The characterization of natural radioactivity content in thirty-one natural building materials
representative of the Campania region (South Italy) was carried out. High resolution γ-ray …

Cracks and pores are considered as major sources of radon. Cement is widely used as a
grouting material in mines, tunnels, and other projects for reinforcement, seepage …

A comprehensive evaluation of the results obtained according to the measurement of radon
gas in buildings and concrete, which is the most consumed material in the world after water …

Radon gas is a cancer risk and exists naturally in certain soils, such as loess, which is an
important raw earth construction material in arid regions such as northwestern China and …

The inhalation of a high concentration of radon gas increases the risk of cancer. Therefore, it
is of utmost necessity to pay due attention to the problem of environmental radon pollution …

This study of a downstream segment (Brahmaputra, Bangladesh) of one of the longest
transboundary (China-India-Bangladesh) Himalayan rivers reveals elevated radioactivity …

Abstract 226 Ra, 238 U, 4 K, and 232 Th (228 Ra) activity concentrations of 61 soil samples
distributed surrounding the rare earth element mine (NORM), MH, Lao Cai, Vietnam have …

Heat-assisted development of shale oil and gas is recognized as a vital technique for the
efficient extraction of shale gas; however, there is a need for comprehensive investigation …

Natural radionuclides, radon exposure, soil particles, moisture, and dwellings from quarry
towns in Greater Accra Region have been studied with hyper pure germanium detector …

Highlights•High levels of uranium and radon were found in Silurian Black
Shales.•Correlation between radon coefficient and rock texture discovered.•Study provides …