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Exploring the bioremediation capability of petroleum-contaminated soils for enhanced environmental sustainability and minimization of ecotoxicological concerns
18/09/2023 -
The bioremediation of soils contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) has emerged as a promising approach, with its effectiveness contingent upon various types of PHCs, i.e., crude oil,...
Effect of different irrigation methods on the toxicity and bioavailability of microcystin-LR to lettuce and carrot
14/09/2023 -
The use of cyanobacteria-polluted water for irrigation has become an increasing concern due to the potential contamination of microcystins (MCs). However, the effects of MCs on plant performance...
Microplastic on Mountain Trails—a Case Study from the Carpathian and Sudetes Mountains in Poland
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Microplastics are becoming an increasingly common pollutant that can pose a threat to living organisms. The aim of this research was to determine the amount, type, and diversity of microplastics...
Assessment and Biodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Soil and Water Around Petroleum Products Depot Suleja, Nigeria
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Abstract Petroleum contamination constitutes a frequent incidence in various petroleum depots in Nigeria. In this study, the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) present in...
Phosphorus Balance in Sandy Soil Subjected to 12 Years of Successive Applications of Animal Manure and Mineral Phosphate Fertilizer in Subtropical Climate
05/09/2023 -
Assessing the phosphorus (P) balance in agricultural soils is crucial for optimizing its use and reducing contamination risks. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of different...
Microplastic Pollution in EU Farmland Soils: Preliminary Findings from Agricultural Soils (Southwestern Poland)
01/09/2023 -
Agricultural soils are considered as “hot-spots” of plastic particles; however, due to a lack of standardized method of microplastic determination in soils, as well as no...
Toxicity of chromium to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in two soils: influence of soil properties and chromium form
26/08/2023 -
The toxicity of Cr to plants depends on Cr form and soil properties. Currently, the phytotoxicity differences of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) in different soils are not clear. In this study, the toxicity of...
Elucidating the Potential of Biochar-Bentonite Composite and Kaolinite-Based Seed Balls for the Remediation of Coal Mining Impacted Heavy Metals Contaminated Soil
25/08/2023 -
Globally, open-pit coal mining is associated with severe land use impact and the contamination of soil and water resources with heavy metals. Thus, in growing economies like India, where coal is a...
Biocides in Soils of Urban Stormwater Infiltration Systems—Indications of Inputs from Point and Non-point Sources
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Urban stormwater contains various micropollutants, such as biocides, which are washed off from facades during wind-driven rain events. Biocides can reach the groundwater via stormwater infiltration...
Biochar, Halloysite, and Alginite Improve the Quality of Soil Contaminated with Petroleum Products
24/08/2023 -
Investigations into the effective, fast, and economically viable remediation of soils polluted with petroleum-derived products are still relevant. The vegetative pot experiment was conducted at the...
Phytoremediation Properties of Sweet Potato for Soils Contaminated by Heavy Metals in South Kazakhstan
24/08/2023 -
Industrial waste in the form of abandoned mine tailings from a former lead plant in South Kazakhstan amounts to about 2 million tons, and this has led to environmental pollution with heavy metals...
A Comparative Study on the Bioavailability and Soil-to-Plant Transfer Factors of Potentially Toxic Element Contamination in Agricultural Soils and Their Impacts: A Case Study of Dense Farmland in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia
22/08/2023 -
Soil and aquatic pollution by heavy metal (Pb, Cr, Cu, Fe, Zn, and Ni) ions has become one of the prime problems worldwide. Thus, the purpose of the current study is to conduct hydrogeological...
Evaluation of Soil Heavy Metal Contamination and Potential Human Health Risk inside Forests, Wildfire Forests and Urban Areas
16/08/2023 -
Recently, due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, many studies have focused on the assessment of soil metal contamination. The present research aimed to investigate the concentration of...
Spatial Patterns, Possible Sources, and Risks Assessment of Soil Potentially Toxic Elements in an Open Pit Coal Mining Area in a Typical Arid Region
16/08/2023 -
Intensive mining activities in large-scale opencast coal mines have had a significant impact on the local environment. Elements that are potentially harmful to the environment are brought to the...
Reduction in Soil Compaction by Utilization of Waste Tire Rubber
09/08/2023 -
Hardpan is one of the major problems found in many parts of Thailand where monocropping and repeated plowing at the same depth are conducted. This work aimed to study the feasibility of using crumb...
Pollution Analysis and Health Implications of Heavy Metals under Different Urban Soil Types in a Semi-Arid Environment
09/08/2023 -
A fundamental requirement for the effective prevention and management of soil contamination involves the determination of heavy metal contamination levels and the assessment of associated health...
Investigation on Microplastics in Soil near Landfills in the Republic of Korea
07/08/2023 -
Microplastics can cause physical, chemical, biological, and structural problems in soil. In this study, microplastics were identified in the soil near two landfills where contamination by...
Bioaccumulation Factors of Heavy Metal(loid)s in Some Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Species: Example of Zonguldak/Türkiye
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Heavy metal pollution poses a significant health risk in developing countries, particularly in relation to drinking water, household water, and food crops. The accumulation of heavy metal(loid)s (HM)...
Aquatic worms: relevant model organisms to investigate pollution of microplastics throughout the freshwater-marine continuum
26/07/2023 -
Plastic pollution has become a global and emergency concern. Degradation processes of plastic macrowaste, either at the millimetre- and micrometre-size scales (microplastics, MP) or a nanometre...
Distribution and Characteristics of Microplastics in Agricultural Soils around Gehu Lake, China
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Agricultural soil is subject to the serious contamination of microplastics (MPs) derived from the intensive agricultural activities. The representative sites under different farming practices...
Analyzing the validity of load capability curve: how economic complexity, renewable energy, R&D, and communication technologies take their part in G-20 countries
22/07/2023 -
Intense anthropogenic contamination of the air, water, and soil inspires scholars to examine the causes of pollution and provide remedies to assure environmental sustainability. Therefore,...
