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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The impact of short-lived climate pollutants on the human health
October 2024
The hypothesis of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) has been formulated to develop ways to address global warming by identifying human-made air constituents that cause beneficial radiative forcing....
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...
Carbon-based nanomaterials in the remediation of antibiotics from aquatic environments: Advances, mechanisms, and future perspectives
December 2026
Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) have emerged as effective materials for removing antibiotics from aquatic environments. Their high surface area, tunable surface chemistry, and chemical stability make them...
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...
The ecotoxicity and social impacts of industrial pollution: Insights on intervention and bioremediation strategies in Africa
December 2025
The integrity and functionality of the environmental system in Africa are seriously threatened by contaminants emerging from different industrial activities. This piece of work reveals that several...
Toxicity of microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in sentinel freshwater models, Daphnia, Zebrafish and unicellular green algae: A systemic review
December 2025
Microplastics (MP) and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental contaminants that raise concern due to their potential toxicity to ecosystems and human health. Despite...
Transport and retention of polyethylene microplastics in saturated porous media: Effect of physicochemical properties
December 2026
Microplastics (MPs) are persistent contaminants of global concern due to their widespread occurrence in ecosystems (surface and sub-surface media) and potential ecological and human health risks. Their...
Combatting toxic chemical elements pollution for Sub-Saharan Africa's ecological health
December 2025
With its booming mining, processing industries, agriculture, and increasing urbanization, sub-Saharan Africa experiences an alarming rise in accumulation of toxic chemical elements in all environmental...
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...
Harnessing the sustainable bioremediation potential of leaf litter for ‐ polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-contaminated soils – A review
December 2026
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent organic pollutants widely found in contaminated soils due to industrial activities, fossil fuel combustion, and improper waste disposal. Their...
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...
Assessment of dumpsite air pollution on child respiratory health: Spatio-temporal risk and cost-benefit analysis
December 2026
Air pollution from open dumpsites poses a severe but under-quantified threat to children in urban Nigeria. This paper combined high-resolution spatio-temporal air monitoring and community survey of...
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,...
Simple integrated condensate capture systems for effective VOC emission control in coffee roasting facilities
December 2026
Coffee roasting emits substantial quantities of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), contributing to air pollution and creating occupational health risks for workers and nearby communities. Small-scale...
Quantification of ²²⁶Ra, ²³²Th, and ⁴⁰K in four species of Talinum leaves grown in southwestern Nigeria: A radiological risk evaluation
December 2026
Naturally occurring radionuclides in edible plants contribute to internal radiation exposure in humans. This study quantified ²²⁶Ra, ²³²Th, and ⁴⁰K in four Talinum species (T. paniculatum, T. triangulare,...