Molybdenum is an essential trace element for human, animal and plant health and has
played an important part in the evolution of life on earth. Nonetheless, exposure to the …

Selenium (Se) contamination in surface and ground water in numerous river basins has
become a critical problem worldwide in recent years. The exposure to Se, either direct …

Reactions occurring at mineral–fluid interfaces are important in all geochemical processes
and essential for the cycling of elements within the Earth. Understanding the mechanism of …

Texture encompasses 'the overall appearance a rock has because of the size, shape, and
arrangement of its constituent mineral grains'. Textural observations are crucial for …

Biological precipitation of metallic contaminants has been explored as a remedial
technology for contaminated groundwater systems. However, metal toxicity and availability …

Mining wastes or combustion ash are materials of high carbon sequestration potential but
are also known for their toxicity in terms of heavy metal content. To utilize such waste …

Minerals may undergo recrystallization reactions in low temperature (< 100° C) aqueous
systems, during which they exchange isotopes and trace elements with the dissolved …

The reactions that occur at the mineral–water interface are central to all geochemical
processes. They affect a wide range of important Earth processes, all of which involve …

During the last few decades, contamination of selenium (Se) in groundwater has turned out
to be a major environmental concern to provide safe drinking water. The content of selenium …

Coprecipitation of selenium oxyanions with barite is a facile way to sequester Se in the
environments. However, the chemical composition of Se-barite coprecipitates usually …