Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Department of Stratigraphy and Paleontology, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain, Spain

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• Perspective   
  Innovative Use of Spectroscopy in Assessing Soil and Water Contamination by Heavy Metals
  Author(s): Francisco Renot*
  
  The contamination of soil and water by heavy metals is a critical environmental concern due to the toxicity and persistence of these elements. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and chromium pose significant risks to human health and the environment, often entering ecosystems through industrial activities, agricultural practices, mining, and waste disposal. These metals can accumulate in the soil and water, contaminating the food chain and harming aquatic life, plants, and animals. The detection and quantification of heavy metals in environmental samples are therefore essential for monitoring pollution levels, assessing environmental risks, and informing regulatory policies. Traditional methods for analyzing heavy metals, such as atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), are highly sensitive but often require exp.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2380-2391.2024.11.400

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