ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVELS OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAHs) IN SOIL AND SELECTED VEGETABLE SAMPLES FROM CHALLAWA AGRICULTURAL LOCATION IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA
Available online 25 December 2024
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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Adsorbent Materials for Water Treatment: A review of Current Trends and Future Challenges
Available online 24 December 2024
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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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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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....
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Risk assessment of PAHs in dusts from surfaces of abandoned automobiles at auto-workshops of three semi-urban areas of Eastern Nigeria: Compositional patterns and source apportionments
October 2024
The concentrations, sources, compositional patterns, and risk assessments of PAHs in dust on abandoned automobiles at auto-workshops in three semi urban areas were studied. Dust samples were randomly...
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Adsorptive removal of fluoride uptake from aqueous media using novel composite adsorbent
October 2024
Fluoride contamination in drinking water poses serious health risks to humans, such as dental and skeletal fluorosis. In this study, novel composite-type adsorbents were synthesized from construction...
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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,...
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and trace metals contents of Pterocarpus Mildbraedii and Ocimum gratissimum grown near markets within Aba Metropolis, Nigeria: An evaluation of dietary intake risks
October 2024
Consuming contaminated vegetables is one recognised method that people are exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and trace metals (TMs). For this reason, it is important to constantly keep...
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Drugs of abuse and psychoactive pharmaceuticals in wastewater as worldwide contaminants of emerging concern: a systematic review
October 2024
The emergence of psychoactive substances in wastewater is becoming alarming. The present review puts into evidence worldwide studies on drugs of abuse and psychoactive pharmaceuticals as environmental...
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An investigation on the presence and risk assessment of microplastics in Quilon Beach, South West Coast of India
October 2024
Microplastics (MPs) are the most serious emerging pollutant around the globe. Anthropogenic activities are the major contributor of MPs in beach sediments. MPs are widely distributed along beaches and...
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Concentrations, partitioning and ecological risk of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in UK freshwater sediment
October 2024
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) have received increasing attention in recent years as emerging contaminants that could adversely affect human health and the environment. While previous...
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Biomarkers and metal content in white seabream (Diplodus sargus) and its relationship with the occurrence of the Abnormal Tough Syndrome
October 2024
There is still controversy on the cause of the incidence of abnormal tough syndrome (ATS) in some fish species, mainly the white seabream (Diplodus sargus). This work analyses the incidence of the ATS...
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A comprehensive environmental analysis of heavy metal contamination, ecological risks and health impacts in Ilokun area, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
October 2024
Heavy metal contamination in ecosystems is a global environmental and health concern. This study assessed the ecological and health risks associated with heavy metal pollution in farmland, dumpsite,...
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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...
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Risk assessment of heavy metals in wild mushroom from Mizoram, India
October 2024
Heavy metals (HMs) contaminate the environment and pose serious health risks to humans by accumulating in ecosystems, leading to toxicity and various diseases. In Mizoram, HMs pollution is a growing...
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Exploring Sustainable energy: An overview of biochemical and thermochemical conversion of dairy and food waste
October 2024
The world faces significant energy challenges, exacerbated by population growth and industrialization. The dairy and food industries, which operate globally, generate large amounts of waste that can...
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Microplastic and heavy metal contamination in sediments of the high-altitude Nundkol Lake of northwestern Himalayas-Kashmir
October 2024
This study investigates heavy metal and microplastic contamination in the sediment of Nundkol Lake, a high-altitude glacial lake in the northwestern Himalayas. Sediment analysis revealed heavy metal...
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Sequencing batch biofilm reactor (SBBR) for the treatment of effluents from Penaeus vannamei cultivated under biofloc conditions
October 2024
The present study evaluated two mechanically agitated 19 L-sequencing batch biofilm reactors (SBBRs) using low-cost biological support, oyster shells (R1) and plastic matrices filled with polyurethane...
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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...
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Bioremediation of chromium-induced toxic effects in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) using probiotics
October 2024
Chromium (Cr) is one of the major heavy metal pollutants and its toxicity causes an adverse impact on body physiology of aquatic organisms including fish. Probiotics may be able to degrade toxic effects...
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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...
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Machine learning approaches for ecological compensation in transboundary waters
October 2024
The Tongshun River, a vital waterway facing severe pollution, requires effective strategies for environmental management and sustainable resource use. This study utilizes an LSTM-XGBoost composite model...
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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...
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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...
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