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Environmental Sciences
Halil Aytop
Summary: This study evaluated the environmental and ecological risks posed by metals in the intensively cultivated areas of the Amik Plain and determined the origins of the metals. It was found that the soils were significantly enriched with nickel, while the zinc concentration was controlled by lithogenic sources.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Himanshu Kaushik, Rashmi Ranjan, Rakhshan Ahmad, Alok Kumar, Prashant, Nitish Kumar, Rajesh Kumar Ranjan
Summary: The study analyzed the concentration of trace metals in core sediment from Kabar Tal wetland to assess contamination levels, revealing varying degrees of pollution primarily from agricultural runoff, solid waste, and untreated wastewater discharge. Strong positive and negative correlations were found among different trace metals, indicating a complex origin of trace metals in wetland sediments due to multiple anthropogenic sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Shashi Arya, Rahul Rautela, Digambar Chavan, Sunil Kumar
Summary: The informal E-waste recycling sites in India, particularly in Delhi, are causing significant soil contamination with heavy metals exceeding WHO limits. Urgent actions are needed to control the situation, with phytoremediation and bioremediation being recommended to combat the accumulation of hazardous materials at contaminated sites.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mustafa Gurhan Yalcin, Erhan Mutlu, Cansu Olguner, Ozge Ozer Atakoglu, Levent Bat, Ebru Yesim Ozkan
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of heavy metals in soft sediments of the Manavgat and Lara regions in Antalya, Turkiye to evaluate contamination levels and potential sources. Multivariate statistical analysis and spatial distribution maps were generated. Results showed low contamination levels for As, Zn, and Cu, moderate contamination for Pb, Ni, and Mn, and very high accumulation for Co and Cr. The study also revealed that Ni, Co, and Cr originated mainly from agriculture, while no human-induced contamination was found for Cu, Pb, Zn, Mn, and As.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Boitshwarelo Lorato Masocha, Oagile Dikinya, Baleseng Moseki
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of poultry litter and its biochar on the bioavailability of heavy metals in soil. The results show that the treatments decrease the concentrations of heavy metals in the soil, but can still result in moderate to heavy contamination. Therefore, it is important to consider the levels of bioavailable heavy metals when assessing the risk of soil contamination by organic amendments.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Suellen Nunes de Araujo, Silvio Junio Ramos, Gabriel Caixeta Martins, Renato Alves Teixeira, Edna Santos de Souza, Prafulla Kumar Sahoo, Antonio Rodrigues Fernandes, Markus Gastauer, Cecilio Frois Caldeira, Pedro Walfir Martins Souza-Filho, Roberto Dall'Agnol
Summary: This study compared the concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in copper tailings and surrounding soils, finding that the levels of Co, Cu, and Ni in the tailings area exceeded prevention values and soil quality reference values. However, according to the Pollution Load Index (PLI) and Potential Ecological Risk Index (RI), the tailings area was considered unpolluted with low potential ecological risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Israel Godwin Nwovu, Ike Oluka, Omaka N. Omaka, Obinna A. Oje
Summary: The establishment of quarries in Ebonyi state of Nigeria to generate internal revenue has led to the need to determine the risk associated with heavy metal burden. The study found that the metal concentrations in the quarrying environments were within safe levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Millicent Uzoamaka Ibezim-Ezeani, Amalo Ndu Dibofori-Orji, Kufre Solomon Udo, Owhonda Chikeru Ihunwo
Summary: The level of metallic contamination in the sediment samples from Woji creek bed was evaluated using pollution load index, contamination factor, and geoaccumulation index. The results showed high concentrations of Cd, Ni, Fe, Pb, and Cu in certain stations, indicating possible contributions from metal particulate waste disposal along the creek. Most metals had concentrations between the threshold effect level and probable effect levels, suggesting occasional adverse biological processes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sudarningsih Sudarningsih, Fahruddin Fahruddin, Muhammad Lailiyanto, Alif Antasari Noer, Sadang Husain, Simon Sadok Siregar, Sri Cahyo Wahyono, Ichsan Ridwan
Summary: Landasan Ulin plays a crucial role in vegetable production for Banjarbaru city. This study assessed the contamination of agricultural soil with heavy metals using various indices. The results showed moderate contamination levels of Cu, Zn, and Hg. The magnetic susceptibility values proved useful in monitoring heavy metal concentrations, particularly Zn.
POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Banu Yoho, Erkan Guler, Buket Canbaz Ozturk, Michael Duncan Yoho
Summary: The study aims to understand the impact of coal power plants on the distribution of natural radionuclides in the environment and their effects on air particulate matter and solid fallout. Through spatial distributions and correlations, radionuclides and trace elements are grouped, and the study identifies sources of elevated concentrations. It also provides dose assessments, ecological risk assessments, pollution load indices, and geoaccumulation indices. These findings will inform future research and decision making in managing and regulating natural radionuclides near coal power plants.
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Elizabeth J. Lam, Javier Urrutia, Jaume Bech, Christian Herrera, Italo L. Montofre, Vicente Zetola, Fernando A. Alvarez, Manuel Canovas
Summary: This study assessed the potential risk associated with the presence of metals and metalloids in soil at Playa Las Petroleras in Antofagasta, Chile. The results showed that the site is highly contaminated mainly due to the presence of copper, which poses potential ecological and environmental risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cecilia Herbon, Maria Teresa Barral, Remigio Paradelo
Summary: The study revealed the presence of inorganic pollutants such as Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni, Cr, and As in urban soils in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. While the concentrations were higher than regional backgrounds, they did not classify the soils as contaminated according to Spanish regulations, with most soils showing low to moderate pollution levels. The correlation between trace elements and their distribution in different land uses and parent materials was also observed.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lokesh P. Padhye, Tahereh Jasemizad, Shiv Bolan, Olga Tsyusko, Jason M. Unrine, Basanta Kumar Biswal, Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, Yingyu Zhang, Tao Zhang, Jian Zhao, Yang Li, Joerg Rinklebe, Hailong Wang, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Nanthi Bolan
Summary: Silver is a rare and precious metal found in minerals and released into the environment through weathering and mining activities. It also enters the environment through manufacturing and use of silver compounds. Silver nanoparticles have become a significant source of anthropogenic silver in the environment. Most silver in soil and water is sorbed to particles and precipitated as various compounds. Humans and animals can be exposed to silver through inhalation and consumption of contaminated food and water. Remediation of silver-contaminated soil and water can be achieved through immobilization and mobilization processes. This review provides an overview of the sources, geochemistry, health hazards, remediation practices, and regulatory mandates of silver contamination in complex environmental settings, and discusses knowledge gaps and research priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Magda M. Abou El-Safa, Mohamed Gad, Ebrahem M. Eid, Ashwaq M. Alnemari, Mohammed H. Almarshadi, Abdullah S. Alshammari, Farahat S. Moghanm, Ali H. Saleh
Summary: This study focused on evaluating the risk assessment of heavy metal contamination in aquatic ecosystems in Egypt's Suez Gulf coast. The results showed that Cd and Pb are severely enriched in surface sediment from anthropogenic sources, while Al, Mn, Fe, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn predominantly originate from natural sources.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chaker Mbadra, Kamel Gargouri, Hadda Ben Mbarek, Bhekumthetho Ncube, Lina Trabelsi, Rayda Chaker, Maktouf Sameh, Semia Ellouz Chaabouni
Summary: Assessment of spatial variations in potentially toxic metal concentrations along three roads in Sfax region revealed high contamination levels of Zn and Pb in soils on the Gremda road, while lower contamination levels were found on Manzel Chaker road and in Tunis. This difference is attributed to varying exposure to road emissions, road activity, and climatic factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Goksen Capar, Cigdem Coskun Dilcan, Cenk Aksit, Sebnem Arslan, Mehmet Celik, Suleyman Kodal
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES-TARIM BILIMLERI DERGISI
(2016)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Sebnem Arslan
JOURNAL OF AFRICAN EARTH SCIENCES
(2017)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ozgur Avsar, Ulas Avsar, Sebnem Arslan, Bedri Kurtulus, Samuel Niedermann, Nilgun Gulec
JOURNAL OF VOLCANOLOGY AND GEOTHERMAL RESEARCH
(2017)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Sebnem Arslan, Hasan Yazicigil, Martin Stute, Peter Schlosser, William M. Smethie
HYDROGEOLOGY JOURNAL
(2015)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Sebnem Arslan, Hasan Yazicigil
JOURNAL OF THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF INDIA
(2012)
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Geography, Physical
Sebnem Arslan, Hasan Yazicigil, Martin Stute, Peter Schlosser
QUATERNARY RESEARCH
(2013)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Sebnem Arslan, Ozgur Avsar
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF GEOSCIENCES
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Sebnem Arslan, Cigdem Yucel, Suleyman Selim Calli, Mehmet Celik
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2017)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mehmet Celik, Ugur Erdem Dokuz, Pakize Elif Turkoz, Ozlem Gullu, Sebnem Arslan
BULLETIN OF THE MINERAL RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION
(2013)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
S Ökten, H Yazicigil
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(2005)
