The Use of Maquis as Bio-monitors in Air Pollution Monitoring: The Case Study of Antalya

Tepe A. M., Akbaş M., Avcı M. N., Doğan G.

4th International Chemistry Congress, Antalya, Türkiye, 30 Ekim - 03 Kasım 2022, ss.42

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Antalya
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.42
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Biomonitoring is a viable method to monitor air pollution in many ways. Biomonitoring does not require expensive equipment, gives long-term results, is sustainable, and is environmentally friendly. This study was carried out in Antalya, Turkey. The maquis plant, unique to Antalya's vegetation, was chosen as a bioindicator.

In this study, maquis plants were collected monthly for five months (December 2021-April 2022) from four different areas to determine heavy metal pollution from the industry, traffic, urban background, and the public's impact on the natural environment.

The collected samples were analyzed with the ICP/MS device in the METU Central Laboratory. ICP/MS analyses were performed for the following heavy metals; Ni, Co, Zn, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, V, As, and Al.

The results were evaluated according to seasonal and geographic variations. In addition to this, the enrichment factor was applied to the results.