Within the ERA-MIN project – Environmental risk assessment of mining activities resulting from tailings storage in the Romania–Serbia cross-border area, Brochure No. III has been published III has been published, focusing on modern analytical methods used to investigate environmental quality.

The material presents in detail the physico-chemical and microbiological techniques applied for the characterization of soil, water, and air samples, highlighting the role of advanced equipment in obtaining accurate and relevant results. The following methods are described:

• nanoparticle size and stability analysis using Zeta-sizer techniques;
• determination of metal ion concentrations through UV-Vis spectroscopy;
• high-precision analysis of heavy metals using ICP-MS;
• identification of environmental microorganisms using automated systems such as VITEK 2 Compact;
• monitoring of fine atmospheric particles (PM10 and PM2.5).
  
  

The brochure emphasizes the importance of these methods in pollution monitoring, assessing the impact of mining activities, and developing effective solutions for environmental protection, especially in a cross-border context.

Through this material, the project contributes to increasing knowledge and strengthening analytical capacity in the field of environmental protection, supporting informed decision-making at the regional level.