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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleSulfur Dioxide (SO2) and Heavy Metals Accumulation in Soils around Oil Refineries: Case Study from Three Southern Oil Refineries in the State of KuwaitLaila S. Gharib, Mohammad Al SarawiGeochemical and statistical analysis of Sulfur dioxide, Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and heavy metal pollutants (Pb, Cd, Zn, Cu, Ni, Fe, Mn, Cr and V) was conducted to soil samples around major oil refineries (Mina Ahmadi, Mina Abdullah and Shuaiba), industries and scanty residential areas in Al-Ahmadi governorate at the southern region of the State of Kuwait. High level of … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 8 Mar 2018 · 8,880 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleIndustrial Waste-an Economical Approach for Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Ground WaterMargherita Pettinato, Debolina Mukherjee, Silvestro Andreoli et al.A by product from steel industry mainly known as blast furnace slag is a waste product which was tested for the removal of As(III), from ground water. Steel slag is a commercial waste material mainly consisting of SiO2, Al2O3 and CaO, the former two chemicals being major components of zeolites and the latter a major component of Hydroxyapatite (HAP). Arsenic … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 10 Apr 2015 · 8,155 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleMobility of Heavy Metals in Plants and Soil: A Case Study From A Mining Region in CanadaM. Mehes-Smith, K. K. Nkongolo, R. Narendrula, E. CholewaUnderstanding the dynamic of metals in soil and plantsis essential for ecosystem management and risks assessment of environmental pollution and sustainability.The main objective of the present study is to determine the mobility of Ni, Cu, Fe, Mg and Zn in soil and their translocation in D. cespitosa plants in a mining region in Northern Ontario.The total amount of Cu, Ni, … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 6 · 15 Jan 2014 · 8,677 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleDetermination of Heavy Metals and Other Elements in Artisanal Gold Mining SoilsS. Girigisu, I. G.E. Ibeanu, D. J. Adeyemo, S. OkohProblem statement: The possible exposure of heavy elements to life as a result of artisanal gold mining activities can be of great concern because of its associated effect on health. Approach: Soil samples from the artisanal gold mining sites of Awwal and Bagega villages in Kebbi and Zamfara states of Nigeria were collected and analyzed for heavy and other elements … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 7 · 14 May 2012 · 7,187 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleEnergetic Aspects Related to Heavy Metals Adsorption on the Surface of Volcanic Tuff I. The Influence of Activation Parameters in Cu2+ AdsorptionLeonard Mihaly-Cozmuta, Teodor Visan, Anca Mihaly-Cozmuta et al.The article develops some physico-chemical aspects presented along of copper ions adsorption in treatment of wastewaters using volcanic tuff. In the experiments volcanic tuff from Stoiana Pâglişa (Romania) has been used. Different concentrations of NaCl and HCl solutions were used for activation of tuff. The increase of activation solutions' concentrations indicates an intensification of specific adsorption of copper as consequence … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2005 · 6,666 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEffectiveness of the Use of Ash and Slag Fertilizer on Ordinary Chernozem for Linum usitatissimum CropsGulmira Kyzdarbekova, Abilzhan Khussainov, Baurzhan Yessenzholov et al.Degradation, reduction of soil fertility, and accumulation of industrial waste is both global and national environmental problem. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness and environmental safety of the use of fertilizers made from ash and slag on ordinary chernozem for common flax (Linum usitatissimum) crops. The laboratory experiments were conducted in the environmental protection laboratory. The … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 23, Issue 3 · 11 May 2023 · 5,161 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the keywordsAn Immunological Argument for One HealthMark Brown et al.Human exposure to heavy metals is associated with higher rates of immunological deficiencies, autoimmunity, and cancer. Chronic exposure to lead contributes to abnormalities in immunomodulation while cadmium is linked to breast, prostate, and lung cancers. Prenatal exposure to these metals impacts both the development and function of immune cells. The concept of one health underscores the importance of the interface … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 3 Feb 2023 · 9,822 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsComparative Characteristics of Growth and Development of Rosehip in the Plantations of the Almaty RegionYerzhan Zhunusovich Kentbayev, Rimma Serikbayevna Tashmetova, Botagoz Aidarbekovna KentbayevaThe object of research is the varieties and forms of rosehip, growing in the mountains of the Almaty region at an absolute height of 1,450 m above sea level. The aim of the research is the study the possibility of rosehip cultivation in the mountains and a comparative assessment of the growth and development of different rosehip varieties and forms … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 27 Jan 2022 · 5,901 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsAssessment of Heavy Metal Cu, Pb, Cd Contamination in Dust in Zahedan City using Pollution Indices and GIS and Geo Statistics Technologies, Zahedan, IranKaveh Ostad-Ali-Askari, Hossein Gholami, Meysam Madadi et al.Assessment of heavy metal contamination is of great importance given its hazardous impacts on humans and the environment. Atmosphere is an important path for heavy metals transportation and plays a major role in the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in the environment. The present research aims to assess soil pollution to heavy metals of lead, copper and cadmium in Zahedan using … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 30 Dec 2020 · 6,860 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPrediction and Remediation of Water Quality in Monitoring Potential of Acid Mine DrainageNur Athirah Mohamad Basir, Wan Zuhairi Wan Yaacob, Nuur Hani Mohammed et al.Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) associated with both active and abandoned mining operations related to sulfide minerals, oxidation of pyrite affording an acidic solution that contains toxic metal ions. Result shows that pH value of water in Kg. Aur, Chini and Sg. Lembing are acidic with value of 2.81, 4.16 and 3.60 respectively. Maximum concentrations of heavy metals in the study … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 2 · 24 May 2019 · 7,011 accessesView PDFCite