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Transplantation of epiphytic bioaccumulators (Tillandsia capillaris) for high spatial resolution biomonitoring of trace elements and point sources deconvolution in a complex mining/smelting urban context
Abstract Monitoring atmospheric trace elements (TE) levels and tracing their source origin is essential for exposure assessment and human health studies. Epiphytic Tillandsia capillaris plants were used as bioaccumulator of TE in a complex polymetallic mining/smelting urban context (Oruro, Bolivia). Specimens collected from a pristine reference site were transplanted at a high spatial resolution (∼1 sample/km2) throughout the urban area. About twenty-seven elements were measured after a 4-month exposure, also providing new information values for reference material BCR482. Statistical power analysis for this biomonitoring mapping approach against classical aerosols surveys performed on the same site showed the better aptitude of T. Capillaris to detect geographical trend, and to deconvolute multiple contamination sources using geostatistical principal component analysis. Transplanted specimens in the vicinity of the mining and smelting areas were characterized by extreme TE accumulation (Sn > Ag > Sb > Pb > Cd > As > W > Cu > Zn). Three contamination sources were identified: mining (Ag, Pb, Sb), smelting (As, Sn) and road traffic (Zn) emissions, confirming results of previous aerosol survey.
Highlights 29 elements analyzed in T. capillaris samples transplanted in a mining/smelting city. Accumulation of mining/smelting elements was observed after 4 months exposition. Three contamination sources deconvoluted through geostatistical analysis and mapping. Results were in agreement with previous aerosol survey in the same area. New informative values were provided on BCR482 reference material.
Transplantation of epiphytic bioaccumulators (Tillandsia capillaris) for high spatial resolution biomonitoring of trace elements and point sources deconvolution in a complex mining/smelting urban context
Abstract Monitoring atmospheric trace elements (TE) levels and tracing their source origin is essential for exposure assessment and human health studies. Epiphytic Tillandsia capillaris plants were used as bioaccumulator of TE in a complex polymetallic mining/smelting urban context (Oruro, Bolivia). Specimens collected from a pristine reference site were transplanted at a high spatial resolution (∼1 sample/km2) throughout the urban area. About twenty-seven elements were measured after a 4-month exposure, also providing new information values for reference material BCR482. Statistical power analysis for this biomonitoring mapping approach against classical aerosols surveys performed on the same site showed the better aptitude of T. Capillaris to detect geographical trend, and to deconvolute multiple contamination sources using geostatistical principal component analysis. Transplanted specimens in the vicinity of the mining and smelting areas were characterized by extreme TE accumulation (Sn > Ag > Sb > Pb > Cd > As > W > Cu > Zn). Three contamination sources were identified: mining (Ag, Pb, Sb), smelting (As, Sn) and road traffic (Zn) emissions, confirming results of previous aerosol survey.
Highlights 29 elements analyzed in T. capillaris samples transplanted in a mining/smelting city. Accumulation of mining/smelting elements was observed after 4 months exposition. Three contamination sources deconvoluted through geostatistical analysis and mapping. Results were in agreement with previous aerosol survey in the same area. New informative values were provided on BCR482 reference material.
Transplantation of epiphytic bioaccumulators (Tillandsia capillaris) for high spatial resolution biomonitoring of trace elements and point sources deconvolution in a complex mining/smelting urban context
Goix, Sylvaine (author) / Resongles, Eléonore (author) / Point, David (author) / Oliva, Priscia (author) / Duprey, Jean Louis (author) / de la Galvez, Erika (author) / Ugarte, Lincy (author) / Huayta, Carlos (author) / Prunier, Jonathan (author) / Zouiten, Cyril (author)
Atmospheric Environment ; 80 ; 330-341
2013-08-05
12 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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