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
Environmental Sciences
Hassan Malvandi, Mohammad Hossein Shamabadi, Asa M. M. Berglund
Summary: The study compared the concentrations of lead, copper, and zinc in feathers of birds struck in collisions with vehicles. The results showed no significant differences in concentrations between species with different diets or between large and small size or juveniles and adults. The concentrations of the studied elements were lower than the threshold values suggested by previous studies, indicating that they are not likely to pose a serious threat to the selected species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Samira Shokri, Narges Abdoli, Parisa Sadighara, Amir Hossein Mahvi, Ali Esrafili, Mitra Gholami, Behrooz Jannat, Mahmood Yousefi
Summary: This study evaluated the risk of heavy metals through onion consumption on human health. The results showed that all collected samples contained heavy metals, but they did not pose a concern for non-cancerous diseases and carcinogenic risk. It is recommended to study the source of heavy metals to manage and prevent further pollution.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mostafa Hadei, Abbas Shahsavani, Philip K. Hopke, Simin Naseri, Ahmadreza Yazdanbakhsh, Mohsen Sadani, Alireza Mesdaghinia, Maryam Yarahmadi, Masoumeh Rahmatinia, Sevda Fallah, Bahaaran Emam, Majid Kermani, Nemat Jaafarzadeh, Mohammadreza Alipour, Vajihe Hassanzadeh, Shahriyar Bazzazpour, Seyed Saeed Hashemi Nazari
Summary: This study systematically reviewed biomonitoring studies on carcinogen environmental pollutants in Iran, finding high concentrations of cadmium and arsenic in breast milk. The results highlighted the need for comprehensive action plans to reduce population exposure to these environmental contaminants.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Ali Hosseinzadeh Aski, Shayan Ghobadi, Abolfazl Askari Sari, Rashid Alijani Ardeshir, Mohammad Hossein Gorjian Arabi, Hamed Manouchehri
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of heavy metals in carp-farming water and muscle in three major fish farms in Mazandaran Province, Iran. The results showed that the water concentrations of all metals were within permissible limits. The concentrations of heavy metals in the muscle of different carp species were also relatively low, indicating that consuming farmed carp products poses minimal health risks to humans.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Farhad Gholami, Bahman Yargholi, Ahmad Sharafati
Summary: The efficiency of the Naseri Wetland in the qualitative treatment of agricultural drainage from Khuzestan sugarcane was investigated. The wetland showed the highest removal efficiency for heavy metals and nutrients at the farthest station, W3.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ghasem Zolfaghari
Summary: The concentrations of mercury and lead in feather samples of bird species from Hamun International Wetlands, southeastern areas of Iran, were determined. The deposition of metals varied significantly among the primary and secondary feathers of different bird families. The saker falcon had the highest concentrations of mercury and lead, followed by the little owl, while the grey francolin had the lowest concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Roghayeh Khosravi, Mehdi Zarei, Ondra Sracek, Moritz Bigalke
Summary: Groundwater in the coastal aquifers of the Maharlu Lake in southern Iran has been experiencing degradation of quality and increasing salinity. Three major controls of groundwater chemistry in these aquifers have been identified: lake water intrusions, evaporites and carbonate dissolution-precipitation, and organic matter input likely linked to domestic sewage seepage. The intrusion of lake water leads to an increase in concentrations of B, Li, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, and U in groundwater, while Zn concentrations decrease. Gypsum dissolution and carbonate reactions contribute to the enrichment of B, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Zn, and U in groundwater samples. These findings are important for water managers and local authorities to understand the coastal groundwater geochemistry and implement effective mitigation approaches.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohsen Farzin, Azar Asadi, Katarina Pukanska, Martina Zelenakova
Summary: The study investigated the safety of drinking water resources in Yasouj, Iran, revealing that water from wells generally complied with hygiene standards. However, certain wells were more suitable for supplying higher quality water. Monitoring of heavy metals and bacteria concentrations is crucial, with disinfection treatment being necessary before use.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Reza Dahmardeh Behrooz, Joanna Burger
Summary: The study found significant differences in the concentrations of different heavy metals in slender-billed gulls from the Oman Sea coast and Chahnimeh water reservoirs in Iran, with higher levels of heavy metals in the brain and liver. Additionally, significant gender differences were observed in heavy metal concentrations in liver and brain tissue.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sadegh Hosseinniaee, Mohammad Jafari, Ali Tavili, Salman Zare, Giovanna Cappai, Giovanni De Giudici
Summary: Phytoremediation is an emerging remediation technology that uses plants to treat polluted areas. This study focused on the contamination of soil by heavy metals in a mining area in northwestern Iran and evaluated the uptake of these metals by native plant species. The results showed that certain plants had the potential to accumulate and stabilize metals, making them suitable for phytoremediation strategies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sumana Paul, Sanju Nandi, Mandira Das, Abhilasha Bora, Md Tarik Hossain, Subhradip Ghosh, P. K. Giri
Summary: In this study, ultrathin Bi2O2Se quantum dots with small size and strong visible fluorescence were synthesized using a top-down chemical approach. These quantum dots exhibited high optical band gap and fluorescence quantum yield in the green region, and were selective for detecting iron ions over a wide dynamic range with low detection limit. The mechanism of fluorescence and quenching induced by iron ions was investigated, and the synthesis method was proposed for potential applications in heavy metal ion sensing.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Liming Yang, Wenbin Hu, Ziwen Chang, Tian Liu, Difan Fang, Penghui Shao, Hui Shi, Xubiao Luo
Summary: This review discusses recent advances in electrochemical metal recovery techniques, aiming to target recycling heavy metal resources with minimize energy consumption, boost recovery efficiency, and realize commercial application.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Reza Dahmardeh Behrooz, D. G. Kaskaoutis, G. Grivas, N. Mihalopoulos
Summary: This study evaluated the bioaccessibility and health risks related to heavy metals and metalloid in airborne dust samples in Zabol, Iran. The results showed high carcinogenic risks associated with inhalation exposure for both children and adults, as well as elevated risks for ingestion and dermal contact pathways, particularly for children. The study highlights the significant health risks posed by toxic elements in airborne particles in Sistan and suggests the need for measures to reduce exposure and protect public health.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qinghua Yao, Minmin Huang, Yunyun Zheng, Meizhen Chen, Chongyao Huang, Qiu Lin
Summary: Heavy metal contamination is a widespread issue in food and the environment, including in tea leaves. This study assessed the contamination levels of five heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Cr, Cd, and Ni) in Tieguanyin tea and evaluated the related health risks for different subpopulations. The results showed that the intake of these heavy metals through drinking Tieguanyin tea did not pose significant non-cancer risks for the studied subpopulations, although Pb, Ni, and Cd still require attention due to their high concentration and potential carcinogenic risks.
