Platinum Group Element distribution in water and marine biota from two impacted estuarine environments (Douro and Ave estuaries, Portugal)

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Abdou, M (Author) Other; Monteiro, CE (Author) Other; Brito, P (Author) Other; Neuparth, T (Author) Other; Pinheiro, M (Author) Other; Santos, MM (Author) FCUP; Caetano, M (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Marine Pollution Bulletin

Vol. 192

ISSN: 0025-326X

Publisher: Elsevier

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Authenticus ID: P-00Y-CJN

DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114990

Abstract (EN): Platinum Group Elements (PGEs) are contaminants of emerging environmental concern considering their continuous increasing use and subsequent release in the environment. While recent field studies provided PGE levels in seawater, scarce knowledge still exists regarding PGE contamination in marine organisms, especially for rhodium (Rh). Water, macroalgae and mussels were sampled along two representative urbanized estuarine systems and adjacent coastal areas (Douro and Ave estuaries, Portugal). Rhodium and platinum (Pt) concen-trations were quantified through both stripping voltammetry and mass spectrometry in collected samples. Spatial mapping of PGE contamination was, to a certain extent, correlated with proxies of urban effluents. The use of Pt/ Rh ratios reflected the dominant influence of PGE traffic emissions along the Douro and inputs from various sources (including industries) on the Ave Estuary. Macroalgae and mussels PGE concentrations reflected urban pressure, amplifying environmental signals, and supporting their relevant use as bioindicators of PGE contam-ination in estuarine/coastal systems.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 12