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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...
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...
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...
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...
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),...
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...
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,...
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...
A critical review of the methods being proposed to solve the PFAS problem in drinking water: Are they practically applicable in real world?
December 2025
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are hardly degradable and persistent chemical compounds being detected all over the world and becoming more and more relevant while preparing drinking...
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...
Constructed wetlands for emerging contaminants removal: Current status of antibiotics, microplastics, and their effects on nutrient transformation processes
June 2026
Emerging contaminants (ECs) have become a critical global concern due to their persistence, widespread occurrence, and potential risks to water quality and human health. Constructed wetlands (CWs) are...
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...
Global pharmaceutical pollution in waterways: Insights from sewage treatment point sources
December 2025
The global presence of pharmaceutical residues in sewage is a growing environmental concern, driven by human excretion, improper disposal, and industrial waste streams. This study synthesized data from...
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,...
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...
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...
Comparative toxicity of conventional and biodegradable microplastics to the marine algae Chlorella vulgaris: A critical review
June 2026
Microplastics (MPs), both conventional and biodegradable, are emerging contaminants of significant concern in marine ecosystems. While biodegradable plastics such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polybutylene...
Emerging contaminants in Africa: A unifying challenge and the path to sustainable management
June 2026
Emerging contaminants (ECs) have become a pervasive yet under-characterized threat to environmental integrity and public health across Africa. Rapid urbanization, industrial expansion, evolving 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...
Pesticides toxicity in fish: Histopathological and hemato-biochemical aspects – A review
September 2023
Pesticides are from the potent chemical contaminants in aquatic environment. These chemicals are routed into the aquatic environment through several natural and anthropogenic activities. Pesticides...
Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: The role of ligninolytic enzymes and advances of biosensors for in-situ monitoring
March 2025
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their derivatives are common pollutants that require effective remediation techniques. PAH biodegradation using bacterial and fungal enzymes has gained popularity...
Occurrence and ecotoxicity of cosmetic ingredients in aquatic ecosystems: A narrative review
September 2025
Consumer demand for cosmetic products continues to rise which can pose an environmental risk as cosmetic ingredients can enter aquatic systems through wastewater discharge, consumer behaviors, inadequate...
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...
Occurrence, removal, and ecological risk of emerging contaminants in major wastewater treatment plants across the United Arab Emirates
June 2026
Emerging contaminants (ECs) have received growing global attention. Yet, data on the distribution and fate of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and pesticides in wastewater generated in the United...
