Publications by authors named "Yingsen Zhang"
Environ Geochem Health
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study assesses pollution from potentially toxic metals (PTMs) in fine road dust in Zunyi, China, highlighting high average levels of metals like Ni, Cr, and Cu compared to local soil background levels.* !
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- Major sources of PTMs include traffic (38%), industrial (23.7%), and construction (21.9%), with Cu significantly contributing to the ecological risks, which are deemed low to moderate overall.* !
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- While non-carcinogenic risks are acceptable for adults, children face higher risks, emphasizing the need for local governments to prioritize control measures for industrial sources and specifically target the metal chromium (Cr) due to its potential health threats.* !
