Browsing by Subject "Metals"
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Accumulation of heavy metals and metalloid in foodstuffs from agricultural soils around Tarkwa area in Ghana, and associated human health risks
(MDPI, 2015)This study was carried out to assess the extent of heavy metals and metalloid accumulation from agricultural soils to foodstuffs (viz, M. esculenta (cassava) and Musa paradisiaca (plantain)) around thirteen neighboring ... -
Amelioration of iron mine soils with biosolids: effects on plant tissue metal content and earthworms
(Springer, 2016)The achievement of environmentally sound and economically feasible disposal strategies for biosolids is a major issue in the wastewater treatment industry around the world, including Swaziland. Currently, an iron ore mine ... -
Analysis of metal-laden water via portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
(Elsevier, 2018)A rapid method for in-situ elemental composition analysis of metal-laden water would be indispensable for studying polluted water. Current analytical lab methods to determine water quality include flame atomic absorption ... -
Assessment of platinum mine tailings storage facilities : an ecotoxicological perspective
(North-West University, 2008)South Africa is one of the most important mining countries in the world, hosting the world's largest reserves of platinum group metals (PGMs). Even though mining is clearly an important activity in South Africa, contributing ... -
Association between human exposure to heavy metals/metalloid and occurrences of respiratory diseases, lipid peroxidation and DNA damage in Kumasi, Ghana
(Elsevier, 2018)Heavy metals and metalloids contamination in soils, water, food and livers of wild rats have been studied in Kumasi, Ghana and despite the estimated risks to residents, there is no epidemiological study to ascertain these ... -
Bioaccessibility and risk assessment of essential and non-essential elements in vegetables commonly consumed in Swaziland
(Elsevier, 2017)The green leafy vegetables (Mormodica involucrate, Bidens pilosa and Amaranthus spinosus) are economic; seasonal; locally grown and easily available; easy to propagate and store; highly nutritious food substances that form ... -
Comparing South African occupational exposure limits for pesticides, metals, dusts and fibres with those of developed countries
(2014)The ever-changing industrial processes which are becoming more globalised as well as the merging of markets in different economies, led to an increased focus on the health and safety of workers in the industries and the ... -
Concentrations and compositions of metallic elements in commercially important marine species
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Metals have been in our environment since the genesis of the world and are ubiquitous in all environments. We as humans mine, utilize, and release these metals from the environment to a level that may affect chronically ... -
Determination of metal concentrations in vegetation, soil, dust, and water in the vicinity of a cement factory in North West province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)On a per capita basis, cement is the second most widely consumed product in the world and its demand is increasing globally due to population growth and urbanisation. Manufacturing plants produce cement kiln dust (CKD) ... -
Earthworm (Eisenia Fetida) bioassay to assess the possible effects of platinum tailings disposal facilities on the environment along a gradient
(ALÖKI Applied Ecological Research and Forensic Institute Ltd., 2008)Platinum mines produce large amounts of inorganic tailings containing high levels of metals which are disposed of on tailings disposal facilities (TDFs) and there is no information available on their possible effects on ...
