Cadmium (Cd) is a ductile metal in the form of a blueish or silvery-white powder. It is
naturally found in soil (about 0.2 mg/kg), minerals, and water. Cd belongs to the group of …

Heavy metals (HMs) and microplastics (MPs) are toxic environmental pollutants that
severely risk ecosystems and living organisms. The interactions of these pollutants in the …

Biochar production and application have become increasingly popular in the past 15 years.
Biochar, derived from diverse biomass types, offers a rich carbon source created through …

Heavy metal poisoning of soil from oil spills causes serious environmental problems
worldwide. Various causes and effects of heavy metal pollution in the soil environment are …

Africa is vulnerable to the challenges of global climate change, which poses a significant
obstacle to achieving economic development while protecting the environment. Despite …

The excessive accumulation of heavy metals, particularly lead (Pb) in agricultural soils, is a
growing problem worldwide and needs urgent attention. This study aimed to prepare green …

The prevalence of cadmium (Cd) contamination has emerged as a significant global
concern. Exposure to Cd during pregnancy is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes …

The role of tree species as a tool for bioaccumulation of heavy metals is an important current
issue within the context of the increase of anthropogenic pressure in urban ecosystems. The …

One of the industrialized cities in the Philippines is Meycauayan, Bulacan. This study reports
the elemental distribution and source apportionment in eight varying land cover-land use …

Geochemical baselines (GBs) play a crucial role in discerning natural variability from
anthropogenic impacts on elemental composition within the environment. However, their …