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Öğe Characterization and distribution of brominated flame retardants in soils from informal E-waste recycling facilities: insights from Pakistan(Springer, 2025) Kazim, Mureed; Saqib, Zafeer; Syed, Jabir Hussain; Odabasi, Mustafa; Kurt-Karakus, Perihan BinnurE-waste, a global environmental concern, particularly affects developing nations due to the rise in informal recycling practices. This leads to contamination of environmental matrices, posing threats to both ecosystems and human health. To assess this issue, we monitored brominated flame retardants (BFRs) in 164 samples (soil) from 32 informal e-waste operational locations and 9 background locations across nine mega cities of Pakistan from September 2020 to December 2021. The mean concentrations (ng/g) of & sum;27PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers), & sum;2PBB (polybrominated biphenyls), HBB (hexabromobiphenyl), and & sum;HBCDD (hexabromocyclododecane) were 176 ( 0.76-11141), 31.0 (0.65-58.0), 1.39 (0.01-42.8), and 12.0 (0.22-461), respectively. These levels were significantly higher (6 to tenfold) than those at background sites. Karachi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, and Lahore exhibited high levels of all BFRs. Notably, BDE-209 (mean = 45.5 ng/g) ranged (0.13-1152 ng/g) exhibited higher level in soil samples. Seasonally, total Sigma BFR concentrations (ng/g) ranked higher in winter (11,620), followed by spring (3874), autumn (3139), and summer (1207) indicating a seasonal impact of recycling activities. The average daily dose for soil ingestion (ng/kg/day) was estimated for BDE-209 (0.10973) in Faisalabad, followed by BDE-47 (0.08616) and BDE-99 (0.06788) in Karachi. Our findings showed that these values were lower than RfD values, suggesting no ingestion risk from studied BFRs. However, the growing prevalence of such informal e-waste recycling facilities could lead to increased exposure to toxic chemicals in near future.Öğe Gaseous elemental mercury emissions from informal E-Waste recycling facilities in Pakistan(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2023) Kazim, Mureed; Syed, Jabir Hussain; Kurt-Karakus, Perihan Binnur; Akcetin, Merve Ozkaleli; Akram, Sumaira; Birgul, Askin; Wania, FrankDetrimental effects of mercury (Hg) on ecosystems and human health have been well-documented. Whereas emissions of gaseous elemental mercury (GEM) from e-waste recycling have been reported in developed countries, much less is known about the situation in the Global South. Using a total of 132 passive air samplers, seasonally resolved concentrations of GEM in air were measured continuously at 32 informal e-waste recycling facilities and background location in Pakistan for a period of one year between September 2020 and December 2021. Annual average GEM concentrations at the studied locations ranged from 1.8 to 92 ng m- 3. Among the studied cities, higher concentrations were measured in Karachi (mean +/- s.d: 17 +/- 22, range: 4.2-92 ng m-3), Lahore (16 +/- 4.2, 8.2-22 ng m-3) and Peshawar (15 +/- 17, 4.9-80 ng m-3), while lower levels were measured in Hyderabad (6.9 +/- 6.2, 3.1-25 ng m-3), consistent with a higher rate of informal recycling activities in metropolitan areas. Seasonally, higher GEM levels occurred during autumn (15 +/- 16: 3.3-92 ng m-3) and summer (13 +/- 8.7: 1.8-80 ng m-3) than in winter (12 +/- 8.4: 2.5-49 ng m-3) and spring (9.2 +/- 7.3: 1.8-80 ng m-3), possibly reflecting enhanced volatilization at higher temperatures and/or varying magnitude of recycling operations in different seasons. Policies and strict regulations related to e-waste management should be developed and implemented urgently in the country.Öğe Informal E-waste recycling in nine cities of Pakistan reveals significant impacts on local air and soil quality and associated health risks(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2024) Kazim, Mureed; Syed, Jabir Hussain; Saqib, Zafeer; Kurt-Karakus, Perihan Binnur; Iqbal, Mehreen; Nasir, Jawad; Odabasi, MustafaThe global increase in electronic waste (e-waste) has led to a rise in informal recycling, emitting hazardous heavy metals (HMs) that threaten human health and ecosystems. This study presents the first comprehensive assessment of HM levels in dry deposition and soils at proximity of forty (40) informal e-waste recycling sites across Pakistan, between September 2020 to December 2021. Findings reveal that Zn (1410), Pb (410) and Mn (231) exhibited the higher mean deposition fluxes (mu g/m2.day), derived from air samples, particularly in Karachi. Similarly, soils showed higher mean concentrations (mu g/g dw) of Mn (477), Cu (514) and Pb (172) in Faisalabad, Lahore, and Karachi, respectively. HMs concentrations were found higher in winter or autumn and lower in summer. In addition, HM levels were significantly (p = 0.05) higher at recycling sites compared to background sites year-round, highlighting the e-waste recycling operations as the major source of their emissions. The Igeo index indicated moderate to extremely contaminated levels of Cu, Pb, Cd, and Ni in Karachi, Lahore and Gujranwala. Ingestion was found as a leading human exposure route, followed by dermal and inhalation exposure, with Pb posing the greatest health risk. The Cumulative Incremental Lifetime Cancer Risk (ILCR) model suggested moderate to low cancer risks for workers. Strategic interventions recommend mitigating health and environmental risks, prioritizing human health and ecosystem integrity in Pakistan's e-waste management.Öğe Using hair as a non-invasive matrix to assess the exposure of e-waste workers to selected heavy metals in Pakistan(Springer, 2025) Akram, Sumaira; Khan, Said Akbar; Gul, Hatice Kubra; Syed, Jabir Hussain; Kazim, Mureed; Rehman, Syed Aziz Ur; Kurt-Karakus, PerihanPakistan has become a significant recipient of e-waste, largely due to lower labor costs, lack of local environmental regulations, and less stringent international controls. Limited research exists on e-waste generation, management, and pollution in Pakistan. This study aimed to analyze levels of selected heavy metals in human hair samples from workers at informal e-waste processing facilities in six major cities: Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, and Peshawar. A total of 150 hair samples were collected from workers aged 15 to 60 years and compared with samples from a control group of individuals who had no exposure to e-waste processing for at least the previous five years. Results revealed higher average concentrations (mu g/kg) of Zn (577) in the hair of e-waste facility workers, followed by Fe (534), Al (265), and Cu (105). Significant age-related differences were observed for Zn, Fe, Cd, and Pb (p < 0.01), indicating these metals are prevalent during e-waste recycling. Notably, Fe, Zn, and Al concentrations were significantly higher in the 56 + age group, suggesting prolonged exposure. Strong correlations (p < 0.01) were found between pairs such as Al-Cu, Al-Fe, Zn-Cu, and Cd-Pb, which can serve as markers of high exposure due to prolonged e-waste recycling activities. In conclusion, hair analysis is a noninvasive, cost-effective method to provide preliminary information on heavy metal exposure in both control and exposed groups. Further studies are recommended to evaluate the correlation between heavy metals in hair, urine, and blood samples of informal e-waste recyclers to establish exposure routes and adverse health effects on metabolic activities.
