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Application of soil magnetometry and geochemical methods to investigate soil contamination with antimony
The aim of the study was an assessment of the pollution level and identification of the antimony sources in soils in areas subjected to industrial...
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Impact of low molecular weight organic acids on heavy metal(loid) desorption in biochar-amended paddy soil
Low molecular weight organic acids (LMWOAs) are important soil components and play a key role in regulating the geochemical behavior of heavy...
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Ecological and human health impact assessments based on long-term monitoring of soil PAHs near a coal-fired power plant
The combustion of coal in power plants releases significant amounts of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are highly toxic and...
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Independent and joint associations of multiple metals exposure with vital capacity index: a cross-sectional study in Chinese children and adolescents
ObjectiveThe current study aimed to explore the relationships between urinary metals and vital capacity index (VCI) in 380 children and adolescents...
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Enhanced consolidation and removal of accumulated flocculants in dredged soil via leaching with vacuum preloading
The vacuum preloading coupling flocculation treatment is a widely employed method for reinforcing soils with high water content in practical...
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Exposure to heavy metals in utero and autism spectrum disorder at age 3: a meta-analysis of two longitudinal cohorts of siblings of children with autism
BackgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent and heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder. Risk is attributed to genetic and prenatal...
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Toxicological risk assessment using spring water quality indices in plateaus of Giresun Province/Türkiye: a holistic hydrogeochemical data analysis
Water scarcity is a growing concern due to rapid urbanization and population growth. This study assesses spring water quality at 20 stations in...
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Synthesis of a novel magnetic calcium-rich biochar nanocomposite for efficient removal of phosphate from aqueous solution
Phosphorus (P) scarcity and eutrophication have triggered the development of new materials for P recovery. In this work, a novel magnetic...
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Assessment of the migration characteristics and source-oriented health risks of heavy metals in the soil and groundwater of a legacy contaminated by the chlor-alkali industry in central China
The chlor-alkali industry (CAI) is crucial for global chemical production; however, its operation has led to widespread heavy metal (HM)...
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Particle morphology and soil properties affect the retention of copper oxide nanoparticles in agricultural soils
The interaction between nanoscale copper oxides (nano-CuOs) and soil matrix significantly affects their fate and transport in soils. This study...
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Enhanced biodegradation of benzo[a]pyrene with Trametes versicolor stimulated by citric acid
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of persistent organic pollutants with carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects. The...
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Temperature modification of air pollutants and their synergistic effects on respiratory diseases in a semi-arid city in Northwest China
Air pollutants and temperature are significant threats to public health, and the complex linkages between the environmental factors and their...
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Evaluation of mortality among Marines, Navy personnel, and civilian workers exposed to contaminated drinking water at USMC base Camp Lejeune: a cohort study
BackgroundDrinking water at U.S. Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina was contaminated with trichloroethylene and other industrial...
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Toward a more realistic estimate of exposure to chromium and nickel in soils of geogenic and/or anthropogenic origin: importance of oral bioaccessibility
To enhance risk assessment for contaminated sites, incorporating bioavailability through bioaccessibility as a corrective factor to total...
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Differential immobilization of cadmium and changes in soil surface charge in acidic Ultisol by chitosan and citric acid: effect of their functional groups
Soil organic matter plays an important role in cadmium adsorption and immobilization. Since different organic matter components affect cadmium...
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Spatial distribution and health risks assessment of heavy metals in e-waste dum** sites from Pakistan
The present study focused on to determine the concentration and health risk of heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Hg, Cr) in e-waste contaminated soils...
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Standardization in the context of transdisciplinarity
Transdisciplinarity is an integrative approach that includes different scientific disciplines as well as stakeholders and researchers to tackle both...
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Identifying the genetic mechanism of medium–low temperature fluoride-enriched geothermal groundwater by the self-organizing map and evaluating health risk in the Wugongshan area, southeast China
Fluoride-enriched groundwater is a serious threat for groundwater supply around the world. The medium–low temperature fluoride-enriched geothermal...
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Phytochemical-mediated regulation of aflatoxigenic fungi contamination in a shifting climate and environment
Mycotoxin contamination poses a significant problem in develo** countries, particularly in northern Pakistan's fluctuating climate. This study...
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Association of urinary metal element with semen quality: a cross-sectional study from Eastern China
The effect of metallic elements on semen quality remains controversial, with limited evidence on the effects of metal mixtures. We conducted a study...
