Understanding the behavior of metal (loi) ds transported from soil to humans is critical for
human health risk assessment (HHRA). In the last two decades, extensive studies have …

Arsenic contamination in abandoned soils is a global concern which warrants an effective
method of remediation. In this study, two organic acids and one biodegradable chelating …

Arsenic (As) was known as human carcinogen. It was therefore of great importance to better
understanding the release behavior of arsenic in soils for managing and controlling the …

Contaminated soil with high mobility of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) can threaten the
environment and human health. Precisely quantifying trends in PTEs accumulation in the …

Minimizing arsenic intake from food consumption is a key aspect of the public health
response in arsenic (As)‐contaminated regions. In many of these regions, rice is the …

Pollution in urban environments has a direct impact on urban topsoils, which act as sinks
and sources of trace elements. This article reviewed the contamination by trace elements …

Smelting slags is a well-known industrial solid waste, while there were limited studies on the
key factors controlling the potential health risks caused by these smelting slags. In this work …

Chromium (Cr) in solid wastes from ultra-low emission (ULE) coal-fired power plants
(CFPPs) could engender adverse effects on environment and human health. Hence, solid …

Health risk posed by ultrafine particles (UFPs) is potentially increased by reducing
substances present in lung fluid, although knowledge of the underlying mechanisms is …

The dam failure of the Córrego do Feijão Mine (CFM) located in Minas Gerais State, Brazil,
killed at least 278 people. In addition, large extensions of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems …