Bioremediation of environmental wastes: the role of microorganisms

MS Ayilara, OO Babalola - Frontiers in Agronomy, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The growing rate of urbanization and industrialization has led to an increase in several types
of pollution caused by the release of toxic chemicals to the environment. This is usually …

Innovative remediation strategies for persistent organic pollutants in soil and water: a comprehensive review

G Devendrapandi, X Liu, R Balu… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) provide a serious threat to human health and the
environment in soil and water ecosystems. This thorough analysis explores creative …

[HTML][HTML] Breathing in danger: Understanding the multifaceted impact of air pollution on health impacts

F Chen, W Zhang, MFB Mfarrej, MH Saleem… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Air pollution, a pervasive environmental threat that spans urban and rural landscapes alike,
poses significant risks to human health, exacerbating respiratory conditions, triggering …

[HTML][HTML] Nocardioides: “Specialists” for Hard-to-Degrade Pollutants in the Environment

Y Ma, J Wang, Y Liu, X Wang, B Zhang, W Zhang… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nocardioides, a genus belonging to Actinomycetes, can endure various low-nutrient
conditions. It can degrade pollutants using multiple organic materials such as carbon and …

Microbial degradation as a powerful weapon in the removal of sulfonylurea herbicides

Q Lei, J Zhong, SF Chen, S Wu, Y Huang, P Guo… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sulfonylurea herbicides have been widely used worldwide and play a significant role in
modern agricultural production. However, these herbicides have adverse biological effects …

Nanotechnology approaches for the remediation of agricultural polluted soils

AR Dhanapal, M Thiruvengadam, J Vairavanathan… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Soil pollution from various anthropogenic and natural activities poses a significant threat to
the environment and human health. This study explored the sources and types of soil …

Nanofarming: Promising solutions for the future of the global agricultural industry

H El-Ramady, N Abdalla, D Sári, A Ferroudj, A Muthu… - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
The agricultural sector is a vital source of human well-being that provides the necessities of
daily life. A variety of farming systems are utilized in agriculture, such as a wide range of …

[HTML][HTML] Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: A comprehensive review of methods, influencing factors, and applications

M Fahim, A Shahzaib, N Nishat, A Jahan, TA Bhat… - JCIS Open, 2024 - Elsevier
This review explores recent advancements in the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles
(AgNP), focusing on plant-based methods, critical synthesis factors, and biomedical …

New roles for Bacillus thuringiensis in the removal of environmental pollutants

S Wu, J Zhong, Q Lei, H Song, SF Chen… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
For a long time, the well-known Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) has been
extensively studied and developed as a biological insecticide for Lepidoptera and …

Emerging trends and promising prospects in nanotechnology for improved remediation of wastewater contaminants: Present and future outlooks

P Thamarai, R Kamalesh, A Saravanan… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Wastewater pollution poses a significant threat to the environment and public health
worldwide. Addressing this global challenge demands innovative approaches, and …