Microplastics: Their effects on the environment, human health, and plant ecosystems
October 2024
The issue of plastic waste has become a significant concern for the environment as 40 % of single-use plastics are often discarded and accumulate on land and in waterways, leading to degradation into...
Microplastics, their effects on ecosystems, and general strategies for mitigation of microplastics: A review of recent developments, challenges, and future prospects
December 2025
Microplastics can be defined as tiny plastic particles usually smaller than 5 mm, which have become a significant environmental threat, impacting people, animals, and ecosystems. This review explores...
Enhanced efficiency fertilizers: Overview of production methods, materials used, nutrients release mechanisms, benefits and considerations
October 2024
The application of fertilizers is necessary for continuous replenishment of plants nutrients, sustaining the productivity of soils. Inorganic fertilizers are very simple, chemically defined, water soluble,...
A systematic review of microplastics in the environment: Sources, ageing processes, toxicity mechanisms, human health impacts, and remediation strategies
December 2026
Microplastics are ubiquitous contaminants of the environment that are increasingly threatening to ecosystems and human health because of their persistence, widespread distribution and ability to interact...
Digital twin technology for environmental management: Applications, benefits, and implementation challenges
December 2026
Global environmental crises, climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion, demand innovative management solutions that move beyond traditional reactive approaches. Digital twin (DT) technology,...
Adsorbent materials for water treatment: A review of current trends and future challenges
December 2025
Water scarcity and contamination are critical global concerns that require creative and sustainable water treatment solutions. This review paper summarizes and investigates the role of nanomaterials...
A critical review of pharmaceutical pollutants in soil and air: Ecotoxicological impacts on animal, plant and microbial communities - health hazards and waste management
December 2026
Pharmaceutical contamination in soil and air has become a critical environmental concern due to its widespread sources, complex behavior, and long-lasting ecological impacts. This review comprehensively...
Atmospheric microplastics: Global status with emphasis on studies from Indian environments
December 2026
A comprehensive analysis of microplastics (MPs) in the atmospheric region across various nations from 2015 to 2024 revealed that around 62.7% of the published studies on atmospheric MPs were reported...
Assessment of electronic waste for heavy metal contamination and its impacts on ecosystem health
December 2026
The rapid growth of e-waste, driven by technological advancement and consumer demand, has emerged as a pressing global environmental and health challenge. This study assessed the composition and impact...
Advancements in natural remediation management techniques for oil spills: Challenges, innovations, and future directions
October 2024
The natural remediation of oil spills offers a promising avenue for addressing environmental disasters, leveraging the inherent power of biological, chemical, and physical processes to restore affected...
Pesticide residue distribution in citrus fruits: Effectiveness of peeling as a mitigation strategy
December 2025
This study investigates the levels of pesticide residues in peeled and unpeeled citrus fruits, comparing local and imported varieties, to assess the impact of peeling on residue reduction. A total of...
Standardization, certification, and development of biochar based fertilizer for sustainable agriculture: An overview
October 2024
The growing global population and decreasing arable land present challenges to agriculture. Traditional fertilizers enhance productivity but also bring about environmental and economic concerns. Slow-release...
Impact of microplastics on terrestrial ecosystems: A plant-centric perspective
October 2024
Microplastics (MPs), defined as plastic particles smaller than five millimeters, are pervasive environmental pollutants affecting ecosystems from aquatic habitats to terrestrial soils. While extensive...
Heavy metals in roadside dust, soil, and perennial plants of Dhaka mega south city corporation, Bangladesh: Accumulation characteristics, sources and risk factors
December 2025
Urbanization and industrialization have significantly increased heavy metal (HM) contamination in urban environments, posing ecological and health risks. This study evaluates the concentrations of nine...
Decarbonizing municipal solid waste management in Türkiye: A scenario-based life cycle assessment from historical baseline to 2035 recovery targets
December 2026
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management represents a growing global environmental challenge due to population growth, urbanization, and rising resource consumption. In Türkiye, MSW generation is expected...
Engineered Fe3O4/MgO/activated carbon nanocomposites as bifunctional materials for environmental remediation
December 2026
In recent years, increased industrial activity, without adequate wastewater management, has significantly contributed to rising levels of bacterial and heavy metal contamination in environments. Therefore,...
Evaluation of enhanced treatment of tannery wastewater containing chromium and cadmium by mesoporous alkali–activated biochar from Ficus religiosa leaves
December 2026
The present study investigates the adsorption potential of mesoporous biochar derived from Ficus religiosa leaves for removing chromium (Cr) and cadmium (Cd) from aqueous solution and tannery wastewater....
Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in hot pepper grown in biochar and animal manure-amended soil
December 2026
Heavy metals are non-biodegradable and persist in the environment longer, contaminating the food chain. Phytoremediation has emerged as a reliable, eco-friendly, cost-effective and sustainable approach...
Assessing the impact of community environmental literacy on the performance of solid waste management education
December 2026
Ethiopia's capital city, Addis Ababa, faces critical challenges in solid waste management, leading to notable environmental, health, and socio-economic issues. This study investigates the multifaceted...
Microplastic pollution and risk assessment in selected beaches in Lagos State, Nigeria and degradation using associated microbial assemblages
December 2026
Microplastics are ubiquitous and a threat to global ecosystems causing serious environmental crisis. This study investigated the microbial assemblages associated with microplastics distributed in selected...
Exploring nanofillers: Enhancing properties in biopolymer food packaging materials—A comprehensive review
December 2025
The modern world faces critical challenges, particularly in the food packaging sector, due to the widespread use of non-biodegradable plastics. While naturally degradable polymers offer an alternative,...
Electrospun functionalized nanofibrous membranes as adsorptive and reactive platforms for sustainable removal of pharmaceutical contaminants from water
December 2026
Electrospun functionalized nanomembranes are a promising sustainable solution for removing pharmaceutical contaminants from water due to their high surface area, porous structure, tunable fibers, and...
A new dynamic approach using data-driven and machine learning models for forecasting particulate matter in Dhaka megacity
October 2024
This study conducts a comprehensive examination of six machine learning models for forecasting PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations in Dhaka, Bangladesh, employing average data from three air monitoring stations...
Integrated appraisal analysis of Karnaphuli River water suitability for Chattogram City dwellers in Bangladesh
December 2026
The Karnaphuli River, a crucial freshwater source in Bangladesh, is severely threatened due to industrial expansion, unregulated waste discharge, and unplanned urbanization. This study assessed surface...
Microplastic concentration and composition in surface waters and in stream-rearing Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in a rural coastal California stream
December 2026
Microplastic (particles <5 mm) is an emerging environmental concern that threatens aquatic ecosystems worldwide. While extensive research has documented the ubiquity of microplastic in marine and coastal...
