Bioaccumulation Factor (BAF) of heavy metals in green seaweed to assess the phytoremediation potential

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2022.102078
• Publication Date: 2022-05-08T13:48:27Z
• Authors: Sangita Agarwal; Mohammed F. Albeshr; Shahid Mahboobb; Usman Atique; Prosenjit Pramanick; Abhijit Mitra
• Keywords: Bioconcentration

Heavy metals are mostly discharged from several anthropogenic sources in the lower Gangetic delta. They a matter of great concern due to their non-conservative nature. Zn, Cu, and Pb, were analyzed estuarine water thallus body tissue Enteromorpha compressa 10 different stations delta complex through three seasons. The levels heavy varied as per order Zn > Cu Pb both aquatic phase biological sample, irrespective stations. maximum concentration was observed Kakdwip (Stn. IV) Nayachar Island III). minimum Bagmara X) for all seaweed sample dissolved III) lowest IV). A distinct seasonal pattern is selected with highest value during monsoon, followed by postmonsoon premonsoon. Bioaccumulation Factors (BAF) computed exhibit Cu. BAF an issue grave its toxic nature compared ANOVA on data sets bioaccumulated BAFs significant Spatio-temporal variation, suggesting need station-wise monitoring, preferably context BAF. spatial variation level species differences activities pollution these regions. overall result suggests that may be potential bio-purifier coastal area mainly exposed many activities.