Zinc is a ubiquitous metal, acting both as an essential and a toxic element to organisms
depending on its concentration and speciation in solution. Human activities mobilize and …

Atmospheric particulate matter (PM) pollution is one of the most serious global
environmental problems, regarded to be associated with a wide range of diseases, eg …

Non-exhaust emissions (eg, particles from brake pads, asphalt, curb, road paint, tire) are
important sources of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) pollution in urban environments and …

Studies including multiple isotope systems in aerosols promises unparalleled insights into
sources and pathways of metals in the atmosphere. However, such studies remain rare …

The stable isotope compositions of Cu and Zn in major geochemical reservoirs are
increasingly studied with the aim to develop these isotope systems as tools to investigate the …

Community gardens are “green oases” of recent cities with many benefits for human society.
From a human health perspective, these benefits can be damaged by chemical …

Atmospheric particulate matter (PM10), one of the criteria air pollutants, significantly impacts
human health and the climate. To enhance our fundamental understanding of atmospheric …

The intensive use of copper (Cu) compounds as an alternative biocide in antifouling paints
(APs) has resulted in wide Cu contamination into the marine environment, especially near …

The present study systematically analyzed and evaluated the variations in chemical
speciation, pollution assessment, and source identification of heavy metals in sediments of …

Soil copper (Cu) contamination is a ubiquitous and prevalent environmental problem in
many countries (such as developed Cu-related industrial areas), endangering food safety …