Microplastic degradations in simulated UV light, natural light and natural water body: A comparison investigation
September 2024
Microplastics (MPs) degradation due to light radiation, weathering, water erosion and biodegradation might change MPs physical and chemical characteristics and thereby change MPs behaviors in natural...
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Pervasiveness of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tract of some selected fish species from Turag River alongside the capital city of Bangladesh
September 2024
Microplastics (MPs) are synthetic contaminants that have received global attention due to their ubiquitous occurrence, extreme durability, and capacity to harm ecosystems and human health. This study...
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Non-conventional sorption materials for the removal of legacy and emerging PFAS from water: A review
September 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of ubiquitous, persistent, and hazardous pollutants that raise concerns for human health and the environment. Typically, PFAS removal from water...
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Foliar spraying of chlorpyrifos induces morphometric changes in Glycine max (L.) and shifts native soil microbiome
September 2024
Pesticide usage alters plant growth, and development and disturbs native soil microbiome. The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of Chlorpyrifos (CP-20% EC) on the growth and development...
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Transport of graphene oxide in the capillary fringe: Insights from sandbox experiments and numerical simulation
September 2024
Studying contaminant transport in the capillary fringe (CF), a crucial part of the vadose zone, offers insights into the mechanisms controlling pollution in soils and groundwater aquifers. This paper...
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Modelling and optimization of nonylphenol biosorption by novel low-cost magnetic Chlorella vulgaris
September 2024
Discharging untreated wastewater causes environmental pollution. This research examined the efficiency of removal and the adsorption process of Emerging Contaminant nonylphenol (NP) using magnetic Chlorella...
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A systematic review of global occurrence of emerging mycotoxins in crops and animal feeds, and their toxicity in livestock
September 2024
Mycotoxins are the most frequently occurring natural contaminant in food and feed. Their occurrence in crops and animal feed represents an enormous challenge, particularly for livestock farmers in terms...
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Arsenic variation in soil layers in Bandung Regency, Indonesia: A statistical approach for identifying potential sources
September 2024
This research investigates the arsenic concentrations in 96 soil samples from a regency in Indonesia using a statistical approach. Soil samples were collected from three depth layers (topsoil [10–20 cm],...
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Assessment of plastic degradation by indigenous bacteria from waste disposal sites
September 2024
The present study focuses on the isolation of bacterial pathogens from waste disposal sites, and examination of their efficiencies for degrading various plastics. Seven bacterial isolates such as E. coli,...
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Clean, but not green: Emission assessment, forecast modelling and policy solutions for plastic microbeads from personal care products in India
September 2024
Intentionally added plastic microbeads in personal care products (PCP) are an underestimated source of microplastics. These microbeads are added as fillers, to increase product volume or aesthetics...
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Microplastics and heavy metals in freshwater fish species in the southwestern region of Bangladesh: An emerging concern for public health
September 2024
Microplastics (MPs) pollution and its associated toxicity raising concerns among scientists as a result of their toxicological impacts on human health and the ecosystem. This study aims to investigate...
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Removal of As(V) in the presence of Cr(VI) in contaminated water from the Bajio region of Mexico using ferrihydrite-functionalized graphene oxide (GOFH): A case study
September 2024
The presence of heavy metals such as arsenic (As) and chromium (Cr) can be considered one of the most toxic heavy metals. This study aims to develop and evaluate a graphene oxide (GO) based material...
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Characterizing occurrence of emerging organic contaminants in Dinaric karst catchment of Jadro and Žrnovnica springs, Croatia
September 2024
The occurrence of emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) was investigated in vulnerable Dinaric karst catchment of Jadro and Žrnovnica springs in Croatia, under varying flow conditions and across three...
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Green batch prepared a novel C/P co-doping urchin-like TiO2 for enhanced photocatalytic degradation and mineralization of trimethoprim
September 2024
In advancing the practical application of photocatalytic degradation for pollutant removal, batch preparation of environmentally friendly photocatalysts plays a crucial role. Herein, we prepared C/P...
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Basin-scale exposure risk of psychiatric pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs in tap water in Eastern China
September 2024
A total of twenty-three psychiatric pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs were analyzed in tap water covering seven basins in Eastern China. The residual concentrations of these substances were detected...
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Temporal variability and sources of PFAS in the Rio Grande, New Mexico through an arid urban area using multiple tracers and high-frequency sampling
September 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous in the environment but sources are not well defined for temporal and spatial aspects within an urban environment, and especially for an arid...
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Insights into bacterial resistance to contaminants of emerging concerns and their biodegradation by marine bacteria
September 2024
Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) are human-made chemicals that remain unregulated. The continuous detection of CECs in aquatic ecosystems, due to their incomplete removal, emphasizes the importance...
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Assessment of ecotoxicity of tellurium in soils of contrasting properties
September 2024
The ecotoxicity of tellurium (Te) compounds (oxide and nitrate) is assessed by changing the biological properties of soils of contrasting properties: Haplic Chernozem (Loamic), Eutric Cambisol, and...
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Appraisal of pollution levels and non-carcinogenic health risks associated with the emergence of heavy metals in Indonesian community water for sanitation, hygiene, and consumption
September 2024
Excessive heavy metal concentrations in water can pose a threat to human health. The research analyzed 160 groundwater samples used for hygiene and sanitation, of which 62 were used for consumption,...
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Perturbations in the earthworm metabolite profile during a two-week exposure to metformin
September 2024
Metformin is among the most prescribed pharmaceuticals in many countries, and as a result has shown up in biosolids derived from municipal wastewater treatment that are destined for land application....
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Serum monoterpene levels, glucose homeostasis, lipid profiles, and metabolic syndrome in adults: NHANES, 2013–2014
June 2024
Monoterpenes are organic compounds which have been studied for their medicinal benefits. However, the association between monoterpene exposure and metabolic parameters in humans is unknown. We investigated...
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Pesticides in a temperate coastal lagoon in southwest Europe (Ria de Aveiro, Portugal) – Risk assessment and acute assays with Artemia and Daphnia
June 2024
The Ria de Aveiro lagoon has been considered one of the most important Southern European long-term monitoring sites (LTER-site) concerning climate change and anthropogenic pollution. Nevertheless, studies...
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Probiotics ameliorate chromium-induced growth retardation and stress in Indian major carp rohu, Labeo rohita
June 2024
Chromium (Cr) is one of the most prominent contaminants due to its cumulative negative effects on fish. Probiotics may be able to mitigate the unfavorable effects of Cr in fish. In this study, the rohu...
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Medium distribution, source characteristics and ecological risk of bisphenol compounds in agricultural environment
June 2024
Bisphenol compounds (BPs) are commonly used in industry and agriculture. However, BPs pollution has already raised global concerns due to their ecological risks. This study investigated nine types of...
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Environmental toxicity assessment of chromium (III) oxide nanoparticles using a phytotoxic, cytotoxic, and genotoxic approach
June 2024
Chromium (III) oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have a wide range of industrial applications, particularly in the production of lithium-ion batteries; however, the toxicity of these NPs has not been studied...
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