Geochemical Background Values for the Characterization of Sediment Contamination with Trace Elements in Romania: A Case Study in the Lower Danube Basin

The contamination of the Lower Danube Basin with trace elements has been the subject of intense study in recent years, with several pollution indices being employed for the assessment of water, soil, and sediment quality. Most pollution indices are calculated by comparing the measured concentration...

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Published in:	Applied Sciences
Main Authors:	Anca-Marina Vîjdea, Iustina Popescu, Alexandru Anton Ivanov, Veronica Elena Alexe, Natalia-Silvia Asimopolos, Lidia Lenuța Bălan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Subjects:	geochemical background trace elements pollution indices environmental quality standards Lower Danube Basin sediment
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/5/2458

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