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17 articles for “Heavy Metal Analysis”
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Analytical Evaluation of heavy metals in eyeshadows: A Risk assessment and Implications for Public Health Regulatory Reforms in Nigeria
Abstract: This study employs advanced analytical techniques to assess heavy metal contamination (Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, Zn) in 18 commercially available eyeshadow products (local and imported) from Owerri Metropolis, Nigeria. Quantification was conducted using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), while risk evaluations incorporated chemometric modeling approaches. Results revealed significant contamination in locally manufactured brands, particularly those containing calabash chalk (Nzu) as a base ingredient. Lead and nickel concentrations reached 166.58 ± 6.5 …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Theoretical Investigation of the Interactions between Cytochrome C and Some Heavy Metal Ions: A Biophysical Analysis
Abstract: Cytochrome c is located in mitochondria and has an important role in ATP synthesis. In addition to this, this molecule plays an important role in the conversion to water molecule of molecular oxygen. Using chemical equalization principles about chemical hardness and electronegativity concepts, the power of the interactions between chemical compounds, metals and ligands. In the present study, we theoretically analyzed electron transfer mechanisms and the power of the interactions …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Statistical Modeling of Diffusion of Heavy Metals from Waste Oil in Soil Environment Using Regression Analysis
Abstract: Regression analysis is a statistical tool or method used to estimate the relationship between dependent variable and one or more independent variables. The diffusion and statistical model of heavy metals in soil are critical factors influencing pollutant migration and environmental remediation strategies. Understanding the diffusion and statistical method of analyzing the adsorption of heavy metals in soils is crucial for assessing environmental contamination and designing effective remediation strategies. This study …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Study of Heavy Metal ion adsorption from Synthetic Wastewater with the help of biomass and analysis of Mathematical Model
Abstract: The biofilm matrix is a mixture of secreted polymers, metabolites and nutrients ingested, lysis solution products, and even particle debris. This matrix, which is polyanionic by nature, is essential for the activated carbon of metal cations. In this study, the heavy metal adsorption mechanism in biofilms is modelled in one spatial dimension. The numerical method is a free-boundary value issue for nonlinear parabolic and quadratic partial differential equations. Parabolic equations …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 45–56 Read article
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Multivariate modeling of mineral water Karachi, Pakistan
Abstract: In last few decades the demand of mineral water has increased and is very important for human life due to shortage of pure and clean water. The mineral water is produced by various companies with different names and brand with approval of the relevant authorities. The present study was carried out for the preconcentration and determination of trace amount of metals (Cd, Cu, Pb, Fe, Mn, Ni, and Zn) from …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 49–59 Read article
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Industrial Effluent Pollution and Sustainable Treatment Strategies: An Analytical Approach
Abstract: Industrialization has significantly propelled economic development across the globe, but it has also led to the generation of vast quantities of hazardous effluents that pose serious threats to the environment and public health. Industrial effluents, depending on their origin, often contain high levels of chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD), total dissolved solids (TDS), toxic heavy metals, dyes, solvents, pharmaceutical residues, and other harmful substances. This research paper …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Heavy metal concentrations in two mangrove species grown in the UAE region and use of phytoremediation technology
Abstract: The mangrove vegetation of Eastern region of UAE, rhizosphere root, leaf, stem and soil sediments of two mangrove types studied for the levels of Cr, Cu, Cd, Mn, Ni, Zn and Pb in the eastern Emirates region. The analysis was carried out with FAAS spectroscopy using microwave digestion technique. The two mangrove plants are most abundant in this region. the bioconcentration factor (BCF) > 1 metal content was quantized. It …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Water Purification
Abstract: DNA hydrogels have been demonstrated as versatile catalysts, potential adsorbents, sensors and immobilization carriers of bioactive molecules. They are a type of tenuous, semiflexible polymeric network that consists of precisely designed synthetic nucleotide strands as chemical or physical cross-linkers. Hydrogels have been widely studied due to their improved physicochemical properties and used as antibacterial platforms, wastewater pollutants, adsorbents and drug deliverers. Because of their biocompatibility and the ability to mix …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Evaluation of Groundwater Quality Parameters Through Physico-Chemical Analysis in the Puducherry Region
Abstract: Abstract The evaluation of the quality of drinking water in Puducherry state and its surrounding regions primarily concentrated on groundwater sources. Nine specimens were examined using standardized techniques, and their outcomes were contrasted with national standards. Nevertheless, on a worldwide scale, the quality of water is facing a growing danger from unwelcome alterations in its physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. Population growth, industrialization, fertilizer usage, and mining activities are major …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Evaluation of Groundwater Quality Parameters Through Physico-Chemical Analysis in the Puducherry Region
Abstract: Abstract The evaluation of the quality of drinking water in Puducherry state and its surrounding regions primarily concentrated on groundwater sources. Nine specimens were examined using standardized techniques, and their outcomes were contrasted with national standards. Nevertheless, on a worldwide scale, the quality of water is facing a growing danger from unwelcome alterations in its physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. Population growth, industrialization, fertilizer usage, and mining activities are major …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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A Study on the Future of Industrial WastewaterTreatment Plant: Trends and Innovations
Abstract: Industrial wastewater treatment plants (IWWTPs) stand at the critical intersection of economic productivity and environmental sustainability. Unlike municipal sources, industrial effluent is characterized by extreme heterogeneity, containing highly variable concentrations of toxic heavy metals, recalcitrant organic compounds, suspended solids, and emerging contaminants. This complexity necessitates bespoke, multistage treatment trains, often combining physical, chemical, and advanced biological methods (e.g., membrane bioreactors, electrochemical oxidation, and anaerobic digestion). This analysis examines the contemporary …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Green Nanotechnology Based Analysis & Treatment of Industrial Effluent
Abstract: The research into effluent treatment and recycling is ongoing process. Particularly the development of new methods and technology for nanowaste treatment is a focus of most professionals, scientist and engineers. One of the developments among the emerging technology is the green nanotechnology, which is environmental friendly, affordable and cost effective. This research is an overview of Green nanotechnology based analysis and treatment techniques for an industrial nanowaste is emphasized. Most …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Sorption of Pb (II), Cd(II) and Zn(II) by synthesized nanocrystalline sodium potassium flurophlogopite (FGP)
Abstract: We have successfully synthesized nanocrystalline sodium potassium fluorophlogopite (FGP) crystals with controlled sizes from ≈ 25 nm to 100nm, using an organic tetrapropylammonium (TPA) hydroxide. We have been successfully synthesized material depends on the source of silicate and hydrothermal crystallization conditions. The synthesized materials were characterized by using different techniques such as X-ray diffraction, Energy Dispersive Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope, Transmission Electron Microscopy and FTIR analysis. The use of sodium …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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In Vitro Evaluation of Bioremediation Capacity of a Commercial Probiotic, Bacillus clausii, for Chromium (VI) and Lead (II) Toxicity
Abstract: Heavy metals cause disastrous effects on any living organisms. Probiotics have the ability to reduce metal toxicity. Commercial probiotics having bioremediation capacity can use these bacteria as an alternative to conventional remediation methods. The bioaccumulation of heavy metals including chromium (VI) (Cr [VI]) and lead (II) (Pb [II]) causes fatal toxicity in humans. Some naturally occurring bacterial species, such as Bacillus and Pseudomonas, contribute their role in bioremediation of these …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Mathematical Analysis of the Effect of Fly Ash Application in Agricultural Fields on Soil Properties and Crop Productivity
Abstract: Fly ash is regularly generated as a by-product by coal or thermal power stations. The potential of fly ash as a resource material in agriculture and related areas is now a well-established fact. The application of fly ash in agriculture is due to its favorable physicochemical properties, including appreciable content of essential plant nutrients. When compared to soil, fly ash consists of all the elements except organic carbon and nitrogen. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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Effective Utilization of Agricultural Waste for Removal of Heavy Metals from Waste Streams
Abstract: The progress of industrialization and urbanization poses a great threat to the comfort of people's lives. The production and disposal of large amounts of toxic pollutants have severely polluted our environment. The most hazardous contaminants in soils and surface waters include some organic compounds, like synthetic dyes (SD) and toxic substances (heavy metals). It is of great interest worldwide due to its toxicity to many organisms. An important topic is …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization, Antibacterial Study and Study of Bio Properties for New Analytical Reagents
Abstract: Due to the widespread pollution of heavy metals in water and environmental samples, the pollution levels have increased. Therefore, researchers have begun working on various environmental solutions to improve the levels of these elements in environmental samples. One such solution is the preparation of analytical reagents as coordination agents and ligands to shield the elements from water and soil, thereby reducing pollution levels. In this study, new analytical reagents were …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–11 Read article