scholarly journals Challenges in the Application of Dendrochemistry in Research on Historical Environmental Pollution in an Old Copper Mining Area

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1505
Author(s):  
Joanna Dobrzańska ◽  
Paweł Lochyński ◽  
Robert Kalbarczyk ◽  
Monika Ziemiańska
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Tree Rings ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Copper Mining ◽  
Icp Oes ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Icp Ms

This research investigates the long-term environmental impact and historical temporal pollution patterns caused by a former copper mine in Iwiny (south-western Poland) using a dendrochemical approach. An additional aspect of this research was considering the possibility of using the inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) measurement technique as a cheaper alternative to inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) in dendrochemical analyses conducted in copper mining areas. In the study area, a tailings storage facility (TSF) dam failure (1967) took place and the alkaline flotation waste containing high concentration of Cu and Pb are stored. Tree cores from pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) were analysed for the content of 11 trace elements (TEs) (Cd, Mn, Ni, Zn, Cr, Co, Pb, Cu, Fe, Al, Ag) using the ICP-OES technique, while tree rings’ widths (TRWs) were also measured. Samples that were most significant in the context of the research goals were verified with the ICP-MS method. The results revealed the strong long-term impact of the copper industry as reflected in a substantial increase in the mean contents of: (1) Mn, Ni, Zn, Cr, Pb, Cu and Fe in industrial vs. control trees, (2) TRWs for control vs. industrial trees. However, the observed patterns of TEs and TRWs did not correspond to the known timing of pollution inputs (mining activity, tailings spill). Peak levels were observed for Zn and Fe after the mine was closed. The lack of new sources of pollution and the temporal relationship strongly suggests that the tree rings recorded the chemical signal of the TSF reclamation (the use of fertilizers and agrotechnical interventions). Patterns of 7 elements were detected in most of the samples by ICP-OES (Co and Cd were not detected, Al and Ag were partly detected), while ICP-MS detected all of the elements. Significant differences were obtained for Ag, Cd, and Co. Despite challenges with the application of dendrochemistry in research on old mining areas (e.g., lack of old trees), it has proved to be a useful tool for investigating the aggregate environmental impact.

scholarly journals Arsenic quantification techniques and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation in Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (14) ◽  
pp. 803-817
Author(s):  
Jefferson Luiz Antunes Santos ◽  
Jader Galba Busato ◽  
Rodrigo de Almeida Heringer ◽  
Juscimar da Silva ◽  
Leonardo Barros Dobbss
Keyword(s):  
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Atomic Absorption ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Hydride Generation ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Icp Oes ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms

The importance of arsenic (As) quantification in environmental compartments is due to its risks to ecosystems and public health. There are reports of high concentrations of this metalloid in Brazil and technological differences between states are observed. The objective of this work was to present and discuss current scenarios of accreditation and compare the limit of quantification (LOQ) of As by analytical technique in Brazil. Data from accredited laboratories were collected on Inmetro website and in state metrological networks and then grouped and analyzed by state, matrix and analytical technique. There are large discrepancies between the number of laboratories per state and a good correlation with gross domestic product (GDP). Almost all laboratories have a LOQ less than the environmental limits. The observed list of techniques sorted from lowest to highest LOQ values is: for liquid samples ICP MS (inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry), ET AAS (electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry), HG AAS (hydride generation combined with atomic absorption spectrometry) or HG ICP OES (hydride generation combined with inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry) and UV VIS (visible ultraviolet spectroscopy); for solids samples HG ICP OES, ICP MS, HG AAS, ET AAS and FAAS (flame atomic absorption spectrometry); and for bioindicators ICP MS, HG ICP OES. Analysis of As species is accredited in only one laboratory, but does not include all species.

Advantages, drawbacks and applications of mixed Ar–N2 sources in inductively coupled plasma-based techniques: an overview

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (16) ◽  
pp. 6170-6182 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. L. Scheffler ◽  
D. Pozebon
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Icp Oes ◽  
Mixed Gas ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry

This review deals with mixed gas Ar–N2 plasmas, highlighting advantages, limitations and applications of them in inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP OES), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) techniques, covering publications in the last three decades.

Nanosecond laser ablation tandem inductively coupled plasma mass and optical emission spectrometry for micro-chemical elemental analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (11) ◽  
pp. 2246-2253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gelian Gong ◽  
Saijun Sun ◽  
Jibin Zhou ◽  
Congyin Li ◽  
Xu Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Nanosecond Laser ◽  
Icp Oes ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Concentration Determination ◽  
Nanosecond Laser Ablation ◽  
Icp Ms

Simultaneous in situ concentration determination by LA-ICP-MS and LA-ICP-OES.

scholarly journals Determination of Macro, Micro and Toxic Elements using Argon-Based Plasma Spectroanalytical Methods in order to support Brazilian Regulations on Inorganic Constituents in Infant Foods

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10Years) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Tozo ◽  
Fernanda Pinheiro ◽  
Joaquim Nóbrega
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Icp Oes ◽  
Infant Foods ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms

Children's cereal-based foods and supplements are widely consumed by newborn and infant population. The Resolution RDC no. 193/2017 of the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) established maximum tolerated limits (MTL) for toxic elements in infant foods aiming to control health risks. Complementarily, the determination of macro and microelements based on values of recommended daily intake (RDI) is regulated by Resolution RDC no. 269/2005. Two analytical procedures were developed using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) for determination of As, Cd, Sn and Pb and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP OES) for determination of Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P and Zn attending both Brazilian regulations. Microwave-assisted acid digestion of solid samples was carried out in closed vessels using 7 mol L-1 HNO3. Two rice flours reference materials as well as addition and recovery experiments were applied to check accuracy. Recoveries ranged from 70 to 128% for ICP OES and from 82 to 128% for ICP-MS using internal standardization. The analytical procedure presented LOQs lower than maximum limits allowed by both regulations. Fifteen samples of cereal-based infant foods were analyzed and all analyte concentrations were lower than the respective MTLs recommended by RDC no. 193, except to Pb concentration in one milk flour sample. According to the RDI established by RDC no. 269 and the average concentrations of Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, P and Zn in samples, it was possible to assign a minimum mass value of food that meets the recommendations of the Brazilian resolution for different population groups.

scholarly journals Determination of the Trace Element Contents of Fruit Juice Samples by ICP OES and ICP-MS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (35) ◽  
Author(s):  
Max José de Souza ◽  
María Carmen Barciela-Alonso ◽  
Manuel Aboal-Somoza ◽  
Pilar Bermejo-Barrera
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Fruit Juices ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Good Precision ◽  
Icp Oes ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Relative Standard

Fruit juices were analysed for their contents in a series of essential and toxic elements (Al, As, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb, V, Sb, Mo and Zn). Samples were subjected to microwave-assisted acid digestion (HNO3/H2O2), and analytes were determined by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), in axial mode, or by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), with kinetic energy discrimination, using 103Rh and 89Y as internal standards. The methods were validated, showing good precision (relative standard deviations < 10%), linearity and mean analytical recovery values (89 to 103%). The ICP-OES instrumental limits of detection (LODs) were between 0.3 μg L-1 (for Mg) and 1.5 μg L-1 (for Ca), whereas ICP-MS instrumental LODs varied from 2 ng L-1 (for Co, Mo and V) to 5.7 μg L-1 (for Na). Some toxic elements (As and Sb) were not detected in the fruit juices analyzed, Cd concentrations were below the maximum permitted level established by Brazilian and European regulations and only in one sample the Pb concentration (61.7 µg L-1) exceeded current legal limits. Besides, essential elements such as Ca, Mg and Na were in high concentrations in the samples analyzed.

scholarly journals Determination and Comparison of Trace Elements in Various Parts of Eichhornia crassipes by a Validated Method using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry and Atomic Emission Spectrometry

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (11) ◽  
pp. 513-519
Author(s):  
Deepti Gholap Khanvilkar ◽  
Simran Nagarjee
Keyword(s):  
Trace Element ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Total Concentration ◽  
Internal Standard ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Icp Oes ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Element Concentrations ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Element Profile

Objective : In this study, we have evaluated trace element concentration of various parts of Eicchornia crassipes, collected from three different lakes in Pune district, India.Methods : The dried segregated parts of Eicchornia crassipes were subjected to microwave digestion, followed by measurement with Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS). Optimization and validation of the method was performed for determining the minor and trace element concentrations of Co, I, Ni, Cu, Mn, Zn, Fe in roots, petiole and leaves of the plant. NIST Standard reference material SRM 1547 (Peach leaves) was used for establishing accuracy of the analytical method. Rhodium was used an internal standard for correcting matrix effects.Results and Discussion : A validated ICP-OES and ICP-MS method was established for determining the minor and trace element concentrations of Co, I, Ni, Cu, Mn, Zn, Fe in roots, petiole and leaves of the plant. Levels of all elements were found to be higher in roots, followed by petiole and leaves. Except for Zn and Fe, where concentration in leaves was found to be higher than in petiole. Of all the measured elements, total concentration of Mn was found to be highest (566 mg kg-1), followed by Fe (341 mg kg-1), Zn (40.26 mg kg-1), Cu (28.04 mg kg-1), Ni (9.54 mg kg-1), Co (4.33 mg kg-1) and I (0.94 mg kg-1). A surprising finding was the presence of iodine in the plant, despite its non-marine source.Conclusion : Plant-derived products form an important category in alternative medicine that is often used for treatment of several disorders. Eicchornia crassipes (water hyacinth), considered as the world’s worst weed, has been used in folk medicine, with very little evidence-based data to support its potential medicinal value. Here we report the trace element profile of Eicchornia crassipes. Insight into the trace element profile of various parts of the plant can perhaps be harnessed to postulate the rationale behind the use of specific parts of the weed in traditional medicine.

scholarly journals Alternative Approaches Applied to Inductively Coupled Plasma Techniques: Multi‑Flow and Two-Flow Calibration

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Machado ◽  
Ana Beatriz Silva ◽  
Daniel Andrade ◽  
Fernanda Pinheiro ◽  
Charles Williams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Matrix Effects ◽  
Analytical Signal ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Icp Oes ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Relative Standard

Multi-flow calibration (MFC) is based on monitoring the analytical signal from a single calibration standard solution at several different nebulization gas flow rates (Q), which normalizes plasma conditions and minimizes matrix effects. In the present study, MFC was evaluated, for the first time, applied to inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP OES) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) to analyze different and complexmatrix samples. Al, As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Pb, and Zn were determined by ICP OES, while As, Cd, Co, Cu, Hg, Mo, Mn, Ni, Se, Sb, Pb, and V were determined by ICP-MS. MFC results were compared with those obtained using external standard calibration (EC) for both techniques and in all cases, MFC showed equal or superior accuracy (recoveries between 80-120%) compared to EC, and lower relative standard deviation (RSDs ≤ 10%). Several tests were also performed using only two nebulization gas flows to build linear models for calibration (called two-flow calibration, TFC) and the accurate results (recoveries ranged from 80 to 110% for ICP OES and from 81 to 102% for ICP-MS) suggests that this strategy can be also applied, resulting in a method with high sample throughput.

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