Journal article
Laboratory and field magnetic evaluation of the heavy metal contamination on Shilaoren Beach, China
Marine pollution bulletin, Vol.117(1-2), pp.291-301
15/04/2017
PMID: 28189371
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Abstract
This study uses magnetic measurements to evaluate the heavy metal contamination of the surface sediments on Shilaoren Beach. The values of the laboratory magnetic measurements have a positive relationship with the concentrations of Fe, Mn, Cr, Ni, As and Pb. The field magnetic parameter provides an effective and rapid method for evaluating the distribution and dispersal of heavy metal. Sediments with higher heavy metal contents generally accumulate near higher and lower tide lines on the beach, reflecting the control of waves and tides. The sewage and stormwater outlets are the primary sources of the heavy metal contamination. Variations in seasonal waves and winds affect the sediment transport and the heavy metal distribution patterns. Based on the Australian ISQGLow sediment quality criteria, Fe, Mn and Cr generally exhibit intermediate accumulation levels, whereas Pb and Zn exhibit higher accumulation levels because of the socioeconomic status of the area surrounding the beach.
Details
- Title
- Laboratory and field magnetic evaluation of the heavy metal contamination on Shilaoren Beach, China
- Creators
- Yonghong Wang - Ocean University of ChinaQinghui Huang - Tongji UniversityCharles Lemckert - Griffith UniversityYing Ma - Ocean University of China
- Publication Details
- Marine pollution bulletin, Vol.117(1-2), pp.291-301
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 11
- Grant note
- 41376054; 41176039; 41410304022 / National Natural Science Foundation of China; National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) 2016YFC0402602 / National Key Research and Development Program 201405037 / Ocean Public Welfare Scientific Research Project, State Oceanic Administration of People's Republic of China
- Identifiers
- 991013056511202368
- Copyright
- © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article