A comprehensive radiological survey using multivariate statistical analysis was carried out to
evaluate the distribution of 40 K, 232 Th, 226 Ra, 235 U, and 137 Cs, and associated …

The rare earth elements (REEs) are characterized by the European Union (EU) as critical
raw materials with a significant risk of supply because of their broad utility in both traditional …

The radioactivity contamination of marine environments polluted by natural and
anthropogenic radionuclides has been discussed for decades worldwide. However, there is …

The environmental status of the Falerno-Domitio littoral, a sector of the Italian south coast
(Campania region) locally affected by an extensive anthropic pressure and pollution, was …

Beach placers are typically rich in heavy minerals, which are crucial for a wide range of
industrial applications. This study investigates the human and environmental risks posed by …

Water scarcity in coastal tourist areas constitutes a critical environmental and socioeconomic
sustainability issue. Hence, it is crucial to implement an integrated water resource …

Beach sands from Aggelochori coast line are investigated for their geochemistry and REE
content, mineralogy and their provenance. These fluvial sands bear heavy minerals …

Coastal sand samples collected from the northern part of Nisyros volcanic island
(Dodecanese, Greece) were investigated for first time for their potential in strategic metals …

A single-well push-drift-pull tracer test using two different tracers (SF 6 and salt) was
performed at the Environmental Impact Test (EIT) site to determine suitable locations for …

A total of 45 beach sand samples from the central coast of Ghana were studied to
understand their geochemical compositions and how the textures affect the grain size …