Heavy metals ions as metallic pollutants are a growing global issue due to their adverse
effects on the aquatic ecosystem, and human health. Unfortunately, conventional detection …

High amounts of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in non-alcoholic beverages can result in
acute or long-term intoxication. Trace amounts of PTEs like arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury …

This work reports the determination of mercury in fish samples purchased at a public market
in Belem City, Brazil. The mercury quantification was performed using the DMA method …

Hemicellulose is widely available in nature, is a sustainable resource and has a wide range
of applications. Among them, adsorption stands out for the removal of potentially toxic ions …

The potential risks of ballast tank sediments have garnered global attention. This study
collected sediment samples from ballast tanks of four transoceanic ships and determined 27 …

The present study evaluates the human health risk of metals in locally consumed herbal
preparations used to treat diabetes. Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) was used after …

Metal contamination and other geochemical alterations affect microbial composition and
functional activities, disturbing natural biogeochemical cycles. Therefore, it is essential to …

This research aims to assess the concentration of metals in human and canine placentas
from the same geographic area and to investigate how these metal levels influence gene …

Mercury is a global contaminant that bioaccumulates in a tissue-specific manner in long-
lived predators such as Steller sea lions (SSL). Bone is a well-preserved material amenable …

Abstract Background Elemental lead (Pb) toxicity in children, irreversibly affects their growth
and development. We assessed the prevalence of high blood Pb levels (BLL) in children …