Heavy metal pollution is a global problem although its sources and trends differ by region
and time. To data, no published research has reported heavy metal pollution in global rivers …

The current critical review examines the application of 11 frequently used sedimentary metal
indices in their ability to accurately assess the magnitude of human-induced change …

Purpose Riverine sediments are an important component of the aquatic environment as they
play an essential role in influencing its eco-environmental functions. Sediments may serve …

Gold mining is a significant source of metal (loid) s released into the environment. It is an
issue of concern due to the potential adverse health effects associated with exposure to toxic …

Marine sediments are a useful environmental assessment matrix as they naturally trap toxic
substances of anthropogenic origin and thus have higher concentrations of these than the …

Artisanal and small scale gold mining operations have been an important source of toxic
elements in the environment, with possibly negative consequences for ecosystems and …

Metals and metalloids tainting sediments is an eminent issue, predominantly in megacities
like Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, requiring an exhaustive examination to identify metal levels …

The use of wastes is necessary to contribute to environmental sustainability. In this study,
ore mining tailings were used as the raw material and precursor for the synthesis of LTA …

In order to investigate the degree of contamination of heavy metals (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb,
and Ni) in the Aqyazi River in Iran, sediment samples were collected from the river receiving …

Nasser Lake provides more than 95% of the Egyptian freshwater budget. The levels, spatial
distributions, and risk assessments of heavy metals and natural radioactivity were …