

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“…Chromium occurs naturally in various oxidation states, with trivalent chromite Cr(III) being the most stable form, and hexavalent chromate Cr(VI) being highly mobile in soil and extremely toxic to living organisms [ 45 , 55 ]. Since Cr(III) is poorly soluble in water and completely precipitated at pH values above 5.5 [ 56 , 57 ], it can be assumed that in the investigated soils, which are characterised by neutral-to-alkaline pH, Cr(III) is present in a very stable form [ 47 ]. This was further confirmed by sequential analysis, where the proportion of Cr at all of the investigated sites was highest in the residual fraction (71.20–83.92%).…”

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Fractionation of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) in Urban Soils from Salzburg, Thessaloniki and Belgrade: An Insight into Source Identification and Human Health Risk Assessment

Pavlović

Sawidis

Breuste

et al. 2021

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Concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) (Al, As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) were measured in topsoil samples collected from parks in the cities of Salzburg (Austria), Thessaloniki (Greece), and Belgrade (Serbia) in order to assess the distribution of PTEs in the urban environment, discriminate natural (lithogenic) and anthropogenic contributions, identify possible sources of pollution, and compare levels of pollution between the cities. An assessment of the health risks caused by exposure to PTEs through different pathways was also conducted. The study revealed that, with the exception of Pb in Salzburg, levels of PTEs in the soils in polluted urban parks were higher than in unpolluted ones, but still lower than those recorded in other European soils. Results of sequential analyses showed that Al, Cr, and Ni were found in residual phases, proving their predominantly lithogenic origin and their low mobility. In contrast, the influence of anthropogenic factors on Cu, Pb, and Zn was evident. Site-dependent variations showed that the highest concentrations of As, Cu, Pb, and Zn of anthropogenic origin were recorded in Salzburg, while the highest levels of Al, Cr, and Ni of lithogenic origin were recorded in Belgrade and Thessaloniki, which reflects the specificity of the geological substrates. Results obtained for the health risk assessment showed that no human health risk was found for either children or adults.

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Fractionation of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) in Urban Soils from Salzburg, Thessaloniki and Belgrade: An Insight into Source Identification and Human Health Risk Assessment

Pavlović

Sawidis

Breuste

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“…Many studies showed that heavy metals in street dust do not degrade, but rather persist in street dust [13,14,15]. As street dust permeates the ecological environment by many means, such as surface runoff and atmospheric precipitation [16,17,18], heavy metals contained in street dust eventually enter the food chain, which are posing a potential risk to human health [19,20,21,22]. Many recent studies on heavy metals in street dust involved assessments of contamination levels [22,23,24], spatial distribution [11,22,24], and source identification [25,26,27].…”

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Spatial Characteristics of Heavy Metals in Street Dust of Coal Railway Transportation Hubs: A Case Study in Yuanping, China

Liao

2018

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Coal is a vital basic energy source in China, and rail serving is its major mode of transportation. Heavy metals in street dust surrounding the coal railway do harm to the environment and pose a potential risk to human health. This paper aims to identify the effects of coal transportation hubs on heavy metals in street dust. The geoaccumulation index and ecological risk index were used to assess the contamination levels of the following elements in Yuanping, Shanxi: arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), mercury (Hg), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn). The levels of contamination of these heavy metals in soils were compared to those in street dust, and the difference between the railway’s and mining’s impacts on dust’s heavy-metal concentrations was explored. The results indicated that Cr and Pb in street dust were mainly affected by coal railway transportation, and the interaction effect of coal railway transportation and mining was greater than either of them alone. A potential control and prevention zone for Cr and Pb extending 1 km to both sides of the railway was identified. This work proves that coal railway transportation has certain effect on heavy metals in street dust and provides a scientific approach for future environmental impact assessments of coal transportation via railway.

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“…Pollution of surface soils with heavy metals due to intensive industrialization and urbanization has become a serious concern in many developing countries (Ghariani et al 2010;Yaylalı-Abanuz 2011). Various anthropogenic activities associated with industrialization and urbanization, such as urban road traffic, diverse industrial manufacturing processes, waste material depositing and application of fertilizers, can lead to release of heavy metals into the environment.…”

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Heavy metal accumulation in invasive Reynoutria × bohemica Chrtek & Chrtková in polluted areas

Širka

Jakovljević

Mihailović³

et al. 2016

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This study was carried out in order to determine the chemical composition and accumulation potential of invasive alien knotweed Reynoutria 9 bohemica from five habitats exposed to different levels of anthropogenic pollution. To estimate the potential for trace element accumulation, accumulation and translocation factors were used, as well as Spearman's rank correlation coefficients. The concentrations of major and trace elements (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Al, Mn, Ni, Zn, Cu, Cr, Co, Cd, Pb, V) in soil samples and plant tissues (roots, stems, leaves) are presented. The results indicate that Reynoutria 9 bohemica accumulates macronutrients very effectively. In regard to accumulation of heavy metals, increased values were recorded for Fe, Ni, Cr and Co. Weak heavy metal accumulation accompanied by exclusion seems to be the survival and expansion strategy of Reynoutria 9 bohemica.

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Distribution and availability of potentially toxic metals in soil in central area of Belgrade, Serbia

Cited by 15 publications

References 13 publications

Fractionation of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) in Urban Soils from Salzburg, Thessaloniki and Belgrade: An Insight into Source Identification and Human Health Risk Assessment

Fractionation of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) in Urban Soils from Salzburg, Thessaloniki and Belgrade: An Insight into Source Identification and Human Health Risk Assessment

Spatial Characteristics of Heavy Metals in Street Dust of Coal Railway Transportation Hubs: A Case Study in Yuanping, China

Heavy metal accumulation in invasive Reynoutria × bohemica Chrtek & Chrtková in polluted areas

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