Abstract The Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) microanalysis is a technique of elemental
analysis associated to electron microscopy based on the generation of characteristic Xrays …

Highlights•Urban geochemistry is a rapidly evolving discipline within the earth
sciences.•Urban geochemistry contributes to geochemistry by treating urban environments …

This work investigated heavy metal pollution in surface sediments of the Jialu River, China.
Sediment samples were collected at 19 sites along the river in connection with field surveys …

Recent advancements in urban economies and population growth have led to an escalation
in urban soil heavy metal pollution, thereby posing significant threats to human life and …

High arsenic (As) groundwater is a serious environmental problem in Yinchuan Plain,
northwest China. Though some measures have been taken to alleviate it, the detection rate …

Metal concentrations in urban soils of Novi Sad, Serbia were measured and the pollution
sources were identified using multivariate statistical methods. During July and August 2010 …

Heavy metal pollution of sediments is a global concern and can be a serious problem in
heavily industrialized parts of the world. Pollution by manganese is particularly common due …

Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) tethered with sulphur as anionic ligand were synthesized from
medical absorbent cotton by dissolution with NaOH, CO (NH 2) ₂ followed by mechanical …

Urban soils may be highly contaminated with potentially harmful elements because of
intensive anthropogenic activities. This study aimed to investigate the concentrations …

Landfill agricultural soils are common worldwide and pose risks to human health via heavy
metals common in such systems. Similarly, anthropogenically deposited organic matrices …