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Characterising contaminants distribution in marine-coastal sediments through multivariate and nonparametric statistical analyses: a complementary strategy supporting environmental monitoring and control
This work investigates a statistical approach analysing data from monitoring activities on marine-coastal areas for environmental quality...
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Microplastic properties and their interaction with hydrophobic organic contaminants: a review
Microplastics (MPs) have been defined as particles of size < 5 mm and are characterized by hydrophobicity and large surface areas. MPs interact with...
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Occurrence, spatial distribution, source, and ecological risk assessment of organochlorine pesticides in Dongting Lake, China
The occurrence, distribution, sources, and ecological risks of organochlorine pesticides in Dongting Lake of China were investigated. The average...
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Persistence of organochlorine pesticide residues in sediments derived from an agricultural watershed in Tennessee, USA
PurposeRiver impoundments disrupt natural water flow patterns and sediment distribution throughout the impacted reach, which often results in a...
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Polychlorinated biphenyls and organochlorine pesticides in surface sediments from river networks, South Korea: Spatial distribution, source identification, and ecological risks
In this study, the nationwide monitoring of 65 polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and 23 organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in surface sediments was...
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Biocatalytic polymeric membranes to decrease biofilm fouling and remove organic contaminants in wastewater: a review
The presence of recalcitrant contaminants in wastewater is major challenge to decrease pollution and associated health issues. As a consequence,...
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The impact of chemical pollution on the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) from a Mediterranean hypersaline coastal lagoon
The European eel ( Anguilla anguilla) is a critically endangered species. The impact of environmental contamination on this species has been...
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Spatial–temporal occurrence and sources of organochlorine pesticides in the sediments of the largest deep lake (Lake Fuxian) in China
Compared with shallow lakes, less attention has been paid on pollutions in deep lakes. Lake Fuxian is the largest deep lake and an important water...
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Comparing total and accessible concentrations of hydrophobic organic contaminants in sediments and suspended particulate
matter in the Danube RiverContamination of aquatic ecosystems by hydrophobic organic contaminants (HOCs) is often assessed based on their concentrations in riverbed sediment...
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Accumulation of organochlorine pesticide (OCP) residues in surface water and sediment from the İznik Lake in Turkey
This study was carried out to evaluate organochlorinated pesticide (OCPs) concentrations in the water column and sediments of İznik Lake. Water...
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Pollution of water in Africa: a review of contaminants and fish as biomonitors and analytical methodologies—the case of Senegal
Environmental pollution is one of the major problems facing human health, ecosystems, and biodiversity. This is particularly the case for water...
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Global footprints of organochlorine pesticides: a pan-global survey
Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) are ubiquitous environmental contaminants widely used all over the world. These chlorinated hydrocarbons are toxic...
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Association between dietary quality indices and serum polychlorinated biphenyls and organochlorine pesticides levels among Lebanese adults
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) remain a global concern in both developed and develo** countries. Given that...
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Reduced attention on restricted organochlorine pesticides, whereas still noteworthy of the impact on the deep soil and groundwater: a historical site study in southern China
The use of hexachlorocyclohexanes (HCHs) in pesticides has been prohibited for decades in China. Since then, there have been urbanization and...
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Trace metals and organochlorine pesticide residues in imported fishes in Bangladesh and human health risk implications
Substantial quantity of fish has been imported to Bangladesh without adequate food safety assessment which can pose a serious health risk to local...
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Supported porphyrins for the photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants in water: a review
Porphyrins are differentiated π-conjugated compounds with unique photochemical and redox properties. The tetrapyrrole macrocycle core of porphyrins...
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Dietary Exposure to Additives and Sorbed Contaminants from Ingested Microplastic Particles Through the Consumption of Fisheries and Aquaculture Products
Microplastics and nanoplastics may be found in the gastrointestinal tract of some aquatic animals and could potentially be ingested by humans if...
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Investigation of organic contaminants in the blubber of a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) first stranded on the coast of Taiwan
This study presents a comprehensive assessment of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the blubber of a stranded blue whale found on the coast of...
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Monitoring of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Human Breast Milk in the Northern Governorates of Jordan in 2019/2020 Compared with the Results of 2015 Study
One hundred and twenty samples of breast milk were collected from five northern governorates and districts in Jordan in 2019 and 2020 to monitor...
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Organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in high mountain lakes, Mexico
Pollution levels of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were investigated in the El Sol and the La Luna alpine...
