Fungal bioremediation: An overview of the mechanisms, applications and future perspectives
2024
Fungal bioremediation represents a promising and sustainable approach to addressing environmental pollution by exploiting the natural metabolic capabilities of fungi to degrade and detoxify a wide array...
Lead pollution: Impact on environment and human health and approach for a sustainable solution
2023
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...
Bioremediation of heavy metals-contaminated sites by microbial extracellular polymeric substances – A critical view
2024
Heavy metal (HM) contamination in the atmosphere poses substantial threats to ecosystems. Traditional methods for the removal of HM-contaminated sites, such as physical and chemical treatments, often...
A systematic study on PM2.5 and PM10 concentration prediction in air pollution using machine learning and deep learning model
2025
High concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 in the air pose significant risks to human health, making accurate forecasting crucial for air quality management and public safety. This study evaluates predictive...
Exploring sustainable strategies for mitigating microplastic contamination in soil, water, and the food chain: A comprehensive analysis
2025
Understanding the origins, distribution, and composition of microplastics (MPs) from their primary sources such as synthetic textiles, packaging, industrial effluents and adopting appropriate mitigation...
Organophosphate pesticide residues in environmental and biological matrices: Occurrence, distribution and potential remedial approaches
2023
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...
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...
Rethinking plastics through microbial biodegradation and circular economy innovation – A review
2026
The global plastic crisis has evolved into a complex socio-environmental emergency, driven by unsustainable production patterns, weak waste management infrastructure, and the ecological persistence...
Ecotoxicological consequences of manganese mining pollutants and their biological remediation
2023
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...
Air quality and management in petroleum refining industry: A review
2022
Among the fossil fuels, petroleum is more valuable to several businesses due to the production of extensive assortments of finished products, making it a pivot natural resource in the development of...
PFAS in Swedish wastewater: Occurrence, transformation, and fate in biological treatment processes
2025
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely present and highly persistent contaminants that pose increasing challenges for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). This study investigates the...
Pollution and health risk assessment of heavy metals in surface water of the industrial region in Gazipur, Bangladesh
2025
Heavy metal contamination in surface water poses significant health and environmental risks, especially in industrial regions. This study evaluates heavy metal pollution and associated health hazards...
Microplastics as persistent and vectors of other threats in the marine environment: Toxicological impacts, management and strategical roadmap to end plastic pollution
2025
The myriad consumption of plastic regularly, environmental impact and health disquietude of humans are at high risk. Microplastics (MPs) represent a contemporary type of contamination that has permeated...
Bisphenol A and its replacement chemicals as endocrine disruptors and obesogens
2025
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a common material widely used in the plastic production and processing industry. As BPA is an environmental endocrine disruptor that causes metabolic disorders, leading to the progression...
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
2023
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...
Ecotoxicological impacts of synthetic microfiber pollutants and development of sustainable mitigation strategies
2025
Microfibers are one of the most widespread, persistent, and increasingly common pollutants in wastewater accounting for 85 % of global shoreline pollution, and are found in 54 % of individual fish species....
Assessment of heavy metal contamination in sediment at the newly established tannery industrial Estate in Bangladesh: A case study
2022
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...
Heavy metal sources and associated ecological and human health risks in coastal islands of the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna delta, Bangladesh
2026
The coastal islands of the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna delta are ecologically vital but increasingly threatened by rising heavy metal contamination from natural and anthropogenic sources. This study assessed...
Microplastics and their role in the emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria as a threat for the environment
2025
Plastics and antibiotic resistance are two main global concerns, although seemingly unrelated yet interconnected threats. Microplastics (MPs) are widely present in terrestrial and marine environments...
Adsorption and fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from landfill leachate onto aquifer media under the influence of dissolved organic matter
2026
As a primary solid waste treatment method, landfills risk groundwater pollution via leachate leakage, which aids pollutant transport through aquifer media. However, research on the adsorption mechanisms...
Impacts of drilling on soil and groundwater heavy metal pollution: A comprehensive review
2026
This review focuses on the environmental consequences of drilling activities, specifically concerning soil and groundwater contamination, biodiversity loss, and air and water pollution. Drilling operations...
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...
Haloacid dehalogenase–mediated dehalogenation and hydrolysis of oxadiazon and oxyfluorfen mitigate environmental risks in rice production
2026
Protoporphyrinogen oxidase herbicides, such as oxadiazon (ODZ) and oxyfluorfen (OFF), were widely used to control field weeds for crop production. However, their excessive use can lead to its accumulation...
Microplastics: An emerging environmental risk factor for gut microbiota dysbiosis and cancer development?
2025
Microplastics (MPs) are contaminants of emerging concern, as increased exposure levels pose a major threat to animals and human health. These contaminants insidiously infiltrate the environment by dispersing...
Occurrence, effects, and ecological risks of chemicals in sanitizers and disinfectants: A review
2023
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....