Trace metals in the aquatic environment are generally concentrated o n solid geochemical phases which eventually become incorporated into estuarin e and marine sediments . The mechanism of trace metal concentration is believe d to be adsorption with various geochemical phases such as hydrous metal oxides , clays, and organic matter . Metals in estuarine or marine sediments can thu s be expected...

the quality of wastewater generated in any process industry is generally indicated by performance itrace metals in the aquatic environment have to date come essentially from naturally occurring geochemical resources. however, this has been enhanced by anthropogenic activities resulting in pollution. consequently, correlations and partitioning of trace metals in the dissolved phase, suspended pa...

The term antibiotics [Gr. anti against, bios life] refers to a group of organic natural chemical compounds produced by such microorganisms as: bacteria, actinobacteria, warious types of fungi and some plants and animal cells. Many substances isolated from these organisms are synthesized on an industrial scale as a whole (of synthetic origin, called chemiotherapeutics) or in part (of semisynthet...

v Dedication To my sister and best friend who passed on during the course of these studies; Mrs Jessica Jaafa. Baaba Jessica you were a real big sister who showed me love and care. You inspired me to strive hard and achieve the best in life. The memory of your relationship remains fresh in my mind all the time. I beseech the Almighty to rest thy soul in eternal peace. vii Summary The trace meta...

BACKGROUND Children with asthma experience increased susceptibility to airborne pollutants. Exposure to traffic and industrial activity have been positively associated with exacerbation of symptoms as well as emergency room visits and hospitalisations. The effect of trace metals contained in fine particulate matter (aerodynamic diameter 2.5 μm and lower, PM2.5) on acute health effects amongst a...

The long-term mobility of trace metals has been cited as a potential hazard by critics of EPA 503 rule governing the land application of biosolids. The objectives of this study were to assess the accumulation of Cu, Ni, Cd, and Zn within the soil profile; the distribution of exchangeable, specifically adsorbed, organic, and oxide fractions of each metal; and mass balance of Cu, Ni, and Zn 17 yr...

As the world's urban population continues to grow, it becomes increasingly imperative to understand the dynamic interactions between human activities and the urban environment. The development of urban environmental geochemistry has yielded a significant volume of scientific information about geochemical phenomena found uniquely in the urban environment, such as the distribution, dispersion, an...

IMPORTANCE Abnormal body levels of essential elements and exposure to toxic trace metals have been postulated to contribute to the pathogenesis of diseases affecting many organ systems, including the eye. OBJECTIVE To investigate associations between body levels of trace metals and the prevalence of glaucoma in a cross-sectional population-based study. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Bloo...

Trace elements possess important therapeutic properties. First, binding to specific macromo‐ lecules (enzymes, nucleic acids, etc.) they influence important chemical and biological processes; second, they interact amongst themselves synergistically to amplify their individual reactions. Some trace elements are also metals. Not all metals are trace elements. Metals have been used therapeutically...

The distribution of dissolved and particulate trace metals (Fe, Mn, Cu, Ni, Zn, and Pb) was studied for the first time during the spring high flow period of the Lena River (Arctic Siberia). The results show that concentrations of dissolved metals in the river Lena during the spring high flow in June 1996 (spring freshet) were significantly higher than those reported for the rest of the year. Fo...