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Geological control of terrestrial background radiation in Garhwal Himalaya, India
Activity concentrations of 226 Ra, 232 Th, and 40 K were measured in soil samples from several areas of Garhwal Himalaya, Northern India, by gamma-ray...
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Health Risk Implication and Spatial Distribution of Radon in Groundwater Along the Lithological Contact in South India
The presence of radioactive elements in groundwater results in high health risks on surrounding populations. Hence, a study was conducted in central...
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Radiological Hazard Assessment of High-Level Natural Radionuclides in Surface Sediments Along Red River, Vietnam
The Red River is one of the largest rivers that plays an important role in the economic development of North Vietnam. There are many radionuclides...
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Assessment of physical and chemical properties, health risk of trace metals and quality indices of surface waters of the rivers and lakes of the Kola Peninsula (Murmansk Region, North–West Russia)
The pollution of waterbodies with trace metals is of concern throughout the world due to their high toxicity. One of the main anthropogenic sources...
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A study of iodine concentration in drinking waters of Bryansk and Oryol regions
The aim of the research was to study and compare iodine concentration in natural waters originating from aquifers of different ages, primarily...
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A review of applying modified/functionalized non-carbon materials to remove emergent heavy ions pollutants
Nanotechnology has a broad scope of applications in both science technique and technology fields. It performs aids in the resolution of different...
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Sediment source apportionment following wildfire in an upland commercial forest catchment
PurposeWildfires can have major impacts on water scarcity and water quality linked to off-site transfer of polluting ash and nutrients. Understanding...
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Linking health to geology-a new assessment and zoning model based on the frame of medical geology
With the growing concerns about the Earth's environment and human health, there has been a surge in research focused on the intersection of health...
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Geochemical and isotopic tracers to define the aquifer’s vulnerability: the case study of the alluvial multi-aquifer system of the Friulian plain
The Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region (north of Italy) is characterized by the presence of high-quality freshwater resources which benefit local citizens,...
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Uptake, Transport, and Remediation of Strontium
Strontium abundantly occurs in nature in the rocks and soils in the form of sulfate and carbonate minerals, i.e., celestite (SrSO4) and strontianite...
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Assessment of geochemical modeling applications and research hot spots—a year in review
Geochemical modeling has been employed in several fields of science and engineering in recent years. This review seeks to provide an overview of case...
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Levels and Behavior of Environmental Radioactivity
In this chapter, the dynamics of radionuclides in the environment are studied. Thus, some general principles of radioecology and interesting...
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Geochemistry of uranium and thorium in phosphate deposits at the Syrian coastal area (Al-Haffah and Al-Qaradaha) and their environmental impacts
The aim of this research was to study the geochemistry of uranium and thorium in phosphate deposits in the upper Cretaceous phosphate deposits in the...
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Bioremediation techniques for the treatment of mine tailings: A review
Mine tailings (MTs) are the materials dumped on a mining site after mineral extraction, containing scattered traces of residual minerals, dug-up...
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Uptake of Cd, Pb, U, and Zn by plants in floodplain pollution hotspots contributes to secondary contamination
Willows, woody plants of genus Salix common in floodplains of temperate regions, act as plant pumps and translocate the Cd and Zn in the soil...
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Alkaliphiles for comprehensive utilization of red mud (bauxite residue)—an alkaline waste from the alumina refinery
The mining industry has powered the human endeavor to make life more innovative, flexible, and comfortable. However, it has also led to concerns due...
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Distribution dynamics and descriptive statistical analysis of radionuclides in the farmland soils near mining areas in Southwestern Nigeria
Human exposure to ionizing radiation in the environment is mainly due to naturally occurring radionuclides in the soils, building materials and...
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Hydrochemical characteristics and potential health risks of nitrate, fluoride, and uranium in Kota district, Rajasthan, India
This study examines the uranium, fluoride, and nitrate dispositions in groundwater as well as potential health risks in Kota district, Rajasthan,...
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Tracing the sources of suspended sediment and particle-bound trace metal elements in an urban catchment coupling elemental and isotopic geochemistry, and fallout radionuclides
The excessive supply of contaminants from urban areas to rivers during the last centuries has led to deleterious impacts on aquatic ecosystems. The...
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Strontium: Source, Occurrence, Properties, and Detection
This chapter gives an overview of the properties of strontium as a chemical element, the methods of its determination, data on its abundance in the...