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Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Physic and Earth Sciences (MIFT), University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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Disease Risks from Environmental Radiological Exposure

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Dear Colleagues,

Ionizing radiations arise from many natural sources, ranging from the unstable atoms in the materials around us, and within our bodies, to the Sun, and even beyond the Solar System. In addition, the testing of nuclear weapons, nuclear waste, and nuclear accidents can be included as radioactive sources. These sources have provided the means of dating environmental materials and tracing the movements of substances through the Earth's land, oceans, and atmosphere. However, although radionuclides have been used in the Earth, marine, and environmental sciences for over a hundred years and provide unique tools to study environmental processes in great detail from different observational scales, ionizing radiations affect genetic systems, which has led to a remarkable range of studies to examine how and how quickly both humans and biota accumulate unstable atoms, and their various effects on both, thus creating adverse genetic effects for future generations.

Accordingly, this Topic welcomes the submission of research and review papers on environmental radioactivity, radiation protection, radiation hazards, and medical radiation countermeasures for radiological emergencies.

Prof. Dr. Valentina Venuti
Prof. Dr. Francesco Caridi
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Keywords

  • cosmic radiation and cosmogenic radionuclides
  • radioactivity
  • radiochemistry
  • radiobiology
  • environmental and nuclear geochemistry
  • environmental mineralogy
  • radiation hazards
  • nuclear pollution
  • acute radiation syndrome (ARS)
  • cutaneous radiation syndrome (CRS)
  • radon in the environment
  • radiation protection
  • radiation dosimetry
  • radiological and nuclear safety

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Applied Sciences
applsci 		2.5 5.5 2011 16 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Toxics
toxics 		4.1 6.4 2013 17.8 Days CHF 2600 Submit
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
ijerph 		- 8.5 2004 29.5 Days CHF 2500 Submit
Biology
biology 		3.5 7.4 2012 16.8 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Cancers
cancers 		4.4 8.8 2009 19.1 Days CHF 2900 Submit
Radiation
radiation 		- - 2021 23 Days CHF 1000 Submit

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Thorium Valorization at the Interface of Technology, Risk, and Sustainability
by Geani Teodor Man, Andreea Maria Iordache, Diana Ionela Popescu (Stegarus), Ionela Ramona Zgavarogea and Nicoleta Anca Șuțan
Toxics 2026, 14(3), 193; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics14030193 - 25 Feb 2026
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Thorium (Th), a naturally occurring actinide, is gaining renewed attention due to its dual role as a strategic nuclear resource and a potential environmental contaminant. This review critically reassesses thorium valorization pathways by integrating extraction technologies, environmental behavior, toxicological risks, and regulatory constraints. [...] Read more.
Thorium (Th), a naturally occurring actinide, is gaining renewed attention due to its dual role as a strategic nuclear resource and a potential environmental contaminant. This review critically reassesses thorium valorization pathways by integrating extraction technologies, environmental behavior, toxicological risks, and regulatory constraints. While thorium is primarily recovered as a by-product of rare earth element (REE) processing, conventional hydrometallurgical methods—though mature—generate significant secondary waste and pose environmental challenges. Emerging technologies, such as functionalized adsorbents, membrane systems, and biohydrometallurgy, show promise but remain largely confined to laboratory-scale studies due to scalability and stability issues. A key finding is that thorium’s environmental mobility and toxicological impact are directly influenced by the extraction processes used, creating species with distinct bioavailability and risk profiles. This work highlights the disconnect between high laboratory efficiencies and real-world applicability, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches that consider lifecycle impacts, waste minimization, and occupational safety. We propose a circular economy framework for sustainable thorium management, connecting green primary processing, secondary recovery from industrial residues, smart environmental stewardship, and supportive policy. The review concludes that successful thorium valorization depends not on incremental efficiency gains but on holistic designs that reconcile technological performance with environmental and health safeguards. Full article
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