Spatial Distribution of Heavy Metal Contamination in Road Dust Samples from an Urban Environment in Samsun, Türkiye

Istanbullu, Seyma Nur; Şevik, Hakan; Işınkaralar, Kaan; IŞINKARALAR, Öznur

doi:10.1007/s00128-023-03720-w

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“…Another study determined that while Pb concentration increased to 11,850 ppb on a highway without heavy traffic, these values could rise to 17,990 ppb on a road with heavy traffic (She et al 2022). In another study, it was determined that Pb concentration, which was 18,600 ppb in the forest area, reached 39,500 ppb at the roadside, at the same time Zn concentration, which was 30,400 ppb in the forest area, reached 190,400 ppb at the roadside (Istanbullu et al 2023). Similarly, it has been determined that many other trace metals are in high concentrations in soils under the influence of traffic (Akinsete and Olatimehin 2023;Bampoe et al 2023).…”

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Variation in Pb and Zn concentrations in different species of trees and shrubs and their organs depending on traffic density

Guney,

Koc,

Isinkaralar

et al. 2023

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Global population growth and increasing urban population density together are responsible for many disruptions such as environmental pollution, especially air one. Trace metals are of specific prominence as air pollutants because they are conservative pollutants. They tend to accumulate biologically; some have poisonous or carcinogenic effects, even at small concentrations. Among toxic trace metals, lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) can be harmful to human health in certain quantities. These trace metals were included in primary pollutant lists of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Therefore, determining these trace metal concentrations in the air and monitoring the differences is very important for determining the risky districts and the level of risk. Biomonitors are the most important indicators of differences in trace metal concentrations in the atmosphere. The plants chosen as biomonitors intake several of the trace metals from the soil and/or the air into their bodies and determining the level of this accumulation might provide insight into the trace metal pollution of the atmosphere and soil. The present study aims to determine the variations of Pb and Zn concentrations in various landscaping plants growing in different districts of Kastamonu (Türkiye) depending on tree species, organs and traffic density. It was found that unwashed leaves of Acer negundo L. can be suggested as a good biomonitor for the presence of both analysed trace metals. Keywords: biomonitor; air pollution; trace metal; lead; zinc; traffic

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Variation in Pb and Zn concentrations in different species of trees and shrubs and their organs depending on traffic density

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Koc,

Isinkaralar

et al. 2023

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“…Negative and unexpected events occurring, especially in plants and their natural life processes, are associated with environmental problems. Different types of environmental pollution are very effective in this regard (Savas et al 2022;Istanbullu et al 2023;Koc et al 2023). In the studies conducted, it is presented that nanoparticles weaken germination considerably, even in the seeds of short-lived species with very rapid germination ability and energy, and that it stops completely after reaching a certain toxicological threshold value.…”

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Effects of silver nanoparticles on germination and seedling characteristics of Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis) seeds

Özel,

Şevik,

Yıldız

et al. 2024

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Nowadays, the applications of nanotechnology are increasing in various fields such as information technology, energy, the medical sector, and agriculture. Nanotechnology has proved its ability to solve problems in agriculture and related industries. Establishing the impact of nanoparticles on various ecosystems has become a primary research topic, but studies on forest ecosystems and trees are quite limited. This study examined the effects of silver nanoparticles on the germination parameters of oriental beech seeds and established their toxic threshold values. Silver nanoparticles were applied at concentrations of 200, 400, 600, 800, and 1000 mg/L to oriental beech (Fagus orientalis) seeds collected from 10 different populations in order to identify the germination rate, germination percentage, seedling height, root collar diameter, plumula length, radicle thickness, and radicle length parameters. The results revealed that silver nanoparticles have a negative effect on germination and seedling parameters of oriental beech seeds, and that this effect is clearly seen in the germination rate at 20 mg/L levels and in seedling characters starting from 60 mg/L dose, causing a decrease of 13% in germination rate, 24% in germination percentage, 40% in plumula length, and 30% in radicle length. The Kahramanmaras-Andirin population was found to be the most affected by nanoparticles, while the Bursa-Inegol and Ordu-Akkus populations were the least affected.

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“…The high concentrations of heavy metals samples collected from the OIZ region indicate that heavy metal pollution in this area is of serious concern. Previous studies also showed that heavy metal pollution in the industrial zone, where the research was conducted, is at very high levels (Karacocuk et al 2022;Istanbullu et al 2023). Furthermore, previous research emphasizes that industrial activities are one of the most significant sources of heavy metals (Ucun Ozel et al 2019;Yayla et al 2022).…”

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Effects of heavy metal contamination on fungal diversity in Pinus brutia shoots

Cebi Kilicoglu

2024

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The effects of heavy metal pollution have become a significant global issue in recent years. The primary objective of the present study was to compare the heavy metal concentrations in Pinus brutia shoots grown in an organized industrial zone (OIZ) and a forested area (Adalar) and to examine how these heavy metals affect fungal microbiota. The results achieved here showed that Ni and V concentrations were lower than the detectable limits in both the Adalar and the OIZ region, whereas Se and Cu concentrations were lower than the detectable limits in the shoots collected from the Adalar. Concentrations determined in samples collected from the OIZ were approximately 6 times higher for Cr and 16 times higher for Zn in comparison to the samples collected from the Adalar. Metagenomic analysis revealed that the most common fungal genera were Aureobasidium, Gibberella, Hazslinszkyomyces, Alternaria, Cladosporium, Buckleyzyma, Lasiodiplodia, and Hormonema for the OIZ area and Hormonema, Aureobasidium, Alternaria, Cladosporium, Arthrinium, Fonsecazyma, and Truncatella for the Adalar region. In the future, this study may serve as a reference for the development of innovative strategies for the remediation of heavy metal pollution for a sustainable and clean environment using biological sources.

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Spatial Distribution of Heavy Metal Contamination in Road Dust Samples from an Urban Environment in Samsun, Türkiye

Cited by 38 publications

References 56 publications

Variation in Pb and Zn concentrations in different species of trees and shrubs and their organs depending on traffic density

Variation in Pb and Zn concentrations in different species of trees and shrubs and their organs depending on traffic density

Effects of silver nanoparticles on germination and seedling characteristics of Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis) seeds

Effects of heavy metal contamination on fungal diversity in Pinus brutia shoots

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