Background Agricultural soils pollution with heavy metal (loid) s (HMs) can create significant
ecological and health problems. The aims of present study were to characterize HMs …

The present study was conducted to investigate the heavy metal pollution status of the
agricultural soils in Ramhormoz Plain, Khuzestan province, Iran. A total of 54 samples from …

Heavy metal pollution of soils in industrial zones continues to attract attention because of its
potential human health risks. The present research is an attempt to assess the pollution …

Heavy metal pollution has become one of the most important threats that can endanger the
health of animals, the environment, and humans. The present study was performed to …

Background: Population growth, numerous factories, and many vehicles are the primary
sources of environmental pollution and toxic elements in the industrial city of Arak, Iran …

Soil contamination with heavy metals due to the application of fertilizers and biocides in
agricultural activities is a potential threat for human health through the food chain. The …

Kermanshah Province as an agricultural hub exports food crops to neighboring countries. In
this study, contamination status, bioavailability, spatial distribution, and ecological and …

This study aimed to determine and analyze heavy metal pollution in the street dust of
Neyshabur city of Iran. In this regard, the concentration of ten heavy metals, including Al, Fe …

Background: The urban soil characteristic is very important since numerous people live in
cities nowadays. In recent decades, heavy metals enter into the urban environment due to …

Background: In the present era, the concentration of heavy metals in the environment is
increasing. Due to the deleterious effects of these metals on human health as well as their …