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Air Pollution and Dispersion of Airborne Chemical Elements in Klaipėda Seaport-City

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the spatial distribution of chemical elements in the urban environment of Klaipėda Seaport City, assessing their concentrations in industrial, residential, and port zones. Particulate matter (PM) samples were collected using passive sampling methods and analyzed for their chemical composition to identify pollution patterns. Beyond spatial pollution analysis, a detailed correlation analysis of pollutants was conducted to determine potential emission sources across different functional city zones. The results indicate significantly elevated concentrations of heavy metals in port and transport zones, highlighting the necessity for targeted air quality improvement measures and innovative pollution mitigation strategies.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su17093834

Authors: Aistė Andriulė, Sergej Suzdalev, Erika Vasiliauskienė, Inga Dailidienė

Institutions: Klaipėda University, Klaipėdos valstybinė kolegija / Higher Education Institution, Lithuania Business University of Applied Science

Language: English

Topic: Heavy metals in environment

Subfield: Pollution

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896