Antimony, the compounds of which exhibit toxicity, finds extensive usage in industrial
processes for flame retardants, plastics, batteries, electronic components, and mechanical …

The “Land of pyres”, namely “La Terra dei Fuochi”, is an area of Campania region (South-
Italy), highly inhabited and comprises between the Provinces of Naples and Caserta, sadly …

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) in the near-roadway environment is
associated with multiple adverse health effects. To characterize the relative contribution of …

Researches and applied lichenological studies carried out in Slovakia were reviewed, with
reference to the period 1960–2020. Field studies and reviews devoted to the causal relation …

This study established a comprehensive picture of airborne metal pollution in the industrial
urbanized area of the East of Algiers (Algeria). Thalli of the epiphytic lichen Pseudevernia …

Black crusts on historic buildings are mainly known for their aesthetic and deteriorative
impacts, yet they also can advance air pollution research. Past air pollutants accumulate in …

Little is known about the relationship between traffic congestion and antimony (Sb)
distribution in street dust, which is essential for Sb control and emission reduction in urban …

The accumulation of 55 elements in lichens under the heap of a former nickel smelter
(village Dolná Streda, Slovakia) and at eight sites at different distances from the heap plus …

Ore mineralizations in bedrock and their exploitation may have a negative impact on air
quality of surrounding urban areas and, subsequently, on human health. This study uses …

Children's exposure to air pollution affects both their health and learning skills. Fine and
ultrafine particulate matter (PM2. 5, PM1), notably issued from traffic sources in urban …