Jinfeng Xiao, Yongchao Sun, Jianjiang Lu, Li Cao, Zilong Liu, Yujun Yan, Weijun Li, Shaohua He
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PM2.5 in the air can adsorb a wide range of substances, and due to their small size, they can carry toxic and hazardous substances into the human body through inhalation, which can be harmful to human health. PM2.5 samples were collected in Shihezi for one year from September 2021 to August 2022 to characterise the distribution of 13 metallic elements in PM2.5 and their potential sources. The findings revealed that the concentrations of PM2.5 surpassed the national threshold of 35 μg/m3, alongside elevated levels of crustal elements. To assess the potential sources of the 13 metallic elements, present in PM2.5, a comprehensive analysis was conducted utilizing Enrichment Factor analysis, principal component analysis (PCA), and Backward Trajectory Modelling. The Enrichment Factors analysis revealed that five elements were significantly influenced by anthropogenic activities, with cadmium exhibiting particularly high levels of enrichment. PCA indicated that the metal elements were predominantly sourced from coal combustion, vehicular emissions, dust, fossil fuel combustion and industrial activities. Backward trajectory cluster analysis demonstrated that pollutant concentrations are substantially affected by both long-range transport mechanisms and localized anthropogenic sources. The assessment of health risks associated with metallic elements suggests a low risk to human health. These findings offer a crucial scientific foundation for air pollution management strategies in the SHZ region.
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Environmental Geochemistry and Health publishes original research papers and review papers across the broad field of environmental geochemistry. Environmental geochemistry and health establishes and explains links between the natural or disturbed chemical composition of the earth’s surface and the health of plants, animals and people.
Beneficial elements regulate or promote enzymatic and hormonal activity whereas other elements may be toxic. Bedrock geochemistry controls the composition of soil and hence that of water and vegetation. Environmental issues, such as pollution, arising from the extraction and use of mineral resources, are discussed. The effects of contaminants introduced into the earth’s geochemical systems are examined. Geochemical surveys of soil, water and plants show how major and trace elements are distributed geographically. Associated epidemiological studies reveal the possibility of causal links between the natural or disturbed geochemical environment and disease. Experimental research illuminates the nature or consequences of natural or disturbed geochemical processes.
The journal particularly welcomes novel research linking environmental geochemistry and health issues on such topics as: heavy metals (including mercury), persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and mixed chemicals emitted through human activities, such as uncontrolled recycling of electronic-waste; waste recycling; surface-atmospheric interaction processes (natural and anthropogenic emissions, vertical transport, deposition, and physical-chemical interaction) of gases and aerosols; phytoremediation/restoration of contaminated sites; food contamination and safety; environmental effects of medicines; effects and toxicity of mixed pollutants; speciation of heavy metals/metalloids; effects of mining; disturbed geochemistry from human behavior, natural or man-made hazards; particle and nanoparticle toxicology; risk and the vulnerability of populations, etc.
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