Determination and health risk assessment of trace elements in the tap water of two Sub-Cities of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BK Dessie, SR Gari, A Mihret, AF Desta, B Mehari - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
Water is an essential component of all living things on earth and the contamination of water
by heavy metals can cause detrimental health effects. This study aimed to determine the …

Synthesis of Plant‐Derived Khat Waste for Environmental Application

G Afessa, A Saka, JL Tesfaye… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This research is based on the characterization of khat waste (Catha edulis) through the use
of some experimental approaches required to produce a clean, renewable energy source …

Possible health risk assessment for heavy metal concentrations in water, sediment, and fish species and Turkmen pregnant women's biomonitoring in Miankaleh …

Z Shaabani, A Esmaili-Sari, AM Moradi… - … Science and Pollution …, 2022 - Springer
This study investigated the human biomonitoring of heavy metals in the water, sediments,
and tissues of mostly consumed fish species using Turkmen pregnant women's biomarkers …

The measurement of trace elements in human nails and nail clippings using portable X‐ray fluorescence: A review

DEB Fleming - X‐Ray Spectrometry, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
A variety of biomarkers are available for the assessment of human exposure to, and
absorption of, trace elements. The measurement of trace elements in nail or nail clippings …

Leather Tannery Emitted Particulate Matter Induced Pulmonary Risk Factors: Causative Agents and Synergists

F Sarwar, K Alam, RN Malik - Current Pulmonology Reports, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Leather tanneries are known to produce harmful particulate
matter (PM), leading to various respiratory and other health issues among workers. While …

On-off-on switchable fluorescent chemosensor based on glutathione-protected gold nanoclusters for high-selective on-site Cr (VI) detection in complex biological …

W Chen, J Liang, J Luo, Z Huang, F Liu, S Li - Microchemical Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Given that Cr (VI) is highly carcinogenic and teratogenicity, its routine health monitoring is
crucial to measuring Cr (VI)-induced health risk earlier. Despite being considered one of the …

Elemental profiling of adrenal adenomas in solid tissue and blood samples by ICP-MS and ICP-OES

J Jagodić, B Rovčanin, Đ Krstić, I Paunović… - Microchemical …, 2021 - Elsevier
The elemental composition of control and pathological adrenal tissues remains to be
resolved. This study aimed to provide an initial insight into the amounts of micro-(Mn, Co …

Salivary lead levels among workers in different industrial areas in the West Bank of Palestine: a cross-sectional study

R Shawahna, A Zyoud, O Naseef, K Muwafi… - Biological Trace Element …, 2021 - Springer
Saliva is a biofluid that can easily be obtained and used for biomonitoring lead levels in
occupationally and environmentally exposed individuals. The aims of this study were to …

[HTML][HTML] Occupational exposure assessment of heavy metals in human scalp hair among tannery workers in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia: Indication of pollution

M Tefera, M Alemu, B Destaw, W Wubet… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Ethiopia, is one of the African countries, has immense potential for skins and hides for the
leather industries, which will play a crucial role in converting nations into manufacturing …

Microbe-assisted phytoremediation of domestic and tannery wastewater: in vitro application of a macrophyte mixture for contaminant removal

MR Quevedo, PS González, CN Barroso… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
The discharge of inadequately treated domestic and tannery wastewater has a severe
impact on the environment. Different legislations are seeking to reduce this impact by …