This critical review presents the key factors that control the occurrence of natural elements
from the uranium-and thorium-decay series, also known as naturally occurring radioactive …

A large volume of produced water (PW) has been produced as a result of extensive
industrialization and rising energy demands. PW comprises organic and inorganic …

Crude oil and its products and wastes are among the significant sources of naturally
occurring radioactive materials (NORMs). These materials may be enhanced to high levels …

Abstract Concentration levels of 226 Ra, 228 Ra, 40 K and 137 Cs were determined in 52
drinking water samples collected from the different supplies in Samsun province to evaluate …

Radon has become a significant health concern globally due to its health hazard to the
population. Radon and its progenies contribute 50% of the total geogenic radiation dose; …

Produced water that detached from petroleum production process is often reimbursed into
the surrounding environment. This might have negative impact for environment; it is usually …

Abstract Radium-228 (228Ra) and Radium-226 (226Ra) isotopes in drinking water are
significant from the aspect of radiation protection and human health. In this paper, the three …

Objective: To investigate the gross α and β radioactivity levels of drinking water source in the
city, the largest oil field production base in northeast China, in order to ensure the safety of …

This paper provides some new insights into the variability and severity of petroleum
hydrocarbon contaminants from the first ever environmental audit of Nigeria's downstream …

The incidence of hypertension, diabetes and overweight-obese are emerging health
problems, which are increasingly prevalent globally. The objective of the study was to …