Cadmium is a metal in group IIB of the periodic table with atomic number 48, an atomic weight of 112.40, and a density of 8.65 Mg/m 3. Its melting point is 320.9 C, and it boils at 7654 C. The ...

Xu Hailiang from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has demonstrated an effective approach to mitigate cadmium (Cd) stress in mung bean ...

In CdtE modules, copper, tellurium and cadmium had the largest concentration of metals. “Cd [cadmium] and Cu [copper] have been shown to be highly toxic for aquatic organisms,” states the study.