Tillandsia usneoides L, a biomonitor in the determination of Ce, La and Sm by neutron activation analysis in an industrial corridor in Central Mexico

Isaac‐Olivé, Keila; Solı́s, C.; Martínez-Carrillo, M A; Andrade, E.; Lopez, C.; Longoria, L.C.; Lucho-Constantino, Carlos Alexander; Beltrán-Hernández, Rosa Icela

doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2012.01.007

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“…For Ce, Eu, and Yb, Alameda (UR), Santín (UR), San Miguel (TR), Negrete (UR), Tollocán (UR), and Pilita (UR) present the highest concentrations. The presence of rare earth elements could be attributed to the local sedimentary rocks, when the relative concentrations are Ce > La > Sm [20]. In this study, only Ce and La were measured, but this trend is observed in the biomonitoring data, indicating that lanthanide contents in samples were entirely natural.…”

Section: Journal Of Chemistrymentioning

confidence: 57%

Application of Neutron Activation Analysis for Determination of As, Cr, Hg, and Se in Mosses in the Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Toluca, Mexico

Mejía-Cuero¹,

García-Rosales²,

Longoria-Gándara³

et al. 2015

Journal of Chemistry

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This research presents a study of environmental monitoring at different sampling sites from the Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Toluca (MAVT), Mexico, using mosses (Leskea angustata(Tayl.) andFabronia ciliaris(Brid.)) and soil samples. The epiphytic mosses and soils were sampled in two campaigns within two periods of the year, a rainy and dry-cold season. The selected sampling sites included urban regions (UR), transitional regions (TR), and protected natural areas (PA). The samples were analyzed by the Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) to determine As, Cr, Hg, and Se principally. However, due to the versatility of the analytic technique used, other elements including Cs, Co, Sc, Sb, Rb, Ce, La, Eu, and Yb were also detected. Statistical analysis (As, Cr, Hg, and Se) was carried out with principal components and cluster analysis methods; this revealed that a good correlation exists between metal content in mosses and the degree of pollution in the areas sampled. The obtained results in mosses showed that the concentrations of As, Cr, Co, Cs, Rb, Ce, La, and Yb increased with respect to the concentrations obtained during the first sampling, whereas Se, Sc, Sb and Eu, concentrations were decreased. For As and Hg, the concentrations were similar in both sampling periods. The soil samples present the most significant concentration.

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Section: Journal Of Chemistrymentioning

confidence: 57%

Application of Neutron Activation Analysis for Determination of As, Cr, Hg, and Se in Mosses in the Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Toluca, Mexico

Mejía-Cuero¹,

García-Rosales²,

Longoria-Gándara³

et al. 2015

Journal of Chemistry

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“…These low-cost and easy-to-perform tools help to overcome technical constraints associated with field studies, such as lack of electricity or areas that do not have easy access, and to better assess air quality over larger and more remote areas. Among the Tillandsia spp., Tillandsia usneoides has been reported to be a good bioindicator to detect metal contamination (Figueiredo et al, 2007;Isaac-Olivé et al, 2012;Martínez-Carrillo et al, 2010;Parente et al, 2023;Pellegrini et al, 2014;Schreck et al, 2020) and to identify the sources of contamination (dust, vehicular, industrial origin) (Figueiredo et al, 2007;Pellegrini et al, 2014) as reported in several recent studies, especially in South America. In these studies, the consecutive monitoring periods ranged from 15 days (Isaac-Olivé et al, 2012;Martínez-Carrillo et al, 2010) to 52 weeks (Schreck at al., 2020) but were usually shorter than 13 weeks.…”

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Air quality, metal(loid) sources identification and environmental assessment using (bio)monitoring in the former mining district of Salsigne (Orbiel valley, France)

Calas,

Schreck,

Viers

et al. 2024

Chemosphere

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“…La, Ce and Sm concentrations of biomonitor was highly correlated with industrial areas [17] Italy Ultrastructure during ontogeny of trichomes of T. usneoides using SEM and TEM Investigations of absorbing trichomes in shield cells involved atmospheric water, mineral and organic nutrients [18] …”

Section: Assessment Of Atmospheric Heavy Metals Using T Usneoides Inmentioning

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Use of Atmospheric Epiphyte Tillandsia usneoides (Bromeliaceae) as Biomonitor

2014

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The great benefit sustainability of ecotechnology requires an effective policy supported by social perception, an incorporate with the environment impact assessments, cost-benefit analysis and intellectual property. Ecotechnology of phytoremediation is cost effective and ecologically friendly in which plant utilizes its natural abilities to restore environment. It is the use of green plant based systems to remediate contaminated soils, sediments, water or air. Some epiphyte plants, especially those from Spanish moss, Tillandsia useneoides (Bromeliaceae), known as air plants, has been widely used in biomonitoring studies of air pollution in South America countries. The aim of this paper was to review the biological living of T. useneoides and applications for applying our current research in summer monsoon rain and rainy season in Southern Thailand .

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Tillandsia usneoides L, a biomonitor in the determination of Ce, La and Sm by neutron activation analysis in an industrial corridor in Central Mexico

Cited by 16 publications

References 13 publications

Application of Neutron Activation Analysis for Determination of As, Cr, Hg, and Se in Mosses in the Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Toluca, Mexico

Application of Neutron Activation Analysis for Determination of As, Cr, Hg, and Se in Mosses in the Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Toluca, Mexico

Air quality, metal(loid) sources identification and environmental assessment using (bio)monitoring in the former mining district of Salsigne (Orbiel valley, France)

Use of Atmospheric Epiphyte Tillandsia usneoides (Bromeliaceae) as Biomonitor

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