Arsenic (As) is a ubiquitous element found in the atmosphere, soils and rocks, natural waters
and organisms. It is one of the most toxic elements and has been classified as a human …

Adsorption is an important phenomenon widely used for the removal of contaminants.
Several drinking water contaminants such as arsenic and fluoride, vanadium and chromium …

Fresh water accounts for 3% of water resources on the Earth. Human and industrial activities
produce and discharge wastes containing heavy metals into the water resources making …

Presence of pharmaceutically active compounds (PACs) as emerging contaminants in water
is a major concern. Recent reports have confirmed the presence of PACs in natural and …

A vast array of biological materials, especially bacteria, algae, yeasts and fungi have
received increasing attention for heavy metal removal and recovery due to their good …

Arsenic's history in science, medicine and technology has been overshadowed by its
notoriety as a poison in homicides. Arsenic is viewed as being synonymous with toxicity …

Bioremediation is a sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment method. Bacteria
dominate biological wastewater treatment systems, although fungi are seldom used. Fungi …

The feasibility of using two important and common clay minerals, kaolinite and
montmorillonite, as adsorbents for removal of toxic heavy metals has been reviewed. A good …

The removal of heavy metal from the environment, especially wastewater, is now shifting
from the use of conventional methods to the use of biosorption, which may be defined as the …

Abstract Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste is solid wastes generated from the
construction, demolition, and renovation activities that constitute almost 30–40% of globally …