Environmental pollution by heavy metals has become a global issue in the recent years as it
affects public health. Especially with the continue increase in anthropogenic activities such …

Globally, rapidly increasing industrialization and urbanization have resulted in the
accumulation of higher concentrations of heavy metals in soils. The highly contaminated soil …

Heavy metals are toxic metals having density five times greater than water. They are toxic for
all living organisms. In humans they enter into body through various ways like ingestion …

Contamination of the food chain with heavy metals is considered as one of the major
environmental pathways of human exposure to metals leading to potential health risks. This …

In this study, 100 samples were collected from the topsoil of different land-use types (urban,
industrial and agricultural) in Shiraz. The content of 26 elements was analyzed. CF, EF, Igeo …

The concentrations of eight heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Cu, Pb, Cd, Ni, Co and Zn) were
determined by atomic absorption spectroscopy in water from Dadinkowa dam and Kwadon …

Heavy metal, one of the most hazardous pollutant that can pose serious threat to human and
environment. The concentrations of metals are increasing at an alarming rate due to boost of …

This study investigated the concentrations of suspended particulate matter£ 10 µm in
diameter (PM 10) and their heavy metal content, including cadmium, lead, chromium, zinc …

Potentially toxic elements (PTE) are considered to be dangerous threats, both for human
health and the environment. Here, the contamination level, sources, and ecological risks …

Bogra city is highly susceptible to environmental pollution due to over population, rapid
industrialization and urbanization during the last decades. A study was conducted to …