Risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soils and vegetables around coal-fired thermal power plant: a case study of Dhanbad, India

Modeling Challenges for Improving the Heat Rate Performance in a Thermal Power Plant: Implications for SDGs in Energy Supply Chains

“…These fly ash wastes are not handled effectively and are often disposed of into the environment. The fly ash from the thermal power plants is a rich source of carbon content and it increases the global warming effect [24]. Likewise, the maintenance activities are not carried out properly in the thermal power plants, and this resulted in the damage to some of the critical components.…”

“…The heavy pulverized coal comes out through the boiler bottom ash hopper with heavy ash particles. [24] Boiler and duct work air-in leakage (B3).…”

Risk Assessment of Toxic Elements in Fruits and Vegetables Grown in Ararat Region, Armenia

“…The issues related to the safety of fruits and vegetables were the subject of investigations worldwide. Numerous studies were directed to assess contamination of plants with toxic elements and associated potential risks to human health (Alam, et al, 2020, Filippini, et al, 2020, Gupta, et al, 2021, Pajević, et al, 2018, Raj and Maiti, 2020, Sanaei, et al, 2021. The contamination can occur due to natural or anthropogenic activities, which contribute to elevated levels of toxic elements in the agro-ecosystem (Pajević, et al, 2018).…”

“…The contamination can occur due to natural or anthropogenic activities, which contribute to elevated levels of toxic elements in the agro-ecosystem (Pajević, et al, 2018). Investigations carried out in different countries (Chang, et al, 2014, Gupta, et al, 2021, Hu, et al, 2020, Raj and Maiti, 2020, Vrhovnik, et al, 2016 as well as in Armenia (Pipoyan, et al, 2019(Pipoyan, et al, , 2018, revealed that fruits and vegetables have been contaminated with trace elements, particularly with lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As) and mercury (Hg). These are known as toxic elements causing This study aims to assess toxic elements' contents in fresh fruit and vegetable, as well as related potential health risks to the adult population in the Ararat region.…”

“…neurodevelopmental effects, lung damage, kidney damage, cancer, etc.) even at low levels of exposure (Dorne, et al, 2011, Raj andMaiti, 2020). With the growing concern associated with dietary exposure to toxic elements, regulatory requirements have been set for the safety of food products including fruits and vegetables.…”