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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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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Urban ambient PM10 analysis: Characterization, sources, health risk and sustainable solutions
2024
This is the first inclusive research concerning PM10 samples collected from 3 cities of Maharashtra State of India which categorized into 9 microenvironments. This study presents insights to chemical...
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Bioelectricity generation and anodic decolorization of reactive dyes in H-type microbial fuel cell using Pseudomonas gessardii
2024
Anodic decolorization of reactive dyes like Coomassie Brilliant Blue (CB), a triphenylmethane dye, Reactive Red 120 (RR 120) and Reactive Black 5 (RB 5), azo dyes, was investigated in a 300-ml H-type...
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Evaluation of organosulfur compound degradation property of a noble bacterial strain of Proteus mirabilis
2024
Organosulfur compounds asssociated with coal are the major contributors to environmental pollution. An organosulfur compound dibenzothiophene (DBT) occupies about 70% of all the organosulfur compounds...
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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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Mechanisms of cadmium absorption in Suaeda heteroptera roots
2024
Heavy metal contaminated soil is a common environmental pollution problem, which has a negative impact. The potential for the phytoremediation has been widely recognized. This study investigated the...
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Agar-gelatin-derived hydrogel-based controlled delivery devices for linuron herbicide to prevent environmental hazards
2024
Innovation in agriculture chemicals and delivery systems is essential for the production of food for sustainable development. Herein, natural polymers and agar-gelatin-derived controlled delivery devices...
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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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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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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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Phytoremediation of pharmaceuticals and personal care products using the constructed wetland
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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The immobilization and adsorption mechanisms of agro-waste based biochar: A review on the effectiveness of pyrolytic temperatures on heavy metal removal
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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Potential strategies for bioremediation of microplastic contaminated soil
2024
The escalating production and ubiquitous presence of plastics and their degradation products, such as microplastics and nanoplastics, pose a significant environmental threat. Microplastics enter the...
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Catalytic degradation of diverse azo dyes using Eucommia ulmoides bark-mediated gold nanocatalyst
2024
In the absence of any hazardous substances, colloidal gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were synthesized through the reduction and stabilization of corresponding metal cations by a simple Eucommia ulmoides...
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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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Influence of biochar on the remediation of cadmium-contaminated soil in an Eisenia fetida–Solanum nigrum system
2024
Biochar, plants, and earthworms have good remediation effects on cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soils. However, few studies have combined all three technologies to explore the treatment of Cd-contaminated...
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Ecotoxicity of microplastic wastes and their sustainable management: A review
2024
Environmental Pollution due to the unprecedented inundation of microplastics (MPs) released from various sources is a major concern for most of the environmental & material scientists in today's world....
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Microbe-pesticide interactions: Soil enzyme analysis and bacterial degradation of chlorpyrifos
2024
With the objective of understanding microbe—pesticide interactions in soil, the effect of pesticides alone and in combination on the activities of amylase, cellulase, and invertase was assessed in black,...
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles from leaf extract of Eclipta prostrata: Biosynthesis and characterization towards potential agent against film forming bacteria in metal working fluids
2024
Industrially important metal working fluids are reported to be vulnerable to microbial growth, leading to loss of its working efficiency. The present study is dedicated towards the green synthesis of...
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Brominated flame retardants in road dust and green belt soil from Harbin, China: Contamination characteristics, sources and health risks
2024
Brominated flame retardants (BFRs), categorized as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are difficult to degrade, exhibiting reproductive toxicity and carcinogenicity. Exposure to dust and soil particles...
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In-vitro biodegradation of discarded marine microplastics across the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal, India using Exiguobacterium sp.
2024
Discarded marine plastics (DMPs) are emerging pollutants currently attracting significant attention. This present investigation focuses on the collection, characterization, and distribution analysis...
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Particle size effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. seeds on the turbidity removal and antibacterial activity for drinking water treatment
Available online 19 July 2024
The treatment of drinking water using Moringa oleifera (MO) Lam. seeds is gaining popularity as a sustainable alternative to synthetic chemicals. However, there is limited literature on the effect of...
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