Radium (Ra) isotopes are important from the viewpoints of radiation protection and
environmental protection. Their high toxicity has stimulated the continuing interest in …

Uranium (U) is a chemo-toxic, radiotoxic and even a carcinogenic element. Due to its
radioactivity, the effects of U on humans health have been extensively investigated …

The pollution of agricultural soils, waters and products in the regions of lignite mines and
fired power plants is of great importance. The concentration of As, Βa, Co, Cr, Sr, Sc, Th, U …

The sustainable management of coal slag, a prevalent solid waste byproduct resulting from
coal combustion, remains an enduring and paramount subject of investigation. This paper …

The distribution and enrichment of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) in coal
combustion residuals (CCRs) from different coal source basins have not been fully …

Current study concerns measurement of radioactivity levels in areas surrounding a 2420
MW thermal power plant fueled predominantly by bituminous coal. The concentrations of …

To study the level of radioactivity concentrations from a coal-based power plant
(Barapukuria, Bangladesh) and to estimate the associated radiological hazards, coal and …

The effect of glass addition on the processing, physical properties and microstructure of
lightweight aggregate made from lignite coal fly ash from the Megalopolis power station in …

Coal, residues and waste produced by the combustion of the coal contain naturally
occurring radionuclides such as 238 U, 226 Ra, 210 Pb, 232 Th and 40 K and trace …

Coal ash deposited in open landfills is a potential source of environmental pollutants due to
the contained toxic element content. The weathered coal ash used in this study additionally …