Use of (modified) natural adsorbents for arsenic remediation: a review
Arsenic (As) is a ubiquitous element found in the atmosphere, soils and rocks, natural waters
and organisms. It is one of the most toxic elements and has been classified as a human …
and organisms. It is one of the most toxic elements and has been classified as a human …
Arsenic exposure via contaminated water and food sources
Arsenic poisoning constitutes a major threat to humans, causing various health problems.
Almost everywhere across the world certain “hotspots” have been detected, putting in …
Almost everywhere across the world certain “hotspots” have been detected, putting in …
[HTML][HTML] Groundwater resources in the East African Rift Valley: Understanding the geogenic contamination and water quality challenges in Tanzania
Over the years, groundwater has been used as a means of adaptation to the seasonal and
perennial scarcity of surface water. Groundwater provides water for households, livestock …
perennial scarcity of surface water. Groundwater provides water for households, livestock …
[HTML][HTML] Arsenic in Africa: potential sources, spatial variability, and the state of the art for arsenic removal using locally available materials
During the past two decades, several studies on arsenic (As) occurrence in the environment,
particularly in surface and groundwater systems have reported high levels of As in many …
particularly in surface and groundwater systems have reported high levels of As in many …
Human health risk assessment for arsenic: A critical review
H Rasheed, R Slack, P Kay - Critical Reviews in Environmental …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Millions of people are exposed to arsenic resulting in a range of health implications. This
paper provides an up-to-date review of the different sources of arsenic (water, soil, and …
paper provides an up-to-date review of the different sources of arsenic (water, soil, and …
Nephrotoxic contaminants in drinking water and urine, and chronic kidney disease in rural Sri Lanka
Chronic kidney disease of unknown (“u”) cause (CKDu) is a growing public health concern
in Sri Lanka. Prior research has hypothesized a link with drinking water quality, but rigorous …
in Sri Lanka. Prior research has hypothesized a link with drinking water quality, but rigorous …
Factors controlling arsenic contamination and potential remediation measures in soil-plant systems
Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring metalloid which has been recognized as a Class-1
carcinogen by the International Agency of Research on Cancer (IARC). The metalloid finds …
carcinogen by the International Agency of Research on Cancer (IARC). The metalloid finds …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of arsenic-induced skin lesions and associated factors in Ethiopia: community-based study
The study aimed to assess the prevalence of arsenic-induced skin lesions and associated
factors among the population in the Adami Tulu Jido Kombolcha district, Ethiopia. A …
factors among the population in the Adami Tulu Jido Kombolcha district, Ethiopia. A …
[HTML][HTML] Gut microbiota perturbations and neurodevelopmental impacts in offspring rats concurrently exposure to inorganic arsenic and fluoride
Y Qiu, X Chen, X Yan, J Wang, G Yu, W Ma… - Environment …, 2020 - Elsevier
Many “hot spot” geographic areas across the world with drinking water co-contaminated with
inorganic arsenic (iAs) and fluoride (F-), two of the most common natural contaminants in …
inorganic arsenic (iAs) and fluoride (F-), two of the most common natural contaminants in …
Arsenic exposure to drinking water in the Mekong Delta
Arsenic (As) contamination of groundwater drinking sources was investigated in the Mekong
Delta, Vietnam in order to assess the occurrence of As in the groundwater, and the …
Delta, Vietnam in order to assess the occurrence of As in the groundwater, and the …