Characterization of PM2.5 by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersive spectrometer: its relation with different pollution sources

PG Satsangi, S Yadav - … Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2014 - Springer
Atmospheric PM 2.5 samples were collected by using Mini-Vol TAS air sampler. Samples
were characterized directly on the collecting substrate using X-ray diffraction and scanning …

Contribution of mine wastes to atmospheric metal deposition in the surrounding area of an abandoned heavily polluted mining district (Rio Tinto mines, Spain)

S Castillo, JD de la Rosa, AMS de la Campa… - Science of the Total …, 2013 - Elsevier
The present study seeks to estimate the impact of abandoned mine wastes on the levels and
chemical profile of total atmospheric deposition in one of the oldest and largest mining …

Micro‐ to macro‐scaling analysis of PM2.5 in sensitive environment of Himalaya, India

S Kimothi, S Chilkoti, V Rawat, A Thapliyal… - Geological …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Fine particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere has become a significant air contaminant
with substantial health consequences. Although airborne remote sensing and ground …

The impact of atmospheric dust deposition and trace elements levels on the villages surrounding the former mining areas in a semi-arid environment (SE Spain)

DS Bisquert, JMP Castejón, GG Fernández - Atmospheric environment, 2017 - Elsevier
It is understood that particulate matter in the atmosphere from metallic mining waste has
adverse health effects on populations living nearby. Atmospheric deposition is a process …

SEM-EDX analysis of various sizes aerosols in Delhi India

A Srivastava, VK Jain, A Srivastava - Environmental Monitoring and …, 2009 - Springer
Scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX) was used to
understand the differences in morphology, elemental composition and particle density of …

Copper, nickel and zinc contamination in soils within the precincts of mining and landfilling environments

VM Ngole, GIE Ekosse - International Journal of Environmental Science …, 2012 - Springer
This study determined copper, nickel and zinc concentrations in soils within the precincts of
a copper-nickel mining and urban landfilling environments, and used obtained values to …

Big geospatial data analysis for Canada's Air Pollutant Emissions Inventory (APEI): using google earth engine to estimate particulate matter from exposed mine …

M Fuentes, K Millard, E Laurin - GIScience & Remote Sensing, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Particulate Matter (PM) emissions originating from mine waste and mine tailings can be
hazardous to human health, depending on the ore type and processes used to extract ore …

Geochemical anomalies of toxic elements and arsenic speciation in airborne particles from Cu mining and smelting activities: Influence on air quality

AMS de la Campa, D Sánchez-Rodas… - Journal of hazardous …, 2015 - Elsevier
A characterization of chemical composition and source contribution of PM 10 in three
representative environments of southwest Spain related to mining activities (mineral …

Heavy metal contamination and health risk assessment in soil-rice system near Xinqiao mine in Tongling city, Anhui province, China

Y Li, F Fang, M Wu, Y Kuang, H Wu - Human and Ecological Risk …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
In this study, paddy soil and rice grain samples were collected from the vicinity around the
Xinqiao mine in Tongling, China to test for the presence of heavy metals (Cd, Ni, Cr, Cu, Zn …

Heavy metal contamination and health risks of indoor dust around Xinqiao Mining Area, Tongling, China

Y Li, F Fang, Y Lin, Y Wang, Y Kuang… - Human and Ecological …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
In this study, the concentrations and health risks of heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni, Co, Cd, and
Cr) in indoor dust are investigated in the vicinity of the Xinqiao mining area, Tongling, China …