Essays about: "nickel, lead copper"

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  1. 1. Distribution and transport of microplastics and metals in sewage sludge-amended agricultural soil : a Comparative study between microplastics copper, cadmium, and nickel

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Nora Ottander; [2022]
    Keywords : Bioturbation; advective transport; earthworm; Aporrectodea longa;

    Abstract : This thesis investigated the vertical transport of microplastics and metals in agricultural soil after sewage sludge application. Sewage sludge is commonly used in agriculture for adding nutrients and carbon to improve the soil quality. READ MORE

  3. 2. Determination of bio-accessible amounts of metal trace elements in baby food using In vitro artificial digestion

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Marcus Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Food; toxic metals; children; bio-accumulation; artificial digestion; ICP-MS;

    Abstract : Prefabricated baby food is under strict EU legislation by Commission Regulation (EC) 1881/2006 Setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs regarding the maximum allowed content of potentially harmful elements. For potentially toxic trace elements the regulated maximum content is regulated for lead, cadmium, mercury, inorganic tin, inorganic arsenic, cesium, copper and manganese. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sorption of Stormwater Pollutants for Five Material Mixtures: A batch Equlibrium Study

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Fredrik Rydholm; [2021]
    Keywords : Sorption; Swale; Metals; Phosphorus; Treatment; Batch equilibrium test; isoterms; Low-cost material;

    Abstract : Blue-green infrastructure have been more lucrative during the last 30 years, since urbanizationbrings more impervious surfaces that increases stormwater runoff volumes. Amongst thedifferent blue-green infrastructures there are e.g., constructed wetlands and swales. READ MORE

  5. 4. Metal Removal Efficiency of Five Filter Media Intended for use in Road Stormwater Treatment Facilities

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Lovisa Lundgren; [2021]
    Keywords : Stormwater; Metal removal efficiency; Filter media; Dagvatten; Metallavskiljningskapacitet; Filtermaterial;

    Abstract : Roads, buildings, vehicles, and human activities cause spreading of pollutants, which partly end up in stormwater. The pollutant load contains solid particles of various size, hydrocarbons, organics, metals, nutrients, and microorganisms, which can have negative effects on water quality of surface-, coastal- and ground waters. READ MORE

  6. 5. Vulnerability assessment of groundwater pollution in the vicinity of a landfill in Nigeria

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Melisa Marta; Lovisa Nordgren; [2021]
    Keywords : Olusosun landfill; Lagos; Nigeria; Groundwater quality assessment; Groundwater; Contamination; Deponin Olusosun; Lagos; Nigeria Grundvattenkvalitetsbedömning; Grundvatten; Förorening;

    Abstract : Malfunctioning landfills are a globally sprawled problem. The Olusosun landfill in Lagos, Nigeria is not an exception. It is located in the middle of the city, nearby groundwater resources used to supply drinking water for the inhabitants in Lagos. READ MORE