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Evaluation of geochemical baselines and metal enrichment factor values through high ecological quality reference points: a novel methodological approach
In this study, we propose a new approach to estimate geochemical local baselines and enrichment factor values for metals in riverine sediments. The...
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A Swift, Straightforward, and Innovative Approach for Detecting Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Aquatic Matrices Using Direct Immersion (DI) Three-Phase Single-Drop Microextraction (SDME) Coupled In-Line with Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)
The detection and quantification of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in water sources have become crucial due to their widespread use...
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PM2.5-bound heavy metals measured in indoor–outdoor new campus in Tian**, China: characterization and sources
To investigate PM 2.5 -bound heavy metals in indoor–outdoor new campus in Tian**, PM 2.5 sampling was conducted on university campus on December 3–21,...
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Spatial distribution and migration of lead and zinc and the influence of parent materials in typical paddy soils of Hunan Province, China
This study aimed to investigate the distribution and migration characteristics of lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) in paddy soils in Hunan Province, China. A...
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Analysis on the stability of plankton in a food web with empirical organism body mass distribution
The mechanism supporting the stability of complex food webs is an important, yet still controversial issue in ecology. Integrating the bioenergetic...
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Mixed response of trace element concentrations in fluvial sediments to a flash flood in a former mining area
BackgroundFloods, especially flash floods, are the major transporting agent for fluvial sediments, whose pollution is a global concern. As floods...
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Comparison of heavy metals pollution in coastal sediments of Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island and Hormuz-Lark, Persian Gulf
In order to determine the level of heavy metals (HMs) pollution (Pb, Cd, Ni, V and Cr) in the sediments of the coastal waters of Hormozgan province,...
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Research on the spatial pattern distribution of soil selenium using machine learning methods integrating geographic proximity in complex terrain
PurposeSelenium is an essential trace element that offers various health benefits. However, its uneven distribution results in selenium deficiency in...
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Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination Using Geochemical Indices and Multivariate Statistical Techniques: A Study of the Neyyar River, Originating from Southern Western Ghats, India
The current study evaluated the extent of heavy metal concentrations in the bulk sediment samples of Neyyar River, a perennial river originating from...
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Environmental pollution indices: a review on concentration of heavy metals in air, water, and soil near industrialization and urbanisation
Current industrial operations pollute the world’s land, water, and air with heavy metals. Metals’ environmental behaviour and geographical...
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Influence of nitrogen forms, pH, and water levels on cadmium speciation and characteristics of cadmium uptake by rapeseed
Rapeseed ( Brassica napus L.) is an ideal crop for remediation in cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soil in farmland. The main objective of this study was...
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Geochemical characteristics of heavy metals of bedrock, soil, and tea in a metamorphic rock area of Guizhou Province, China
Through field surveys, sampling, and laboratory experiments, the content, enrichment, and migration characteristics of heavy metals in the...
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Evaluating heavy metal pollution risks and enzyme activity in soils with intensive hazelnut cultivation under humid ecological conditions
In order to promote sustainable agriculture and ensure food security, it has become more vital to identify the causes of soil pollution in...
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Use of pre-industrial baselines to monitor anthropogenic enrichment of metals concentrations in recently deposited sediment of floodplain lakes in the Peace-Athabasca Delta (Alberta, Canada)
Well-designed monitoring approaches are needed to assess effects of industrial development on downstream aquatic environments and guide environmental...
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The effect of enrichment media on the stimulation of native ureolytic bacteria in calcareous sand
Microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a naturally occurring bio-mineralization process. The most widely explored MICP pathway is...
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Develo** of an eco-friendly liquid–liquid microextraction method by using menthol-based hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent for determination of basic fuchsin dye: assessment of the greenness profile
Herein, we aimed to develop a new environmentally friendly liquid–liquid microextraction (LLME) method based on hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent...
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Heavy Metals Distribution, Magnetic Properties, Source Apportionment, and Potential Risks in Urban Street Dust of Northwest China
The enrichment levels, sources, and potential hazards of heavy metals (HMs) and magnetic minerals in street dust and sand-dust storm from an...
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Spatial distribution, ecological risk, and human health assessment of heavy metals in lake surface sections — a case study of Qinghai Lake, China
Qinghai Lake is the largest inland saltwater lake in China, with a drainage area of 29,661 km 2 . This study sought to conduct an ecological and human...
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Identifying the hydrochemical features, driving factors, and associated human health risks of high-fluoride groundwater in a typical Yellow River floodplain, North China
Fluoride enrichment (> 1.5 mg/L) in groundwater has become a global threat, particularly given the hazards to human health. This study collected 58...
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Assessment of heavy metals in contaminated soils of urban parks in Tehran, Iran
In recent years, soil pollution in urban parks has led to various diseases and ecological risks. In this study, the concentration of heavy metals...
