Using synchrotron based ATR-FTIR, EXAFS, and XRF to characterize the chemical compositions of TSP in industrial estate area
Siwatt Pongpiachan,
Kanjana Thumanu,
Waraporn Tanthanuch,
Duangjai Srisamut,
Jureerat Pradabsri,
Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi,
Yan Sun,
Saran Poshyachinda
Affiliations
Siwatt Pongpiachan
National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), 260 Moo 4, T. Donkaew, A. Maerim, Chiang-Mai, 50180, Thailand; NIDA Center for Research & Development of Disaster Prevention & Management, School of Social and Environmental Development, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), 118 Moo 3, Sereethai Road, Klong-Chan, Bangkapi, Bangkok, 10240, Thailand; Corresponding author. National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) 260 Moo 4, T. Donkaew, A. Maerim, Chiang-Mai, 50180, Thailand.
Kanjana Thumanu
Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organisation), 111 Moo 6, University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratjasima, 30000, Thailand; Corresponding author.
Waraporn Tanthanuch
Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organisation), 111 Moo 6, University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratjasima, 30000, Thailand
Duangjai Srisamut
Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organisation), 111 Moo 6, University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratjasima, 30000, Thailand
Jureerat Pradabsri
Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organisation), 111 Moo 6, University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratjasima, 30000, Thailand
Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi
Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
Yan Sun
Key Laboratory of Behavioral Science, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 4A Datun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100101, China
Saran Poshyachinda
National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), 260 Moo 4, T. Donkaew, A. Maerim, Chiang-Mai, 50180, Thailand
In Thailand, the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate (MTPIE), a prominent industrial hub, has substantial environmental and health issues caused by industrial pollution. This study uses advanced synchrotron-based techniques, such as Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR), Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS), and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), to fully examine the chemical make-up of total suspended particulate (TSP) in the given area. Notable findings include the detection of remarkably high enrichment factors for magnesium and sulfur, indicating the presence of industrial operations. Additionally, we found that magnetite, which accounts for an average of 40 % of the total iron oxides in the samples, is the main iron oxide. The study also highlights about how calcium carbonate and different organic functional groups are found in large amounts, which shows that industrial emissions and natural sources are connected in a complex way. The findings underscore the susceptibility of children to TSP exposure, revealing increased rates of inhalation and significant health hazards. In order to safeguard public health in industrial areas such as MTPIE, it is imperative to implement more sophisticated pollution control techniques and maintain ongoing environmental monitoring.
