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Exploring Ficus religiosa inflorescence powder as an eco-friendly and sustainable solution for the removal of crystal violet with a disposal solution
This study investigates the potential of using Ficus religiosa inflorescence (peepal tree) as an efficient solution for removing crystal violet from...
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Distribution and transformation of potentially toxic elements in cracks under coal mining disturbance in farmland
The ground cracks resulting from coal mining activities induce alterations in the physical and chemical characteristics of soil. However, limited...
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Enhancing environmental sustainability: Butea monosperma leaves as a key component in WO3-based composites for water purification and therapeutic applications
In this research, a novel nano-biocomposite material, namely, tungsten trioxide-Butea monosperma leaf powder (WO 3 @BLP), is an effective and...
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Plastics and plastic-bound toxic metals in municipal solid waste compost from Sri Lanka
This study examined plastics and toxic metals in municipal solid waste compost from various regions in Sri Lanka. Plastics were extracted using...
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Health and environmental risk assessment of mercury in outdoor and indoor dust in artisanal and small-scale gold mining area in Amansie-west district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Mercury (Hg) pollution around artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) areas has been of much concern. Many studies have reported elevated Hg...
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Effective removal of chromium by adsorption using Delonix regia bark derived activated carbon from aqueous solution: a sustainable approach
This study introduces a new biosorbent derived from Delonix regia bark-activated carbon to efficiently remove Chromium Cr(VI) metal ions from aqueous...
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Sublethal exposure to thiamethoxam and pyraclostrobin affects the midgut and Malpighian tubules of the stingless bee Frieseomelitta varia (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Meliponini)
The stingless bee Frieseomelitta varia Lepeletier 1836 (Hymenoptera: Apidae) is an essential pollinator in natural and agricultural ecosystems in the...
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Heterogeneous changes in global glacial lakes under coupled climate warming and glacier thinning
Global glacial lakes have expanded markedly in recent decades, accompanied by many catastrophic glacial lake outburst floods. However, our...
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Exploring the therapeutic potential of the oxygenated monoterpene linalool in alleviating saline stress effects on Allium cepa L.
Sodium chloride (NaCl) can cause oxidative stress in plants, which represents a potential obstacle to the development of monocultures worldwide....
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Assessing the global warming potential impact of organic fertilizer strategies in rice cultivation in Sri Lanka
Rice is the staple food in Sri Lanka, and over 15% of the national land is allocated for rice cultivation. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from rice...
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Empirical analysis of dust and noise pollutants produced in the wood-CNC machining process
In the manufacturing processes, consideration of sustainability is of particular importance. The current study is concerned with the influences of...
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Increased extinction probability and altered physiological characteristics in pirimicarb-tolerant Daphnia magna
We evaluated the physiological characteristics of chemical-tolerant cladocerans. Over the course of 26 generations (F25), Daphnia magna was...
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A review on the enantioselective distribution and toxicity of chiral pesticides in aquatic environment
Chiral pesticides account for about 40% of the total pesticides. In the process of using pesticides, it will inevitably flow into the surface water...
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Exposure to PM2.5 and its constituents is associated with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a cohort study in Northwest of China
Accumulating animal studies have demonstrated associations between ambient air pollution (AP) and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver...
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Environmental vulnerability applied to the territorial planning of a tropical semiarid basin
Tropical semiarid regions are naturally prone to environmental damage. Human activity can worsen this situation. To understand how human actions...
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Investigating the impact of urban-environmental factors on air pollutants: a land use regression model approach and health risk assessment
The presence of pollutants in the earth's atmosphere has a direct impact on human health and the environment. So that pollutants such as carbon...
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Dissipation kinetics and the evaluation of dietary risks associated with deltamethrin, ethion, fenazaquin, and fenpropathrin on bell pepper (Solanum annuum L.)
Bell peppers, a globally significant crop, face infestations from various pests. In a study, bell peppers were treated with deltamethrin, ethion,...
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Control of paleoclimate and paleoweathering on chromium contents in a non-ultramafic aquifer hosting high chromium groundwater
Cr(VI) is a carcinogen with proven mutagenic and genotoxic effects. The effects of the depositional environment (e.g., paleoweathering, paleoclimate,...
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Impact of biochar produced at different pyrolysis conditions on heavy metal contaminated soil
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of urban derived biochars such as Sugarcane bagasse (SB), Brinjal Stem (BS), and Citrus Peel (CP)...
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Association between brominated flame retardants (PBDEs and PBB153) exposure and hypertension in U.S. adults: results from NHANES 2005–2016
BackgroundBrominated Flame Retardants (BFRs) have attracted widespread concern due to their environmental persistence and potential toxicity. This...
