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...
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Assessment of the levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil and selected vegetable samples from challawa agricultural location in Kano State, Nigeria
December 2025
This study aimed at measuring the concentrations of seventeen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pollutants in soil and selected vegetables grown in Challawa agricultural area in Kano State, Nigeria....
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Distribution and source apportionment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in indoor dust of an emerging residential city in Nigeria: Implication on human health
December 2025
In this study, the concentrations and sources of 16 selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in residential dust of Osogbo metropolis, Nigeria were determined and associated health risks were...
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Modelled particulate matter respiratory deposition for cooks’ occupational exposure in solid-fueled high school kitchens
December 2025
Large-scale solid-fueled kitchens in developing countries release particulate matter (PM) concentrations exceeding daily human thresholds. The study employed the Multiple Path Particle Dosimetry (MPPD)...
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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...
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Bioaccessibility and risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in indoor dust of an industrial city in Eastern India
December 2025
The study investigated the seasonal variability, bioaccessibility, and human exposure risks associated with potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in indoor dust of Durgapur, one of the largest industrial...
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Spatial distribution and radiological risk assessment of natural radionuclides in sediments from Kayamkulam Estuary, Kerala
December 2025
The prevalence and spatial dispersal of primordial radionuclides in natural high background radiation areas (NHBRAs) require systematic environmental and health safety assessment monitoring, with estuarine...
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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...
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Chronic consequences of atrazine exposure on growth, proximate composition and histological integrity in Clarias gariepinus and its hybrid progeny
December 2025
This study examined the chronic effects of atrazine exposure on Clarias gariepinus and its hybrid (Heterobranchus longifilis ♀ × Clarias gariepinus ♂) over 90 days, following an acute toxicity bioassay....
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Impact of metal bioaccumulation on cytogenotoxic, haemato-biochemical and histopathological parameters of toads and lizards collected from a North-central University community, Nigeria
December 2025
The potential of toads (Amietophrynus regularis) and lizards (Agama agama) as biomarkers for assessing environmental pollution levels was investigated at Anyigba, Nigeria. Soil, toad, and lizard specimens...
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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...
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Microplastic pollution of the Vistula Lagoon and Baltic Sea: A comparison study
December 2025
Environmental contamination by microplastics (MPs) is reported in a wide range of aquatic habitats worldwide. Semi-enclosed seas, such as the Baltic Sea, have been identified as among the more polluted...
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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,...
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Removal of antibiotic contaminants from water via adsorption: Analysis of equilibrium isotherms
December 2025
In this study, we evaluated the performance of three related isotherm models—the Dubinin–Radushkevich (DR), Dubinin–Radushkevich–Misra (DRM), and Dubinin–Astakhov (DA) equations—for describing the adsorption...
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Ex-situ crop residue management and its carbon mitigation potential: An overview in context with Indian agriculture
December 2025
Crop residue management (CRM) is a major challenge in India's agricultural industry. It impacts not only the income and well-being of farmers but also the environment and public health. The government...
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Heavy metal contamination in riverine fish from the Lilongwe River, Malawi: Implications for human health risk
December 2025
Concern about environmental pollution of rivers from heavy metal contamination has increased significantly in recent years due to rapid urbanization and industrialization, which pose risks to human...
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Radiological hazard assessments of natural radionuclides in surface soil in Chau Binh, Vietnam
December 2025
An assessment of primordial concentrations in soil samples from Chau Binh, Nghe province, Vietnam, was conducted to evaluate potential radiological hazards to local inhabitants. The average activity...
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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...
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Distribution and assessment of heavy metals in sediments of Bilaspur, Central India: Implications on ecological risk and human health hazard
December 2025
Heavy metals, such as manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), and cadmium (Cd), were evaluated for accumulation, contamination,...
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Organochlorine and pyrethroid residues: Occurrence, potential sources, degradation path, ecological and health risk assessment in maize plantation – A pilot study from southwest Nigeria
December 2025
Due to the ban on the use of organochlorines, resulting from environmental and public health concern, there has been a significant surge on the use of pyrethroid pesticides for agricultural purposes....
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Structure fires and toxic fallout: Investigating the exposure hazards through inhalable dust analysis
December 2025
This study assesses the environmental impact of a structural fire near a Material Collection Facility (MCF) in southwestern India, focusing on the dispersion of PM₂.₅ dispersion and the chemical profiling...
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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...
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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...
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Estimation of surface formaldehyde (HCHO) concentrations and HCHO-related cancer risk in a pair of agricultural zones situated in southern Mexico through the Ozone Monitoring Instrument
Available online 15 August 2025
In humans, formaldehyde (HCHO) has been linked to nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC), but continuous surface HCHO measurements are scarce, limiting the estimates of the risk of NPC related with inhalation...
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Improving soil health and carbon sequestration through land reclamation in shale gas fields: A case study from Fuling's Jiaoshi Town
October 2024
This investigation delves into the impact of shale gas extraction and subsequent land reclamation on soil characteristics and plant carbon sequestration within the Fuling District, specifically focusing...
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