Lylia Hamidatou, Samar Chahih, Lilia Benamar, Ahmed Guesmia, Abderazek Hadri
{"title":"Comprehensive elemental profile of Pistacia Lentiscus.: Essential and non-essential elements determined by k₀-NAA","authors":"Lylia Hamidatou, Samar Chahih, Lilia Benamar, Ahmed Guesmia, Abderazek Hadri","doi":"10.1007/s10967-025-10009-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-025-10009-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A comprehensive elemental analysis of Pistacia lentiscus was conducted using the k₀-neutron activation analysis (k₀-NAA) technique, identifying and quantifying 26 elements such as Al, Ba, Br, Ca, Ce, Cl, Co, Cr, Cs, Eu, Fe, Hf, K, La, Mg, Mn, Na, Rb, Sb, Sc, Sm, Sr, Th, Tm, V, Zn. Key macrominerals such as Ca (4.54%), K (0.376%), Mg (0.589%), Cl (0.79%), and Na (0.19%) were identified, while essential microminerals included Fe (328 mg/kg), Mn (25.6 mg/kg), Zn (26.8 mg/kg), Cr (1.41 mg/kg), Co (0.219 mg/kg), and V (0.37 mg/kg). The results highlight the nutritional value of Pistacia lentiscus, contributing to dietary requirements, with elements like Ca, Mg, and K essential for bone health and metabolic functions, and Fe and Zn supporting various enzymatic processes. The elemental concentrations align with Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), affirming the plant’s potential health benefits. Monitoring non-essential elements further provides insights into environmental exposure and potential health risks.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2455 - 2465"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10967-025-10009-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143707094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jason Victor, Harry Jang, Andrew Hunter, Paula Ramirez, Daniel Koury, Frederic Poineau, Kenneth Czerwinski
{"title":"Preparation and arc melting decomposition of cerium trichloride","authors":"Jason Victor, Harry Jang, Andrew Hunter, Paula Ramirez, Daniel Koury, Frederic Poineau, Kenneth Czerwinski","doi":"10.1007/s10967-025-10041-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-025-10041-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Cerium trichloride was prepared from the reaction of CeO<sub>2</sub> with AlCl<sub>3</sub> in a sealed quartz ampoule or from the reaction of CeO<sub>2</sub> with CCl<sub>4</sub> in a pressure vessel. The synthetic approach with AlCl<sub>3</sub> allowed for the preparation of hundreds of milligram quantities of material and bypassed the use of solvents or flowing gas reactions. The CeCl<sub>3</sub> sample prepared from AlCl<sub>3</sub> was characterized by powder x-ray diffraction (PXRD), thermogravimetric analysis/ differential scanning calorimetry (TGA–DSC) and scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (SEM–EDS). Thermal decomposition of CeCl<sub>3</sub> prepared from CCl<sub>4</sub> via arc-melting led to the formation of a CeCl<sub>3</sub>/CeOCl mixture.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2271 - 2279"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10967-025-10041-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143707057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An assessment of natural radioactivity and health risk in Ofada rice (Oryza Sativa Japonica) and associated farmland soils near a major cement production zone in SW Nigeria","authors":"Kolawole E. Adesina, Shamsideen K. Alausa","doi":"10.1007/s10967-025-10035-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-025-10035-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Cement production releases naturally occurring radioactive materials, contaminating crops and soil and posing health risks. This study assessed radionuclide concentrations and health risks in Ofada rice and farm soils near a cement plant in Ibese, Nigeria. Sixty samples from Eggua, Igbogila, and Sawonjo were analyzed using gamma spectrometry. Mean activity concentrations of <sup>40</sup>K, <sup>226</sup>Ra, and <sup>232</sup>Th in rice were 12.5 ± 11.2, 26.7 ± 60.0, and 5.5 ± 2.8 Bq/kg (Eggua); 134.3 ± 66.7, 47.8 ± 24.3, and 2.0 ± 1.6 Bq/kg (Igbogila); and 78.0 ± 2.43, 11.2 ± 3.9, and 11.5 ± 2.5 Bq/kg (Sawonjo). Soil concentrations were 73.0 ± 45.1, 14.5 ± 10.8, and 5.6 ± 3.8 Bq/kg (Eggua); 73.0 ± 59.5, 9.6 ± 7.8, and 5.1 ± 1.9 Bq/kg (Igbogila); and 33.2 ± 27.9, 8.5 ± 12.5, and 5.9 ± 2.2 Bq/kg (Sawonjo). The highest effective dose in rice (510.8 ± 206 µSv/y) and cancer risks were in Igbogila, exceeding UNSCEAR limits. A slight relationship (<i>r</i> = 0.125) was observed between soil exposure and rice ingestion in Igbogila. Radionuclide levels in rice exceeded soil, indicating bioaccumulation. Results highlight health risks, necessitating monitoring, mitigation, and public awareness.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2323 - 2343"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10967-025-10035-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. U. Nwaka, G. O. Avwiri, Manoj Kumar Jindal, Kiran Patni
{"title":"Assessment of radiation hazard from radioactive elements 226Ra, 232Th, 40K in locally and industrially refined salt for consumption in Nigeria","authors":"B. U. Nwaka, G. O. Avwiri, Manoj Kumar Jindal, Kiran Patni","doi":"10.1007/s10967-025-10037-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-025-10037-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigated the radioactivity levels of <sup>226</sup>Ra, <sup>232</sup>Th, and <sup>40</sup>K in locally processed and industrially refined salt samples from Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Results showed higher activity concentrations of radionuclides in locally processed salt compared to the industrially refined salt. Consequently, locally processed salt exhibited higher radiation doses (absorbed dose rate, annual effective dose rate, and annual gonadal dose equivalent) than refined salt. These findings highlight the potential radiological impact of consuming locally processed salt and emphasize the need for radiation protection measures for workers in the local salt industry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2517 - 2525"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10967-025-10037-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis and evaluation of 177Lu-labeled anti-EGFR Fab antibody for lung cancer","authors":"Yuan-Yuan Li, Jia-Yan Yu, Tao Wang, Jing Wang, Peng Zhao, Xia Yang, Hong-Yuan Wei, Yue Chen","doi":"10.1007/s10967-025-10030-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-025-10030-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Fab fragments obtained via enzymatic digestion of full-length antibodies or by gene recombination technology have smaller molecular weight and greater penetration ability. Those advantages make it uniquely suited to deliver radionuclides. In this study, we prepared a Fab fragment from the anti-EGFR antibody Cetuximab and labeled it with <sup>177</sup>Lu. The binding activity in vitro and biodistribution in vivo of [<sup>177</sup>Lu]Lu-DOTA-Fab-Cetuximab were investigated. The [<sup>177</sup>Lu]Lu-labeled Fab fragment showed improved tumor penetration and faster blood clearance compared to the full-length antibody.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2139 - 2149"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Soliman, E. Shalaby, Z. Ghatass, E. Abdel-Gawad, M. Elsafi, I. Saleh
{"title":"Experimental assessment of radionuclides activity in total suspended particles in Assiut city, Egypt","authors":"H. Soliman, E. Shalaby, Z. Ghatass, E. Abdel-Gawad, M. Elsafi, I. Saleh","doi":"10.1007/s10967-025-10024-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-025-10024-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present study discusses the hazards of airborne radionuclides pollution in Assiut City, Egypt. The total suspended particles (TSP) samples were collected from six sites selected based on anthropogenic activities. The concentrations of the detected radionuclides in TSP (43 mBq m<sup>−3</sup> and 12 mBq m<sup>−3</sup> for <sup>238</sup>U series and <sup>232</sup>Th series, respectively) were higher than the world average values. The annual effective doses (by inhalation) are 100 times the world average dose of airborne radionuclides. The findings from the present study are regarded as a baseline level and may be applied to future assessments of radiation exposure levels in the area.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2121 - 2130"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10967-025-10024-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexis T. Riche, Heather A. Brant, Robin L. Brigmon, Daniel I. Kaplan, Kyle M. Samperton
{"title":"Biofilm growth in water-cooling towers as collection platforms for airborne radionuclides","authors":"Alexis T. Riche, Heather A. Brant, Robin L. Brigmon, Daniel I. Kaplan, Kyle M. Samperton","doi":"10.1007/s10967-025-09981-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-025-09981-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Given its history of nuclear material processing, the Savannah River Site (SRS) was used to evaluate whether biofilms growing in water-cooling towers (WCTs) are effective passive collectors for environmental radionuclide surveillance. Uranium and plutonium analyses suggest WCT-sourced biofilms are efficient, indigenous, constantly running samplers that can be used for environmental monitoring, as their isotopic compositions are distinct from natural or atmospheric fallout and representative of SRS historical activities. The ubiquity of WCTs worldwide and demonstrated ability to detect nuclear material processing and constrain specific activities based on biofilm actinide isotopic compositions make WCT biofilms a promising means to improve monitoring.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2397 - 2406"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dam failure evolution and radon exhalation pattern of uranium tailings reservoir under the simulated heavy rainfall condition","authors":"Xingwang Dai, Yong Liu, Chengyan Yan, Shijie Fang, Yifan Chen","doi":"10.1007/s10967-025-10017-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-025-10017-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A scaled model of the uranium tailings reservoir was constructed in lab to investigate the evolution of dam failure under the continuous rise of water level in the simulated reservoir. Throughout the test, model damage images, dip line changes, displacement variations, and radon exhalation rate fluctuations were recorded and analyzed. It was observed that Model A, constructed with uranium tailings as the primary material, exhibited significant damage and ultimately evolved into complete dam failure. Notably, there was an increase in the radon exhalation rate before both dam failures. In contrast, Model B, built with laterite as the main dam construction material, remained stable throughout the entire test This finding indicates that monitoring the radon exhalation rate is an effective method for characterizing internal dam damage and serves as a valuable early warning system.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2049 - 2060"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143707140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yan He, Wenlong Du, Xiaolei Fu, Dingzhong Yuan, Bing Na, Shaoze Zhang, Honglai Liu
{"title":"Hypercross-linked porous polymer bearing phosphonate ligand for efficient removal of uranium in water: a combined experimental and density functional theory study","authors":"Yan He, Wenlong Du, Xiaolei Fu, Dingzhong Yuan, Bing Na, Shaoze Zhang, Honglai Liu","doi":"10.1007/s10967-025-10004-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-025-10004-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Developing new porous polymer to separate uranium in water is an urgent task. In our work, a novel hypercross-linked porous polymer bearing phosphonate ligand (HCP-PL) was constructed by a simple Friedel–Crafts alkylation strategy. The obtained polymer HCP-PL was showed an excellent uranium adsorption capacity and outstanding selectivity in aqueous solution. The adsorption isotherm model is consistent with Langmuir monolayer isotherm. It is worth mentioned that the maximum uranium adsorption capacity (<i>q</i><sub><i>max</i></sub>) by HCP-PL reached up to 553.4 mg/g, which was much higher than most reported porous materials. The polymer HCP-PL exhibits a pronounced selective adsorption capacity for uranium in the existence of other impurity ions, including Cu<sup>2+</sup>, Co<sup>2+</sup>, Sn<sup>2+</sup>, La<sup>3+</sup>, Ce<sup>3+</sup>, and Pb<sup>2+</sup>. This excellent selectivity is attributed to the strong affinity between uranium and phosphonate ligand, as demonstrated by experimental results and by density functional theory calculations. Moreover, the porous polymer HCP-PL remained removal uranium percentage of 82% after 5 adsorption–desorption cycles. Therefore, the novel hypercross-linked porous materials bearing phosphonate ligand have good application prospects in the removal of uranium ions in water.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2487 - 2499"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10967-025-10004-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143707030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khalid N. Alharbi, Raed A. Alsulami, Mohammad H. Alhakami, Muneer Baata, Mohammed F. Alotaibi, Salman Alshehri, Salman M. Alzahrani, Anas M. Alwafi, Mona A. Aljufareen, Mubarak M. Albarqi, Khalid N. Alnajem, Mohammed S. Almoiqli
{"title":"Investigation of adsorption isotherms and thermodynamic models of uranium biosorption from aqueous solutions by Rumex Acetosella","authors":"Khalid N. Alharbi, Raed A. Alsulami, Mohammad H. Alhakami, Muneer Baata, Mohammed F. Alotaibi, Salman Alshehri, Salman M. Alzahrani, Anas M. Alwafi, Mona A. Aljufareen, Mubarak M. Albarqi, Khalid N. Alnajem, Mohammed S. Almoiqli","doi":"10.1007/s10967-025-10031-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10967-025-10031-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>There is growing concern about the poisoning of groundwater with uranium (U) and other heavy metals. The efficacy of identifying a suitable adsorbent material for the elimination of heavy metals has been exemplified, including the utilization different plants as adsorbents. The experimental findings were examined by utilizing equilibrium isotherms, enabling the examination of the adsorption behavior of uranium on Rumex Acetosella. Based on the equilibrium data analysis such as the Langmuir, Freundlich and Sips, etc. isotherms demonstrate a strong correlation with the experimental data (R<sup>2</sup> > 0.90) which means high efficiency in isotherm behavior of the adsorbent.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":661,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry","volume":"334 3","pages":"2251 - 2270"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10967-025-10031-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143707166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}