1. Aim
To quantify the influence of arsenic discharge from semiconductor effluent on aquatic biodiversity, elucidating the concentration gradients, bioaccumulation across trophic levels, and the corresponding ecological effects on organisms within affected ecosystems.
2. Objectives
® Quantification of Arsenic Levels:
Measure arsenic concentrations in semiconductor industry effluents and in downstream aquatic environments (water, sediment, and biota).
® Assessment of Biodiversity Impacts:
Document changes in species diversity, abundance, and community structure in impacted versus reference sites.
Identify sensitive indicator species and bioaccumulation trends in aquatic organisms (e.g., macroinvertebrates, fish, aquatic plants).
® Dose–Response Evaluation:
Establish a relationship (dose–response curve) between arsenic levels and biodiversity indices (e.g., richness, Shannon or Simpson diversity indices).
® Exploration of Bioaccumulation Pathways:
Investigate trophic transfer by analyzing arsenic concentrations at various levels of the food web.
® Effectiveness of Mitigation Strategies:
Evaluate the current wastewater treatment and remediation approaches for arsenic in semiconductor effluents.
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