Investigation of heavy metal concentration, origin, and relationships in Sistan region dust: A novel approach with advanced statistical analysis

This study investigates the concentrations and origins of heavy metals in dust from the Sistan region in southeastern Iran. Dust samples were collected over a year from 14 stations across urban, rural, industrial, and agricultural areas. The concentrations of 14 heavy metals were determined using at...

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Main Authors: Seyed Mohammad Sadeq Tabib Loghmani, Mohammad Reza Rezaei Kahkha, Ahmad Sharafti, Amin Reza Neshat
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Published: Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch 2024-09-01
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Online Access:https://sanad.iau.ir/en/Journal/jepsud/DownloadFile/1184362
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Ahmad Sharafti
Amin Reza Neshat
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description This study investigates the concentrations and origins of heavy metals in dust from the Sistan region in southeastern Iran. Dust samples were collected over a year from 14 stations across urban, rural, industrial, and agricultural areas. The concentrations of 14 heavy metals were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry. The results indicated that manganese had the highest average concentration (463.01 mg/kg), while molybdenum had the lowest (1.79 mg/kg). Significant seasonal variations were observed, with the highest concentrations recorded in summer. Enrichment factors (EF) for arsenic, chromium, and vanadium were calculated as 2.8, 2.3, and 2.1, respectively, signifying moderate enrichment. The pollution index (PI) also reflected moderate pollution for these elements. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that the first two components accounted for 94.8% of the data variability. Relationships among elements showed that nonlinear models often provided better fits, with higher R² values (e.g., 0.81 for chromium) and lower mean squared errors (MSE). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) demonstrated significant monthly variations (p<0.001) for 7 of the 14 elements. This comprehensive and innovative study enhances understanding of heavy metal contamination in the Sistan region's dust. Its findings can support the development of more effective pollution management strategies and contribute to protecting public health in the area.
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spelling doaj-art-5d1ff764db8f4957b2152a20cede719f2025-08-20T04:02:18ZfasIslamic Azad University, Tabriz Branchآلودگی‌های محیطی و توسعه پایدار شهری3060-82522024-09-01134762Investigation of heavy metal concentration, origin, and relationships in Sistan region dust: A novel approach with advanced statistical analysisSeyed Mohammad Sadeq Tabib Loghmani0Mohammad Reza Rezaei Kahkha1Ahmad Sharafti2Amin Reza Neshat3Department of Civil Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranDepartment of Environmental Health Engineering, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, IranDepartment of Civil Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, ‎IranDepartment of GIS/RS, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IranThis study investigates the concentrations and origins of heavy metals in dust from the Sistan region in southeastern Iran. Dust samples were collected over a year from 14 stations across urban, rural, industrial, and agricultural areas. The concentrations of 14 heavy metals were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry. The results indicated that manganese had the highest average concentration (463.01 mg/kg), while molybdenum had the lowest (1.79 mg/kg). Significant seasonal variations were observed, with the highest concentrations recorded in summer. Enrichment factors (EF) for arsenic, chromium, and vanadium were calculated as 2.8, 2.3, and 2.1, respectively, signifying moderate enrichment. The pollution index (PI) also reflected moderate pollution for these elements. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that the first two components accounted for 94.8% of the data variability. Relationships among elements showed that nonlinear models often provided better fits, with higher R² values (e.g., 0.81 for chromium) and lower mean squared errors (MSE). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) demonstrated significant monthly variations (p<0.001) for 7 of the 14 elements. This comprehensive and innovative study enhances understanding of heavy metal contamination in the Sistan region's dust. Its findings can support the development of more effective pollution management strategies and contribute to protecting public health in the area.https://sanad.iau.ir/en/Journal/jepsud/DownloadFile/1184362heavy metalsdustsistan regioncontaminationenvirovment
spellingShingle Seyed Mohammad Sadeq Tabib Loghmani
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Investigation of heavy metal concentration, origin, and relationships in Sistan region dust: A novel approach with advanced statistical analysis
آلودگی‌های محیطی و توسعه پایدار شهری
heavy metals
dust
sistan region
contamination
envirovment
title Investigation of heavy metal concentration, origin, and relationships in Sistan region dust: A novel approach with advanced statistical analysis
title_full Investigation of heavy metal concentration, origin, and relationships in Sistan region dust: A novel approach with advanced statistical analysis
title_fullStr Investigation of heavy metal concentration, origin, and relationships in Sistan region dust: A novel approach with advanced statistical analysis
title_full_unstemmed Investigation of heavy metal concentration, origin, and relationships in Sistan region dust: A novel approach with advanced statistical analysis
title_short Investigation of heavy metal concentration, origin, and relationships in Sistan region dust: A novel approach with advanced statistical analysis
title_sort investigation of heavy metal concentration origin and relationships in sistan region dust a novel approach with advanced statistical analysis
topic heavy metals
dust
sistan region
contamination
envirovment
url https://sanad.iau.ir/en/Journal/jepsud/DownloadFile/1184362
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