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The trend of changes in soil organic carbon content in Poland over recent years

Bogusz Paulina, Zimnoch Urszula, Brodowska Marzena S., Michalak Jacek

Archives of Environmental Protection

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2024

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Vol. 50, no 1

35--44

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The article analyzes soil organic carbon (SOC) content of in Poland from 2015 to 2021. The research aims to determine SOC levels and their dependence on soil agronomic categories and drought intensity. Soil samples from 1011 farms across 8 Polish voivodships were collected for analysis, all from the same agricultural plots. SOC determination was conducted using the Tiurin method. The results indicate a low SOC content nationwide (0.85- 2.35%). Heavy soils exhibited higher SOC accumulation compared to light soils. Moreover, significant drought impact led to decreased SOC content in affected regions. Scientific evidence underscores a declining trend in organic carbon stock within agricultural soils, attributed to natural soil changes and unsustainable management practices. This decline is concerning given the crucial role of SOC in soil health, quality, and crop productivity. Therefore, it is imperative to monitor and address areas with low SOC levels to enhance SOC abundance. Furthermore, when used as a whole-cell biocatalyst in a low-cost upflow MFC, the Morganella morganii-rich SF11 consortium demonstrated the highest voltage and power density of 964.93±1.86 mV and 0.56±0.00 W/m3, respectively. These results suggest that the SF11 bacterial consortium has the potential for use in ceramic separator MFCs for the removal of penicillin and electricity generation.

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W artykule dokonano analizy zawartości węgla organicznego w glebie (SOC) w Polsce w latach 2015 - 2021. Celem badań było określenie poziomu SOC oraz określenie jego zależności od kategorii agronomicznej gleby, odczynu i zawartości wody w glebie. intensywność suszy w glebie. Dane do analizy zawartości SOC uzyskano poprzez pobranie i analizę prób glebowych z 1011 gospodarstw zlokalizowanych na terenie całej Polski w 8 województwach Polski. Próbki gleby do badań pobierano co roku z tych samych powierzchni rolniczych. Oznaczenie SOC przeprowadzono metodą Tiurina. Wyniki testów wykazały niską zawartość SOC w całym kraju (0,85-2,35%). Lepsza. Większą kumulację zawartości SOC stwierdzono na glebach ciężkich w porównaniu z glebami lekkimi. Stwierdzono duży wpływ suszy na spadek zawartości SOC w rejonach jej występowania. Dowody naukowe wskazują, że zasoby węgla organicznego w górnych warstwach gleb rolniczych są niskie i nadal maleją w wyniku naturalnych zmian w glebie i niezrównoważonej gospodarki. Z danych naukowych wynika, że zasoby węgla organicznego w górnych warstwach gleb rolniczych zmniejszają się. Jest to szczególnie niepokojące, ponieważ zasoby SOC są ważnym czynnikiem wpływającym na zdrowie i jakość gleby, a tym samym na wydajność upraw. Z tego powodu bardzo ważne jest monitorowanie i identyfikowanie obszarów o niskim poziomie SOC oraz podejmowanie działań w celu poprawy obfitości SOC

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Krążenie płynów w skałach okruchowych : studium przypadku piaskowców krośnieńskich z rejonu Bereżek (Bieszczady Wysokie)

Solecki Marek L., Waliczek Marta M.

Przegląd Geologiczny

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2023

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Vol. 71, nr 4

227--230

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In this study, microscopic analysis was applied to investigate fluid flow in the Oligocene shale and sandstone samples from the Krosno Beds (Silesian Nappe, Outer Carpathians) in the Bere¿ki outcrop. Analysis of calcite generation in veins and reflectance of organic matter measurements were done. Three generations of calcite were observed, indicating three stages of fluid migration along the veins in sandstones. Moreover, oil droplets and solid bitumen migration were seen during microscopic analyses. Thermal maturity based on vitrinite reflectance measurements indicates mature organic matter to hydrocarbon generation.

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Dojrzałość materii organicznej w odmianach litologicznych łupku miedzionośnego NE części złoża Rudna : związek z mineralizacją kruszcową oraz przejawami obecności ciekłych węglowodorów

Kleczyński Piotr, Nejbert Krzysztof, Kaczmarek Wojciech

Przegląd Geologiczny

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2023

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Vol. 71, nr 4

197--206

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Rock samples collected from Kupferschiefer deposits show strong lithological diversity in the vertical section. The content of organic matter (OM) gradually decreases towards the top of the shale section. The pore spaces of the Kupferschiefer contain solid bitumens. We also found fluid inclusions with liquid hydrocarbons in calcite and dolomite that form paragenetic associations with Cu-Ag minerals. The degree of maturity of OM in the shale samples is insufficient to generate liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons; therefore, the genesis of local accumulations of these hydrocarbons is probably related to the migration of hydrothermal solutions responsible for the origin of the Cu-Ag ores. As a potential source of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons can be indicated strongly thermally altered Lower Carboniferous deposits and/or locally thermally altered Lower Zechstein formations rich in OM, strongly affected by oxidizing hydrothermal solutions genetically related to the development of the Rote Fäule facies.

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Badania ramanowskie i mikrotermometria inkluzji a możliwości metodyczne i interpretacyjne

Toboła Tomasz, Jarmołowicz-Szulc Katarzyna

Przegląd Geologiczny

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2023

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Vol. 71, nr 4

235--244

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Based on the hitherto existing problems on understanding and interpretation of fluid inclusion microthermometric results and the relatively uncomplicated access to the Raman microspectrometry, both methods have been explained and applied to several samples from the Carpathians and to one sample from a borehole in central Poland (Katarzynin 2). The results of both types of analytical methods are different temperature values of Th – homogenization temperature, Te – eutectic temperature, Tm – ice melting temperature, and the coalification of organic matter (MO). They are interpreted together, which gives a wide range of discussion possibilities significant from the geological point of view.

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Influence of the manner of water discharge from dam reservoirs on downstream water quality

Cieśla Maksymilian, Gruca-Rokosz Renata

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2023

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no. 56

91--101

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The study was carried out in the area of three dam reservoirs: Blizne and Maziarnia (Voivodeship of Podkarpackie) and Nielisz (Voivodeship of Lublin). The main parameter differentiating the reservoirs was the water retention time and the manner of water discharge from the reservoirs. Three test sites were designated in the area of each reservoir: in the river zone of the reservoir, in the central part of the reservoir, and near the reservoir dam. At these sites, the concentrations of suspended sediment in the water and the content of organic matter in it, the concentrations of total phosphorus and total nitrogen, as well as chlorophyll a were monitored. In addition, two control sites were established: on the river upstream of the reservoir and on the river downstream of the dam, respectively. At these points, the concentrations of suspended sediments in the water and their organic matter content were recorded. The obtained results of the study and multivariate analysis of the data showed that morphometric parameters (including water retention time) of reservoirs and the method of water discharge influence water quality in downstream rivers. It was found that by using lower discharge and ensuring a sufficiently long retention time of water in the reservoir, it is possible to effectively limit the negative aspects of hydrotechnical structures’ impact on the natural environment. In practice, the observed relationships may constitute an important and missing link in the aspect of minimising undesirable side effects of this type of hydrotechnical objects.

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Study the Effectiveness of the Natural Lagoons for Removal of Organic Matter, Nutrients and Fecal Coliform from Urban Domestic Wastewater under Arid Climate (Morocco)

Osmane Ahmed, Zidan Khadija, Benaddi Rabia, Sebah Imane, Elmouraille Nadia, Ait Ali Mustapha, Belmouden Moustapha

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 24, nr 2

196--207

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Morocco is one of the countries most affected by the scarcity of water resources and the poor distribution of rainfall. Natural lagoon is the most widely used treatment process in Morocco. Indeed, Morocco is a sunny country throughout the year. The lagoon system requires minimal effort in operation and maintenance. Moreover, this system is the best process for removing bacteria indicators. For these reasons, a study of the purification performance of natural lagoons during five years, located in Chichaoua region (Morocco) was carried out. The lagoon system was monitored for five years, with measurements taken every three months at the input and output of the system. It received a hydraulic loading rate (HLR) between 1171 and 2760 m3 with an average of 2053 m3/day. The obtained results show the removal of 37% of TSS, 63% of BOD5, 60% of COD, 61% of NH4+, 37% of TP, and 6.5 log units of coliforms during the mentioned monitoring period. Thus, the effluent values do not always comply with the Moroccan water quality requirement for irrigation reuse. Additionally, the statistical analyses confirm the presence of a strong linear correlation between almost all variables in the lagoon output. Therefore, the performance efficiency of the lagoon in removing organic matter and nutrients was significantly (p < 0.05) dependent on the season. However, the fecal contamination was not significantly (p > 0.05) affected by the seasons in this study. At the end of this study a complementary treatment before the reuse of treated wastewater, was proposed.

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Identifying Key Parameters Influencing Soil Quality at Various Depths in Tram Chim National Park, Dong Thap Province, Vietnam

Giao Nguyen Thanh, Nhien Huynh Thi Hong, Dan Truong Hoang, Ni Duong Van

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 24, nr 2

81--91

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This study used multivariate statistics including cluster analysis (CA) and principal component analysis (PCA) to evaluate the variability and key indicators causing changes in soil quality in Tram Chim National Park, Dong Thap province, Vietnam. Soil samples were collected in the dry season at the habitats of Ischaemum rugosum (CM), Panicum repens (CO), Nelumbo nucifera (LS), Eleocharis dulcis (NO), Oryza rufipogon (LM), Rice field (RL), Melaleuca cajuputi (T) in two layers: A (0–20 cm) and B (20–40 cm). The parameters of pH, total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), total acidity (TA), organic matter (OM), total iron (Fe) and exchanged aluminum (Al3+) were used to assess soil quality. The results showed that soil pH was low in both A and B layers. Fe and Al were both high, and the concentrations of these metals in layer A were higher than those in layer B. The OM content was medium while the TN and TP levels were very low. Most of the soil quality indicators tended to decrease with the depth (except for TA). The results of CA analysis showed that there was almost no major change in soil quality between the two soil layers; however, the soil quality in rice field habitat was different from other habitats. The cause may be due to human impact in adding fertilizers/pesticides during farming practices. The PCA results showed at least five influencing factors, explaining 99.7% and 99.9% of soil quality variation in A and B layers. The Al3+, TA, OM, and TP parameters had the main influence on the soil quality of layer A. Meanwhile, the pH, Al3+, TA, TN, Fet indicators had influence on the soil quality of layer B. These indicators need to be future surveyed to assess the evolution of soil quality in the study area.

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Evaluation of the Efficiency of the AL-Mauany Hospital Sewage Treatment Plant in Basrah City

Al-Khafaji Samar A., Al-Rekabi Wisam S., Abbas Sarmad A.

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 24, nr 10

205--213

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This study focuses on assessing the sewage characteristics and performance of the Hospital Wastewater Treatment Plant for AL-Mauany hospital in Basrah Governorate. Samples were taken from wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) waste and tested for pollutants using (APHA) procedures and compared to standard criteria. COD, BOD, temperature, EC, TSS, and TDS were all tested in the laboratory. DO, NH3, and NO3 were chosen as effluent quality indicators. Identical to the standard limits in Iraqi Standard Specification, despite some of them experiencing a minor modification during the treatment stages. But for COD and BOD, which exceeded the permissible limit despite the high removal efficiency, because the values at the entrance were high because they came from hospital waste, where the values at the influent were for COD 665.4 mg/l and 504.6 mg/l, while the BOD values were 283.6 mg/l and 171.2 mg/l in summer and winter, respectively, while the effluent values were 129.7 and 102.8 for COD and 73.4 and 53.8 for BOD. As well as for the NO3-N results for the effluent, which was unstable inflow and effluent, but in no way did it exceed the Iraqi effluent which was 50 mg/l.

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Study of Soil-Vegetation Relations in the Edough Peninsula (North East of Algeria)

Somia Lakehal Ayat, Ibtissem Samai, Ouafia Aounallah, Mohamed Benslama

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2023

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Vol. 24, iss. 4

50--61

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This study aims to determine the relationships likely to exist between the edaphic variables and the abundance of oak species in the Edough forest of the commune of Seraidi (North East of Algeria), a humid bioclimatic stage where rainfall is abundant. In order to characterize the properties of the soils of the Edough forest (Seraidi) and to verify the usefulness of the fractionation of organic matter in a forest ecosystem, we have established a prospecting sampling plan based on a topographic background of the superposition of the different plant groups. In this context, the approach we adopted consisted on three main steps (i) a stratified sampling of the soil, (ii) the determination of the different strata of vegetation, (iii) describing the soil on which these plant formations settle and develop. Our results revealed that the soils of the Edough forest are acidic to very acidic and non-saline. It is also characterized by clayey texture that is not very permeable, with a high rate of organic matter, which controls the buffering capacity of the soil. The characterization of the soils allowed determining three types of plant formations and thus three types of soils where pedogenesis is under direct control of the supply of organic matter. The relationship between the soil and the vegetation in this forest is clearly close. It is mainly controlled by the supply of organic matter, which shows a significant dynamic and evolution. On the other hand, the climatic conditions and the type of plant formations have a capital role in the mineralization of the existing organic matter.

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Fluctuation of Water Regime and Its Influence on Surface Water Quality in Tram Chim National Park, Dong Thap Province, Vietnam

Giao Nguyen Thanh, Nhien Huynh Thi Hong

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2023

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Vol. 24, iss. 7

237--246

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The study was conducted to assess surface water quality in Tram Chim National Park (TCNP), Dong Thap Province, Vietnam using multivariate statistics. Water samples were collected at 10 different habitats in the national park in the rainy season and dry season to analyze the parameters of temperature (T), pH, electrical conductivity (EC), turbidity, dissolved oxygen (DO), chemical oxygen demand (COD), ammonium (N-NH4+) and orthophosphate (P-PO43-), and water depth were measured monthly from January to July. The water regime is kept constantly high, affecting the water quality and biodiversity of the TCNP. The results show that the pH in the national park was in the neutral range and contaminated with COD and N-NH4+. The water quality in the fish pond and rice field habitats significantly differed compared to the remaining habitats. The result of CA also illustrates that the water quality in fish ponds and rice fields (in the buffer zone) is different from other habitats (in the protected zone) due to water exchange frequency and human activities. High pH value and organic matter content in water can affect the growth of organisms, especially Eleocharis species, an important food source for cranes. Therefore, research on the operating mechanism of sluices to have solutions to improve water quality to meet the requirements of preserving and restoring biodiversity is necessary.

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Correlation Between Surface Water Quality and Plankton Composition in Water Bodies in Hau Giang Province, Vietnam

Quang Truong Chi, Giao Nguyen Thanh

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2023

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Vol. 24, iss. 4

1--14

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The study was carried out to assess surface water quality in water bodies in Hau Giang province, Vietnam using individual surface water quality parameters and water quality index. In addition, the correlation of phytoplankton and zooplankton composition with surface water quality was also examined. The results showed that surface water quality in Hau Giang province was contaminated with organic matters, nutrients, iron and microorganisms. The water quality index (WQI= 37-84) showed that surface water ranged from moderate to good. A total of 164 species belonging to five phyla of phytoplankton were recorded with the density from 370–2260 individuals/L and 91 species belonging to five phyla of zooplankton with a density of 11,332–121,600 individuals/L. The predominance of the phytoplankton species Oscillaroria, Euglena, Phacus and the predominance of zooplankton species of the Nauplius, Rotifera and Protozoa signalize an aquatic environment rich in organic matters and nutrients. The correlation results showed that BOD, COD, NH4+-N, NO3--N and PO43--P were closely related to the density of phytoplankton while pH, DO, BOD, NH4+-N and coliform play an important role in determining the density of zooplankton species.

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Contribution to the Modeling of the Organic Matter of Moroccan Forest Soils within the Context of Global Change – Case Study of the Central Plateau

Dallahi Youssef, Malaainine Mohamed El Imame, Hbiak Ishak, Boujraf Amal, Abidine Mohamed Mahmoud, Orlando Collins Ashianga, Meliho Modeste, El Mderssa Mohamed, Minoubi Abdenaim

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2023

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Vol. 24, iss. 8

261--271

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Organic matter is a major component of soil. It is of considerable ecological importance given its role in determining soil health, influencing ecosystem productivity and climate. For this reason, it is essential to carry out studies to evaluate its dynamics in natural ecosystems. In this study, the authors aimed to explore the dynamics of soil organic matter (SOM) in forest ecosystems of the Central Plateau in Morocco, as well as to investigate the potential of spectral vegetation indices in modeling SOM. To this end, the soil samples for analysis were collected from 30 sites across three vegetation types, including cork oak, Barbary thuja and scrub (matorral). In addition, the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) was extracted from Landsat 8 images to be used to model SOM using linear regression. The obtained results showed a weak, although statistically significant (α < 0.05), correlation between NDVI and SOM at 0.45. In addition, only the scrub type showed a statistically significant (α < 0.05) relationship between its corresponding SOM and NDVI, and was therefore retained for modeling. Vegetation type had a statistically strong influence (α <0.01) on SOM, with cork oak and garrigue ecosystems having the highest and lowest SOM contents with 5.61% and 2.36%, respectively. In addition, the highest SOM contents were observed under slightly acidic pH soils on mild, warm slopes at high altitude sites, while the lowest were found in lowland areas with predominantly weakly evolved soil.

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A Review on Processes for Olive Mill Waste Water Treatment

Benaddi Rabia, Osmane Ahmed, Zidan Khadija, El Harfi Khalifa, Ouazzani Naaila

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2023

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Vol. 24, iss. 7

196--207

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The olive mill waste water (OMWW) are effluents issued from the extraction of olive oil, these effluents are cloudy-looking liquids with a reddish-brown color, their pH varies from 4 to 5. They are very rich in polyphenols, which causes many environmental problems, such as water pollution, Currently, on an industrial scale, there is no reliable, efficient, and less expensive technique for OMWW treatment. OMWW are evaporated in watertight basins or discharged into watercourses. Several techniques have been studied to treat these industrial effluents. The objective of this work was to compare these studies to formulate the recommendations that can be adopted for an effective and cheaper treatment of these effluents which constitute a major environmental problem for water resources. Indeed, it can be concluded that it is very difficult to treat OMWW by conventional methods due to its non-biodegradability and high cost of others methods like distillation and oxidation. In the end, it was concluded that for a better OMWW treatment, it is necessary to start firstly by the adsorption of phenolic compounds which are responsible for the nonbiodegradability of OMWW while using cheaper adsorbents namely clays, bio-adsorbents or apatites, then dilute the OMWW with domestic wastewater. The dilution of OMWW by urban wastewater leads to good mineralization of organic matter by enriching the medium with microorganisms, which facilitates the elimination of the organic load and then we use the usual techniques as a plant filter or active sludge for mixture treatment.

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Dynamics of trace metals in sediments of a seasonally hypoxic coastal zone in the southeastern Arabian Sea

Mathew Dayana, Gireeshkumar Thundiyil Raju, Shameem Kareekunnan, Furtado Camey Monica, Arya Kanneth Satheesan, Udayakrishnan Pallikkoottathil Balakrishnan, Balachandran Kizhakkepatt Kalathil

Oceanologia

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2022

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No. 64 (4)

735--748

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This study examined the effect of water column hypoxia on the distribution and geochemical fractionation of trace metals in the seasonally hypoxic coastal environment in the southeastern Arabian Sea. Water and surface sediments were collected fortnightly from the Alappuzha mud bank between April and August 2016, which covered the pre-upwelling and upwelling seasons. The water column was warm and well-oxygenated during April–May. During June–August, the incidence of cold and hypoxic water indicated strong coastal upwelling prevailed in the entire study domain. The Fe and Mn content in sediments gradually decreased, because of the reductive dissolution and subsequent release of metals under hypoxia. The concentration of metals such as Ni, Zn and V decreased substantially under oxygen deficiency, whereas Cr showed marked enrichment in sediments. Although the geochemical forms of trace metals displayed the dominance of residual fractions (inert), the reactive non-residual metal forms (exchangeable, Fe/Mn-(oxy)hydroxide, and organic matter/sulphide bound) showed considerable variability under hypoxia. The shift from Fe/Mn-(oxy)hydroxide bound to organic matter and sulphide bound was evident during hypoxia. Cr exhibited a strong affinity towards organic matter and sulphide, and Pb and Zn showed relatively high association towards the Fe/Mn-(oxy)hydroxide phase. Even with such a phase shift induced by the hypoxic conditions, the concentrations of these metals remained within the normal background levels, indicating the pristine nature of the mud bank environment.

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Detecting food limitation of bacterial growth during dilution experiments

Rychert Krzysztof

Oceanologia

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2022

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No. 64 (3)

405--416

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The dilution method is typically applied to estimate the growth and mortality rates of phytoplankton, but it is also used to study bacterioplankton. The method comprises creating a gradient of dilutions to reduce the encounter rates between bacterivores and bacteria, thus allowing for estimations of bacterial growth and grazing pressure exerted on the bacteria. However, the manipulations involved in the method can lead to biased results. In this study, 12 dilution experiments performed in the coastal zone of the Baltic Sea were accompanied by additional measurements capable of detecting possible artefacts. Only six measurements performed during spring and summer (March–August) produced results that were free of artefacts and were statistically significant. During fall and winter (October–February) measurements were unsuccessful because of food limitation of bacterial growth during experimental incubation. Twice (in September and October) bacterial growth and grazing mortality rates were underestimated because grazing pressure was not successfully removed. The study demonstrated that 24-hour and five-day oxygen consumption measurements incorporated into dilution experiments permitted estimating the fraction of biodegradable organic matter used during incubation, and, thus, detecting the food limitation of bacterial growth.

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Zastosowanie badań izotopowych do określania pochodzenia wybranych biomarkerów

Bieleń Wojciech, Janiga Marek

Nafta-Gaz

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2022

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R. 78, nr 5

336--342

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Badania izotopowe n-alkanów, pristanu (Pr) oraz fitanu (Ph) przeprowadzono przy pomocy aparatu GC-IRMS. Porównanie wartości δ13C – pristanu do n-C17 oraz fitanu do n-C18, a także zestawienie wartości δ13C pomiędzy pristanem a fitanem w obrębie jednej próbki pomaga zidentyfikować źródło pochodzenia tych izoprenoidów, co było celem pracy. Ta ostatnia informacja uwiarygadnia lub podaje w wątpliwość wskaźnik środowiska sedymentacji – Pr/Ph. Wartości δ13C n-alkanów dla rop naftowych z tego samego złoża: Bóbrka 113, Niepodległość 2, Bandrów wskazują na pochodzenie tych rop od roślin C3 (fotosynteza typu C3) oraz z osadów rzecznych lub/i jeziornych. N-alkany występujące w tych trzech ropach naftowych mogą mieć mieszane źródła i pochodzić zarówno od roślin lądowych, jak i wodnych. Ropa naftowa Łodyna 90K może pochodzić z różnorakich wyższych roślin. Wartości δ13C n-alkanów z próbek ekstraktów bitumicznych Dukla 2A i Dukla 2D są charakterystyczne dla roślin C3. Pristan i fitan w badanych próbkach rop naftowych i w przypadku dwóch próbek ekstraktów bitumicznych Dukla 2A i Dukla 2D mają wartości δ13C niższe niż wartości δ13C dla n-C17 i n-C18, co sugeruje pochodzenie od organizmów heterotroficznych. We wszystkich badanych próbkach rop naftowych (wyjątki: Łodyna 90K, Osobnica 35) wartości δ13C dla Pr i Ph w obrębie pojedynczej próbki świadczą o tym samym materiale źródłowym dla tych izoprenoidów. Ta informacja potwierdza, że wskaźnik Pr/Ph, mówiący o typie środowiska sedymentacji materii organicznej, jest wiarygodny. W dwóch ekstraktach bitumicznych (Dukla 2D i Krosno 8) wartości δ13C dla Pr i Ph są różne, dlatego istnieje duże prawdopodobieństwo odmiennego pochodzenia dla tych dwóch izoprenoidów (należy być ostrożnym co do wiarygodności wskaźnika środowiska sedymentacji Pr/Ph).

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Isotope analysis of n-alkanes, pristan (Pr) and phytane (Ph), were carried out on the GC-IRMS apparatus. Comparing the δ13C values of pristan to n-C17, phytane to n-C18 and pristan to phytane within one sample helps to identify the source of these isoprenoids. The latter information legitimises or questions the sedimentation environment index – Pr/Ph. The values of δ13C of n-alkanes for crude oil from one field: Bóbrka 113, Niepodległość 2, Bandrów indicate the origin of C3 plants (photosynthesis type C3) and river and / or lake sediments. The N-alkanes found in these three crude oils could have been sourced by organic matter from terrestrial and aquatic plants. Łodyna 90K crude oil was derived from a variety of higher plants. The δ13C values of n-alkanes for samples Dukla 2A and Dukla 2D bituminous extracts are characteristic for C3 plants. Pristan and phytan in the analyzed crude oil samples and in the case of two samples Dukla 2A and Dukla 2D bituminous extracts have δ13C values lower than the values of n-C17 and n-C18, which suggests their origin from heterotrophic organisms. In all analyzed crude oil samples (exceptions: Łodyna 90K, Osobnica 35) the δ13C values of Pr and Ph within a single sample indicate the same source material for these isoprenoids. This information confirms that the Pr/Ph ratio is reliable. In two bituminous extracts (Dukla 2D and Krosno 8) the δ13C values of Pr and Ph are different, therefore there is a high probability of different origins for these two isoprenoids (the Pr/Ph ratio may be unreliable).

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Analysis of the Composition of Municipal Wastewater Sludge from Small Settlements in East Kazakhstan

Litvinov Vadim, Daumova Gulzhan, Shaikhov Maksat, Sergeyeva Natalya

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 23, nr 7

105--112

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One of the greatest environmental problems of modern countries is the pollution of territories with waste. Of particular concern are the wastes generated during the treatment of municipal wastewater, i.e. sewage sludge. They are the inevitable price of urbanization and improved quality of life. As a result of the research conducted, a comprehensive analysis of the composition of municipal sewage sludge was conducted using the example of four small settlements in East Kazakhstan. The results of laboratory studies established the composition of the organic part, biogenic elements, as well as microbiological and parasitological indicators. It was revealed that cadmium, copper, zinc and arsenic are main sources of problems in wastewater treatment plant sludge. For copper and zinc, the standards set by the European Directive 86/278/EEC were exceeded by up to 3.2 and 1.5 times, respectively. At the same time, there is an increased content of nutrients. Organic matter in all studied samples exceeds the minimum established values by 3.5–3.7 times; the potassium content in all studied samples is 5.1–5.6 times higher than the minimum established value for organomineral fertilizers in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The concentration of hydrogen ions (pH) corresponds to neutral. Tests for the determination of microbiological and parasitological parameters indicate that the studied sludge does not contain various pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms.

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Raw Water Quality Assessment for Improvement Plan at Thu Duc Water Treatment Plant, Vietnam

Ho Ngo Anh Dao, Nguyen Thi Minh Trang, Nguyen Thi Trang Trung Nghia, Ngo Minh Khoi

Inżynieria Mineralna

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2022

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no. 2

135--140

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A conventional water treatment process is currently operated at Thu Duc Water Treatment Plant (TDWTP, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) in which raw water is collected from Dong Nai River at Hoa An water intake and pumping station. The raw water quality is currently fluctuated due to the effects of run-off flows which has been increasing recently. This issue directly affects the operation and performance of existing treatment process at TDWTP since the current treatment are all based on traditional technologies and have been operating for a long time. This study is conducted to evaluate the quality of raw water collected at Hoa An intake station during the period of 2018–2020 with the aim to support the consideration of improvement and enhance the operation efficiency at TDWTP. The raw water quality is evaluated by investigating physico-chemical and biological parameters during the 36 months monitoring. This helps to produce a feasible and reliable results which may then can be used as a scientific database for the improvement plan at TDWTP. Results show that the changes of water quality during the investigated time is so complicated, and the concentration of most monitoring parameters is highly seasonal fluctuated. Specifically, the amounts of organic matters, microorganism, nitrogen compounds (NH4 +, NO2 - , NO3 - ) tend to increase strongly, which may be due to the urbanization and industrialization. The management of run-off flows on upstream of water intake and pumping station is also an important aspect which need to be considered to prevent the diffusion and spread of pollution. In addition, the effects of climate changes are the important reason which leads to the seasonal changes of flow and water quality. These issues cause a big challenge for TDWTP to maintain the treatment efficiency and overall performance. This study also proposes several management and technical solutions to address the changes of raw water quality in the future, which may be useful for TDWTP during their consideration to improve the treatment process.

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Konwencjonalny proces uzdatniania wody jest obecnie prowadzony w zakładzie uzdatniania wody Thu Duc (TDWTP, miasto Ho Chi Minh, Wietnam), w którym surowa woda jest pobierana z rzeki Dong Nai i z przepompowni Hoa An. Jakość wody surowej podlega obecnie wahaniom ze względu na skutki spływów, które ostatnio nasilają się. Kwestia ta ma bezpośredni wpływ na funkcjonowanie i wydajność istniejących procesów oczyszczania w TDWTP, gdyż wszystkie obecne działające oczyszczalnie oparte są na tradycyjnych technologiach i działają od dłuższego czasu. Niniejsze badanie ma na celu ocenę jakości wody surowej pobieranej ze stacji poboru Hoa An w latach 2018–2020 w celu wsparcia rozważań nad poprawą i zwiększeniem efektywności działania TDWTP. Jakość wody surowej oceniana jest poprzez badanie parametrów fizykochemicznych i biologicznych podczas 36-miesięcznego monitoringu. Pozwoliłó to uzyskanie wiarygodnych wyników, które następnie mogą być wykorzystane jako naukowa baza danych dla planu modernizacji TDWTP. Wyniki pokazują, że zmiany jakości wody w badanym okresie są bardzo złożone, a stężenia większości parametrów monitoringu podlegają dużym wahaniom sezonowym. Szczególnie silnie wzrastają ilości materii organicznej, mikroorganizmów, związków azotu (NH4 +, NO2 - , NO3 - ), co może być spowodowane urbanizacją i uprzemysłowieniem. Ważnym aspektem, który należy wziąć pod uwagę, aby zapobiec rozprzestrzenianiu się zanieczyszczeń, jest również zarządzanie przepływami odpływowymi przed ujęciem wody i przepompownią. Ponadto skutki zmian klimatu są ważną przyczyną sezonowych zmian przepływu i jakości wody. Kwestie te stanowią duże wyzwanie dla TDWTP, aby utrzymać skuteczność oczyszczania i ogólną wydajność. W niniejszym opracowaniu zaproponowano również kilka rozwiązań w zakresie zarządzania i rozwiązań technicznych mających na celu zajęcie się zmianami jakości wody surowej w przyszłości, które mogą być przydatne dla TDWTP podczas rozważań nad poprawą procesu oczyszczania.

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Coal and dispersed organic matter in the Miocene sediments of the Upper Silesian Coal Basin (Poland) – new data

Krzeszowska Ewa, Gonera Małgorzata

Gospodarka Surowcami Mineralnymi

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2022

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T. 38, z. 3

121--136

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The paper presents new data on the Miocene development within the Upper Silesian Coal Basin. The Miocene succession of the study area is characterized by high thickness and highly variable lithology. In the Miocene sediments of the studied area, the presence of organic matter in the form of a coal layer, coal crumbs, and dispersed organic matter has been found. The research focused mainly on the analysis of organic matter in terms of its origin, degree of coalification, and depositional environment. The degree of coalification of organic matter was determined by the huminite/vitrinite reflectance. The hard brown coal layer with a thickness of about eight meters was identified within the Kłodnica Formation. Based on the textural properties and degree of coalification, brown coal was classified as dull brown coal and bright brown coal. Organic matter in the form of coal crumbs and dispersed organic matter were found within a package clastic sedimentary. On the basis of petrographic analysis, two types of allochthonous organic matter with different degrees of coalification were identified. The coal clasts are mainly of Carboniferous origin, while the Miocene redeposited brown coal grains dominate within the dispersed organic matter. Coal fragments and dispersed organic matter derived from the Miocene brown coal were also found within the black claystones. The study of organic matter of the Miocene sediments in the Upper Silesian Coal Basin showed both its autochthonous and allochthonous origins.

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W pracy przedstawiono nowe dane dotyczące rozwoju miocenu w obrębie Górnośląskiego Zagłębia Węglowego. Sukcesję mioceńską na obszarze badań charakteryzuje duża miąższość i bardzo zmienna litologia. W osadach miocenu badanego obszaru stwierdzono obecność materii organicznej w postaci warstwy węgla, okruchów oraz rozproszonej materii organicznej. Badania koncentrowały się głównie na analizie materii organicznej pod kątem jej pochodzenia, stopnia uwęglenia oraz środowiska depozycji. Stopień uwęglenia materii organicznej oznaczono na podstawie refleksyjności huminitu/witrynitu. W obrębie Formacji Kłodnickiej zidentyfikowano warstwę twardego węgla brunatnego o miąższości około ośmiu metrów. Na podstawie właściwości teksturalnych i stopnia uwęglenia węgiel brunatny zaklasyfikowano jako węgiel brunatny twardy matowy i węgiel brunatny twardy błyszczący. Substancja organiczna w postaci okruchów węgla i rozproszonej substancji organicznej zidentyfikowana została w obrębie pakietu klastycznych skał okruchowych. Na podstawie analizy petrograficznej zidentyfikowano dwa rodzaje allochtonicznej materii organicznej o różnym stopniu uwęglenia. Okruchy węgla są głównie pochodzenia karbońskiego, natomiast w rozproszonej materii organicznej dominują redeponowane ziarna mioceńskiego węgla brunatnego. Okruchy węgla i rozproszoną materię organiczną pochodzącą z mioceńskiego węgla brunatnego stwierdzono również w czarnych iłowcach. Badania materii organicznej osadów mioceńskich w Górnośląskim Zagłębiu Węglowym wykazały zarówno jej autochtoniczne, jak i allochtoniczne pochodzenie.

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An evaluation of organic matter dispersed in the Menilite Formation in Silesian Nappe (Polish Outer Carpathians): an optical microscopic approach

Waliczek Marta, Machowski Grzegorz, Solecki Marek Leszek, Stefaniuk Michał

Geology, Geophysics and Environment

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2022

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Vol. 48, no. 3

243--256

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In this study, optical microscopic analyses were applied to evaluate the thermal maturity, characteristics of solid bitumen, and other organic matter finely dispersed in Oligocene shales of the Menilite Formation in the Iwonicz-Zdrój–Rudawka Rymanowska Fold (IRF) and Bóbrka–Rogi Fold (BRF) of the Central Carpathian Synclinorium of the Silesian Nappe, Outer Carpathians, Poland. The investigation was carried out at two-unit depths of the shallow and deeper D-1 sections (430 m – IRF and 4,300 m – BRF) and outcrop samples (BRF). The mean random huminite reflectance values indicate immature conditions with respect to hydrocarbon generation in samples from the D-1 shallow section (VRo ≈ 0.40%) and in the outcrop samples (VRo = 0.36%). The degree of thermal maturity of the organic matter from a depth of about 4,300 m – BRF based on random vitrinite (VRo ≈ 0.80%) and solid bitumen (BRo ≈ 0.65%) reflectance measurements is associated with the “oil window” for petroleum generation. The organic components dispersed in the examined Menilite Formation samples are typical for hydrocarbon-prone organic matter, suggesting the dominant kerogen type II. The potential precursor maceral for solid bitumen occurring in the examined samples from the deeper D-1 sections is largely the alginite maceral.