• dr Lucyna Lewińska-Preis
Position: adiunkt
Unit: Instytut Nauk o Ziemi
Adress: 41-200 Sosnowiec, ul. Będzińska 60
Floor: laboratorium
Room: 103
Phone: (32) 3689 321
E-mail: lucyna.lewinska-preis@us.edu.pl
Publications list: Publications by CINiBA
Scopus Author ID: 6503931509
Publications from the Scopus database
2021
Lewińska-Preis, L.; Szram, E.; Fabiańska, M. J.; Nádudvari, Á.; Misz-Kennan, M.; Abramowicz, A. K.; Kruszewski, Ł.; Kita, A.
Selected ions and major and trace elements as contaminants in coal-waste dump water from the Lower and Upper Silesian Coal Basins (Poland) Journal Article
In: International Journal of Coal Science and Technology, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 790-814, 2021, ISSN: 20958293, (7).
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abstract = {Many temporary and permanent reservoirs of water occur on or near coal-waste dumps in the Lower- and Upper Silesian Coal Basins (Poland). Little or nothing is known of the degree to which their water chemistry might reflect (i) reservoir type, i.e., whether permanent or temporary, (ii) level of coal-waste thermal activity, i.e., whether inactive or self-heating or burnt-out or (iii) region, i.e., whether the dumps are in Upper- or Lower Silesia. To provide some answers, concentrations of selected ions (NH4+; HCO3−; F−; Cl−; Br−; NO2−; NO3−; PO43−;SO42−) were determined by ion chromatography and of nineteen elements (Al; B; Ba; Ca; Cd; Cr; Cu; Fe; K; Li; Mg; Mn; Na; P; Pb; S; Si; Sr; Zn) by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The data allow a number of the following observations. When permanent reservoirs are considered, there is a clear relationship between concentrations of ions and major and trace elements and dump thermal activity. The highest concentrations occur where the thermal activity is high as inorganic components are transformed into more water-soluble forms. As dump thermal activity shows a regional pattern, it follows also that elemental and ion concentrations in the dump waters show significant regional differences. In temporary reservoirs, concentrations of ions and major and trace elements are much lower and any correlations between components less significant than in the permanent reservoirs; these reservoirs exist for too short a time for any balance between coal waste- and water components to be established. © 2021, The Author(s).},
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Many temporary and permanent reservoirs of water occur on or near coal-waste dumps in the Lower- and Upper Silesian Coal Basins (Poland). Little or nothing is known of the degree to which their water chemistry might reflect (i) reservoir type, i.e., whether permanent or temporary, (ii) level of coal-waste thermal activity, i.e., whether inactive or self-heating or burnt-out or (iii) region, i.e., whether the dumps are in Upper- or Lower Silesia. To provide some answers, concentrations of selected ions (NH4+; HCO3−; F−; Cl−; Br−; NO2−; NO3−; PO43−;SO42−) were determined by ion chromatography and of nineteen elements (Al; B; Ba; Ca; Cd; Cr; Cu; Fe; K; Li; Mg; Mn; Na; P; Pb; S; Si; Sr; Zn) by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The data allow a number of the following observations. When permanent reservoirs are considered, there is a clear relationship between concentrations of ions and major and trace elements and dump thermal activity. The highest concentrations occur where the thermal activity is high as inorganic components are transformed into more water-soluble forms. As dump thermal activity shows a regional pattern, it follows also that elemental and ion concentrations in the dump waters show significant regional differences. In temporary reservoirs, concentrations of ions and major and trace elements are much lower and any correlations between components less significant than in the permanent reservoirs; these reservoirs exist for too short a time for any balance between coal waste- and water components to be established. © 2021, The Author(s).
2012
Fabiańska, M. J.; Lewińska-Preis, L.; Galimska-Stypa, R.
Changes in organic matter of selected Miocene lignites and embedded sediments caused by microbial desulphurisation Journal Article
In: Fuel, vol. 94, pp. 586-595, 2012, ISSN: 00162361, (7).
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author = { M.J. Fabiańska and L. Lewińska-Preis and R. Galimska-Stypa},
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abstract = {Changes caused by microbial desulphurisation of low-maturity organic matter were investigated. Lignites and embedded sediments (R r ca. 0.20-0.30%) with high organic matter content from the Bełchatów, Turów and Kazimierz open cast mines (Poland) with variable mineral content and belonging to various lithotypes were desulphurised using Thiobacillus ferrooxidans and Thiobacillus thiooxidans. Extracts of crude (i.e. not desulphurised) and desulphurisated samples were separated into fractions of aliphatic, aromatic and polar compounds by preparative layer chromatography. Aromatic and aliphatic compound fractions were analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). There are several trends in changes in the composition of extracts that roughly correspond to results of biodegradation described for other types of organic matter like crude oils or bituminous coals such as significant decrease in the extract yields of desulphurised coals and a partial or total removal of several compound groups. Distributions and concentrations of n-alkanes are particularly changed, with short-chain compounds n-C 13-n-C 22 affected to the highest extent. Cyclic terpenoids, such as sesquiterpanes and diterpanes, were also removed, even from the xylithe extract composed in 90% of 16α(H)- phyllocladane. Pentacyclic triterpanes distributions were not affected significantly, however their concentrations are lower in most of desulphurised samples than in the crude ones. Biodegradation accompanying desulphurisation shows much lower selectivity than that taking place in the nature. Despite the fact that aliphatic hydrocarbons were not removed from the extracts, aromatic hydrocarbons distributions are strongly affected, with total or partial naphthalene and phenanthrene derivatives removal. The values of geochemical indices are also affected by desulphurisation. The results indicate that microbial desulphurisation can significantly influence organic matter of lower maturity. Thus such changes should be taken into account when the process is considered to be applied in industry. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.},
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Changes caused by microbial desulphurisation of low-maturity organic matter were investigated. Lignites and embedded sediments (R r ca. 0.20-0.30%) with high organic matter content from the Bełchatów, Turów and Kazimierz open cast mines (Poland) with variable mineral content and belonging to various lithotypes were desulphurised using Thiobacillus ferrooxidans and Thiobacillus thiooxidans. Extracts of crude (i.e. not desulphurised) and desulphurisated samples were separated into fractions of aliphatic, aromatic and polar compounds by preparative layer chromatography. Aromatic and aliphatic compound fractions were analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). There are several trends in changes in the composition of extracts that roughly correspond to results of biodegradation described for other types of organic matter like crude oils or bituminous coals such as significant decrease in the extract yields of desulphurised coals and a partial or total removal of several compound groups. Distributions and concentrations of n-alkanes are particularly changed, with short-chain compounds n-C 13-n-C 22 affected to the highest extent. Cyclic terpenoids, such as sesquiterpanes and diterpanes, were also removed, even from the xylithe extract composed in 90% of 16α(H)- phyllocladane. Pentacyclic triterpanes distributions were not affected significantly, however their concentrations are lower in most of desulphurised samples than in the crude ones. Biodegradation accompanying desulphurisation shows much lower selectivity than that taking place in the nature. Despite the fact that aliphatic hydrocarbons were not removed from the extracts, aromatic hydrocarbons distributions are strongly affected, with total or partial naphthalene and phenanthrene derivatives removal. The values of geochemical indices are also affected by desulphurisation. The results indicate that microbial desulphurisation can significantly influence organic matter of lower maturity. Thus such changes should be taken into account when the process is considered to be applied in industry. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
2011
Lewińska-Preis, L.; Jabłońska, M.; Fabiańska, M. J.; Kita, A.
Bioelements and mineral matter in human livers from the highly industrialized region of the Upper Silesia Coal Basin (Poland) Journal Article
In: Environmental Geochemistry and Health, vol. 33, no. 6, pp. 595-611, 2011, ISSN: 02694042, (17).
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abstract = {Contents of mineral substance, silica, and a range of bioelements and toxic elements (Mg; Na; K; Ca; Ba; Zn; Cr; P Al; Cd; Mn Cu; Ni; Pb; Sr; Fe) in 38 livers of donors from the Upper Silesia Coal Basin (southern Poland) are presented. Elements were determined by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) with the exception of silica that was estimated colorimetrically. Concentrations, concentration variability, and correlations between selected liver components determined for the total population are related to donor age, gender, and lesion occurrence. Correlations between particular elements were found using correlation coefficient values and the Fisher transformation. Mineral substance in the livers lies in the range 0.40-5.03 wt%. With increasing donor age, mineral-matter content decreases to a minimum for the 40-60 years of age range. Microbioelement contents show a similar tendency, while microbioelements and toxic elements reach maximum contents in donors aged 60-80 years. All elements show content decreases in livers from the oldest group (>80 years). Silica contents increase with age. Variability of element contents is lowest in the older subpopulations. Livers with lesions show lower element contents and variability. The results are compared to literature data for regions of Poland assumed to be of low pollution and to data from comparable regions in Japan and Hungary. Up to our knowledge, this paper is the first work describing the total contents, as distinct from contents of selected elements, of mineral substance in human livers. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.},
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Contents of mineral substance, silica, and a range of bioelements and toxic elements (Mg; Na; K; Ca; Ba; Zn; Cr; P Al; Cd; Mn Cu; Ni; Pb; Sr; Fe) in 38 livers of donors from the Upper Silesia Coal Basin (southern Poland) are presented. Elements were determined by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) with the exception of silica that was estimated colorimetrically. Concentrations, concentration variability, and correlations between selected liver components determined for the total population are related to donor age, gender, and lesion occurrence. Correlations between particular elements were found using correlation coefficient values and the Fisher transformation. Mineral substance in the livers lies in the range 0.40-5.03 wt%. With increasing donor age, mineral-matter content decreases to a minimum for the 40-60 years of age range. Microbioelement contents show a similar tendency, while microbioelements and toxic elements reach maximum contents in donors aged 60-80 years. All elements show content decreases in livers from the oldest group (>80 years). Silica contents increase with age. Variability of element contents is lowest in the older subpopulations. Livers with lesions show lower element contents and variability. The results are compared to literature data for regions of Poland assumed to be of low pollution and to data from comparable regions in Japan and Hungary. Up to our knowledge, this paper is the first work describing the total contents, as distinct from contents of selected elements, of mineral substance in human livers. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.
2009
Lewińska-Preis, L.; Fabiańska, M. J.; Ćmiel, S. R.; Kita, A.
Geochemical distribution of trace elements in Kaffioyra and Longyearbyen coals, Spitsbergen, Norway Journal Article
In: International Journal of Coal Geology, vol. 80, no. 3-4, pp. 211-223, 2009, ISSN: 01665162, (53).
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abstract = {Paleogene bituminous coals of low rank (Raver = 0.63 and 0.69%; respectively) occurring in two Spitsbergen (Norway) regions: Longyearbyen and Kaffioyra, were analyzed to find occurrence and distribution of the following trace elements: Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, V, Zn. Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES) was used for ash derived from combusted coals, their extracts, and macromolecular fractions. Trace element concentrations were investigated to find occurrence variability and a degree of trace element affinity to organic and inorganic coal fraction in the coals from both regions. Maceral and elemental composition of these coals was also determined. Kaffioyra and Longyearbyen coals show significant differences in the composition of their organic and mineral matter, reflected both in petrographic properties and elemental compositions. The Kaffioyra coals are characterized by higher contents of vitrinite group macerals, lower contents of inetrinite group macerals, and lower concentrations of carbon, hydrogen, and sulphur. The Kaffioyra coals show higher content of clay minerals and carbonates than the Longyearbyen coals. Trace element contents in ash of coals from both Spitsbergen regions are below the average contents of these elements in the world's bituminous coals. Coals of both regions differ in trace element concentration and their occurrence variability. The main carrier of trace elements in coals of both regions is ash of biogenetic and sorptive origin while in the range of high concentrations of trace elements terrigenic input also plays an important role. © 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.},
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Paleogene bituminous coals of low rank (Raver = 0.63 and 0.69%; respectively) occurring in two Spitsbergen (Norway) regions: Longyearbyen and Kaffioyra, were analyzed to find occurrence and distribution of the following trace elements: Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, V, Zn. Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES) was used for ash derived from combusted coals, their extracts, and macromolecular fractions. Trace element concentrations were investigated to find occurrence variability and a degree of trace element affinity to organic and inorganic coal fraction in the coals from both regions. Maceral and elemental composition of these coals was also determined. Kaffioyra and Longyearbyen coals show significant differences in the composition of their organic and mineral matter, reflected both in petrographic properties and elemental compositions. The Kaffioyra coals are characterized by higher contents of vitrinite group macerals, lower contents of inetrinite group macerals, and lower concentrations of carbon, hydrogen, and sulphur. The Kaffioyra coals show higher content of clay minerals and carbonates than the Longyearbyen coals. Trace element contents in ash of coals from both Spitsbergen regions are below the average contents of these elements in the world's bituminous coals. Coals of both regions differ in trace element concentration and their occurrence variability. The main carrier of trace elements in coals of both regions is ash of biogenetic and sorptive origin while in the range of high concentrations of trace elements terrigenic input also plays an important role. © 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
2008
Lewińska-Preis, L.; Fabiańska, M. J.; Parzentny, H. R.; Kita, A.
Geochemical characteristics of the macromolecular part of crude and biodesulphurised flame coal density fractions Journal Article
In: Chemie der Erde, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 279-293, 2008, ISSN: 00092819, (5).
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title = {Geochemical characteristics of the macromolecular part of crude and biodesulphurised flame coal density fractions},
author = { L. Lewińska-Preis and M.J. Fabiańska and H.R. Parzentny and A. Kita},
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abstract = {Flame coal (Janina Mine; Poland) was an object of geochemical analyses for changes caused by the process of microbial desulphurisation. Ash content, beryllium, chromium, zinc, cobalt, lithium, manganese, copper, molybdenum, nickel, lead and vanadium concentrations were investigated in coal extracts, its macromolecular part, semi-coke and polar compound fractions of extracts and pyrolysates of crude and biodesulphurised coal density fractions. The macromolecular part of extracted density fractions was pyrolysed giving semi-coke and pyrolysate. These were separated into aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic and polar compounds by thin layer chromatography (TLC). Distributions of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons in pyrolysates of the crude and desulphurised coal density fractions were compared by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Extracts, extracted density fractions, semi-coke and polar compound fractions were analysed for concentrations of trace elements. In the crude coal their concentrations in the macromolecular part are related only to coke. However, in the desulphurised coal the participation of the particular trace element increases in pyrolysate polar compound fractions. Its values are in the range from 1% (Mn) to 100% (Cr and Mo). These changes are the best seen in the 1.80-2.30×103 kg/m3 density fraction. Very high concentrations of trace elements were found in pyrolysate of desulphurised coal density fraction. This can be explained by the partial decomposition of coal macromolecule resulting from desulphurisation. Significant side-cleavage of peripheral groups and lighter aromatic hydrocarbons is possible. The effects of bacterial influence were manifested by the increase of polar compounds contents both in pyrolysates and extracts of the desulphurised coal and changes in distribution of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon as pyrolytical products. These effects increase with mineral substance contents. Moreover, the increase of trace element concentration in coal organic matter occurs. It is reflected by the increase of participation of coal pyrolysate polar fraction in the total concentration of analysed elements in the macromolecular part of a given density fraction. The presented results are a part of the larger research aimed to find an influence of desulphurisation on chemical and technological properties of coal. © 2006 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.},
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Flame coal (Janina Mine; Poland) was an object of geochemical analyses for changes caused by the process of microbial desulphurisation. Ash content, beryllium, chromium, zinc, cobalt, lithium, manganese, copper, molybdenum, nickel, lead and vanadium concentrations were investigated in coal extracts, its macromolecular part, semi-coke and polar compound fractions of extracts and pyrolysates of crude and biodesulphurised coal density fractions. The macromolecular part of extracted density fractions was pyrolysed giving semi-coke and pyrolysate. These were separated into aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic and polar compounds by thin layer chromatography (TLC). Distributions of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons in pyrolysates of the crude and desulphurised coal density fractions were compared by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Extracts, extracted density fractions, semi-coke and polar compound fractions were analysed for concentrations of trace elements. In the crude coal their concentrations in the macromolecular part are related only to coke. However, in the desulphurised coal the participation of the particular trace element increases in pyrolysate polar compound fractions. Its values are in the range from 1% (Mn) to 100% (Cr and Mo). These changes are the best seen in the 1.80-2.30×103 kg/m3 density fraction. Very high concentrations of trace elements were found in pyrolysate of desulphurised coal density fraction. This can be explained by the partial decomposition of coal macromolecule resulting from desulphurisation. Significant side-cleavage of peripheral groups and lighter aromatic hydrocarbons is possible. The effects of bacterial influence were manifested by the increase of polar compounds contents both in pyrolysates and extracts of the desulphurised coal and changes in distribution of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon as pyrolytical products. These effects increase with mineral substance contents. Moreover, the increase of trace element concentration in coal organic matter occurs. It is reflected by the increase of participation of coal pyrolysate polar fraction in the total concentration of analysed elements in the macromolecular part of a given density fraction. The presented results are a part of the larger research aimed to find an influence of desulphurisation on chemical and technological properties of coal. © 2006 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.
2006
Parzentny, H. R.; Lewińska-Preis, L.
In: Chemie der Erde, vol. 66, no. 3, pp. 227-247, 2006, ISSN: 00092819, (14).
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title = {The role of sulphide and carbonate minerals in the concentration of chalcophile elements in the bituminous coal seams of a paralic series (Upper Carboniferous) in the Upper Silesian Coal Basin (USCB), Poland},
author = { H.R. Parzentny and L. Lewińska-Preis},
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abstract = {Sulphide and carbonate minerals from nine bituminous coal seams of a Paralic Series were investigated by means of polished-section microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and absorption spectral analyses. In addition to syngenetic accumulations of kaolinite, illite and quartz, diagenetic veinlets of subhedral pyrite and marcasite most often occur in vitrinite clast fissures and in post-tectonic fissures, nests and lenses with fusinite. Epigenetic anhedral and subhedral grains of ankerite, dolomite, siderite and calcite are also frequently found in post-tectonic veins. Pyrite replaced some of the marcasite grains and it dominates in older coal seams in the Flora Beds as compared with the Grodziec Beds. Occasionally there are anhedral and subhedral galena, sphalerite and chalcopyrite grains among coal macerals as well as cerussite among post-tectonic carbonate veins. They all represent the only minerals that are abundant in definite chalcophile elements (Cd; Co; Cu; Ni; Pb; Zn). In addition to the minerals just mentioned, the elements occurred in pyrite and ankerite grains, which contained inclusions of fusinite and other minerals (among others; clay and carbonate minerals in pyrite; pyrite in carbonates). Although there is a low content of minerals accumulating Cd, Co, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn, the minerals significantly influence the average concentration of elements in the coal seams. In the Grodziec Beds, mineral matter, especially carbonates and sulphides, determines (>50%) the concentration of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn in coal. The basic part of Cd, Co and Ni in the coal seams of the Grodziec Beds and of Co, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn in coal seams of the Flora Beds originates from organic matter. These regularities can be important, from an ecological perspective, in stating whether the coals investigated are useful for combustion and in chemical processing. © 2005 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.},
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Sulphide and carbonate minerals from nine bituminous coal seams of a Paralic Series were investigated by means of polished-section microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and absorption spectral analyses. In addition to syngenetic accumulations of kaolinite, illite and quartz, diagenetic veinlets of subhedral pyrite and marcasite most often occur in vitrinite clast fissures and in post-tectonic fissures, nests and lenses with fusinite. Epigenetic anhedral and subhedral grains of ankerite, dolomite, siderite and calcite are also frequently found in post-tectonic veins. Pyrite replaced some of the marcasite grains and it dominates in older coal seams in the Flora Beds as compared with the Grodziec Beds. Occasionally there are anhedral and subhedral galena, sphalerite and chalcopyrite grains among coal macerals as well as cerussite among post-tectonic carbonate veins. They all represent the only minerals that are abundant in definite chalcophile elements (Cd; Co; Cu; Ni; Pb; Zn). In addition to the minerals just mentioned, the elements occurred in pyrite and ankerite grains, which contained inclusions of fusinite and other minerals (among others; clay and carbonate minerals in pyrite; pyrite in carbonates). Although there is a low content of minerals accumulating Cd, Co, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn, the minerals significantly influence the average concentration of elements in the coal seams. In the Grodziec Beds, mineral matter, especially carbonates and sulphides, determines (>50%) the concentration of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn in coal. The basic part of Cd, Co and Ni in the coal seams of the Grodziec Beds and of Co, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn in coal seams of the Flora Beds originates from organic matter. These regularities can be important, from an ecological perspective, in stating whether the coals investigated are useful for combustion and in chemical processing. © 2005 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.
2003
Fabiańska, M. J.; Lewińska-Preis, L.; Galimska-Stypa, R.
Microbial alteration of organic matter of humic coal during biological desulphurisation Journal Article
In: Fuel, vol. 82, no. 2, pp. 165-179, 2003, ISSN: 00162361, (14).
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author = { M.J. Fabiańska and L. Lewińska-Preis and R. Galimska-Stypa},
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volume = {82},
number = {2},
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abstract = {The biodegrading influence of biological desulphurisation on bituminous coal and its density fractions was investigated using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for organic matter alteration and atomic absorption for the assessment of changes in several trace element concentrations. Changes in extract group composition were assessed by comparing the contents of aliphatic, aromatic and polar compounds separated by preparative thin layer chromatography. Aliphatic compounds show extensive alteration due to biodegradation, mainly removal of n-alkanes and lighter acyclic isoprenoids from extracts. The sterane distribution was strongly affected while hopane/moretane distributions show minor changes. Aromatic hydrocarbons were less influenced but some changes were found. It can be assumed that the degree of biodegradation of density fractions increases with increasing concentration of mineral matter since density fractions with lower mineral concentration show smaller changes as a result of biodegradation than those with higher content of minerals. Reduction of concentrations of the following trace elements occurred: beryllium, chromium, zinc, gallium, cadmium, cobalt, lithium, manganese, copper, molybdenum, nickel, lead, and vanadium. The content decrease of an element is not influenced by its geochemical properties. An equally important factor seems to be bonding to organic and inorganic coal substances. © 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.},
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The biodegrading influence of biological desulphurisation on bituminous coal and its density fractions was investigated using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for organic matter alteration and atomic absorption for the assessment of changes in several trace element concentrations. Changes in extract group composition were assessed by comparing the contents of aliphatic, aromatic and polar compounds separated by preparative thin layer chromatography. Aliphatic compounds show extensive alteration due to biodegradation, mainly removal of n-alkanes and lighter acyclic isoprenoids from extracts. The sterane distribution was strongly affected while hopane/moretane distributions show minor changes. Aromatic hydrocarbons were less influenced but some changes were found. It can be assumed that the degree of biodegradation of density fractions increases with increasing concentration of mineral matter since density fractions with lower mineral concentration show smaller changes as a result of biodegradation than those with higher content of minerals. Reduction of concentrations of the following trace elements occurred: beryllium, chromium, zinc, gallium, cadmium, cobalt, lithium, manganese, copper, molybdenum, nickel, lead, and vanadium. The content decrease of an element is not influenced by its geochemical properties. An equally important factor seems to be bonding to organic and inorganic coal substances. © 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.