Heavy metal contamination of the ecosystem remains one of the severe global threats. Even
in trace quantities, heavy metals and metalloids such as chromium, lead, mercury, cadmium …

Pollution by heavy metals has been identified as a global threat since the inception of
industrial revolution. Heavy metal contamination induces serious health and environmental …

Environmental pollution from hazardous waste materials, organic pollutants and heavy
metals, has adversely affected the natural ecosystem to the detriment of man. These …

Significant amounts of heavy metals are being added into the soil and effluents each and
every day due to enhanced industrialization and other anthropocentric activities. Many …

Heavy metals are natural constituents of the environment, but indiscriminate use for human
purposes has altered their geochemical cycles and biochemical balance. This results in …

Background: The global industrialization is fulfilling the demands of modern population at
the cost of environmental exposure to various contaminants including heavy metals. These …

There are several industrial processes in which heavy metals are used, including but not
limited to chrome plating and tanning. Amongst the most toxic heavy metals to human health …

Background: Heavy metal pollution in the environmental samples like soil, water and runoff
water is a worldwide problem. Such contamination of environmental matrices by the heavy …

Background: The indiscriminate use of heavy metals for anthropogenic purposes such as in
color pigments, batteries, fertilizers, or other industrial products has brought a significant …

Soil naturally comprises heavy metals but due to the rapid industrialization and
anthropogenic events such as uncontrolled use of agrochemicals their concentration is …