The Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis as a near-global indicator of terrestrial pollution
2024
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are omnipresent in the environment. Due to their physical and chemical properties, POPs bioaccumulate in higher trophic-level species. Birds inhabit many niches...
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Groundwater contamination and its potential health risk in Oba community, Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria: an index analysis approach
2024
The health risk associated with groundwater contamination of Oba community were studied. Water samples were collected from twelve boreholes, consumed by the inhabitants of the study area. Each sample...
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Crude oil biodegradation potential of lipase produced by Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from hydrocarbon contaminated soil
2024
Microbial biodegradation of oil pollutants and their derivatives has become the most environmental-friendly method in the developing world. The aim of this study was to evaluate crude oil biodegradation...
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Water quality, heavy metal contamination and health risk assessment of surface water bodies of Mohammedia prefecture, Morocco
2024
Research work on surface water bodies in Morocco has been in majority restricted to physicochemical and biological concentration. Hence, this study was conducted to address the existing research gap...
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Impact of changes in governance for anticoagulant rodenticide use on non-target exposure in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes)
2024
Wildlife is at risk of exposure to rodenticides used in pest management. An industry-led stewardship scheme introduced new rules on use and sale of products across the UK in 2016, with the aim of reducing...
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A method for the determination of 60 liquid crystal monomers in biotic and abiotic samples
2024
Liquid crystal monomers (LCMs) are synthetic organic chemicals widely used in the manufacture of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) of digital electronic devices. As human interactions with digital electronics...
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Biochar and Iron oxide nanoparticle-impregnated alginate beads as adsorbents for enhanced ex situ bioremediation of petroleum-contaminated freshwater
2024
Nutrient washout remains a key drawback of nutrient supplementation during bioremediation interventions in aquatic systems. This study assessed the adsorption and controlled release properties of biochar‑iron...
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Ants are no bees – Gaps in the assessment of relevant exposure routes to pesticides and plant incorporated protectants
2024
Ants (Formicidae) are ubiquitous in terrestrial ecosystems, including agricultural areas and forests. They are important for soil movement, decomposition, nutrient cycling, pollination, predation, scavenging...
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Enhanced chromium (VI) removal: A remediation study employing nano zero-valent iron supported by sawdust
2024
The rapid expansion of industry leads to the emission of heavy metals into the environment, posing a significant global concern presently. The management of heavy metals holds particular significance...
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The immobilization and adsorption mechanisms of agro-waste based biochar: A review on the effectiveness of pyrolytic temperatures on heavy metal removal
Available online 10 April 2024
The multifunctional properties of biochar make it a promising adsorbent of heavy metals for environmental bioremediation. Pyrolytic temperature is a key factor that impacts the properties, performance,...
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Phytoremediation of pharmaceuticals and personal care products using the constructed wetland
Available online 9 April 2024
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are ubiquitously found pseudo-persistent group of emerging contaminants that causes ecotoxicity even at nano-concentrations. Due to their persistence...
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Antibiotic-resistant microbial populations in urban receiving waters and wastewaters from Tanzania
2023
Antimicrobial resistance against certain medications in the pathogenic microbial community is globally increasing due to the continual discharge and disposal of pharmaceuticals in the environment. The...
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Organophosphate pesticide residues in environmental and biological matrices: Occurrence, distribution and potential remedial approaches
2023
The prevalent occurrence of organophosphate pesticides in the environment is widely accompanied by severe adverse impacts on environmental matrices and humans owing to their bioaccumulation in the food...
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Development of a high rate biological system (Anammox + phosporous) for the treatment of low strength wastewaters
2023
Since their detection and abundance are disrupted by a number of unidentified conditions, anaerobic ammonium oxidising bacteria (anammox) play a vital role in wastewater. Low Strength Wastewaters (LSW)...
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Ecotoxicological and health risk assessment of toxic metals and metalloids burdened soil due to anthropogenic influence
2023
Landfill area is one of developing countries' most common anthropogenically contaminated sites. The pressure of urbanization has led to increased waste generation in major cities, commonly deposited...
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Elevated blood mercury and haematological response in free ranging chicken (Gallus Gallus domesticus) from gold mining areas in Zamfara State Nigeria
2023
Gold mining and other anthropometric activities in mining areas result in pollution. Mercury toxicosis is thus a common occurrence in chickens from gold mining areas (GMAs). The study was designed to...
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Ecotoxicological consequences of manganese mining pollutants and their biological remediation
2023
Over the years, mining and metallurgical activities have rapidly influenced the human population. The manufacturing process of manganese (Mn) compounds and their use in industries increased the negative...
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Eco-toxicity of hexavalent chromium and its adverse impact on environment and human health in Sukinda Valley of India: A review on pollution and prevention strategies
2023
Sukinda Valley of Jajpur district, Odisha contributes about 98% of India's total chromite reserves with about 334 million tons annual production rate globally, which plays a colossal role to strengthen...
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Occurrence, effects, and ecological risks of chemicals in sanitizers and disinfectants: A review
2023
In response to the novel coronavirus referred to as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – a virus that causes COVID-19 disease has led to wide use of sanitizers and disinfectants....
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Lead pollution: Impact on environment and human health and approach for a sustainable solution
2023
Normally the word pollution states the expulsion of many elements, components, and waste products with a lot of harmful constituents into the natural surroundings in large quantities that interrupts...
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A review of activated carbon to counteract the effect of iron toxicity on the environment
2023
The increase in the level of iron concentration in drinking water due to natural and anthropogenic activities has become a major problem imposing a severe risk to human wellness. Mining and associated...
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Efficient removal of hexavalent chromium ions from simulated wastewater by functionalized anion exchange resin: Process optimization, isotherm and kinetic studies
2023
In the present study, hazardous heavy metal ion hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) was removed from aqueous solution by using Indion GS-300 (IGS-300), strong base anion exchange resin. The process parameters...
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Comparative toxicity of fresh and expired butachlor to earthworms Eisenia fetida in natural soil: Biomarker responses
2023
Butachlor as a selective pre-emergent herbicide, is mainly used to control the growth and productivity of certain annual grass and broad-leaf weeds. As non-target soil creatures, earthworms are affected...
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Evaluating PFHxS toxicity to invertebrates and microbial processes in soil
2023
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have raised global concerns regarding soil contamination and the subsequent adverse effects on soil organisms. PFOS, PFOA, and PFHxS are among the commonly...
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Chronic effects of TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles to earthworm Eisenia fetida
2023
The present study focuses on the effects of TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles to the earthworm, Eisenia fetida. Upon 48 h of exposure of earthworms to TiO2/ ZnO nanoparticles in filter paper (0.1, 1, 10, 100,...
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