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Environmental Sciences
Han Gui, Qingchun Yang, Xingyu Lu, Hualin Wang, Qingbao Gu, Jordi Delgado Martin
Summary: This study investigated the spatial distribution, contamination characteristics, ecological and human health risk of heavy metals (HMs) in soils near a smelting area. The concentrations of all five HMs in the soil greatly exceeded the background value, indicating a high pollution level. Arsenic and lead were the major pollutants, and the toxic fume and dust emitted during the smelting process were identified as the major sources of HMs pollution in soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Azadeh Vaziri, Ahad Nazarpour, Navid Ghanavati, Teimor Babainejad, Michael J. Watts
Summary: In this study, statistical analysis and spatial distribution were used to compare raw data and clr transformed data of three potentially toxic elements (Cu, Pb, and Zn) in 550 surface soil samples in Khuzestan plain. The results showed that raw data and clr transformed data had different spatial distributions, with the former showing anthropogenic effects and requiring additional evaluation of human health risks. The study also highlighted the role of geological processes in the distribution of PTEs.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Hadi Eslami, Abbas Esmaeili, Mohsen Razaeian, Mahnaz Salari, Abdolreza Nassab Hosseini, Mohammad Mobini, Ali Barani
Summary: This study evaluated the concentration and spatial distribution of potentially toxic metals in groundwater in Rafsanjan, Iran, and estimated the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks. The results showed that arsenic and lead concentrations exceeded the maximum limit, while other metals were within the standard level. Children had a higher non-carcinogenic risk of arsenic exposure. It is important to treat and remove arsenic from groundwater resources in the study area.
GEOSCIENCE FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sha Yu, Xiao-Dong Pan, Jian-Long Han
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of harmful elements in bean samples from Zhejiang province, China and evaluated the health risks associated with their consumption. The results showed that the levels of As, Cd, Cr, Hg, and Pb in the beans were generally low and did not pose significant health risks. However, continued monitoring, especially for Cd, is still necessary.
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Engineering, Environmental
Somayeh Soltani-Gerdefaramarzi, Mohsen Ghasemi, Morteza Gheysouri
Summary: The study revealed that urban soils in Yazd City have high concentrations of toxic metals, especially As, Cd, and Pb, leading to considerable pollution in the area. The quality of urban soil in the study area is significantly influenced by toxic metals, particularly due to the prevailing wind direction, the route of the north-south highway of Iran, and the population density and traffic in certain areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nhung Thi Ha Pham, Izabella Babcsanyi, Peter Balling, Andrea Farsang
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accumulation and bioavailability of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in two vineyards in Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary, and to assess the associated health risks. The results showed higher PTE contents in the organic vineyard compared to the conventional one, and Cu concentrations were mainly influenced by the duration of Cu-fungicide applications.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bin Yang, Shuang Ren, Kexin Zhang, Song Li, Zhongwei Zou, Xue Zhao, Jinqiu Li, Yuanchun Ma, Xujun Zhu, Wanping Fang
Summary: This study used Geographic information systems technology to study the distribution of heavy metal elements in tea plantation ecosystems in Jiangsu Province. The results showed high levels of manganese, nickel, and zinc in the soil, tea leaves, and tea infusions, with manganese posing the greatest potential health risk to consumers. Overall, the consumption of tea infusions did not pose metal-related risks to human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chunyu Hua, Jingyu He, Zhaotong Fang, Mengyuan Zhu, Zhaojie Cui, Lijun Ren
Summary: This study investigated the distribution characteristics of potentially toxic metals in the soil of the Huangshui River region and evaluated the contamination risk of heavy metals. The results showed that there are limitations in the risk assessment when selecting the standard value or background value as the evaluation factor, which may exaggerate the risk. Furthermore, a health risk assessment model was used to assess the risks for adults and children in different land use types.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhi-Hua Li, Ze-Peng Li, Xue Tang, Wen-Hao Hou, Ping Li
Summary: The lower reaches of the Yellow River have seen rapid development of industry and agriculture, leading to some pollution. Despite a lack of information on toxic contaminants in the surface waters, a study was conducted to investigate the distribution of pollutants and analyze potential risks, including heavy metals and antibiotics. Results showed that key surface water pollution components were COD, BOD5, TN, and TP, with significant spatial relationships observed in pollutant distribution along the river, particularly at the Kenli site. The study provides valuable baseline data and technical support for relevant government departments in managing pollution in the lower Yellow River.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liyu Yang, Pan Wu, Wentao Yang
Summary: Heavy metal contamination in farmland poses significant threats to food safety and human health. This study investigated heavy metal contamination levels in farmland and food crops (rice, maize, and cabbage) in Asia's largest karst region, as well as the potential health risks associated with consuming these crops. The study developed a predictive transfer model to understand the movement of heavy metals throughout the soil-food chain. The findings revealed high accumulation of heavy metals in the soil, with concentrations exceeding national background values by up to 130 times. Cd pollution was identified as the most serious issue. The order of contamination in the three types of soil was cabbage land > maize land > rice land. The study also assessed the health risks of agricultural consumption and found high carcinogenic and noncarcinogenic risks for the local population, with Cr and As being the primary contributors to carcinogenic risk and Cd being the major contributor to noncarcinogenic risk in maize and cabbage. The risks were higher for children than adults, particularly in rice consumption. The predictive transfer model showed good predictability in the levels of Cd in rice, maize, and cabbage, suggesting its potential for decision-making and remediation strategies in karst areas with high-risk agricultural land.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Zafarzadeh, Jomeh Mohammad Taghani, Mohammad Amin Toomaj, Bahman Ramavandi, Ziaeddin Bonyadi, Mika Sillanpaa
Summary: The study investigated the concentrations of heavy metals in agricultural soil and wheat in Kalaleh and Aq Qala areas of northern Iran. The levels of HMs were found to be relatively low, with acceptable health risk indexes for adults and children. However, lead levels in wheat exceeded the threshold value for cancer risk, indicating a potential carcinogenic risk for children if ingested.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo Fang, Hao Zeng, Lei Zhang, Hongwei Wang, Jiajia Liu, Kelu Hao, Guoying Zheng, Manman Wang, Qian Wang, Wenqi Yang
Summary: In Caofeidian, China, outdoor and indoor PM2.5 samples were collected and analyzed for 15 elements to investigate the characteristics, sources, and health risks of PM2.5-bound metals. The study identified industry sources contributing the most to the PM2.5-bound metal sources, with most indoor metals originating from outdoor emission sources. Both adults and children were found to suffer carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks from the PM2.5-bound metals in Caofeidian, suggesting the need for emission control measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaodong Yu, Lianpeng Sun, Xinzhe Zhu, Guojian Bian, Wen Zhou, Qian Cao, Man Hong
Summary: This study investigated the distribution, sources, and ecological risks of heavy metals in seawater, sediments, and shellfish in Daya Bay. The results showed that the seawater is clean with a high copper exceedance factor. The potential ecological risks of heavy metals in sediments are minimal. The impact on the ecosystem is relatively low. The sources of heavy metals vary in different locations, with fossil fuel and coal combustion being the main sources in the bay, and combustion waste gases from ships being the main source outside the bay. The levels of arsenic and lead in shellfish exceed the standard values, but there is no potential health risk to humans.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Antonio Valero, Barbara Palacino, Sonia Ascaso, Alicia Valero
Summary: Soil degradation is a major global issue that affects food supply, and a new methodology using exergy as an indicator has been proposed to evaluate soil fertility and degradation. The study establishes theoretical parameters for comparing topsoil degradation and fertility levels, validating exergy as a rigorous indicator through laboratory tests.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Weijie Li, Tongbin Zhu, Hui Yang, Chunlai Zhang, Xia Zou
Summary: This study investigated the distribution characteristics and hazard levels of heavy metals in karst soil in a mountainous county in China. The results showed that the levels of heavy metals in karst areas exceeded the background values, while non-karst areas did not. The presence of heavy metals in karst areas was mainly influenced by carbonate rock parent material. The potential ecological risk in karst areas, especially for Cd, was higher compared to non-karst areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fei Li, Zhenzhen Qiu, Jingdong Zhang, Wenchu Liu, Chaoyang Liu, Guangming Zeng
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jingdong Zhang, Liyun Zhu, Fei Li, Chaoyang Liu, Zhenzhen Qiu, Minsi Xiao, Ying Cai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2018)
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Environmental Sciences
Fei Li, Minsi Xiao, Jingdong Zhang, Chaoyang Liu, Zhenzhen Qiu, Ying Cai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2018)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fei Li, Ying Cai, Jingdong Zhang
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Environmental Sciences
Ying Cai, Fei Li, Jingdong Zhang, Zixian Wu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2018)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jingjing Yan, Wei Shi, Fei Li
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Environmental Sciences
Teng Wang, Jingjing Yan, Jinlong Ma, Fei Li, Chaoyang Liu, Ying Cai, Si Chen, Jingjing Zeng, Yu Qi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2018)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wenqiang Qian, Xiangyu Cheng, Guoying Lu, Lijun Zhu, Fei Li
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yanxiao Cao, Fei Li, Yanan Wang, Yu Yu, Zhibiao Wang, Xiaolei Liu, Ke Ding
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Environmental Sciences
Xufeng Cui, Sheng Yang, Guanghong Zhang, Bin Liang, Fei Li
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Penghao Ye, Senmao Xia, Yu Xiong, Chaoyang Liu, Fei Li, Jiamin Liang, Huarong Zhang
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jun Yang, Silu Ma, Yongwei Song, Fei Li, Jingcheng Zhou
Summary: This study analyzed the environmental health vulnerabilities in Daye, China, based on experimental and survey data, finding that certain villages near mining activities and further from mine-affected areas have high levels of physical and social vulnerability, requiring urgent environmental risk management.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Environmental Studies
Xufeng Cui, Fei Li, Walter Timo de Vries
Article
Environmental Studies
Xinxing Xiong, Tingting Zhou, Ting Cai, Wei Huang, Jie Li, Xufeng Cui, Fei Li
Summary: This study focuses on the impact of land use transition on ecosystem service values in Wuhan using remote sensing images and macro-economic data. The results show that the increase in built-up land area in Wuhan has affected the ecosystem service values, with a significant increase in the ecosystem service values of water.
Article
Environmental Studies
Xufeng Cui, Sisi Huang, Cuicui Liu, Tingting Zhou, Ling Shan, Fengyuan Zhang, Min Chen, Fei Li, Walter T. de Vries
Summary: This study conducted a quantitative analysis of urban land use efficiency (ULUE) at the provincial scale in China from 2008 to 2017 using the SBM-GPA integration model. The analysis found possibilities for improvement in ULUE, strong correlation between ULUE and agglomeration characteristics, and identified three clusters of ULUE values (high, medium, low). The results can better support decision making in urban land use management.