15 Years of Moss Biomonitoring for Air Quality Assessment in Albania
Abstract The characterization of chemicals in atmospheric deposition is essential for the assessment of air quality. The purpose of this research is to investigate the spatial patterns and temporal trends of trace metals, identify emission pathways, and evaluate the most likely influences on concent...
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| author | Pranvera Lazo Sonila Shehu Kane Flora Qarri Shaniko Allajbeu Lirim Bekteshi |
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| description | Abstract The characterization of chemicals in atmospheric deposition is essential for the assessment of air quality. The purpose of this research is to investigate the spatial patterns and temporal trends of trace metals, identify emission pathways, and evaluate the most likely influences on concentration levels throughout the entire territory of Albania. Hypnum cupressiforme moss species were collected from 75 locations and used as a biomonitor of trace metals in atmospheric deposition. To evaluate the spatiotemporal trend and related processes of hazardous chemicals in the air, the concentrations data of elements from moss surveys conducted in 2010, 2015, and 2021 was statistically analyzed using multivariate analysis, descriptive statistics, data transformation, and geographical mapping. The results of the statistical analysis revealed that the metal processing and extraction sectors were the primary local emission sources, which caused the variation in the concentration of metals in moss samples. The spatial distribution of trace metals showed a high fluctuation in time and space, with a tendency toward an enhancement in elements derived from anthropogenic and soil dust emission sources. The pollution levels have remained constant throughout the entire monitoring period without any notable shifts. Due to the high background levels of most elements, enrichment factors revealed no to slight enrichment in more than 80 percent of the territory. The obtained data can help understanding and assessing the level of air pollution and implementing an effective strategy for clean air. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c0e6427682714318a87930ed67fc32da2025-02-09T12:24:05ZengSpringerAerosol and Air Quality Research1680-85842071-14092024-04-0124711510.4209/aaqr.24001115 Years of Moss Biomonitoring for Air Quality Assessment in AlbaniaPranvera Lazo0Sonila Shehu Kane1Flora Qarri2Shaniko Allajbeu3Lirim Bekteshi4Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of TiranaFaculty of Natural Sciences, University of TiranaFaculty of Technical and Natural Sciences, University of VloraFaculty of Natural Sciences, University of TiranaDepartment of Chemistry, University of ElbasanAbstract The characterization of chemicals in atmospheric deposition is essential for the assessment of air quality. The purpose of this research is to investigate the spatial patterns and temporal trends of trace metals, identify emission pathways, and evaluate the most likely influences on concentration levels throughout the entire territory of Albania. Hypnum cupressiforme moss species were collected from 75 locations and used as a biomonitor of trace metals in atmospheric deposition. To evaluate the spatiotemporal trend and related processes of hazardous chemicals in the air, the concentrations data of elements from moss surveys conducted in 2010, 2015, and 2021 was statistically analyzed using multivariate analysis, descriptive statistics, data transformation, and geographical mapping. The results of the statistical analysis revealed that the metal processing and extraction sectors were the primary local emission sources, which caused the variation in the concentration of metals in moss samples. The spatial distribution of trace metals showed a high fluctuation in time and space, with a tendency toward an enhancement in elements derived from anthropogenic and soil dust emission sources. The pollution levels have remained constant throughout the entire monitoring period without any notable shifts. Due to the high background levels of most elements, enrichment factors revealed no to slight enrichment in more than 80 percent of the territory. The obtained data can help understanding and assessing the level of air pollution and implementing an effective strategy for clean air.https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.240011Atmospheric depositionBackground levelMoss biomonitoringWind-blown dustAlbania |
| spellingShingle | Pranvera Lazo Sonila Shehu Kane Flora Qarri Shaniko Allajbeu Lirim Bekteshi 15 Years of Moss Biomonitoring for Air Quality Assessment in Albania Aerosol and Air Quality Research Atmospheric deposition Background level Moss biomonitoring Wind-blown dust Albania |
| title | 15 Years of Moss Biomonitoring for Air Quality Assessment in Albania |
| title_full | 15 Years of Moss Biomonitoring for Air Quality Assessment in Albania |
| title_fullStr | 15 Years of Moss Biomonitoring for Air Quality Assessment in Albania |
| title_full_unstemmed | 15 Years of Moss Biomonitoring for Air Quality Assessment in Albania |
| title_short | 15 Years of Moss Biomonitoring for Air Quality Assessment in Albania |
| title_sort | 15 years of moss biomonitoring for air quality assessment in albania |
| topic | Atmospheric deposition Background level Moss biomonitoring Wind-blown dust Albania |
| url | https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.240011 |
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