A novel in situ method for sampling urban soil dust: Particle size distribution, trace metal concentrations, and stable lead isotopes

Xiangyang Bi, Siyuan Liang, Xiangdong Li

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Abstract

In this study, a novel in situ sampling method was utilized to investigate the concentrations of trace metals and Pb isotope compositions among different particle size fractions in soil dust, bulk surface soil, and corresponding road dust samples collected within an urban environment. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the feasibility of using soil dust samples to determine trace metal contamination and potential risks in urban areas in comparison with related bulk surface soil and road dust. The results of total metal loadings and Pb isotope ratios revealed that soil dust is more sensitive than bulk surface soil to anthropogenic contamination in urban areas. The new in situ method is effective at collecting different particle size fractions of soil dust from the surface of urban soils, and that soil dust is a critical indicator of anthropogenic contamination and potential human exposure in urban settings.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)48-57
Number of pages10
JournalEnvironmental Pollution
Volume177
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Mar 2013

Keywords

  • Contamination
  • Particle size fractions
  • Pb isotopes
  • Soil dust
  • Trace metals
  • Urban environment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pollution
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
  • Toxicology

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