Arsenic (As) and fluoride (F−) are the two most conspicuous contaminants, in terms of
distribution and menace, in aquifers around the world. While the majority of studies focus on …

Arsenic is a group V element, together with nitrogen, phosphorus, antimony and bismuth. Its
electronic configuration is [Ar] 3d104s24p3; it has an atomic weight of 75 and commonly …

Water is needed at mine sites for dust suppression, mineral processing, coal washing, and
hydrometallurgical extraction. For these applications, water is mined from surface water …

Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most
world economies. In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about …

Antimony (Sb) is a serious toxic and non-essential metalloid for animals, humans, and
plants. The rapid increase in anthropogenic inputs from mining and industrial activities …

Owing to the toxicity and adverse effects of arsenic on human health, its levels in aquatic
environments are among the most serious threats to humans globally. To improve our …

Chemically assisted phytoremediation is fast gaining attention as a biotechnology to
accelerate heavy metal removal from contaminated substrates, but how different chemical …

The mining industry is a major contributor of various toxic metals and metalloids to the
aquatic environment. Efficient and economical water treatment methods are therefore of …

This chapter presents latest research in Australia, Europe, and other parts of the world on
environmental issues related to As, particularly in water, but the viewpoints of food, health …

During the past two decades, several studies on arsenic (As) occurrence in the environment,
particularly in surface and groundwater systems have reported high levels of As in many …