Mechanisms of Diffusion of Radon in Buildings and Mitigation Techniques

APD Baltrocchi, L Maggi, B Dal Lago, V Torretta… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in rocks, soil, and building materials.
Precisely because of its gaseous nature, it tends to concentrate in indoor environments …

[HTML][HTML] Radon Gas Emission from Home Appliances: Understanding Sources, Implications, and Mitigation Strategies

TK Abed, MA Fayad, AA Alamiery, HAA Wahhab… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Radon gas, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, has garnered increasing attention due to
its potential health risks when present in indoor environments. While it is well-known that …

Measurement and characteristics of radon flow in an extremely arid region based on a closed-system earth-air model

H Li, F Li, S Wang - Journal of Environmental Management, 2024 - Elsevier
Radon (222 Rn) is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the soil and is harmful to the
environment and health. However, the measuring the amount of radon flowing is …

Annual effective dose estimation of radon in drinking water sources of Nizampur basin, North Western Pakistan

J Ijaz, W Ali, S Muhammad, H Ullah… - … in Environmental and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This study assessed radon (222Rn) levels in drinking water sources in the Nizampur basin
and their potential health risks for the local community. We analyzed 48 water samples on …

[HTML][HTML] Short-Term vs. Long-Term: A Critical Review of Indoor Radon Measurement Techniques

KV Mphaga, TP Mbonane, W Utembe, PC Rathebe - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
Radon is a known carcinogen, and the accurate assessment of indoor levels is essential for
effective mitigation strategies. While long-term testing provides the most reliable data, short …

Assessing Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids in the Subsurface Using the Soil Gas Rn Deficit Technique: A Literature Overview of Field Studies

A Cecconi, I Verginelli, R Baciocchi - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
222Radon (Rn) was proposed in the late 1990s as a naturally occurring tracer for light non-
aqueous phase liquids (LNAPLs) in the subsurface, due to its preferential partitioning …

Radon Hazard of the Zhurinsky Fault for the Population in the Kuznetsk Coal Basin: Primary Results

T Leshukov, K Legoshchin, A Larionov - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study is the primary assessment of radon hazard of the Zhurinsky fault of the
Kuznetsk coal basin, in the territory of the Salair–Altai–Irtysh fold. Soil radon content, radon …

[HTML][HTML] Radon revealed: The hidden connection between construction and contamination in Jazan region

EH EL-Arabya, A Azazi, R Hassani - Journal of Radiation Research and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Indoor radon levels, when high, can silently set the stage for lung cancer. Many are actively
searching for the reason behind these spikes in radon in our living spaces. The investigation …

A Case Study of the Radon Hazard at the Boundary of a Coal Minefield

T Leshukov, K Legoshchin, A Larionov - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The main purpose of this study is to assess the radon hazard in areas near the boundary of
a coal mine. Our assessment included an analysis of the soil's radon volume activity (VAR) …

[HTML][HTML] Italian National Radon Action Plan: New Challenges for Risk Assessment

G La Verde, G Della Peruta, C Imparato, F Ambrosino… - Atmosphere, 2024 - mdpi.com
Radon gas is one of the chemical pollutants with one of the most significant physical effects
due to its impact on human health: it is a radioactive noble gas which, if inhaled, can …