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

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  • Aistė Andriulė

    (Marine Research Institute, Klaipeda University, H. Manto Str. 84, 92294 Klaipeda, Lithuania)

  • Sergej Suzdalev

    (Marine Research Institute, Klaipeda University, H. Manto Str. 84, 92294 Klaipeda, Lithuania)

  • Erika Vasiliauskienė

    (Marine Research Institute, Klaipeda University, H. Manto Str. 84, 92294 Klaipeda, Lithuania
    Department of Business Administration, Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences, 91223 Klaipeda, Lithuania)

  • Inga Dailidienė

    (Marine Research Institute, Klaipeda University, H. Manto Str. 84, 92294 Klaipeda, Lithuania
    Science of Technology, Lithuanian Business College, 91249 Klaipeda, Lithuania)

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.

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  • Aistė Andriulė & Sergej Suzdalev & Erika Vasiliauskienė & Inga Dailidienė, 2025. "Air Pollution and Dispersion of Airborne Chemical Elements in Klaipėda Seaport-City," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(9), pages 1-23, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:9:p:3834-:d:1641383
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