Tag: Elizabeth Tyler
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The presence, distribution, and concentration of trace metals in the Potomac River near a coal-burning repository
By Elizabeth Tyler Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tyler Frankel and Dr. Ben Kisila Abstract The Chesapeake Bay watershed contains several coal-burning power stations located along its waterways. Coal ash, one of the largest forms of industrial waste, is primarily produced by coal burning power stations and held in coal ash repositories. Coal ash is also known…
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Using ICP-AES to assess the presence of copper and zinc in bodies of water with differing proximity roadways
By Layla Cruz Martinez, Brooke Johnson, Elizabeth Tyler, and Owen White Faculty Mentor: Sarah Smith Abstract Roadways are known to be a source of heavy metals in the environment, thus, the purpose of this experiment is to quantify the amount of zinc and copper in a river near a roadway and a mountain spring that…
