Effects of dust phenomenon on heavy metals in raw milk in western Iran
Journal: "Foods and Raw materials" Journal (Vol.8, No. 2)Publication Date: 2020-09-28
Authors : Elahe Karimi; Monireh Yari; Hori Ghaneialvar; Hamid Reza Kazemi; Reza Asadzadeh; Ali Aidy; Naser Abbasi;
Page : 241-249
Keywords : Heavy metal; dust phenomena; raw milk; atomic absorption;
Abstract
Introduction. After the Iraq war, the dust phenomenon has increased in western Iran. Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of the dust phenomenon on the content of heavy metals in raw milk in Ilam province. Study objects and methods. The dust samples were collected during one year. The concentrations of dust particles were determined with the Enviro Check Laser System, using the Dust Monitor Check. The concentration of heavy metals in dust was determined by using the high volume air samplers and glass fiber filters. Results and discussion. Heavy metals (lead, arsenic, zinc, copper, and iron) were measured at four sampling sites in raw milk by the atomic absorption method. The mean and standard deviations of dust particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) were 105.6 ± 90.5 and 25.9 ± 15.4 μg/m3, respectively. The amounts of arsenic, zinc, lead, and copper were higher in the spring and summer. Lead levels in western and southern regions were higher than those in the east, center, and north. Conclusion. We found similar trends for arsenic, zinc, copper, and iron in raw milk. Our results showed the potential effect of the dust phenomenon on the presence of heavy metals in raw milk.
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