Advances in chemical and materials engineering book series,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown, С. 246 - 275
Опубликована: Сен. 25, 2023
Water
scarcity
has
been
exacerbated
in
recent
years
due
to
factors
including
the
expansion
of
industrialization
and
agricultural
activities.
The
contaminants
released
by
industries
into
surrounding
water
bodies
include
toxic
aromatic
molecules,
dyes,
heavy
metals,
which
upon
consumption
pose
a
threat
human
life.
development
treatment
technologies
catalysts
targeting
these
pollutants
thus
emerged
as
critical
area
research
development.
This
chapter
therefore
focuses
on
providing
comprehensive
information
application
metal
oxide
semiconductor
photocatalysis
for
range
industrial
pollutants.
With
focus
mainly
being
titanium
dioxide
(TiO2),
zinc
(ZnO),
tin
(SnO2),
cadmium
(CdO),
tungsten
trioxide
(WO3),
synthesis
modification
methods
enhancement
photocatalytic
efficiencies
materials
is
discussed.
Their
physical,
morphological,
optical
properties
are
compared,
mechanisms
behind
their
activities
reported.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
969, С. 178962 - 178962
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025
Mining
activities
significantly
contribute
to
soil
contamination,
posing
risks
the
environment
and
human
health.
This
study
evaluates
environmental
health
impacts
of
four
non-ferrous
mining
types,
which
have
been
rarely
examined
globally.
It
highlights
gaps
in
existing
datasets
from
selected
sites
sampling
practices,
correlating
pollutants
with
atmospheric
variables.
Overall,
geoaccumulation
index
(Igeo)
all
mine
types
were
order
Hg
>
Cd
As>Cu
Pb
Zn
Ni
Cr
Mn
Co
indicating
that
are
main
metals
pollution
associated
activities.
Notably,
highest
As
contamination
(Igeo:
class
6)
occurs
copper
mines
China,
Russia,
Portugal,
lead‑zinc
Sweden
Mexico.
was
most
severe
soils
across
Tunisia,
Ireland,
Spain,
Slovenia,
Mexico,
France,
North
Macedonia,
Bulgaria,
Egypt,
while
uranium
USA
showed
notably
lower
levels
2).
higher
gold
mine-associated
Iran,
Myanmar,
Brazil
Nigeria.
About
half
faced
ecological
areas
Vietnam,
Sweden,
Cyprus,
Portugal
had
only
8
%
category.
Gold
Nigeria,
considerable
Hg,
whereas
Germany
Bulgaria
a
risk,
due
better
management.
The
primary
exposure
route
for
heavy
is
ingestion,
hazard
(HI)
non-carcinogenic
being
acceptable
elements,
except
As.
Carcinogenic
present
Brazil,
UK.
Hence,
this
review
underscores
urgent
need
address
metal
global
offers
policy
recommendations
effective
management
restoration
efforts.
Water Air & Soil Pollution,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
234(7)
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2023
Abstract
Wadi
Abu
Subeira
area
contains
many
farms
and
houses
is
one
of
the
promising
areas
for
iron
mining.
Therefore,
21
surface
soil
samples
were
collected
investigated
toxic
heavy
metals
(Pb,
Cr,
Ni,
Cu,
Zn,
Co,
As)
using
inductively
coupled
plasma
(ICP)
to
establish
a
geochemical
baseline
these
during
pre-mining
conditions.
To
decipher
sources
their
interrelationships,
multivariate
statistical
analysis
was
applied,
while
evaluate
degree
pollution
potential
environmental
risks
indices
used.
Abundances
Pb,
As
fluctuated
from
17.72
0.06,
47.12
10.86,
47.88
9.25,
45.04
6.23,
51.93
17.82,
10.55
1.24,
7.04
1.66
mg/kg,
respectively,
displaying
declining
trend
Zn
>
Cr
Ni
Cu
Co
Pb.
Additionally,
mean
concentrations
all
studied
found
be
significantly
lower
than
selected
international
reference
standards.
Pearson
correlation
coefficient,
principal
component
analysis,
cluster
revealed
two
geogenic
associations
elements:
(1)
Zn-As-Ni-Cr-Cu-Co;
(2)
Negative
I
geo
values
observed
metals,
which
showed
that
uncontaminated
can
considered
study
area.
Moreover,
CF
or
close
1,
suggesting
low
contamination
levels
supporting
association
with
natural
geological
processes.
Similarly,
Er
RI
below
40
150,
indicating
low-risk
environment.
Ultimately,
obtained
used
as
tracking
future
changes
in
accumulations
sediments
considering
current
assessment
an
environmentally
safe
Atmospheric Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
301, С. 119696 - 119696
Опубликована: Март 5, 2023
Mining
is
an
economic
activity
that
traditionally
releases
large
amounts
of
particulate
matter
into
the
atmosphere
because
procedures
required
to
process
mineral.
In
particular,
polymetallic
ores
are
environmentally
harmful
as
they
can
enrich
potentially
toxic
elements,
which
may
cause
adverse
effects
humans
and
ecosystems
due
their
toxicity.
The
aim
was
assess
impact
on
health
this
type
mining
nearby
populations.
Accordingly,
it
conducted
extensive
PM10
sampling
campaign
during
entirety
2021
through
a
total
248
filters
placed
in
three
villages
close
Rio
Tinto
district
(Southwest
Spain),
one
largest
Cu
mines
world.
A
58
major
trace
elements
were
analysed,
along
with
organic
carbon/elemental
carbon,
cations,
anions.
mean
concentrations
high
spring
(47
μgPM10⋅m−3)
summer
(56
population
closest
mine,
wherein
values
surpassed
annual
daily
limit
values,
but
lower
other
two
villages.
Moreover,
enrichment
As
(annual
maximum
6.2
ng⋅m−3),
(70
Pb
(19
Zn
(50
ng⋅m−3)
observed
all
locations.
positive
matrix
factorization
(PMF)
primarily
used
origins
matter,
revealing
mine
reduced
considerably
over
long
distance,
contributions
ranging
from
36%
at
mine's
outskirts
8%
further
away
it,
coincides
features
abandonment
phase
(2001–2015).
Despite
this,
risk
assessment
revealed
carcinogens
within
permissible
exposure
limits
even
village,
indicating
minor
concern
for
inhabitants
toxicological
perspective.
Natural and Engineering Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10(1), С. 325 - 339
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Heavy
metals
and
PM
are
among
the
contaminants
that
coal
mining
operations
discharge
into
surroundings
in
large
quantities,
harming
human
health
environmental
pollution.
The
research
aims
to
examine
spatial
sequential
deviations
of
air
heavy
metal
deposition
regions.
Additionally,
it
determine
major
causes
pollution
evaluate
how
affected
hazards
atmosphere
public
well-being.
To
identify
sources
data
on
quality,
advanced
techniques
employed.
Over
a
specific
period,
pollutants
such
SO2,
NO2,
CO,
PM2.5
measured
at
various
locations.
Both
geographical
distribution
percentage
measured.
According
research,
main
include
wind-blown
road
dust,
active
mine
fires,
vehicle
emissions,
activities.
order
mean
concentrations
is
Fe
>
Cu
Zn
Mn
Pb
Cr
Cd
Ni
As
Hg.
There
threats
ecological
well-being
from
high
particulate
substances
hazardous
metals.
results
emphasize
quickly
strong
control
regulations
sustainable
methods
needed.
Minimizing
negative
effects
ecosystems
requires
reducing
emissions
mining,
setting
dust
measures
place,
enforcing
stronger
laws.
Abstract
With
approximately
25,000
active
mining
companies
operating
in
140
countries,
the
industry
significantly
contributes
to
global
economic
growth
but
also
poses
severe
environmental
and
social
challenges.
This
review
examines
implications
of
on
human
health,
food
security,
biodiversity
conservation,
drawing
insights
from
case
studies
Towards
Sustainable
Mining
(TSM)
initiative.
The
extraction
processing
minerals
such
as
coal,
gold,
silver,
copper,
zinc
release
hazardous
materials,
including
arsenic,
mercury,
lead,
radioactive
substances,
leading
soil
contamination,
water
pollution,
loss.
Mining-related
emissions
have
been
linked
respiratory
diseases,
neurological
disorders,
increased
mortality
rates
affected
communities.
In
agriculture,
land
degradation
competition
for
resources
reduce
crop
productivity,
with
nearly
90%
insecurity
hotspots
Africa
coinciding
sites.
Biodiversity
loss
results
habitat
destruction,
introduction
invasive
species,
disrupting
ecological
balance.
study
highlights
regulatory
frameworks
sustainable
approaches,
mercury-free
gold
Ghana
corporate
responsibility
programs
Canada,
Finland,
Spain.
Future
directions
emphasize
need
innovative
technologies,
stricter
policies,
stakeholder
engagement
mitigate
mining’s
adverse
effects
while
ensuring
resource
sustainability.
Geographica Pannonica,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
28(3), С. 205 - 220
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Mining
causes
soil
degradation,
particle
emission,
and
air
water
quality
deterioration.
This
study
estimates
some
health
risks
in
districts
of
Central
Serbia
affected
by
surface
mining
activities,
proposes
measures
for
land
restoration.
The
epidemiological
risk
assessment
was
based
on
data
seven
cancers
three
cardiovascular
diseases
during
2010
-
2020.
Results
showed
a
statistically
significant
increase
the
incidence
lung
bronchial
cancer
critical
districts.
Borski
district
stood
out
with
highest
rates
diseases.
suspected
role
particulate
pollution
from
industry
deterioration
calls
intensified
monitoring
development
mitigation
technologies.
A
restoration
strategy
called
Pan-Life-Carpet
technology
is
proposed
areas
control.
