Potentially hazardous elements (PHEs) are non-biodegradable and accumulate in places
like water, soil, and plants where they endanger environmental health. There are a …

The estuarine sediments were sampled seasonally along the southeast coast of the Black
Sea, to assess the concentrations, sources, distributions, and possible ecological risks of …

Pollution of lentic ecosystems by potentially hazardous elements (PHE) due to human
activities has become a global concern. In this study, the contents of eight PHEs in the …

A seasonal study was conducted to assess the levels, sources, and potential ecological risks
of heavy metals (HM) in coastal sediments along the Giresun Coast, located on the …

Safe levels of heavy metals in the surface water and sediment of the eastern Bay of Bengal
coast have not been universally established. Current study characterized heavy metals such …

The impact of the steel industry on sediment heavy metal (HM) pollution in urban aquatic
environments was investigated in a major iron ore-producing area (Ma'anshan) in China …

This study aimed to assess the hazardous impacts of heavy metals (HMs) enrichment on the
surface of microplastics (MPs) in the hyporheic zone. The present work analyzed the spatial …

The coastline of the Arabian Gulf attracts people throughout the year for tourism and fishing
activities. The present work aimed to document the contamination and human health …

The marine sediments of the Vedaranyam coast were examined for their heavy metal
contamination largely contributed by natural and anthropogenic activities. Sediment …

Heavy metal pollution in urban rivers corresponds to anthropogenic impacts. Considering
the environmental importance of the Winongo River for domestic use, agriculture, and …