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ISSN: 2405-6650
CN: 10-1794/X
e-ISSN: 2405-6642
p-ISSN: 2405-6650

Animal exposure to microplastics and health effects: A review

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...

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Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the freshwater aquatic environment

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...

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Pesticides toxicity in fish: Histopathological and hemato-biochemical aspects – A review

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...

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Sodium lauryl sulfate and its potential impacts on organisms and the environment: A thematic analysis

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),...

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Sources and factors influencing groundwater quality and associated health implications: A review

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...

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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

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....

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Steroid hormones in wastewater: Sources, treatments, environmental risks, and regulations

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...

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From water to plate: Reviewing the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in fish and unraveling human health risks in the food chain

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...

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Heavy metals accumulation in some important fish species cultured in commercial fish farm of Natore, Bangladesh and possible health risk evaluation

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...

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Saudi Arabia E-waste management strategies, challenges and opportunities, effect on health and environment: A strategic review

The strategic review explores the evolving landscape of electronic waste (e-waste) management in Saudi Arabia, shedding light on the strategies implemented, challenges faced, and emerging opportunities...

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Assessment of plastic degradation by indigenous bacteria from waste disposal sites

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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Co-occurrence of microplastics and heavy metals in a freshwater lake system in Indian Himalaya: Distribution and influencing factors

Microplastic (MP) contamination in freshwater systems is a prevalent and persistent environmental issue, yet their occurrence and distribution remain poorly constrained. The present study examines the...

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Non-conventional sorption materials for the removal of legacy and emerging PFAS from water: A review

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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Hydrogel-based materials as antibacterial agents and super adsorbents for the remediation of emerging pollutants: A comprehensive review

Hydrogels have various potential applications due to their unique characteristics and recently, hydrogels have been utilized as adsorbents in wastewater treatment because of their ability to remove...

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Microplastics and heavy metals in freshwater fish species in the southwestern region of Bangladesh: An emerging concern for public health

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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A systematic review of airborne microplastics emissions as emerging contaminants in outdoor and indoor air environments

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...

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A comprehensive review on environmental and human health impacts of chemical pesticide usage

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....

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A systematic review of global occurrence of emerging mycotoxins in crops and animal feeds, and their toxicity in livestock

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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Biomarker for monitoring heavy metal pollution in aquatic environment: An overview toward molecular perspectives

Water pollution is a significant problem in almost all parts of the world. The complexity of anthropogenic activities along the watershed seems to lead the river to function as a giant disposal container....

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The face mask: A tale from protection to pollution and demanding sustainable solution

The usage of face masks in various sectors of healthcare facilities dates back to years ago. However, the utilization of facial coverings experienced a rapid surge as a result of the escalating rate...

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Understanding the environmental impact and risks of organic additives in plastics: A call for sustained research and sustainable solutions

The pervasive use of plastics in modern society necessitates the incorporation of organic additives to enhance their performance. However, the leachability of these additives and their potential adverse...

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Sources, analysis, and health implications of atmospheric microplastics

Microplastics (MPs) are emerging environmental contaminants pervasive in the environment. Studies have revealed that the majority of airborne MPs are in the form of fiber. Inhaled atmospheric MPs adversely...

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Clean, but not green: Emission assessment, forecast modelling and policy solutions for plastic microbeads from personal care products in India

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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Unlocking the potential: A comprehensive review on blast furnace slag and silica analog adsorbents for sustainable industrial and pharmaceutical pollution control and resource utilization

Blast furnace slag (BFS) is a secondary material generated during the process of producing iron in blast furnaces, prompting scholars to concentrate on its efficient management and broad application...

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Emerging contaminants as global environmental hazards. A bibliometric analysis

This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed scientific literature on emerging contaminants published from 2000 through 2019. A total of 4968 documents (among research articles and review...

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