Heavy metals are the natural constituents of the Earth's crust, found in very low
concentrations; however, human activities such as industrial waste discharges, agricultural …

Cyanobacterial blooms are becoming more common in freshwater systems, causing
ecological degradation and human health risks through exposure to cyanotoxins. The role of …

The heavy metal concentration in plant tissues of Ranunculus ficaria, Plantago major,
Taraxacum officinale, and Achillea millefolium, frequently consumed or used in traditional …

Abstract From the Middle Ages until the beginning of the twentieth century, extensive Zn–Pb
mining and smelting was carried out in East-Belgium. By lack of waste treatment techniques …

Copper (Cu) is a naturally occurring micronutrient of eco-toxicological concern in aquatic
ecosystems. Current knowledge of Cu-speciation and bioavailability in natural saline …

Calcium–silicate–hydrate (C–S–H) is the most important product of cement hydration.
Despite this importance, its formation mechanism is not well-understood. Here, we describe …

Optimal supply of trace elements (TE) is a prerequisite for microbial growth and activity in
anaerobic digestion (AD) bioprocesses. However, the required concentrations and ratios of …

The elemental composition and antioxidant activity have been obtained for regional
mushrooms species, wild and cultivated, from Dambovita County, Romania. A multivariate …

Manganese (Mn) pollution in marine waters is increasing and sensitivities to this metal vary
widely among marine species. The aims of this study were to characterise Mn chemistry in …

Among vertebrates fish are unique as they have two routes of metal acquisition: from water
via gills and from the diet via the gut (direct and trophic uptake routes). The direct uptake …