Carbon footprint and air quality signature around an open waste dumpsite in Uyo, Nigeria
December 2026
Open waste dumps are major sources of air pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, contributing to environmental degradation and adverse health outcomes. This study assessed the carbon footprint...
Evaluation of enhanced treatment of tannery wastewater containing chromium and cadmium by mesoporous alkali–activated biochar from Ficus religiosa leaves
December 2026
The present study investigates the adsorption potential of mesoporous biochar derived from Ficus religiosa leaves for removing chromium (Cr) and cadmium (Cd) from aqueous solution and tannery wastewater....
Atmospheric microplastics: Global status with emphasis on studies from Indian environments
December 2026
A comprehensive analysis of microplastics (MPs) in the atmospheric region across various nations from 2015 to 2024 revealed that around 62.7% of the published studies on atmospheric MPs were reported...
Decarbonizing municipal solid waste management in Türkiye: A scenario-based life cycle assessment from historical baseline to 2035 recovery targets
December 2026
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management represents a growing global environmental challenge due to population growth, urbanization, and rising resource consumption. In Türkiye, MSW generation is expected...
Spatial trends, sources, and risks of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in street dust across urban and rural areas of Chattogram
December 2026
PAHs are toxic and persistent organic pollutants widely associated with combustion processes and urbanization. This study evaluates the concentration, spatial distribution, sources, and potential human...
A systematic review of microplastics in the environment: Sources, ageing processes, toxicity mechanisms, human health impacts, and remediation strategies
December 2026
Microplastics are ubiquitous contaminants of the environment that are increasingly threatening to ecosystems and human health because of their persistence, widespread distribution and ability to interact...
Laboratory Re-Suspension and Characterization of Fugitive Dust for Some Manufacturing Industries
Available online 23 May 2026
The study of fugitive dust emissions and its characteristic arising from manufacturing industries is necessary in order to protect the factory workers, host communities, ambient air quality and the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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
December 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...