Two-Dimensional Monte Carlo Simulation Coupled with Multilinear Regression Modeling of Source-Specific Health Risks from Groundwater
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 137309 - 137309
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Source-specific probabilistic exposure to PM2.5-bound trace elements in a school environment
Building and Environment,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
270, С. 112509 - 112509
Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025
Язык: Английский
Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Followed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry and Multivariate Profiling of Rare Earth Elements in Coffee
Foods,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(2), С. 275 - 275
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025
A
rapid
and
efficient
ultrasound-assisted
extraction
(UAE)
procedure
followed
by
inductively
coupled
plasma
mass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS)
was
developed
for
the
determination
of
14
rare
earth
elements
(REEs)
(La,
Ce,
Pr,
Nd,
Sm,
Eu,
Gd,
Tb,
Dy,
Ho,
Er,
Tm,
Yb,
Lu),
along
with
yttrium
(Y)
scandium
(Sc),
in
coffee
samples.
The
method
validated
using
certified
reference
material
(NIST
SRM
1547),
recovery
tests
at
four
fortification
levels,
comparisons
microwave-assisted
digestion
(MAD).
Excellent
accuracy
precision
were
achieved,
rates
ranging
from
80.1%
to
112%
relative
standard
deviations
(RSD%)
below
14%.
Limits
detection
(LODs)
ranged
0.2
ng/kg
(Yb)
0.16
µg/kg
(Nd).
Total
REE
concentrations
varied
between
8.3
1.1
mg/kg,
highest
individual
mean
(µg/kg)
observed
Ce
(11.7),
La
(6.0),
Sc
(4.7).
lowest
Ho
(0.16),
Lu
(0.066),
Tm
(0.063).
Multivariate
analysis
profiles
92
samples
collected
Serbia
revealed
clear
distinctions
ground
roasted
instant
coffees,
as
well
different
surrogate
blends.
This
study
indicated
that
coffee’s
geographical
origin
not
possible
due
diverse
types,
blends,
additives.
However,
differences
suggest
potential
classification
based
on
variety.
REEs
pose
a
negligible
health
risk
consumers,
HI
values
4.7
×
10−8
6.3
10−6
TCR
2.6
10−14
3.5
10−12.
Язык: Английский
Source apportionment and probabilistic health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediment from an urban shallow lake
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2025
Язык: Английский
Source-Oriented Health Risks and Distribution of BTEXS in Urban Shallow Lake Sediment: Application of the Positive Matrix Factorization Model
Water,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(16), С. 2302 - 2302
Опубликована: Авг. 15, 2024
The
degradation
of
sediments
in
urban
environments
worldwide
is
driven
by
population
growth,
urbanization,
and
industrialization,
highlighting
the
need
for
thorough
quality
assessment
management
strategies.
As
a
result
these
anthropogenic
activities,
benzene,
toluene,
ethylbenzene,
xylenes,
styrene
(BTEXS)
are
persistently
released
into
environment,
polluting
sediment.
This
study
employed
self-organizing
maps
(SOMs),
positive
matrix
factorization
(PMF),
Monte
Carlo
simulation
source-oriented
health
risks
to
comprehensively
investigate
sediment
an
shallow
lake
mid-sized
city
central
Serbia.
results
indicated
mean
∑BTEXS
concentration
225
µg/kg,
with
toluene
as
dominant
congener,
followed
m,p-xylene,
o-xylene,
styrene.
Three
contamination
sources
were
identified:
waste
solvents
plastic
due
intensive
recreational
vehicle
exhaust
from
heavy
traffic
surrounding
lake.
Both
non-carcinogenic
carcinogenic
below
permissible
limits.
However,
children
more
susceptible
risks.
Benzene
most
responsible
both
groups.
this
can
help
researchers
find
suitable
perspective
on
dynamics
impacts
BTEXS
sediments.
Язык: Английский
Hydrogeochemical Facies and Health Hazards of Fluoride and Nitrate in Groundwater of a Lithium Ore Deposit Basin
Metals,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(9), С. 1062 - 1062
Опубликована: Сен. 17, 2024
Fluoride
and
nitrate
contamination
in
groundwater
is
a
global
concern
due
to
their
toxicity
associated
negative
health
effects.
This
study
incorporated
comprehensive
methodology,
including
hydrogeochemical
analysis,
drinking
irrigation
water
quality
assessment,
source
apportionment,
risk
estimation
of
fluoride
lithium
ore
deposit
basin
western
Serbia.
Groundwater
major
ion
hydrogeochemistry
was
governed
by
water–rock
interactions,
with
Ca-Mg-HCO3
identified
as
the
predominant
type.
The
entropy-weighted
index
(EWQI),
sodium
adsorption
ratio
(SAR),
percentage
(%Na)
revealed
that
95%
samples
were
excellent
good
for
both
irrigation.
Moreover,
results
showed
fluorides
geogenic
origin,
whereas
nitrates
originated
from
agricultural
activities.
Although
levels
relatively
low,
averaging
1.0
mg/L
11.1
mg/L,
respectively,
assessment
ingestion
such
can
still
lead
non-cancerous
diseases.
threshold
one
hazard
exceeded
15%
35%
adults
children,
respectively.
Children
more
vulnerable
non-carcinogenic
risk,
being
primary
contributing
factor.
outcomes
serve
reference
other
lithium-bearing
areas
guide
management
regional
resources.
Язык: Английский
Influencing factors of groundwater 238U, 232Th, 40K, and rare earth element contamination: Insights from the two-dimensional Monte Carlo simulation of radiological risks
Marine Pollution Bulletin,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
213, С. 117682 - 117682
Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2025
Язык: Английский
Identification of priority sources of potentially hazardous elements from public drinking water fountains in Zajecar/East Serbia
Journal of Environmental Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Two-dimensional Monte Carlo simulation of source-specific risks from PM2.5-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in indoor and outdoor school environments
Building and Environment,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 113050 - 113050
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Impact of Chocolate Cadmium on Vulnerable Populations in Serbia
Foods,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1), С. 18 - 18
Опубликована: Дек. 25, 2024
Chocolate
is
one
of
the
most
popular
and
widely
consumed
confectionery
products.
However,
elevated
cadmium
(Cd)
content
in
this
commodity
threatens
food
safety
human
health.
It
crucial
to
monitor
presence
Cd
chocolate
evaluate
its
associated
health
risks.
This
study
assessed
levels
milk
dark
chocolates
from
Serbian
market
(n
=
155).
Cadmium
concentrations
varied
between
0.010
0.29
mg/kg.
The
obtained
values
were
used
hazard
quotient
(HQ)
cancer
risk
(CR).
estimated
weekly
intakes
(EWIs)
below
tolerable
limits
for
all
samples.
some
samples,
EWI
reached
60.9%
63.5%
limit
toddlers
other
children,
respectively.
No
was
found
based
on
HQ.
On
hand,
CR
values,
products
can
be
classified
as
posing
a
moderate
risk.
Monte
Carlo
simulation
indicated
that
children
more
exposed
non-carcinogenic
risk,
whereas
vegetarians,
adults,
pregnant
women,
Sensitivity
analysis
indicates
body
weight,
exposure
frequency,
ingestion
rate
are
influential
factors
non-cancer
Язык: Английский