Toxic Metals Migration from Plastic Food Contact Materials in Romania: A Health Risk Assessment DOI Creative Commons
Gabriel Mustăţea,

Andreea L. Mocanu,

Corina A. Stroe

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(23), P. 10985 - 10985

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Food packaging plays an essential role in preserving food quality. However, heavy metals found materials—whether intentionally incorporated or not—can migrate into food. This study aims to evaluate the migration of specific (Ba, Co, Cu, Zn, Al, Ni, Li, Fe, Pb, Cd, Cr, Sb) from plastic packages (films and bags) obtained various materials (PE, PP, PVC, composite materials) simulant B (3% acetic acid) using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Migration tests was conducted according EU regulations, OM2 conditions (10 days at 40 °C). The results were lower than limits set by Regulation no. 10/2011 (Annex II). Both carcinogenic non-carcinogenic risk assessments carried out based on data, estimating exposure, average daily dose (ADD), hazard quotient (HQ), index (HI), cancer (CR), total (TCR). exposure values be below recommended tolerable intake (TDI) levels for each metal tested. HQ HI under limit value 1. 1.73 × 10−4, indicating that approximately consumers 10,000 may develop a type due chronic tested metals. These highlight importance continuous monitoring chemical migrants contact materials.

Language: Английский

A comprehensive review of nanomaterials for efficient heavy metal ions removal in water treatment DOI
Nur Azalina Suzianti Feisal, Noor Haziqah Kamaludin, Mohd Azwan Ahmad

et al.

Journal of Water Process Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 64, P. 105566 - 105566

Published: June 7, 2024

Language: Английский

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Risk assessment of potentially toxic elements and mapping of groundwater pollution indices using soft computer models in an agricultural area, Northeast Algeria DOI
Azzeddine Reghais, Abdelmalek Drouiche, Faouzi Zahi

et al.

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 137991 - 137991

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Ecological and Human Health Hazards Evaluation of Toxic Metal Contamination in Agricultural Lands Using Multi-Index and Geostatistical Techniques across the Mnasra Area of Morocco's Gharb Plain Region DOI Creative Commons
Hatim Sanad, Rachid Moussadek,

Latifa Mouhir

et al.

Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100724 - 100724

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Ecological and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Groundwater within an Agricultural Ecosystem Using GIS and Multivariate Statistical Analysis (MSA): A Case Study of the Mnasra Region, Gharb Plain, Morocco DOI Open Access
Hatim Sanad, Rachid Moussadek, Houria Dakak

et al.

Water, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(17), P. 2417 - 2417

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

Assessing groundwater quality is essential for ensuring the sustainability of agriculture and ecosystems. This study evaluates contamination by heavy metals (HMs) using GIS approaches, multivariate statistical analysis (MSA), pollution indices (heavy metal index (HPI), (MI), degree (Cd), ecological risk (ERI), (PI)), human health assessment (HHRA). The results revealed significant variations in concentrations across area, with highest found southern southeastern parts, characterized intense agricultural activities uncontrolled landfills. Statistical analyses indicated both natural anthropogenic sources contamination. Pollution showed medium to high water levels, HPI values ranging from 20.23 128.60, MI 3.34 12.17, Cd 2.90 11.73, indicating varying degrees ERI suggested a low all samples. However, assessments highlighted non-carcinogenic carcinogenic risks, particularly children, TCR some like Ni Cr exceeding safe limits, potential hazards. findings provide valuable framework policymakers develop targeted strategies mitigating sustainable management.

Language: Английский

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7
Spatial Dynamics and Ecotoxicological Health Hazards of Toxic Metals in Surface Water Impacted by Agricultural Runoff: Insights from Gis-Based Risk Assessment in the Sebou Basin, Morocco DOI
Hatim Sanad, Rachid Moussadek,

Latifa Mouhir

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Hydrogeochemical Characteristics of Groundwater in the Prefecture of Bassar, Togo DOI Open Access
Kossitse Venyo Akpataku,

Kossi Tchapo,

Akpénè Amenuvevega Dougna

et al.

American Journal of Chemical Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 1 - 13

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

This study aims to assess the factors and geochemical processes controlling groundwater quality in prefecture of Bassar. It is a major yam tubers pre-colonial West African iron production center Togo but with limited investigations on chemistry. Conventional hydrochemical techniques mass balance calculations, intervariables correlation, factor analysis principal component methods were applied chemical database ions heavy metals concentrations twenty borehole water samples. These samples collected during dry season analyzed following AFNOR standard for examination water. The results showed fresh circumneutral types pH values between 6.7 7.5 an average 7.1 EC 280 1148 µS/cm 691 µS/cm. All parameters comply WHO drinking guideline value except Arsenic content 5 % samples, suggesting potential health risks residents relying raw purposes. Anions cations' contributions mineralization are order HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>> Cl<sup>-</sup> > SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup> NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> Ca<sup>2+ </sup>> Mg<sup>2+</sup> Na<sup>+</sup> K<sup>+</sup>, respectively. main facies mixed cations-HCO<sub>3</sub> types, followed by accessory Ca-HCO<sub>3</sub>, Mg-HCO<sub>3</sub>, Ca-Mg-Cl, Mg-Na-HCO<sub>3</sub>, under control water-rock interaction mechanisms human activities influence from agriculture practices. silicate minerals hydrolysis, carbonate, soil salts dissolution, sorption, cations exchange thermodynamic equilibrium kaolinite, muscovite, K-feldspar, smectites such as Mg-montmorillonite solid phases. Fe/Mn-(hydr)oxide phases aquifer matrix exert significant mobility As Sb originating geogenic sources area. provides insight into quality, baseline tool security concerning trace constituents Bassar prefecture.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people living in artisanal mining areas on water pollution in Siguiri, Guinea, 2023 DOI Creative Commons

Aly Badara Toure,

Mariama Sadjo Diallo, Sidikiba Sidibé

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: April 10, 2025

Water pollution is a major public health issue, especially in mining areas where artisanal activities are prevalent. The objective of this study was to analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) population regarding water Siguiri, Guinea. A cross-sectional conducted from May 15 June 15, 2023, on Doko, Siguiri. Data were collected using structured questionnaire that assessed related areas. Logistic regression used factors associated with KAP. survey included 501 respondents. Good knowledge observed 53% respondents, while 52% exhibited positive attitude towards area. reported by 81% multivariate analysis showed being educated (ORa: 2.13; 95% CI: 1.39; 3.29) foreigner 1.88; 1.04; 3.51) significantly attitudes Indeed, single (aOR: 1.84; 1.10; 3.14), having good 2.51; 1.47; 4.36) lack lifestyle (tobacco alcohol) 1.02; 5.97) practices. This revealed moderate adequate Siguiri's However, significant gaps remain, including awareness risks prolonged exposure heavy metals. She advocates an integrated approach combining education, awareness-raising technical support, accompanied concrete solutions such as treatment strengthening community initiatives, order convert into sustainable behavior.

Language: Английский

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Groundwater Quality Assessment Using Pollution Indices and Human Health Risks Through Exposure to Trace Elements in the City of Kara, Togo DOI Open Access
Kossitse Venyo Akpataku, Akpénè Amenuvevega Dougna, Agbessi Koffi Sodomon

et al.

American Journal of Environmental Protection, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(5), P. 163 - 174

Published: Oct. 31, 2024

This study assesses the concentrations of trace elements in groundwater from Kara, focusing on their implications for water quality and health risks. Groundwater samples were collected analyzed during dry post-monsoon seasons pH, TDS, metals using standard methods calculating pollution indices noncarcinogenic carcinogenic was found to be fresh but more acidic season. Only As, Pb, Sb, Fe, Mn exceeded acceptable limits some samples, highlighting potential Based heavy metal index, is unsuitable domestic purposes 16.67% 4.17% seasons, respectively. According degree contamination, 37.5% season 20.8% fell high classes. Most presented a hazard index above unity resident children adults. Carcinogenic risk assessment scores 10 100-fold higher than safe point 10<sup>-6</sup>. Adequate access treated drinking regular monitoring are essential mitigate these risks Kara region.

Language: Английский

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Toxic Metals Migration from Plastic Food Contact Materials in Romania: A Health Risk Assessment DOI Creative Commons
Gabriel Mustăţea,

Andreea L. Mocanu,

Corina A. Stroe

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(23), P. 10985 - 10985

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Food packaging plays an essential role in preserving food quality. However, heavy metals found materials—whether intentionally incorporated or not—can migrate into food. This study aims to evaluate the migration of specific (Ba, Co, Cu, Zn, Al, Ni, Li, Fe, Pb, Cd, Cr, Sb) from plastic packages (films and bags) obtained various materials (PE, PP, PVC, composite materials) simulant B (3% acetic acid) using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Migration tests was conducted according EU regulations, OM2 conditions (10 days at 40 °C). The results were lower than limits set by Regulation no. 10/2011 (Annex II). Both carcinogenic non-carcinogenic risk assessments carried out based on data, estimating exposure, average daily dose (ADD), hazard quotient (HQ), index (HI), cancer (CR), total (TCR). exposure values be below recommended tolerable intake (TDI) levels for each metal tested. HQ HI under limit value 1. 1.73 × 10−4, indicating that approximately consumers 10,000 may develop a type due chronic tested metals. These highlight importance continuous monitoring chemical migrants contact materials.

Language: Английский

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0