Comparison of the multifractal characteristics of heavy metals in soils within two areas of contrasting economic activities in China

摘要: Abstract. Industrial and agricultural activities can generate heavy metal pollution that cause a number of negative environmental health impacts. This means evaluating identifying the sources these pollutants, especially in urban or developed areas, is an important first step mitigating effects contaminating but necessary economic activities. Here, we present results (Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, As, Hg) soil geochemical survey Hefei city. We used multifractal spectral technique to identify compare multifractality concentrations soils within industrial Daxing Yicheng areas. paper uses three parameters (Δα, Δf(α), τ′′(1)) indicate overall amount data. The show all elements barring Hg have larger Δα, τ′′(1) values area compared area. degree suggests differing very different loads. In addition, contains significant Pb Cd contamination, whereas main area, indicating clean-up procedures approaches remediating polluted areas are needed. also modelling associated generation be useful approach evaluation soils.