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A comprehensive review on environmental and human health impacts of chemical pesticide usage
March 2025
This review critically examines the multifaceted impacts of chemical pesticides on environmental ecosystems and human health, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable pest management practices....
Animal exposure to microplastics and health effects: A review
December 2024
Microplastic (MP) contamination has become a pervasive global issue, affecting terrestrial and aquatic environments, and its potential health hazards are of widespread concern. This review examined...
Sources and factors influencing groundwater quality and associated health implications: A review
June 2023
Groundwater is essential for man's well-being and survival and is imperative for promoting public health. A wide range of groundwater quality studies have been conducted globally. However, there is...
Synthetic Microplastics in UK tap and bottled water; Implications for human exposure
March 2025
There is increasing concern for public health over inadvertent human exposure to MPs due to potential adverse health effects linked to MPs polymeric composition, toxic chemical additives, and/or harmful...
Microplastics in food products: Prevalence, artificial intelligence based detection, and potential health impacts on humans
June 2025
Microplastic contamination in food products has become a growing concern due to its potential implications for human health, the environment, and food safety. Over the past decade, microplastics have...
From water to plate: Reviewing the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in fish and unraveling human health risks in the food chain
December 2024
As we tread upon the ever-evolving canvas of our planet, one of the emerging concerns is the silent threat of heavy metal toxicity, a modern challenge that calls for both awareness and action. A single...
Sodium lauryl sulfate and its potential impacts on organisms and the environment: A thematic analysis
March 2023
Due to its ubiquitous presence in the environment and the lack of a scientific consensus regarding the environmental safety of the widely used anionic surfactant Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (CAS No: 151-21-3),...
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the freshwater aquatic environment
March 2017
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are a unique group of emerging environmental contaminants, due to their inherent ability to induce physiological effects in human at low doses. An...
Advances in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) detection and removal techniques from drinking water, their limitations, and future outlooks
March 2025
The widespread presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment poses a serious threat due to their persistent nature and harmful effects on human health and ecosystems. In...
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,...
Transformation pathways, detection, removal, and sustainable alternatives of 6PPD and its quinone derivative (6PPDQ): A comprehensive review
September 2025
N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) is a widely used antioxidant and antiozonant in vehicle tires, commonly used to enhance rubber durability and performance. However, its environmental...
Impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on human Health: Emerging evidence and future directions
September 2025
Plastics are extensively used across industries, leading to microplastic (MPL) and nanoplastic (NPL) contamination in ecosystems. Exposure to these particles occurs primarily through ingestion, inhalation,...
Emergence of antibiotic resistance due to the excessive use of antibiotics in medicines and feed additives: A global scenario with emphasis on the Indian perspective
December 2024
Antibiotics were discovered for medicinal applications, notably in the last century and since then, they have been prevalently employed for prophylactic purposes in various sectors in the last few decades....
Heavy metals accumulation in some important fish species cultured in commercial fish farm of Natore, Bangladesh and possible health risk evaluation
December 2023
Heavy metal contamination in aquatic environment is a serious concern throughout the world. Metal contamination are responsible for the accumulation of metals within the fish body. And, consumption...
Steroid hormones in wastewater: Sources, treatments, environmental risks, and regulations
June 2023
Steroid hormones are micropollutants that contaminate the water worldwide and exhibit a significant threat to human health and the environment even at low concentrations. Steroid hormones are among...
MPs in drinking water and beverages: Concentrations, characteristics and implications for human exposure
December 2025
Microplastics (MPs), plastic particles between 1 μm and 5 mm, are emerging contaminants of global concern due to their widespread environmental presence and potential health risks. Their detection in...
Microplastics comparison of indoor and outdoor air and ventilation rate effect in outskirts of the Seoul metropolitan city
March 2025
Microplastics in the air are becoming a concern, especially in indoor environments. Outdoor microplastics can travel from far spaces while indoor ones remain suspended and recirculate in the indoor...
Bibliometric exploration of green synthesized silver nanoparticles for antibacterial activity
March 2025
The green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) is a promising, sustainable approach that converts plant biomass into valuable biocompatible antibacterial agents, providing sustainable solutions...
Pharmaceuticals as emerging pollutants: Implications for water resource management in Malaysia
June 2025
The escalating contamination of water bodies with pharmaceuticals has raised global concerns due to potential health repercussions. This review aims to provide comprehensive insights into the occurrence...
A review on the combined toxicological effects of microplastics and their attached pollutants
June 2025
As an emerging environmental pollutant, microplastics (MPs) can adsorb various contaminants, including heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs). This ability stems from their small size...
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...
Review of brominated flame retardants and polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans in eggs and contamination sources
December 2025
The data on the concentrations of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PBDD/Fs) in eggs from free-range chickens were reviewed and compiled including...
Environmental occurrence of antibiotic resistance, control measures and challenges in finding therapeutic management
March 2025
Antimicrobial resistance represents a growing threat to public health, with the World Health Organization placing it among the top ten global health threats. Inappropriate use of antibiotics in healthcare...
A systematic review of airborne microplastics emissions as emerging contaminants in outdoor and indoor air environments
December 2024
Microplastics (MPs), the emerging contaminants of the present century, are potentially a major threat to human health and ecology. There is currently no comparison of the properties of MPs in indoor...
Copper nanoparticles as a potential emerging pollutant: Divergent effects in the agriculture, risk-benefit balance and integrated strategies for its use
December 2024
At the forefront of agricultural innovation, copper-based nanoparticles (Cu-based NPs) have seized global attention in recent years, revolutionizing fields as diverse as electronics, medicine, and,...