Lead (Pb) isotopic analyses proved to be a very efficient tool for tracing the sources of local
and global Pb pollution. This review presents an overview of literature published on the use …

The geographical distributions of Cd and several other metals (Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, and Cr) were
characterized in 308 terra rossa samples across the Guangxi karst region. We found …

Heavy metal accumulation in the food chain is an issue of global concern because it
eventually leads to toxic effects on humans through the water we drink, contaminated soils …

This study is one of very few dealing with the distribution and the origin of heavy metals in
French soils from a priori non-polluted forest areas. The abundance of heavy metals …

Aerosols collected between 1994 and 1999 at more than 80 different sites affecting the
atmospheric composition of the Northern Hemisphere have been measured for their …

Lead (Pb) pollution emission from China is becoming a potential worldwide threat. Pb
isotopic composition analysis is a useful tool to accurately trace the Pb sources of aerosols …

Copper and Zn metals are produced in large quantities for different applications. During Cu
production, large amounts of Cu and Zn can be released to the environment. Therefore, the …

Aerosols collected between 1994 and 1999 at more than 70 different sites affecting the
Southern Hemisphere have been measured for their 206Pb/207Pb, 208Pb/207Pb and …

The characterization of the concentration, chemical speciation and source of heavy metals in
soils is an imperative for pollution monitoring and the potential risk assessment of the metals …

In order to gain insight into Pb pollution of soils, a Pb isotope study was performed on soil
profiles from selected sites in Switzerland. Samples were analysed from the Swiss National …