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Populus nigra Italica Leaves as a Valuable Tool for Mineralogical and Geochemical Interpretation of Inorganic Atmospheric Aerosols' Genesis.
| Title: | Populus nigra Italica Leaves as a Valuable Tool for Mineralogical and Geochemical Interpretation of Inorganic Atmospheric Aerosols' Genesis. |
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| Authors: | Górka, Maciej, Bartz, Wojciech, Skuridina, Alisa, Potysz, Anna |
| Source: | Atmosphere; Oct2020, Vol. 11 Issue 10, p1126, 1p |
| Abstract: | The Olmaliq industrial area in Uzbekistan is believed to represent a risk to the environment and to human health due to the dispersal of contaminants into the air and soil. This study was undertaken to delineate the track of airborne contaminants' migration and to assess the distribution of such particles deposited on Populus nigra L. cv Italica leaves and soils. Particles were identified using scanning electron microscopy–energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), while bulk soil composition was quantified by applying inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The results of this study confirmed the research hypothesis, indicating the industrial center as a source of pollution and human exposure to metallic contaminants. The Olmaliq area in particular is strongly influenced by atmospheric pollutants from local industries. The spread of ultra-fine particles is mainly governed by the industrial output and the direction of prevailing winds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Subject Terms: | BLACK poplar, ATMOSPHERIC aerosols, INDUCTIVELY coupled plasma mass spectrometry, INDUSTRIAL pollution, AIR pollutants, SOIL composition |
| Geographic Terms: | UZBEKISTAN |
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| ISSN: | 20734433 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/atmos11101126 |
| Database: | Complementary Index |
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