Heavy metals are widespread toxic environmental pollutants that can generate enormous
health and public concern. Iron (oxyhydr) oxides are ubiquitous in both natural and …

In this article, we provide a critical review on the occurrence, formation, structure and stability
of schwertmannite–an enigmatic Fe (III) oxyhydroxy-sulfate mineral that is of widespread …

A significant amount of antimony (Sb) enters into the environment every year because of the
wide use of Sb compounds in industry and agriculture. The exposure to Sb, either direct …

Antimony is detected in soil and water with elevated concentration due to a variety of
industrial applications and mining activities. Though antimony is classified as a pollutant of …

Zirconium oxide (ZrO2)-carbon nanofibers (ZCN) were fabricated and batch experiments
were used to determine antimonite (Sb (III)) and antimonate (Sb (V)) adsorption isotherms …

Acid sulfate soils (ASS) contain substantial quantities of iron sulfide minerals or the oxidation
reaction products of these sulfidic minerals. Transformation of iron (Fe) and sulfur (S) …

Mussel shell (MS), cow bone (CB) and biochar (BC) were selected to immobilize metals in
an army firing range soil. Amendments were applied at 5%(wt) and their efficacies were …

Abstract Antimony (Sb) and arsenic (As) pollution in water has become a major concern in
the world due to their toxicity and adverse effects to environmental quality and human …

Heavy metal pollution has resulted in serious environmental damage and raised significant
public health concerns. One potential solution in terminal waste treatment is to structurally …

Antimony (Sb) has raised widespread concern because of its negative effects on ecology
and human health. The extensive use of antimony-containing products and corresponding …