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A comprehensive review on environmental and human health impacts of chemical pesticide usage
2025
This review critically examines the multifaceted impacts of chemical pesticides on environmental ecosystems and human health, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable pest management practices....
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Animal exposure to microplastics and health effects: A review
December 2024
Microplastic (MP) contamination has become a pervasive global issue, affecting terrestrial and aquatic environments, and its potential health hazards are of widespread concern. This review examined...
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Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the freshwater aquatic environment
March 2017
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are a unique group of emerging environmental contaminants, due to their inherent ability to induce physiological effects in human at low doses. An...
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Sources and factors influencing groundwater quality and associated health implications: A review
June 2023
Groundwater is essential for man's well-being and survival and is imperative for promoting public health. A wide range of groundwater quality studies have been conducted globally. However, there is...
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Sodium lauryl sulfate and its potential impacts on organisms and the environment: A thematic analysis
March 2023
Due to its ubiquitous presence in the environment and the lack of a scientific consensus regarding the environmental safety of the widely used anionic surfactant Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (CAS No: 151-21-3),...
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Pesticides toxicity in fish: Histopathological and hemato-biochemical aspects – A review
September 2023
Pesticides are from the potent chemical contaminants in aquatic environment. These chemicals are routed into the aquatic environment through several natural and anthropogenic activities. Pesticides...
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From water to plate: Reviewing the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in fish and unraveling human health risks in the food chain
December 2024
As we tread upon the ever-evolving canvas of our planet, one of the emerging concerns is the silent threat of heavy metal toxicity, a modern challenge that calls for both awareness and action. A single...
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Steroid hormones in wastewater: Sources, treatments, environmental risks, and regulations
June 2023
Steroid hormones are micropollutants that contaminate the water worldwide and exhibit a significant threat to human health and the environment even at low concentrations. Steroid hormones are among...
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Heavy metals accumulation in some important fish species cultured in commercial fish farm of Natore, Bangladesh and possible health risk evaluation
December 2023
Heavy metal contamination in aquatic environment is a serious concern throughout the world. Metal contamination are responsible for the accumulation of metals within the fish body. And, consumption...
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Synthetic Microplastics in UK tap and bottled water; Implications for human exposure
2025
There is increasing concern for public health over inadvertent human exposure to MPs due to potential adverse health effects linked to MPs polymeric composition, toxic chemical additives, and/or harmful...
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Emergence of antibiotic resistance due to the excessive use of antibiotics in medicines and feed additives: A global scenario with emphasis on the Indian perspective
December 2024
Antibiotics were discovered for medicinal applications, notably in the last century and since then, they have been prevalently employed for prophylactic purposes in various sectors in the last few decades....
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Assessment of plastic degradation by indigenous bacteria from waste disposal sites
September 2024
The present study focuses on the isolation of bacterial pathogens from waste disposal sites, and examination of their efficiencies for degrading various plastics. Seven bacterial isolates such as E. coli,...
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Saudi Arabia E-waste management strategies, challenges and opportunities, effect on health and environment: A strategic review
December 2024
The strategic review explores the evolving landscape of electronic waste (e-waste) management in Saudi Arabia, shedding light on the strategies implemented, challenges faced, and emerging opportunities...
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The face mask: A tale from protection to pollution and demanding sustainable solution
June 2024
The usage of face masks in various sectors of healthcare facilities dates back to years ago. However, the utilization of facial coverings experienced a rapid surge as a result of the escalating rate...
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Microplastics and heavy metals in freshwater fish species in the southwestern region of Bangladesh: An emerging concern for public health
September 2024
Microplastics (MPs) pollution and its associated toxicity raising concerns among scientists as a result of their toxicological impacts on human health and the ecosystem. This study aims to investigate...
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Hydrogel-based materials as antibacterial agents and super adsorbents for the remediation of emerging pollutants: A comprehensive review
September 2024
Hydrogels have various potential applications due to their unique characteristics and recently, hydrogels have been utilized as adsorbents in wastewater treatment because of their ability to remove...
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Biomarker for monitoring heavy metal pollution in aquatic environment: An overview toward molecular perspectives
2022
Water pollution is a significant problem in almost all parts of the world. The complexity of anthropogenic activities along the watershed seems to lead the river to function as a giant disposal container....
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Bibliometric exploration of green synthesized silver nanoparticles for antibacterial activity
2025
The green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) is a promising, sustainable approach that converts plant biomass into valuable biocompatible antibacterial agents, providing sustainable solutions...
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A systematic review of global occurrence of emerging mycotoxins in crops and animal feeds, and their toxicity in livestock
September 2024
Mycotoxins are the most frequently occurring natural contaminant in food and feed. Their occurrence in crops and animal feed represents an enormous challenge, particularly for livestock farmers in terms...
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A systematic review of airborne microplastics emissions as emerging contaminants in outdoor and indoor air environments
December 2024
Microplastics (MPs), the emerging contaminants of the present century, are potentially a major threat to human health and ecology. There is currently no comparison of the properties of MPs in indoor...
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Non-conventional sorption materials for the removal of legacy and emerging PFAS from water: A review
September 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of ubiquitous, persistent, and hazardous pollutants that raise concerns for human health and the environment. Typically, PFAS removal from water...
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Microplastics comparison of indoor and outdoor air and ventilation rate effect in outskirts of the Seoul metropolitan city
2025
Microplastics in the air are becoming a concern, especially in indoor environments. Outdoor microplastics can travel from far spaces while indoor ones remain suspended and recirculate in the indoor...
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Co-occurrence of microplastics and heavy metals in a freshwater lake system in Indian Himalaya: Distribution and influencing factors
2025
Microplastic (MP) contamination in freshwater systems is a prevalent and persistent environmental issue, yet their occurrence and distribution remain poorly constrained. The present study examines the...
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Copper nanoparticles as a potential emerging pollutant: Divergent effects in the agriculture, risk-benefit balance and integrated strategies for its use
December 2024
At the forefront of agricultural innovation, copper-based nanoparticles (Cu-based NPs) have seized global attention in recent years, revolutionizing fields as diverse as electronics, medicine, and,...
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PFAS in the GCC: Towards environmental sustainability and public health protection
December 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present a growing environmental and health concern globally. This study examines the state of PFAS research and management in the Gulf Cooperation Council...
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