A global meta-analysis of heavy metal (loid) s pollution in soils near copper mines: Evaluation of pollution level and probabilistic health risks

L Chen, M Zhou, J Wang, Z Zhang, C Duan… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
With the rapid development of the mining industry, the pollution of heavy metal (loid) s in
soils near copper (Cu) mining sites is a significant concern worldwide. However, the …

A review on control and abatement of soil pollution by heavy metals: Emphasis on artificial intelligence in recovery of contaminated soil

K Gautam, P Sharma, S Dwivedi, A Singh… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract “Save Soil Save Earth” is not just a catchphrase; it is a necessity to protect soil
ecosystem from the unwanted and unregulated level of xenobiotic contamination. Numerous …

Ecological risk assessment of trace elements (TEs) pollution and human health risk exposure in agricultural soils used for saffron cultivation

M Taghavi, M Darvishiyan, M Momeni, H Eslami… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Contamination of farmland soils by trace elements (TEs) has become an international issue
concerning food safety and human health risks. In the present research, the concentrations …

[HTML][HTML] Co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastic: Circularity of wastes and comprehensive review of synergistic mechanism

CC Seah, CH Tan, NA Arifin, R Hafriz, A Salmiaton… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Fossil fuels have provided humans with an enormous and stable primary energy source to
rapidly develop advanced technologies, increasingly efficient machines and industries, as …

Advanced technologies on the sustainable approaches for conversion of organic waste to valuable bioproducts: Emerging circular bioeconomy perspective

V Ashokkumar, G Flora, R Venkatkarthick… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Rapid population growth and other human activities have generated massive waste from
various sectors in recent decades. Studies revealed that by 2050, global solid waste …

Bioavailability and health risk of toxic heavy metals (As, Hg, Pb and Cd) in urban soils: a Monte Carlo simulation approach

Q Yang, L Zhang, H Wang, JD Martín - Environmental research, 2022 - Elsevier
Toxic heavy metals pollution in urban soil has become a major global issue due to its
adverse effects on the environment and human health. In this paper, 26 soil samples were …

A comprehensive review on the use of algal-bacterial systems for wastewater treatment with emphasis on nutrient and micropollutant removal

RK Oruganti, K Katam, PL Show, V Gadhamshetty… - …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The scarcity of water resources and environmental pollution have highlighted the need for
sustainable wastewater treatment. Existing conventional treatment systems are energy …

Contamination and health risk assessment of arsenic and chromium in coastal sediments of Al-Khobar area, Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia

T Alharbi, K Al-Kahtany, HE Nour, S Giacobbe… - Marine Pollution …, 2022 - Elsevier
The contamination and health risks by arsenic and chromium in the Al-Khobar coastal area,
Arabian Gulf, have been assessed by examining 29 samples of surface sediment. Several …

New insights into the green cement composites with low carbon footprint: The role of biochar as cement additive/alternative

J Wen, B Wang, Z Dai, X Shi, Z Jin, H Wang… - Resources, Conservation …, 2023 - Elsevier
The cement industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions. The production of
limestone is a major source of carbon emissions, accounting for 55–70% of the entire …

Heavy metal pollution in surface sediments and human health assessment in southern Al-Khobar coast, Saudi Arabia

K Al-Kahtany, HE Nour, S Giacobbe, T Alharbi… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
Surface sediment samples from twenty-nine stations in south Al-Khobar coastline, Arabian
Gulf, have been examined to assess the heavy metal contamination and impact on human …