Heavy metal pollution assessment in relation to sediment properties in the coastal sediments of the southern Caspian Sea
Heavy metal pollution assessment in relation to sediment properties in the coastal sediments of the southern Caspian Sea
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DOI:
10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.12.035
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发表时间:
2015-03-15
影响因子:
5.8
通讯作者:
Akbari, Atefeh
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作者:
Bastami, Kazem Darvish;Neyestani, Mahmoud Reza;Akbari, Atefeh
This study aimed to evaluate major elements and heavy metal concentrations of Arsenic (As), Copper (Cu), Chromium (Cr), Cobalt (Co), Vanadium (V), Nickel (Ni), lead (Pb) and Zinc (Zn) in surface sediments of the southern Caspian Sea. Metal contents in the sediment were observed in the order of: V> Cr > Zn > Ni > Co > Cu > Pb > As. Correlations between elements showed that sediment TOM, grain size and chemical composition are the main factors that influence the distribution of heavy metals. According to the pollution load index (PLI), sediments from some sampling sites were polluted. Concentrations of Ni, As, Cr and Cu were higher than sediment quality guidelines at some sampling sites, implying potential adverse impacts of these metals. (c) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.