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Assessing Sand as a Means to Detect Technogenic Magnetic Particles from Industrial Facilities near Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana, USA

Fouh Mbindi, Mireille A.
http://orcid.org/0009-0005-3864-1932
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1682115450979413

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2023, Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, Environmental Sciences.
Northwest Indiana has a long history of industrialization, especially within the automobile and steel sectors. Due to its geolocation, the Indiana Dunes National Park is at the receiving end of these industries' emissions, particularly from Technogenic Magnetic Particles (TMPs). This study investigated sand from Mount Baldy as a potential collector of TMPs emitted from steel facilities within and near Indiana Dunes National Park. Representative samples of sand were collected on Mount Baldy and the Lakeshore, while street sediments were collected in Michigan City and Gary, Indiana, for comparison. Sample analysis was done using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) techniques, both equipped with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS). Results revealed the presence of Fe, Ti, Va, Zn, Cr, and Mn among heavy metals, rare earth elements (REE), and Mn-rich Spherules. The results mainly showed the presence of Fe-oxides particles in the sand, which may be attributed to industrial activities in the surrounding area. These findings provide relevant information on the capacity of sand to capture pollutants and suggest further studies to quantify TMPs, mitigate the potential impact of industrialization, and raise awareness of the need to strengthen pollution standards to protect the environment, visitors, and residents.
Mark Krekeler (Advisor)
Michele Simmons (Committee Member)
Jonathan Levy (Committee Member)
36 p.
Environmental Geology; Environmental Science
Technogenic Magnetic Particles, Spherules, Industrial Pollution, Steel, Sand

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  • Fouh Mbindi, M. A. (2023). Assessing Sand as a Means to Detect Technogenic Magnetic Particles from Industrial Facilities near Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana, USA [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1682115450979413

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Fouh Mbindi, Mireille. Assessing Sand as a Means to Detect Technogenic Magnetic Particles from Industrial Facilities near Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana, USA. 2023. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1682115450979413.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Fouh Mbindi, Mireille. "Assessing Sand as a Means to Detect Technogenic Magnetic Particles from Industrial Facilities near Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana, USA." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2023. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1682115450979413

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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