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Antibiotic-resistant microbial populations in urban receiving waters and wastewaters from Tanzania

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Why is the Biotic ligand model so scarcely applied in Brazil? A review

Brazil boasts of large hydrographic basins, numerous lentic environments, and an extensive coastal region. These aquatic environments are susceptible to the presence of metals originated from both natural...

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Assessment of heavy metal contamination in sediment at the newly established tannery industrial Estate in Bangladesh: A case study

This research work was focused to evaluate the concentration of heavy metals (i.e., Cr, Pb, Mn, Cu and Fe) in sediment samples collected from the Dhaleshwari River near the area of a newly established...

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Spatial distribution of total petroleum hydrocarbons in surface sediments of Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu, India

Palk Bay is a marine protected area with a sensitive ecosystem like coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangroves with rich biodiversity. Observations indicate that these ecosystems are at risk from...

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Eco synthesized silver nanoparticles as a next generation of nanoproduct in multidisciplinary applications

Today, Microorganisms are increasingly being used to synthesize nanoparticles, due to their eco-friendly and time-saving properties. In the present investigation, Lactobacillus spp was used to successfully...

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Occurrence of pharmaceuticals in the environmental waters: African and Asian perspectives

Environmental ubiquity of pharmaceuticals has stimulated a lot of societal and global concerns. The occurrence of pharmaceuticals in the environment differs from country to country depending on the...

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Assessing the level of contamination of metals in surface soils at thermal power area: Evidence from developing country (India)

The purpose of this study was to determine the concentrations and contamination level of heavy metals and metalloid (i.e., Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Pb and As) in sediment samples taken from a thermal power station's...

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Evaluation of the transport and mobility of Co(II) in soils from agricultural, waste dump and an automobile repair shop sites in Bambili-Cameroon

This study investigated the transport and mobility of Co(II) in swampy agricultural soil (SS1), soil from waste dump site (SS2) and soil from automobile repair shop site (SS3) all from Bambili-Cameroon....

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Removal of organic dyes using Fucus vesiculosus seaweed bioadsorbent an ecofriendly approach: Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamic studies

Increasing industrialization leads to enhanced level of pollutants in wastewater that ultimately degrade the environment. Fucus vesiculosus, brown algae was utilized as bioadsorbent for elimination...

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Human health risk assessment (HHRA) of fluoride and nitrate using pollution index of groundwater (PIG) in and around hard rock terrain of Cuddapah, A.P. South India

Groundwater is the most common source of drinking and irrigation in the world. As a result of human activities and natural processes, nitrate levels in most groundwater supplies in arid and semi-arid...

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Trace elements in fish species: Schizothorax richardsonii, Salmo trutta and Neolissochilus hexagonolepis in relation to sizes and tissues of Punatsang Chhu

Three fish species (Schizothorax richardsonii, Salmo trutta and Neolissochilus hexagonolepis) were collected from Punatsang Chhu river and sample tissues of muscles and gills were analyzed for Al, As,...

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Oxidative stress response to hydrogen peroxide exposure of Mytilus galloprovincialis and Ruditapes philippinarum: Reduced embryogenesis success and altered biochemical response of sentinel marine bivalve species

The elevated concentration of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) due to natural and anthropogenic causes is a significant bane to marine and coastal organisms, as it has a prolonged half-life and can inject across...

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