Biomonitoring of heavy metals by epiphytic lichen species in Black Sea region of Turkey |
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| Authors: | B Koz N Celik U Cevik |
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| Institution: | 1. Giresun University, Elementary Teaching Dept., 28049 Giresun, Turkey;2. Karadeniz Technical University, Department of Physics, 61080 Trabzon, Turkey |
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| Abstract: | The heavy metal accumulation in epiphytic lichens along the Sarp-Samsun Highway in Black Sea Region of Turkey was analyzed by using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and flame atomic absorption spectroscopy (FAAS) methods. The analysis showed that the lichen samples contained elevated concentrations of the following metals: titanium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, tin, barium, and lead. A strong positive correlation was observed between the lead concentration of the lichens and the traffic density. |
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