Approach of dynamic system in heavy metals (zinc) phytoremediation on mangrove plant (Avicennia marina)

Harmin Sulistiyaning Titah*, Herman Pratikno, Uridna Marwah Luthtansa, Anis Zusrin Qonita, Yohanna Camelia Bengan Sait

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Abstract

The flow towards the coast will carry heavy metals that enter water bodies, and it can cause Zinc (Zn) pollution in coastal areas. One of the efforts to overcome this problem is the use of mangroves as phytoremediation agents. Mangroves can absorb and accumulate heavy metals in the environment into their bodies. These research locations were at Mangrove Wonorejo Ecoforest. The purposes of this study were to determine the dynamic system of Avicennia marina's ability at the Wonorejo Ecoforest to accumulate Zn by determining the value of the bioconcentration factor (BCF) and the value of the translocation factor (TF). Samples were taken in the form of water, sediment, roots, stems, and leaves of A. marina, and those were analyzed for Zn concentration using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The results showed that the average Zn concentration in water was 0.003 mg/L - 0.0044 mg/L. The average Zn concentration in the sediment was 55.11 mg/kg - 59.45 mg/kg. The concentration of Zn in the sediment was higher than in water. It indicated that Zn was deposited in the sediment. Based on the dynamic system, the Zn concentration in sediment, BCF, TF were influence each other. In conclusion, A. marina has the potential to be a phytoremediation plant in the coastal area.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6th International Conference on Energy, Environment, Epidemiology and Information System, ICENIS 2021
Subtitle of host publicationTopic of Energy, Environment, Epidemiology, and Information System
EditorsTri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati, Budi Warsito, Thomas Triadi Putranto
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735445178
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 May 2023
Event6th International Conference on Energy, Environment, Epidemiology and Information System: Topic of Energy, Environment, Epidemiology, and Information System, ICENIS 2021 - Semarang, Indonesia
Duration: 4 Aug 20215 Aug 2021

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2683
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Energy, Environment, Epidemiology and Information System: Topic of Energy, Environment, Epidemiology, and Information System, ICENIS 2021
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CitySemarang
Period4/08/215/08/21

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