Natural radioactivity levels and radiological implications in the high natural radiation area of Wadi El Reddah, Egypt
Abstract Wadi El Reddah, Egypt, is mostly enclosed by scattered exposure to the
chronological sequence of a metavolcanic and metagabbro-diorite complex. There are …
chronological sequence of a metavolcanic and metagabbro-diorite complex. There are …
Clay-based bricks' rich illite mineral for gamma-ray shielding applications: An experimental evaluation of the effect of pressure rates on gamma-ray attenuation …
KA Mahmoud, MW Marashdeh - Open Chemistry, 2023 - degruyter.com
The objective of this study is to increase the natural clay mineral-based bricks' ability to
shield γ-rays without the use of external doping materials. Six brick samples were …
shield γ-rays without the use of external doping materials. Six brick samples were …
Influence of mineralized organic carbon in marine sediments on ecological heavy metal risk: Bohai Bay case study
C Li, Y Zhang, R Chen, N Wang, J Liu, F Liu - Environmental Research, 2024 - Elsevier
The organic matter in sediments can mineralize over time, which impacts the morphology of
the heavy metals therein, which in turn affects the assessment of the risks posed by heavy …
the heavy metals therein, which in turn affects the assessment of the risks posed by heavy …
Environmental and mineralogical studies on the stream sediments of Baltim–El Burullus coastal plain, North Delta, Egypt
This work is mainly concerned with the effect of anthropogenic activities and natural
radioactivity due to the presence of highly radioactive black sand spots, factory construction …
radioactivity due to the presence of highly radioactive black sand spots, factory construction …
Occurrence and geochemistry of altered radioactive accessory minerals as sources of radionuclide in Mesozoic granite aquifers (Korea)
Accessory minerals in granitic rocks are unlikely significant radionuclide contributions to
groundwater due to their remarkable durability. However, accessory minerals incorporating …
groundwater due to their remarkable durability. However, accessory minerals incorporating …
Identification of toxic metal contamination in surface sediments of the Xiaoqing River under a long-term perspective (1996–2020): Risks, sources and driving factors
J Yang, L Ren, C Hua, Y Tian, X Yong, S Fang - Environmental Research, 2024 - Elsevier
The contamination of sediments by toxic metals poses a significant threat to both river
ecosystems and human health. In this study, the geo-accumulation index (I geo), biotoxicity …
ecosystems and human health. In this study, the geo-accumulation index (I geo), biotoxicity …
Assessing ecological risks and spatial distribution of potentially toxic elements in soils from anthropized environments in a watershed at the caatinga-Atlantic forest …
KM Cardoso, CWA do Nascimento… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Understanding the processes of mobility and availability of potentially toxic elements in soil
is crucial for informed decision-making in the development of public policies aimed at …
is crucial for informed decision-making in the development of public policies aimed at …
Mineralogical and natural radioactivity investigations of Wadi El Reddah stream sediments
HI Mira, NS Abed, HR Tantawy… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Wadi El Reddah (valley), Central Eastern Desert, Egypt extends in North-South
direction, it represents a semi-closed basin with only one outlet in its northern tip. Wadi El …
direction, it represents a semi-closed basin with only one outlet in its northern tip. Wadi El …
The interactions of radioactive lead with sulphide minerals
T Hamilton, Y Huai, C Plackowski, Y Peng - Applied Surface Science, 2021 - Elsevier
Radionuclides, specifically 210 Pb, can be recovered to copper concentrates potentially by
associating with copper sulphide surfaces. This presents regulatory and health issues …
associating with copper sulphide surfaces. This presents regulatory and health issues …
Analyzing trends and change points in hydro-meteorological parameters and groundwater level in the Barak river basin in India
S Deb - Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2024 - Elsevier
Climate change has a substantial influence on a range of meteorological factors and the
global hydrological cycle. This paper presents an analysis of the annual rainfall (P) …
global hydrological cycle. This paper presents an analysis of the annual rainfall (P) …