serpЭрозия почв и русловые процессыSoil erosion and river channel processes3034-4638Limited Liability Company “Expert laboratory ”Hydroinformational systems”10.71367/3034-4638-2025-2-2-51-57serp-35Research ArticleСтатьиФАКТОРЫ МИГРАЦИИ ТЯЖЕЛЫХ МЕТАЛЛОВ В УСТЬЕВОЙ ОБЛАСТИ Р. ЯНЦЗЫINFLUENCING FACTORS OF HEAVY METALS IN THE COASTAL AREASЛоуШаLouSha

Sha Lou, College of Civil Engineering, Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Associate professor

Shanghai

Sha Lou, College of Civil Engineering, Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Associate professor

Shanghai

lousha@tongji.edu.cnЦзоуЮйвэньZouYuwen

Yuwen Zou, College of Civil Engineering, Doctoral student

Shanghai

Yuwen Zou, College of Civil Engineering, Doctoral student

Shanghai

zouyuwen@tongji.edu.cnЛюШугуанLiuShuguang

Shuguang Liu, College of Civil Engineering; Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Professor

Shanghai

Shuguang Liu, College of Civil Engineering; Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Professor

Shanghai

liusgliu@tongji.edu.cnЧжунГуйхуэйZhongGuihui

Guihui Zhong, College of Civil Engineering, Professor

Shanghai

Guihui Zhong, College of Civil Engineering, Professor

Shanghai

guihui_zhong@tongji.edu.cnЧжанЧжижуйZhangZhirui

Zhirui Zhang, College of Civil Engineering, Doctoral student

Shanghai

Zhirui Zhang, College of Civil Engineering, Doctoral student

Shanghai

2111014@tongji.edu.cnTongji UniversityКитайTongji UniversityChina202514072025025157Copyright © Лоу Ш., Цзоу Ю., Лю Ш., Чжун Г., Чжан Ч., 20252025Лоу Ш., Цзоу Ю., Лю Ш., Чжун Г., Чжан Ч.Lou S., Zou Y., Liu S., Zhong G., Zhang Z.Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://journal.sediment.ru/jour/article/view/35

This study investigates the distribution and influencing factors of six heavy metals (Cr, Zn, Ni, Cu, Pb, Cd) in water and sediments from the coastal areas of the Yangtze River estuary. Field surveys at seven sites revealed that heavy metal concentrations are significantly affected by physicochemical parameters such as temperature, pH, redox potential, salinity, and conductivity. Strong correlations among Cu, Cr, and Ni suggest common sources or pathways. The findings provide insights into heavy metal behavior in estuarine environments and offer technical support for pollution control and water quality management

This study investigates the distribution and influencing factors of six heavy metals (Cr, Zn, Ni, Cu, Pb, Cd) in water and sediments from the coastal areas of the Yangtze River estuary. Field surveys at seven sites revealed that heavy metal concentrations are significantly affected by physicochemical parameters such as temperature, pH, redox potential, salinity, and conductivity. Strong correlations among Cu, Cr, and Ni suggest common sources or pathways. The findings provide insights into heavy metal behavior in estuarine environments and offer technical support for pollution control and water quality management

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