@article{2-s2.0-85178139519,

title = {Organic minerals in a self-heating coal-waste dump in Upper Silesia, Poland: Structure, formation pathways and environmental issues},

author = { Á. Nádudvari and T. Krzykawski and M. Jabłońska and M.J. Fabiańska and K. Skrzyńska and A.K. Abramowicz and M. Książek and J. Ciesielczuk},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85178139519&doi=10.1016%2fj.coal.2023.104403&partnerID=40&md5=94234ee56c791a04257a02baf301f8af},

doi = {10.1016/j.coal.2023.104403},

issn = {01665162},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Coal Geology},

volume = {281},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {The study presents research on the unusual appearance of purple-colored organic minerals, ravatite (phenanthrene) and freitalite (anthracene), occurring in the migrating front wall of a heating spot in the Bytom coal waste dump (Upper Silesia Coal Basin; Poland). These minerals are known to be sublimation products, but their formation mechanism remains unclear. Additional minor components are fluorene, dibenzothiophene, naphthothiophenes, dibenzofuran, and their alkyl-derivatives, and n-C17 – n-C20 alkanes. Temperatures were surprisingly low (30–60 °C on the surface) at the sampling sites, though such large amounts of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) typically form in a burning environment where temperatures reach 800–1000 °C. The relatively low temperatures suggest that the primary mechanism of formation was not direct evaporation (desublimation) of phenanthrene and anthracene from coal-waste gases but that their occurrence may reflect a catalytical polymerization of ethylene on iron (III) chloride synthesized in a reaction between HCl and a common Fe mineral such as goethite. Subsequently, both minerals crystallized on the cold dump surface. High concentrations of phenanthrene and anthracene in self-heating products, testified by ravatite and freitalite, mean that self-heating of coal waste may significantly increase backgrounds of environmental pollution by PAHs. © 2023 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85125539700,

title = {High concentrations of HgS, MeHg and toxic gas emissions in thermally affected waste dumps from hard coal mining in Poland},

author = { Á. Nádudvari and J. Cabała and L. Marynowski and M. Jabłońska and M. Dziurowicz and D. Malczewski and B. Kozielska and P. Siupka and Z. Piotrowska-Seget and B.R.T. Simoneit and M. Szczyrba},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85125539700&doi=10.1016%2fj.jhazmat.2022.128542&partnerID=40&md5=dc4d622cf940b6c3ae23b6a2bebc9f65},

doi = {10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128542},

issn = {03043894},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Hazardous Materials},

volume = {431},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {This study aims to provide numerous environmental research approaches to understand the formation of mineral and organic mercury compounds in self-heating coal waste dumps of the Upper Silesian Coal Basin (USCB). The results are combined with environmental and health risk assessments. The mineralogy comprised accessory minerals in the fine fraction of thermally affected waste, i.e., Hg sulfides, most likely cinnabar or metacinnabar. Moreover, other metals, e.g., Pb, Zn and Cu, were found as sulfide forms. Apart from Hg, the ICP-ES/MS data confirmed the high content of Mn, Zn, Pb, Hg, Cr and Ba in these wastes. The high concentration of available Hg resulted in elevated MeHg concentrations in the dumps. There were no correlations or trends between MeHg concentrations and elemental Hg, TS, TOC, and pH. Furthermore, we did not detect microbial genes responsible for Hg methylation. The organic compounds identified in waste and emitted gases, such as organic acids, or free methyl radicals, common in such burn environments, could be responsible for the formation of MeHg. The concentration levels of gases, e.g., benzene, formaldehyde, NH3, emitted by the vents, reached or surpassed acceptable levels numerous times. The potential ecological and human health risks of these dumps were moderate to very high due to the significant influence of the high Hg concentrations. © 2022 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85109307646,

title = {Chemical and mineral composition of ashes from wood biomass combustion in domestic wood-fired furnaces},

author = { D. Smołka-Danielowska and M. Jabłońska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85109307646&doi=10.1007%2fs13762-021-03506-9&partnerID=40&md5=af4467c76c00e4f9c7472ecb55db9397},

doi = {10.1007/s13762-021-03506-9},

issn = {17351472},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology},

volume = {19},

number = {6},

pages = {5359-5372},

publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH},

abstract = {The paper presents the results of studies on ashes produced from burning wood biomass in closed wood-fired furnaces, in individual household furnaces (Silesian Province; Poland). Dry sieve analysis and detailed granulometric analysis were performed with the Analysette 22 Micro Tec plus analyser. Content of the basic elements (Al; Si; P; Na; K; Mg; Ca; Fe) and potentially toxic elements (As; Pb; Cd; Zn; Cu; Ni; Cr; Hg) was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Relative enrichment factors (REFs) were calculated for the elements (Pb; Cd; Zn; Cu; Ni; As; Hg; and Cr), and the emissions (E) of Pb, Cd, Hg, and As to the environment were estimated. The carbon content (40.2%–45.8%), H (3.7%–6.1%), O (46.2%–50.2%), N (0.12%–0.32%), and S (0.11%–0.96%) in wood biomass varies and depends on the wood species and drying period. The content of volatile parts in wood biomass ranges between 69.3 and 81%. Ash content varies between 2.6 and 18.3%. The wood calorific value ranges from 13.6 MJ/kg to 17.4 MJ/kg. Moisture content in the wood biomass ranges from 13.7% (briquette) to 46.7% (fresh birch). Identification of mineral composition and phases yields a high share of calcite, monetite, fairchildite, and quartz in the examined ashes. The combustion of wood biomass in fireplaces results in increased emissions of Pb and Cd to the atmosphere and may be the cause of introducing pollutants to waters and soils during ash storage. © 2021, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85117346585,

title = {The influence of hard coal combustion in individual household furnaces on the atmosphere quality in pszczyna (Poland)},

author = { D. Smołka-Danielowska and M. Jabłońska and S. Godziek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85117346585&doi=10.3390%2fmin11111155&partnerID=40&md5=b3d0c6ff42bc50f91dc052bc3eb7544b},

doi = {10.3390/min11111155},

issn = {2075163X},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Minerals},

volume = {11},

number = {11},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {This study aimed to determine the influence of ashes produced in the combustion of hard coal and eco-pea coal in individual household furnaces on the air quality in the region under anal-ysis. To achieve this objective, we analysed the chemical and mineral composition of ashes, suspended and respirable dusts with particular attention being paid to phases containing potentially toxic elements (PTE) (As; Cd; Pb; Se; Ni; Ba; Tl; S; Th and U), and sulphur. The research methods used included powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Measurements were taken for PM concentrations, total suspended particulate matter (TSP), gaseous TVOC pollutants (volatile organic compounds) and soot at various altitudes and a mobile laboratory with measuring apparatus placed in the basket of a manned hot-air balloon was used for the analysis. The use of Poland’s unique laboratory allowed us to obtain real-time measurements up to an altitude of 1200 m above sea level. Measurements using un-manned units such as drones do not enable such analyses. The research confirmed that PTE concentrations in ash and its mineral composition are varied. The PM10 and PM2.5 ashes are dominated by sodium chloride, particles containing C, and a substance composed of S+C+O+N+Na. Trace amounts of Pb and Zn sulphides are also present. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

note = {1},

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@article{2-s2.0-85108836184,

title = {Seasonality of the airborne ambient soot predominant emission sources determined by raman microspectroscopy and thermo‐optical method},

author = { N. Zioła and K. Banasik and M. Jabłońska and J. Janeczek and B. Błaszczak and K. Klejnowski and B. Mathews},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85108836184&doi=10.3390%2fatmos12060768&partnerID=40&md5=1470b05b078f44fce9706addb58f83ab},

doi = {10.3390/atmos12060768},

issn = {20734433},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Atmosphere},

volume = {12},

number = {6},

publisher = {MDPI AG},

abstract = {Raman microspectroscopy and thermo‐optical‐transmittance (TOT) method were used to study airborne ambient soot collected at the suburban air monitoring station in southern Poland during the residential heating (January‐February) and non‐heating (June–July) seasons of 2017. Carbonaceous material constituted on average 47.2 wt.% of PM2.5 during the heating season and 26.9 wt.% in the non‐heating season. Average concentrations of OC (37.5 ± 11.0 μg/m3) and EC (5.3 ± 1.1 μg/m3) during the heating season were significantly higher than those in the non‐heating season (OC = 2.65 ± 0.78 μg/m3; and EC = 0.39 ± 0.18 μg/m3). OC was a chief contributor to the TC mass concentration regardless of the season. All Raman parameters indicated coal combustion and bio-mass burning were the predominant sources of soot in the heating season. Diesel soot, which is structurally less ordered than soot from other sources, was dominant during the non‐heating season. The D1 and G bands area ratio (D1A/GA) was the most sensitive Raman parameter that discriminated between various soot sources, with D1A/GA > 1 for diesel soot, and less than 1 for soot from coal and wood burning. Due to high daily variability of both TOT and Raman spectroscopy data, single‐day measurements can be inconclusive regarding the soot source apportionment. Long‐time measurement campaigns are recommended. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85100912172,

title = {Mineralogical and chemical specificity of dusts originating from iron and non-ferrous metallurgy in the light of their magnetic susceptibility},

author = { M. Jabłońska and M. Rachwał and M. Wawer and M. Kądziołka-Gaweł and E. Teper and T. Krzykawski and D. Smołka-Danielowska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85100912172&doi=10.3390%2fmin11020216&partnerID=40&md5=f081307b27e058863e196a0730125ebf},

doi = {10.3390/min11020216},

issn = {2075163X},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Minerals},

volume = {11},

number = {2},

pages = {1-20},

publisher = {MDPI AG},

abstract = {This study aims at detailed characteristics and comparison between dusts from various iron and non-ferrous metal production processes in order to identify individual mineral phases, chemical composition, and their influence on the values of magnetic susceptibility. Various analytical methods used include inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy, X-ray diffrac-tion, scanning electron microscopy, and Mössbauer spectroscopy integrated with magnetic susceptibility measurements and thermomagnetic analysis. Metallurgical wastes that have arisen at different production stages of iron and non-ferrous steel are subjected to investigation. The analyzed dust samples from the iron and non-ferrous metallurgy differ in terms of magnetic susceptibility as well as their mineral and chemical composition. The research confirmed the presence of many very different mineral phases. In particular, interesting phases have been observed in non-ferrous dust, for example challacolloite, which was found for the first time in the dusts of non-ferrous metallurgy. Other characteristic minerals found in non-ferrous metallurgy dusts are zincite, anglesite, and lanarkite, while dusts of iron metallurgy contain mostly metallic iron and iron-bearing minerals (magnetite; hematite; franklinite; jacobsite; and wüstite), but also significant amounts of zincite and calcite. © 2021 by the author. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

note = {4},

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@article{2-s2.0-85099802578,

title = {The impact of ambient atmospheric mineral-dust particles on the calcification of lungs},

author = { M. Jabłońska and J. Janeczek and B. Smieja-Król},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85099802578&doi=10.3390%2fmin11020125&partnerID=40&md5=450e476f3b2c34c18faad8d69f4cef29},

doi = {10.3390/min11020125},

issn = {2075163X},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Minerals},

volume = {11},

number = {2},

pages = {1-15},

publisher = {MDPI AG},

abstract = {For the first time, it is shown that inhaled ambient air-dust particles settled in the human lower respiratory tract induce lung calcification. Chemical and mineral compositions of pulmonary calcium precipitates in the lung right lower-lobe (RLL) tissues of 12 individuals who lived in the Upper Silesia conurbation in Poland and who had died from causes not related to a lung disorder were determined by transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Whereas calcium salts in lungs are usually reported as phosphates, calcium salts precipitated in the studied RLL tissue were almost exclusively carbonates, specifically Mg-calcite and calcite. These constituted 37% of the 1652 mineral particles examined. Mg-calcite predominated in the submicrometer size range, with a MgCO3 content up to 50 mol %. Magnesium plays a significant role in lung mineralization, a fact so far overlooked. The calcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite) content in the studied RLL tissue was negligible. The predominance of carbonates is explained by the increased CO2 fugacity in the RLL. Carbonates enveloped inhaled mineral-dust particles, including uranium-bearing oxides, quartz, aluminosilicates, and metal sulfides. Three possible pathways for the carbonates precipitation on the dust particles are postulated: (1) precipitation of amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC), followed by its transformation to calcite; (2) precipitation of Mg-ACC, followed by its transformation to Mg-calcite; (3) precipitation of Mg-free ACC, causing a localized relative enrichment in Mg ions and subsequent heterogeneous nucleation and crystal growth of Mg-calcite. The actual number of inhaled dust particles may be significantly greater than was observed because of the masking effect of the carbonate coatings. There is no simple correlation between smoking habit and lung calcification. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85087873055,

title = {Geochemical characteristics of solid particles deposited on experimental plots established for traffic pollution monitoring in different countries},

author = { M. Wawer and T. Magiera and M. Jabłońska and J. Kowalska and M. Rachwał},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85087873055&doi=10.1016%2fj.chemosphere.2020.127575&partnerID=40&md5=a9e292c55f2917bcb5cdeb7b253561e3},

doi = {10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127575},

issn = {00456535},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Chemosphere},

volume = {260},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {The main aim of this research was to identify the mineralogical, morphological, and chemical characteristics of solid particles emitted by vehicular traffic and deposited on special monitoring plots located on the roadside of five countries with different climatic conditions and traffic structure. Within 24 months of exposure, the composition of the matrix used at the monitoring plots changed. Percentage quartz content decreased in all locations, and due to the input from local sources, the share of other mineral phases increased. In some locations, an increase in the share of mineral phases associated with local parent rock and soil erosion was noted (e.g. Helsinki; Böblingen). In other places, material associated with abrasion of the road surface was characteristic (e.g. Gliwice; Opole). The composition of pollutants accumulated at all the monitoring plots was varied, however the common feature was the presence of technogenic magnetic particles in the matrix after exposure. Analyses showed that numerous irregular, angular particles of iron oxides with porous surface, which are carriers for a number of metals and metalloids were present in the samples. Angular iron oxides containing zinc, chromium, and copper are usually considered as non-exhaust traffic emissions. Another type of iron oxides particles found in the samples were magnetic spherules related to exhaust emissions (smaller spherules; < 20 μm). Study of results confirmed the effectiveness of the testing method for roadside pollution monitoring related to currently emitted solid particles accumulated on matrix of known mineral composition. © 2020 Elsevier Ltd},

note = {2},

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@article{2-s2.0-85091969734,

title = {Geochemical and mineralogical characteristics of airborne particulate matter in relation to human health risk},

author = { M. Rachwał and M. Wawer and M. Jabłońska and W. Rogula-Kozłowska and P. Rogula-Kopiec},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85091969734&doi=10.3390%2fmin10100866&partnerID=40&md5=155980af6635575a48541ba9d98a23c9},

doi = {10.3390/min10100866},

issn = {2075163X},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Minerals},

volume = {10},

number = {10},

pages = {1-19},

publisher = {MDPI AG},

abstract = {The main objective of this research was the determination of the geochemical and mineralogical properties of particulate matter: TSP (total suspended particles) and, especially PM1 (particles with aerodynamic diameter not greater than 1 µm) suspended in the air of a selected urban area in southern Poland. Identification of the emission sources of metals and metalloids bound in TSP and PM1 as well as the assessment of potential risk of urban ambient air to human health using hazard indices was an additional aim of this investigation. The daily TSP and PM1 quartz fiber filters collected during heating season were subjected to mass magnetic susceptibility (χ) measurements, SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) observations and geochemical analyses. Obtained results revealed that the concentration of TSP and PM1 well correlated with their mass-specific magnetic susceptibility. The good relationship between the PM concentration and χ suggests that magnetic susceptibility measurements can be a good proxy of low-level atmospheric dust pollution. The rank order of potentially toxic elements (PTE) based on average concentration was Ba > Zn > Al > Fe > Pb > Mn > Ti > Cu > Cr > Ni >As > Cd > V > Tl, both for TSP and PM1. PM1/TSP ratios for PTE concentrations and χ were around or slightly above unity, which indicated that PM1 was the main carrier of PTE (with the exception of cadmium; copper and lead) and technogenic magnetic particles. The non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks were confirmed by very high values of human health indices. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

note = {5},

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@article{2-s2.0-85065084187,

title = {Identification of industrial point sources of airborne dust particles in an urban environment by a combined mineralogical and meteorological analyses: A case study from the Upper Silesian conurbation, Poland},

author = { M. Jabłońska and J. Janeczek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85065084187&doi=10.1016%2fj.apr.2019.01.006&partnerID=40&md5=1b4e9c006179c04dbd601ee5d3a63ad7},

doi = {10.1016/j.apr.2019.01.006},

issn = {13091042},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Atmospheric Pollution Research},

volume = {10},

number = {3},

pages = {980-988},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {Specific industrial point sources of PM 10 were identified by combining real-time meteorological observations and mineralogical examination (XRD; SEM-EDS; TEM-EDS) of individual particles collected during five individual week-long sampling campaigns in 2011 in the most industrialized region of Poland. Major (>20 vol%) and subordinate components of PM 10 (soot; quartz; gypsum; aluminosilicates; Fe-oxides; dolomite; and Pb-chloride) occur in different proportions season-depending and are of limited use in the identification of the emission point sources. Some minor components (particles of Cd- and Tl-bearing ZnS; and of iron and Cr-steel) related to meteorological conditions enabled identification of a large zinc refinery (35 km NW of the sampling site) and integrated iron and steelmaking plant located close to (10 km NE) the sampling site as the most probable emission point sources. Three other large steel plants located in the SW wind rose sector at a distance of 28, 75, and 80 km of the sampling site were typified as potential point sources based on submicron metal particles (Mn-alloyed steel; brass; hematite; magnetite; Fe-spinels). Combination of meteorological data and mineralogical investigation of airborne individual particles enabled distinguishing between sources of similar mineral tracers located in different sectors of wind rose and provided direct evidence for Zn and Cl speciation. © 2019 Turkish National Committee for Air Pollution Research and Control},

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@article{2-s2.0-84969894720,

title = {Technogenic magnetic particles in soils as evidence of historical mining and smelting activity: A case of the Brynica River Valley, Poland},

author = { T. Magiera and M.M. Szuszkiewicz and M. Szuszkiewicz and M. Jabłońska and L. Chróst},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84969894720&doi=10.1016%2fj.scitotenv.2016.05.126&partnerID=40&md5=91c685e6cdbe636c3bb601f96a40e1ba},

doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.05.126},

issn = {00489697},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Science of the Total Environment},

volume = {566-567},

pages = {536-551},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {In the area of Brynica River basin (Upper Silesia; southern Poland) the exploitation and smelting of iron, silver and lead ores was historically documented since early Middle Ages. First investigations showed that metallurgy industry had a large impact from 9th century (AD) until the Second World War. The aim of the study was to use magnetic prospection to detect traces of past mining and ore smelting in Brynica River Valley located in Upper Silesia (southern Poland). The field screening was performed by measurement magnetic susceptibility (κ) on surface and in vertical profiles and was supported locally by gradiometric measurements. Vertical distribution of magnetic susceptibility values was closely associated with the type of soil use. Historical technogenic magnetic particles resulting from exploitation, processing, and smelting of iron, silver, and lead ores were accumulated in the soil layer at the depth 10 to 25 cm. They were represented by sharp-edged particles of slag, coke, as well as various mineralogical forms of iron minerals and aggregates composed of carbon particles, aluminosilicate glass, and single particles of metallic iron. The additional geochemical study in adjacent peat bog supported by radiocarbon dating was also performed. The application of integrated geochemical-magnetic methods to reconstruct the historical accumulation of pollutants in the studied peat bog was effective. The magnetic peak, which was pointed out by magnetic analyses, is consistent with the presence of charcoal and pollution from heavy metals, such as Ag, Cd, Cu, Fe, Pb, or Sn. The results of this work will be helpful for the further study of human's impact on the environment related to the historical and even pre-historical ore exploitation and smelting and also used for better targeting the archeological excavations on such areas. © 2016 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-84955573157,

title = {Barium concentration in cast roe deer antlers related to air pollution caused by burning of barium-enriched coals in southern Poland},

author = { M. Jabłońska and M. Kramarczyk and B. Smieja-Król and J. Janeczek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84955573157&doi=10.1007%2fs11356-016-6154-y&partnerID=40&md5=6ec0f33bf158e5c72e3962489ac491a6},

doi = {10.1007/s11356-016-6154-y},

issn = {09441344},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Science and Pollution Research},

volume = {23},

number = {6},

pages = {5978-5982},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {Concentrations of Ba, Zn, Pb, Fe, and Mn were determined by atomic absorption spectroscopy in freshly cast antlers from male roe deer of different ages (2 to 4 years old and older than 4 years) collected in Balin near Chrzanów and in the vicinity of Żywiec, S Poland. Barium content ranged from 124 to 196 ppm (mean 165 ppm) in the Balin 12 samples and from 207 to 351 ppm (mean 287 ppm) in 3 antlers from Żywiec. The concentration of Ba was comparable to that of Zn (134–275 ppm; mean 169 ppm). Elevated concentrations of Ba in antlers most probably originated from direct uptake of airborne barite nanocrystals through the respiratory system and/or by digestion of barite-rich dust particles deposited on plants. Burning of Ba-enriched coals is regarded as the principal source of Ba in the investigated areas inhabited by roe deer. Increased concentrations of Ba in antlers from the Żywiec area compared to Balin reflect particularly high air pollution caused by coal-burning mostly for domestic purposes combined with an unfavorable topography that impedes efficient air circulation. © 2016, The Author(s).},

note = {10},

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@article{2-s2.0-84906948794,

title = {Mineral components in a peat deposit: Looking for signs of early mining and smelting activities in Silesia-Cracow region (Southern Poland)},

author = { J. Cabała and B. Smieja-Król and M. Jabłońska and L. Chróst},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84906948794&doi=10.1007%2fs12665-012-2080-6&partnerID=40&md5=c516e6e51c5ce7591fbbe1a88b9bdbde},

doi = {10.1007/s12665-012-2080-6},

issn = {18666280},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Earth Sciences},

volume = {69},

number = {8},

pages = {2559-2568},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {The results of investigations (SEM/EDS and AAS) of a peat deposit, spanning 13,000 years of peat accumulation, are shown. The peat deposit is located in a region of shallow occurrence of Zn-Pb ores, near Tarnowskie Góry town, within the Cracow-Silesia district (southern Poland). Exploitation of lead, silver and iron during the medieval times (Twelfth and thirteenth century) was confirmed by historical documents whereas there are no unambiguous data showing that there was metal mining during the Romanian or earlier times in the region. The peat deposit is located within the influence of atmospheric Pb and Zn emission from a nearby Zn-Pb smelter. Two vertical peat profiles were investigated (120 and 140 cm depth of profile) showing variable concentrations of Zn up to 713 mg kg-1, Pb up to 317 mg kg-1, Cd up to 13 mg kg-1and Tl up to 31 mg kg-1. The highest concentrations were recorded for the uppermost peat layers. SEM and EDS investigations revealed the occurrence of metalbearing, submicroscopic mineral components: Fe, Mn, Ti and Zn oxides and Zn and Pb carbonates. The top layer of the deposit contained Zn, Pb and Cd sulphides. The occurrence of aggregates of Au-Ag, Cu-Zn and Au-Ag-Cu alloys can be possibly related to prehistorical mining and smelting or be explained by geochemical transformations. The preservation of carbonates and oxides in the peat is discussed, indicating a generally neutral to alkaline peat water chemistry and maintenance of an oxidized environment in the fen. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012.},

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@article{2-s2.0-84871952173,

title = {PM2.5 in the central part of Upper Silesia, Poland: Concentrations, elemental composition, and mobility of components},

author = { W. Rogula-Kozłowska and B. Błaszczak and S. Szopa and K. Klejnowski and I. Sówka and A. Zwoździak and M. Jabłońska and B. Mathews},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84871952173&doi=10.1007%2fs10661-012-2577-1&partnerID=40&md5=9c8ada9752d21db1be25cb79f57ba9d7},

doi = {10.1007/s10661-012-2577-1},

issn = {01676369},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Monitoring and Assessment},

volume = {185},

number = {1},

pages = {581-601},

abstract = {The paper discusses ambient concentrations of PM2.5 (ambient fine particles) and of 29 PM2.5-related elements in Zabrze and Katowice, Poland, in 2007. The elemental composition of PM2.5 was determined using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF). The mobility (cumulative percentage of the water-soluble and exchangeable fractions of an element in its total concentration) of 18 PM2.5-related elements in Zabrze and Katowice was computed by using sequential extraction and EDXRF combined into a simple method. The samples were extracted twice: in deionized water and in ammonium acetate. In general, the mobility and the concentrations of the majority of the elements were the same in both cities. S, Cl, K, Ca, Zn, Br, Ba, and Pb in both cities, Ti and Se in Katowice, and Sr in Zabrze had the mobility greater than 70%. Mobility of typical crustal elements, Al, Si, and Ti, because of high proportion of their exchangeable fractions in PM, was from 40 to 66%. Mobility of Fe and Cu was lower than 30%. Probable sources of PM 2.5 were determined by applying principal component analysis and multiple regression analysis and computing enrichment factors. Great part of PM2.5 (78% in Katowice and 36% in Zabrze) originated from combustion of fuels in domestic furnaces (fossil fuels; biomass and wastes; etc.) and liquid fuels in car engines. Other identified sources were: power plants, soil, and roads in Zabrze and in Katowice an industrial source, probably a non-ferrous smelter or/and a steelwork, and power plants. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.},

note = {67},

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@article{2-s2.0-84869879411,

title = {Technogenic magnetic particles in alkaline dusts from power and cement plants},

author = { T. Magiera and B. Gołuchowska and M. Jabłońska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84869879411&doi=10.1007%2fs11270-012-1389-9&partnerID=40&md5=e78a7027377cccba636b34fe781067a5},

doi = {10.1007/s11270-012-1389-9},

issn = {00496979},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Water, Air, and Soil Pollution},

volume = {224},

number = {1},

publisher = {Kluwer Academic Publishers},

abstract = {During this study, we investigated the mineralogical characterization of technogenic magnetic particles (TMPs) contained in alkaline industrial dust and fly ash emitted by coal burning power plants and cement plants. The reaction of tested dust samples varied between values of pH 8 and pH 12. Their magnetic properties were characterized by measurement of magnetic susceptibility (χ), frequency dependence of magnetic susceptibility (χfd), and temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibility. Mineralogical and geochemical analyses included scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy, microprobe analysis and X-ray diffraction. The TMPs in fly ash from hard coal combustion have the form of typical magnetic spherules with a smooth or corrugated surface as well as a skeletal morphology, composed of iron oxides (magnetite; maghemite; and magnesioferrite) that occurred in the form of incrustation on the surface of mullite, amorphous silica, or aluminosilicate particles. The TMPs observed in fly ash from lignite combustion have a similar morphological form but a different mineralogical composition. Instead of magnetite and magnesioferrite, maghemite and hematite with lower χ values were the prevailing magnetic minerals, which explains the much lower magnetic susceptibility of this kind of ash in comparison with the ash from hard coal combustion, and probably results from the lower temperature of lignite combustion. Morphology and mineralogical composition of TMPs in cement dust is more diverse. The magnetic fraction of cement dust occurs mostly in the form of angular and octahedral grains of a significantly finer granulation (<20 μm); however, spherules are also present. A very characteristic magnetic form for cement dust is calcium ferrite (CaFe3O5). The greatest impact on the magnetic susceptibility of cement dust results from iron-bearing additives (often waste materials from other branches of industry), which should be considered the most dangerous to the environment. Stoichiometric analysis of micro-particles confirmed the presence of heavy metals such as Pb, Mn, Cd, and Zn connected with TMPs, which are carriers of magnetic signals in atmospheric dust. Therefore, in some cases, their presence in topsoil when detected by magnetic measurement can be treated as an indicator of inorganic soil contamination. © 2012 The Author(s).},

note = {44},

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@article{2-s2.0-80053052781,

title = {Bioelements and mineral matter in human livers from the highly industrialized region of the Upper Silesia Coal Basin (Poland)},

author = { L. Lewińska-Preis and M. Jabłońska and M.J. Fabiańska and A. Kita},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-80053052781&doi=10.1007%2fs10653-011-9373-7&partnerID=40&md5=393e3346ebc5acc1baacf3bf649a3607},

doi = {10.1007/s10653-011-9373-7},

issn = {02694042},

year  = {2011},

date = {2011-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Geochemistry and Health},

volume = {33},

number = {6},

pages = {595-611},

abstract = {Contents of mineral substance, silica, and a range of bioelements and toxic elements (Mg; Na; K; Ca; Ba; Zn; Cr; P Al; Cd; Mn Cu; Ni; Pb; Sr; Fe) in 38 livers of donors from the Upper Silesia Coal Basin (southern Poland) are presented. Elements were determined by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) with the exception of silica that was estimated colorimetrically. Concentrations, concentration variability, and correlations between selected liver components determined for the total population are related to donor age, gender, and lesion occurrence. Correlations between particular elements were found using correlation coefficient values and the Fisher transformation. Mineral substance in the livers lies in the range 0.40-5.03 wt%. With increasing donor age, mineral-matter content decreases to a minimum for the 40-60 years of age range. Microbioelement contents show a similar tendency, while microbioelements and toxic elements reach maximum contents in donors aged 60-80 years. All elements show content decreases in livers from the oldest group (>80 years). Silica contents increase with age. Variability of element contents is lowest in the older subpopulations. Livers with lesions show lower element contents and variability. The results are compared to literature data for regions of Poland assumed to be of low pollution and to data from comparable regions in Japan and Hungary. Up to our knowledge, this paper is the first work describing the total contents, as distinct from contents of selected elements, of mineral substance in human livers. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.},

note = {17},

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@article{2-s2.0-80052872414,

title = {Morphological and mineralogical forms of technogenic magnetic particles in industrial dusts},

author = { T. Magiera and M. Jabłońska and Z. Strzyszcz and M. Rachwał},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-80052872414&doi=10.1016%2fj.atmosenv.2011.04.076&partnerID=40&md5=b96b6bba1a5fa509da05e28d86a63c7c},

doi = {10.1016/j.atmosenv.2011.04.076},

issn = {13522310},

year  = {2011},

date = {2011-01-01},

journal = {Atmospheric Environment},

volume = {45},

number = {25},

pages = {4281-4290},

abstract = {The morphology, mineralogy, and magnetic properties of technogenic magnetic particles (TMPs) were analysed in four kinds of industrial dust produced during high temperature technological processes of different branches of industry (lignite and hard coal burning; cement production; coke production). The study was carried out by means of magnetic susceptibility measurement, energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction, Mössbauer spectroscopy, and thermomagnetic analysis. To assess the total content of the magnetic fraction in bulk dust samples, mass specific magnetic susceptibility (χ) was measured and then a physical separation of magnetic particles (mostly of technogenic origin) was conducted. The dusts revealed high diversity of the χ value, which was dependent on the magnetic particles' concentration and mineralogical composition. Significant differences in the magnetic mineralogy of dusts coming from different branches of industry were observed. In fly ashes from coal combustion, spherical forms (typical ferromagnetic spherules) of magnetite, magnesioferrite, and maghemite were mostly observed. In dusts after lignite combustion a higher content of antiferromagnetic hematite and maghemite was observed due to the lower temperature of lignite combustion. In cement dusts a large variety of iron minerals were observed including magnetite, maghemite, hematite, ferrites, and goethite. The characteristic mineral forms for cement dusts were Ca-ferrites and co-occurrence of calcite, anhydrite, gypsum, and bassanite with a magnetic mineral fraction. The magnetic fraction produced by the coke industry was mostly in the form of tightly compacted aggregates with well-formed crystal structures where ferromagnetic pyrrhotite was characteristic feature. The TMPs could be distinctive for pollution source identification and serve as a tracer of dust origin and (if found in topsoil) identification of soil pollution sources. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.},

note = {134},

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@article{2-s2.0-78751575745,

title = {Soil algal colonization and its ecological role in an environment polluted by past Zn-Pb mining and smelting activity},

author = { J. Cabała and O. Rahmonov and M. Jabłońska and E. Teper},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-78751575745&doi=10.1007%2fs11270-010-0482-1&partnerID=40&md5=48d672717120172eb57e283a046e537e},

doi = {10.1007/s11270-010-0482-1},

issn = {00496979},

year  = {2011},

date = {2011-01-01},

journal = {Water, Air, and Soil Pollution},

volume = {215},

number = {1-4},

pages = {339-348},

abstract = {The research was carried out around dumps made at the beginning of twentieth century linked to Zn-Pb ore mining of deposits of Mississippi Valley type in Southern Poland. Soil algae communities were investigated near spoil dumps rich in Zn, Pb, Fe, Cd, and Tl. In algal crusts, Chlorophyta and Cyanophyta occur in filament forms such as Stichococcus bacillaris, Stichococcus chlorelloides, S. cf. fragilis, and Cylindrocapsa sp. The algal crusts form aggregates containing metal-bearing minerals and algal organic material. The development of the crusts occur on sandy-clayey soils poor in water and highly enriched in heavy metals (up to 68;800 mg kg-1 for Zn; 85;060 mg kg-1 for Pb; 369 mg kg-1 for Cd and 355 mg kg-1 for Tl). Algal-crust formation is an important initial stage which facilitates vascular plant succession and topsoil formation. The results of investigation of algal material with ESEM are presented and the mineral phases in the top soil layer based on the XRD and EDS are described. The results indicate the presence of secondary labile minerals of lead, e.g., anglesite and plumbojarosite and minerals of Zn, e.g., smithsonite and minrecordite. © 2010 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.},

note = {24},

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@article{2-s2.0-78149295687,

title = {Characterization of magnetic particulates in urban and industrial dusts},

author = { T. Magiera and Z. Strzyszcz and M. Jabłońska and G. Bzowska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-78149295687&doi=10.2495%2fAIR100161&partnerID=40&md5=c772ba4095a3f7b0188530b4b47ec1cf},

doi = {10.2495/AIR100161},

issn = {17433541},

year  = {2010},

date = {2010-01-01},

journal = {WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment},

volume = {136},

pages = {171-184},

publisher = {WITPress},

abstract = {Morphology and mineralogy and magnetic parameters were analysed in atmospheric dust samples collected in 7 cities of Upper Silesia region (South Poland). The study was carried on by means of EDS spectroscopy, SEM technique, X-ray diffraction and Mössbauer spectroscopy. Special attention was paid to the magnetic fraction of studied dusts that is a potential carrier trace elements emitted to the environment. To assess the total content of magnetic fraction in bulk dust samples, mass specific magnetic susceptibility (χ) was measured using a MS2B "Bartington" sensor, then a physical separation of magnetic particles (mostly of technogenic origin) was conducted. The dusts revealed high diversity of χ value, which depended both on the sampling site and the prevailing direction of winds during the period of dust deposition on filters. In the case of atmospheric dusts, the χ value ranged from 10×10-8m3kg-1 to 1577×10 -8m3kg-1. The highest values were detected in samples collected within the range of metallurgical dust emission. The morphological and mineralogical analyses showed that among the technogenic magnetic fraction ferrimagnetic spherules built of iron oxides from magnetite-maghemite series with admixtures of wustite, hematite, goethite and non-stoichiometric Fe-Zn oxides were the predominant structures. Significant differences in magnetic mineralogy of dusts coming from different branches of industry were observed. Magnetic fraction produced by the metallurgy and coke industry were mostly in forms of tightly compacted aggregates with well-formed crystal structure whereas in fly ashes from coal combustion spherical forms (typical ferromagnetic spherules) were mostly observed. Here the predominant magnetic minerals are: magnetite, maghemite, magnesioferrite and hematite that occurred among the silicates, aluminosilicates and amorphic phases. In coke and metallurgical dust distinctive mineral forms are metallic iron (α Fe) and iron sulphides. © 2010 WIT Press.},

note = {8},

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@article{2-s2.0-34249872779,

title = {Mineral composition of atmospheric dust in Biebrza National Park, Poland},

author = { A. Tondera and M. Jabłońska and J. Janeczek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34249872779&partnerID=40&md5=89e4baa0c42e16a6478bedc5c71f7cb2},

issn = {12301485},

year  = {2007},

date = {2007-01-01},

journal = {Polish Journal of Environmental Studies},

volume = {16},

number = {3},

pages = {453-458},

abstract = {Biebrza National Park (BNP) in NE Poland is one of the least polluted regions of Europe and as such seems to be well suited for the determination of the composition of natural-background pollution of atmospheric dust. Samples of fallen dust were collected at monthly intervals between April 2003 and March 2004 in the isolated settlement of Grzedy. X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscope images, and energy dispersive spectrometry revealed quartz, feldspars, micas, kaolinite, chlorite and hematite as major dust constituents. In addition, a few grains of Ni, Ni-Fe phosphide, and Fe-Ni-Cr oxides (probably of extraterrestrial origin) were observed. Anthropogenic constituents include amorphous aluminosilicates, barite, gypsum, Sn, Fe, Ti and Bi-W oxides. Quartz and feldspars constitute the majority of natural-dust pollution in BNP. Both grain size and mineral composition exhibit seasonal variations.},

note = {4},

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@article{2-s2.0-1542317465,

title = {Seasonal changes in the mineral compositions of tropospheric dust in the industrial region of Upper Silesia, Poland},

author = { M. Jabłońska and J. Janeczek and J.M. Rietmeijer},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-1542317465&doi=10.1180%2f0026461036760161&partnerID=40&md5=5fc2d7fb63b4b960503cf6ab58c497bb},

doi = {10.1180/0026461036760161},

issn = {0026461X},

year  = {2003},

date = {2003-01-01},

journal = {Mineralogical Magazine},

volume = {67},

number = {6},

pages = {1231-1241},

abstract = {The tropospheric dust loading in Upper Silesia (Poland) shows a steady, annually averaged supply of minerals from natural and anthropogenic sources, industrial dust emitters, domestic heating, transportation, but with superimposed seasonal changes for some dust types. Samples of airborne and deposited particles were collected at monthly intervals between 1996 and 2001 in several cities of Upper Silesia. Dust samples were examined by X-ray powder diffraction, analytical transmission electron microscopy, analytical scanning electron microscopy, and electron microprobe microanalysis. The most common dust included quartz, gypsum, coke, soot, hematite, magnetite, wüstite, bassanite, graphite and various K-, Fe- and Mg-bearing aluminosilicates, in order of decreasing abundance. Minor phases included α-iron, sulphur, sphalerite, halite, sylvite, hercynite, franklinite, baryte, dolomite, ankerite, apatite, olivine and feldspars. Quartz, and specific industrial minerals, e.g. spinels, sphalerite, olivine and iron, occurred throughout the year in almost constant abundances. The amounts of all other dust components show seasonal variations; gypsum, baryte and other sulphates are particularly abundant in winter. In general, minerals related to low-emission sources are abundant in the winter time, while both natural dusts and dust from high-emission sources are predominant during the summer. © 2003 The Mineralogical Society.},

note = {17},

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@article{2-s2.0-0034936224,

title = {Fine-grained barite in coal fly ash from the Upper Silesian Industrial Region},

author = { M. Jabłońska and F.J.M. Rietmeijer and J. Janeczek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0034936224&doi=10.1007%2fs002540100302&partnerID=40&md5=39bc66f2b31ab188fd69dcd12e1901ef},

doi = {10.1007/s002540100302},

issn = {09430105},

year  = {2001},

date = {2001-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Geology},

volume = {40},

number = {8},

pages = {941-948},

abstract = {Barite nanocrystals are common and abundant in the troposphere over the Upper Silesian Industrial Region, Poland. The presence of barite nanocrystals is the result of burning Ba-enriched coals (up to 4,260 ppm Ba). ATEM, ASEM and EPMA analyses provided evidence of inefficient coal burning for domestic purposes at temperatures of 800-900 °C as the cause of emissions of barite, which survived unmelted. Much higher temperatures of coal burning for industrial purposes resulted in thermal decomposition of barite into BaO, which could react with airborne sulfuric acid to produce nanometre-sized secondary barite. Formation of both the secondary barite and gypsum in the troposphere contributes to the lowering of acidity of rain over Upper Silesia. Barite nanocrystals are often embedded in sheets of hydrocarbon materials with sizes in the range of respirable aerosols; therefore, they may enter the human respiratory system.},

note = {30},

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