This paper reviews research on phytoremediation (2002–2021), particularly for the
estimation of plant efficiency and soil pollution indices, examining the extraction of metals …

Rare earth elements (REEs) or lanthanides are often found together in nature, and they are
used in multiple anthropogenic activities from green energy and medical technologies to …

Mining activities have increased the accumulation of heavy metals in farmland soil and in
food crops. To identify the key soil properties influencing heavy metal bioavailability and …

This study investigated the extent of heavy metal accumulation in leaf vegetables and
associated potential health risks in agricultural areas of the Pearl River Delta (PRD), South …

Cadmium (Cd) availability can be significantly affected by soil properties. The effect of pH
value on Cd availability has been confirmed. Paddy soils in South China generally contain …

Contaminated food through dietary intake has become the main potential risk impacts on
human health. This study investigated concentrations of rare earth elements (REEs) in soil …

Elevated accumulation of trace elements (TEs) in soils as a consequence of anthropogenic
activities represents a range of risks to human and ecosystem health, including bio-and …

Phytoremediation of soils contaminated by heavy metals was tested by liming (CaCO 3) or
adding biochar (1%, 5% and 10%, mass fraction) and by growing rapeseed (Brassica napus …

Cadmium (Cd) content in cacao beans above a critical level (0.6 mg kg− 1) has raised
concerns in the consumption of cacao-based chocolate. Little is available regarding Cd …

Lettuce, spinach, radish and carrot were grown on compost that had previously been
contaminated at different concentrations of Cd, Cu, Mn, Pb and Zn. Control plants of each …