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The Evaluation of Air Quality in Albania by Moss Biomonitoring and Metals Atmospheric Deposition

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Authors:
  1. Pranvera Lazo

    1. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Arts, Tirana, Albania

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  2. Flora Qarri

    1. Department of Chemistry, University of Vlora, Vlora, Albania

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  3. Shaniko Allajbeu

    1. Department of Chemistry, University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania

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  4. Sonila Kane

    1. Department of Chemistry, University of Vlora, Vlora, Albania

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  5. Lirim Bekteshi

    1. Department of Biochemistry, University of Elbasan, Elbasan, Albania

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  6. Marina Frontasyeva

    1. Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Dubna, Russia

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  7. Trajce Stafilov

    1. Institute of Chemistry, Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, North Macedonia

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  • Addresses metals air pollution monitoring and source characterization
  • Shows the level and the distribution patterns of trace elements atmospheric deposition
  • Shows the identification of the pollution tendencies and “hot spots”, suggest a continuous and detailed monitoring, and assessment
  • Addresses the human exposure particularly at the areas with high metal contents

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science (BRIEFSENVIRONMENTAL)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxv
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  2. Introduction

    • Pranvera Lazo, Flora Qarri, Shaniko Allajbeu, Sonila Kane, Lirim Bekteshi, Marina Frontasyeva et al.
    Pages 1-7

  3. The Methodology of the Study

    • Pranvera Lazo, Flora Qarri, Shaniko Allajbeu, Sonila Kane, Lirim Bekteshi, Marina Frontasyeva et al.
    Pages 9-21

  4. The Evaluation of TM Atmospheric Deposition in Albania

    • Pranvera Lazo, Flora Qarri, Shaniko Allajbeu, Sonila Kane, Lirim Bekteshi, Marina Frontasyeva et al.
    Pages 23-50

  5. Chalcophile (As, Cd, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn) and Biophile (Cu, Mo, and V) Micro Elements

    • Pranvera Lazo, Flora Qarri, Shaniko Allajbeu, Sonila Kane, Lirim Bekteshi, Marina Frontasyeva et al.
    Pages 51-67

  6. Elements Sensitive to Red/Ox Conditions (Cr, Co, Mo, U, V, Ni and Zn)

    • Pranvera Lazo, Flora Qarri, Shaniko Allajbeu, Sonila Kane, Lirim Bekteshi, Marina Frontasyeva et al.
    Pages 69-75

  7. Sea Spray Elements (Na, Cl, Mg, Ca, K, Br, I)

    • Pranvera Lazo, Flora Qarri, Shaniko Allajbeu, Sonila Kane, Lirim Bekteshi, Marina Frontasyeva et al.
    Pages 77-84

  8. The Siliceous, Si and Phosphorus, P

    • Pranvera Lazo, Flora Qarri, Shaniko Allajbeu, Sonila Kane, Lirim Bekteshi, Marina Frontasyeva et al.
    Pages 85-88

  9. Multivariate Analysis

    • Pranvera Lazo, Flora Qarri, Shaniko Allajbeu, Sonila Kane, Lirim Bekteshi, Marina Frontasyeva et al.
    Pages 89-96

  10. Conclusions

    • Pranvera Lazo, Flora Qarri, Shaniko Allajbeu, Sonila Kane, Lirim Bekteshi, Marina Frontasyeva et al.
    Pages 97-99

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 101-113
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This book provides an overview of air quality in Albania evaluated by moss biomonitoring and metals atmospheric deposition. It is based on the concentration data onto 51 elements in moss samples collected during 2010/2011 moss biomonitoring survey conducted at the same time with European moss biomonitoring survey. The elements under investigation were determined by using ICP-AES and ENAA analytical techniques. Moss species Hypnum cupressiforme (Hedw) sps., a carpet-forming bryophyte, was used as bioindicator of trace metal atmospheric deposition. The goal of this study was to identify factors leading to the high levels of trace metals in at-mospheric deposition in Albania, to identify the risk factors and the origin of trace metals in atmos-pheric deposition. It may help the policy makers and regulators to take proper decisions to protect the public health and the environment. The distribution pattern of the elements was visualized by using the geographic information system, GIS 10.2.The predicted trends of the distribution were calculated by using time series (linear model) and the areas with high concentration of certain met-als were suggested for monitoring and to be under control.

   

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Arts, Tirana, Albania

    Pranvera Lazo

  • Department of Chemistry, University of Vlora, Vlora, Albania

    Flora Qarri, Sonila Kane

  • Department of Chemistry, University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania

    Shaniko Allajbeu

  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Elbasan, Elbasan, Albania

    Lirim Bekteshi

  • Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Dubna, Russia

    Marina Frontasyeva

  • Institute of Chemistry, Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, North Macedonia

    Trajce Stafilov

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