Heavy metals are extensively discharged through various anthropogenic activities, resulting
in an environmental risk on a global scale. In this case, microorganisms can survive in an …

The first global-scale assessment of Sb contamination in soil that was related to
mining/smelting activities was conducted based on 91 articles that were published between …

The presence of mercury (II) ions in aqueous media is a major concern due to toxicity and
the threat to public health and ecological systems. Thus, the development of novel …

Currently, metalloid co-contamination, such as antimony and arsenic in soil, poses a serious
threat to ecological stability and human health. Stabilization, a low-cost, effective …

The accumulation of atrazine in lake sediments leads to persistent contamination, which
may damage the succeeding submerged plants and create potential threats to the lake eco …

Antimony (Sb) is a contaminant of increased prevalence in the environment, but there is little
knowledge about the mechanisms of its uptake and translocation within plants. Here, we …

The antimony (Sb) content of shallow drinkable groundwater at Xikuangshang mine area (in
Hunan province, China) has exceeded China's national drinking water quality guidelines …

The continuous exploitation of global mineral resources leaves ever increasing tailings,
which leads to the accumulation of antimony tailings and causes antimony pollution …

Metalloid co-contamination such as arsenic (As) and antimony (Sb) in soils has posed a
significant threat to ecological balance and human well-being. In this study, a novel …

Used as a hardening agent in lead bullets, antimony (Sb) has become a major contaminant
in shooting range soils of some countries including Switzerland. Soil contamination by Sb is …