Abstract
Paddy and adjacent non-paddy soil samples from different physiographic regions of Bangladesh were analyzed for total arsenic (As) and a number of chemical elements (Al, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb and Zn) to assess the geomorphological and biogeochemical regulation of As in Bangladeshi soils. The mobility and interplay of As in paddy soils from different physiographic regions were also assessed by using diffusive gradients in thin-films (DGT) under anaerobic conditions. This study reveals that As concentrations in Bangladeshi soils vary across the physiographic regions and are potentially linked to inputs of As contaminated groundwater. Significant biogeochemical relationships of As in the soils indicate a biogeochemical control on its occurrence in the soils.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Arsenic Research and Global Sustainability - Proceedings of the 6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016 |
Editors | Prosun Bhattacharya, Marie Vahter, Jerker Jarsjö, Jurate Kumpiene, Arslan Ahmad, Charlotte Sparrenbom, Gunner Jacks, Marinus Eric Donselaar, Jochen Bundschuh, Ravi Naidu |
Publisher | CRC Press/Balkema |
Pages | 173-174 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-315-62943-8 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-138-02941-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Event | 6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016 - Stockholm, Sweden Duration: 19 Jun 2016 → 23 Jun 2016 |
Conference
Conference | 6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016 |
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Country/Territory | Sweden |
City | Stockholm |
Period | 19/06/16 → 23/06/16 |
Keywords
- arsenic
- biogeochemistry
- chemical analysis
- chemical elements
- Groundwater
- Groundwater pollution
- lead
- magnesium
- manganese
- molybdenum
- soils
- Sustainable development -- Research