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Open AccessSynthesize of heterostructure TiO2 by simultaneous do** of double silver and phosphate to degradation of methylene blue under visible light
Photocatalysts show great potential as compounds for restoring contaminated water and wastewater resources. The study aims to synthesize a composite with high photocatalytic potential under visible light to ph...
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Evaluation of carbamazepine removal from aqueous medium using a combined method of ozonation and calcium alginate immobilized Aspergillus niger
Carbamazepine is a pharmaceutical compound used as an anticonvulsant for epilepsy and can enter the environment through the improper treatment of hospital wastewater. This study aimed to investigate the remova...
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Open AccessMaternal exposure to benzophenone derivatives and their impacts on offspring's birth outcomes in a Middle Eastern population
Widespread use of benzophenones (BPs), a group of environmental phenolic compounds, is suspected of interfering with human health. The association of prenatal exposure to benzophenone derivatives with birth ou...
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Open AccessNon-carcinogenic and cumulative risk assessment of exposure of kitchen workers in restaurants and local residents in the vicinity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are often formed when organic substances do not burn completely. This study evaluates the non-carcinogenic and cumulative risks associated with PAHs levels by testing blood...
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Modeling and optimization approach for phytoremediation of formaldehyde from polluted indoor air by Nephrolepis obliterata plant
This study aimed to model the removal of formaldehyde as an indoor air pollutant by Nephrolepis obliterata (R.Br.) J.Sm. plant using response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) models, ...
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Open AccessRelationship between serum nitric oxide of patients with thyroid disorders and metabolic syndrome indices and nitrate concentration of water
This case–control study aimed to assess the effect of drinking water nitrate on serum nitric oxide concentration and the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the population in the Middle East. The study includ...
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Open AccessExposure assessment of wastewater treatment plant employees to BTEX: a biological monitoring approach
To monitor employees' work safety and exposure against air contaminants, Trans, trans-muconic acid, Hippuric acid, Methyl hippuric acid, Mandelic acid and Phenylglyoxylic acid can be used as reliable biomarker...
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Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-induced oxidative stress in Shiraz, Iran: urinary levels, health risk assessment and mediation effect of MDA on the risk of metabolic syndromes
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been identified as carcinogenic and endocrine disrupter compounds that cause Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). Oxidative stress can lead to carcinogenesis and MetS in expo...
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Open AccessPublisher Correction: Health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in individuals living near restaurants: a cross-sectional study in Shiraz, Iran
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Open AccessHealth risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in individuals living near restaurants: a cross-sectional study in Shiraz, Iran
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent toxic substances that have ubiquitous presence in water, air, soil, and sediment environments, posing serious environmental risks. The present study aimed...
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The association of prenatal exposure to benzophenones with gestational age and offspring size at birth
In recent decades, emerging environmental pollutants such as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have become a particular concern. This study examined the association of maternal exposure to benzophenones as...
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Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-induced oxidative stress in individuals living near restaurants: a cross-sectional study in Shiraz, Iran
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are environmental pollutants caused by the incomplete combustion of organic matter. The aim of this study was to investigate the concentration of urinary PAHs and their health ...
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The association between the urinary biomarkers of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and risk of metabolic syndromes and blood cell levels in adults in a Middle Eastern area
Limited studies have been published on the association between the urinary biomarkers of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and risk of Metabolic Syndromes (MetS) and blood cell levels in adults in the Mi...
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Assessing BTEX exposure among workers of the second largest natural gas reserve in the world: a biomonitoring approach
Urinary benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) can be used as a reliable biomarker of exposure to these pollutants. This cross-sectional study aimed to employ biomonitoring to assess BTEX exposure ...
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Investigating the relationship between synergistic effects and diversity of four widely used agricultural pesticides by using bacterial species in liquid culture medium
Interactive effects of mixtures of pesticides on bacteria are rarely investigated. The aim of this study was to investigate the cumulative, synergistic, and antagonistic effects of four widely used agricultura...
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Open AccessChanging face of Candida colonization pattern in pediatric patients with hematological malignancy during repeated hospitalizations, results of a prospective observational study (2016–2017) in shiraz, Iran
Surveillance of current changes in the epidemiology of Invasive Fungal Diseases (IFDs) as an important component of the antifungal stewardship programs (ASP), requires careful regular monitoring, especially in hi...
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Root structural changes of two remediator plants as the first defective barrier against industrial pollution, and their hyperaccumulation ability
In the present day, plants are increasingly being utilized to safeguard the environment. In this study, we used Salsola crassa M. B. and Suaeda maritima L. Dumort for phytoremediation of water contaminated with h...
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Open AccessThe removal of amoxicillin from aquatic solutions using the TiO2/UV-C nanophotocatalytic method doped with trivalent iron
The indiscriminate consumption of antibiotics and their introduction into the environment have caused global concerns. Typically, following consumption, these compounds are introduced into the environment afte...
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Open AccessPhotocatalytic degradation of atrazine herbicide with Illuminated Fe+3-TiO2 Nanoparticles
Atrazine is a herbicide that is widely used to control broadleaf and grassy weeds for growing many crops especially in maize production. It is a frequently detected herbicide in many groundwater resources. Thi...
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Biological monitoring of urinary 1-hydroxypyrene by PAHs exposure among primary school students in Shiraz, Iran
This research aimed to estimate PAHs exposure in primary school students and determine its association with other PAHs-related factors.
