Petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) uptake in plants: A literature …
The concentration of TPH in plant samples was observed in the order: root > stem > leaves. The root TPH levels from plants collected at the four locations were ∼102, 98, 24 and 20 mg/kg, respectively. ... Petroleum hydrocarbons in water, soil and tomato plant (Lycopersican esculentum L.) at Basra City, Iraq. J. Biol. Agric. Healthc., 6 (2016 ...
Desalination and Water Treatment The polyaromatic hydrocarbons …
The maximum value of PAHs in the aquatic plant was 8,809.98 μg kg–1 dry weight of acenaphthylene in January 2018, while the most abundant compound was chrysene, which is one of the carcinogenic compounds; the origin of PAHs in C. demersum was pyrogenic. ... high concentration of total concentrations was in suspended particulate matter and ...
Investigating Gas Exchange in plants
Photosynthesis and respiration in plants. During the day, especially when the sun is bright, plants are photosynthesising at a faster rate than they are respiring, so there is a net intake of carbon dioxide and a net output of oxygen We can investigate the effect of light on the net gas exchange in an aquatic plant using a pH indicator such as hydrogencarbonate indicator
DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METALS AND TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS …
This study aimed to determine the concentration of eight heavy metals in soil and plant leaves collected around the refineries along Erbil-Gwer Road on two occasions throughout the study period.
Oils and petroleum hydrocarbons in freshwater and marine water
Around 3.2 million tonnes of oils and petroleum hydrocarbons enter the marine environment in an average year. ... Oil may also cause tainting of fish flesh and loss of their invertebrate and plant food supply. ... Train 1979) have recommended that for protection of aquatic life, the TPH concentration should not exceed 0.01 of the lowest ...
Hydrocarbon (VOC) in Water Analyzer
Product Description. The ability to analytically quantify total hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in cooling towers, heat exchangers, holding ponds, produced water, run-off water, and waste water is greatly enhanced with the Model 204 Hydrocarbon VOC in water analyzer due to the Sample Transfer Stripper, utilizing exclusive KECO Membrane …
Oils and petroleum hydrocarbons in freshwater and marine …
Previous guidelines for TPH (USEPA 1986, Train 1979) have recommended that for protection of aquatic life, the TPH concentration should not exceed 0.01 of the lowest continuous-flow 96 …
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Concentration in Surface Water …
Results obtained indicated that the surface water was contaminated with total petroleum hydrocarbon with mean concentration ranging from 13.16181±1.485 to 24.85462±8.058 mg/l compared to the control sample with concentration of 9.68200±0.233 mg/l.
Petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) uptake in plants: A …
Diesel hydrocarbons quantification in plant tissues was strongly correlated (0.92
The Willow Microbiome Is Influenced by Soil …
Samples were rinsed with distilled water to wash off the remaining attached soil, and under aseptic conditions ... Whyte LG and Greer CW (2016) The Willow Microbiome Is Influenced by Soil Petroleum-Hydrocarbon …
Analytical Methods for the Determination of the Distribution …
In this paper, we review the existing methods of extraction for petroleum hydrocarbon in water and solid samples, compare methods of final determination, and assess the levels of petroleum hydrocarbons in the aquatic environments across the globe and the available tools for source tracking using n-alkanes as reference compounds. 2.
(PDF) Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Water, Soil and Tomato Plant …
Total petroleum hydrocarbon in plant parts sample The mean of TPH in this study was lower or close to other studies, ( Al-Baldawi et al 2015) found the average of TPH concentration detected in ...
Aquatic plants and ecotoxicological assessment in …
As for negative effects of hydrocarbons on aquatic plants, the available studies (Supplementary Table 3) show that hydrocarbons or their degradation products exhibit toxicity …
Hydrocarbon monitoring in water
hydrocarbon probes in water, oil detectors, UV fluorimeters for 24/7 monitoring of hydrocarbons in water, PAH measurement. ... the microFlu V2 HC is particularly suitable for monitoring hydrocarbons entering wastewater treatment plant or for detecting oil concentrations in discharge and rain water. ... The PAH probe is a fluorimeter that ...
Concerns and Threats of Contamination on Aquatic Ecosystems
Agrochemicals . The ever-increasing "demand for food has led to the land clearance and the expansion of agriculture" which have "contributed to the higher pollution loads in the water" (Mateo-Sagasta et al. 2017).Increase in the population growth has increased the food demand, which has resulted in the increase in the quantity of agrochemicals used to increase the …
Analysis of Petrogenic Hydrocarbons in Plant …
Diesel hydrocarbons quantification in plant tissues was strongly correlated (0.92 < r2 < 0.99) to the concentration of diesel in spiked soils, suggesting a general ability of the considered plant species to adsorb and …
Phytoremediation of contaminated water using aquatic plants…
Bioconcentration factor (BCF), defined as the ratio of pollutant concentration in the plant parts to that in the media, and translocation factor (TF), defined as the ratio of elemental accumulation in the plant's shoot compared to plant's root, are two methods commonly used to assess the phytoremediation potential of the plants [1].
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon formation from gasification …
The changes in the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) concentration and distribution in 10 different types of raw sewage sludge and gasified residues were investigated, and the effects of the sludge properties and the organic matter composition were determined. ... of subcritical water liquefaction as pretreatment for supercritical water ...
(PDF) DETERMINATION OF THE LEVEL OF PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON IN WATER
The results showed that the riverbank water contained an average of 41.23 mg/1, river open water 31.33mg/l and land water 17.52 mg/1 total hydrocarbon. River bank plant contained higher average ...
Frontiers | Concentration of Petroleum-Hydrocarbon …
Roots were cleaned using tap water in order to remove soil particles and were put in 50 mL Falcon tubes. ... The results of our study show that in some cases endophytic fungal community structure in plants is shaped by concentration of petroleum-hydrocarbon contamination. ... and Bengtsson, G. (2008). Spatial covariation of microbial community ...
(PDF) Estimation of total hydrocarbon concentrations in …
The study recorded the highest rates of seasonal and local changes in the concentrations of total hydrocarbons in water, sediment, and aquatic plant, results were as …
Aquatic plants and ecotoxicological assessment in freshwater ecosystems
Table 2 The experimental conditions (toxicant concentration, plant detrimental toxicant concentration, exposition time, growth media, plant endpoint analyzed, test plant species) that are generally adopted in freshwater phytotoxicity tests are reported here. ... As for negative effects of hydrocarbons on aquatic plants, the available studies ...
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in …
A significant increase in PAHs concentration within water and fish samples collected from the blowout and surrounding sites were observed. The conclusion obtained from this study suggested that: In MMB wetland, the …
Remediation of Polluted Wastewater Effluents: Hydrocarbon …
The presence of hydrocarbon in water prevents enough light from penetrating the water and gaseous exchange from taking place for utilization by marine plants. When this occurs, the plants are unable to photosynthesize, thus leading to their death and a resultant effect on the food chain. ... its concentration and the plant species (Schnoor ...
The polyaromatic hydrocarbons types, concentrations, …
The polyaromatic hydrocarbons types, concentrations, and sources in particulate matter and aquatic plant in Tigris River, Baghdad, Iraq ... tions of PAH compounds in water (high concentration) and ...
Plant-assisted remediation of hydrocarbons in water and …
Plant-assisted remediation of hydrocarbons in water and soil: Application, mechanisms, challenges and opportunities
Total Hydrocarbons in Water, Sediments and some Aquatic …
The range of hydrocarbons concentrations in two aquatic plants species was 6.00-34.91, 5.25-30.68 µg/g dry weight, for Phragmites austeralis, Typha demingensis respectively.
Assessing the Presence of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in the
Chronic hydrocarbon spills are a threat to coastal ecosystems, and their impact on the water quality along watercourses should be characterised to medium long term in order to assess the risk and define cost-effective and sustainable remediation strategies. For this purpose, a methodology for the measurement of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) on a spatio …
Hydrocarbon Pollution: Effects on Living Organisms, …
oil had partitioned into the groundwater rendering high concentration of total petroleum hydrocarbons in drinkable water sources (Mahatnirunkul et al. 2002, Delin et al., 1998, Oudot, 1990). Therefore, drinkable water sources turn out to be unsafe for the human population as well as for the aquatic animals, aquatic plants, and microbes (Griffin and
Toxicity of Persistent Hydrocarbon Pollutants, Sources and …
Petroleum hydrocarbon waste is a common contamination in several environmental mediums, including soil, water, and air. Petroleum hydrocarbons are often seen in many locations, including refineries, where they serve as feedstocks for processes such as plastic manufacturing, as well as at facilities involved in the production of petrol and retail service stations (Uddin et al. …