[HTML][HTML] Advances in powder nano-photocatalysts as pollutant removal and as emerging contaminants in water: Analysis of pros and cons on health and environment

S Thakur, A Ojha, SK Kansal, NK Gupta… - Advanced Powder …, 2024 - Elsevier
Photocatalysis is an advanced oxidation process where light exposure triggers a
semiconducting nanomaterial (nano-photocatalyst) to generate electron-hole (e-/h+) pairs …

Strategies for heavy metals immobilization in municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash: a critical review

RJ Yeo, A Sng, C Wang, L Tao, Q Zhu, J Bu - Reviews in Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Incineration is an integral part of the waste management process to reduce the enormous
volumes of municipal solid waste generated daily. Of the various incineration products …

The synergistic potential of biochar and nanoparticles in phytoremediation and enhancing cadmium tolerance in plants

MU Yasin, Z Haider, R Munir, U Zulfiqar, M Rehman… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Cadmium (Cd) is classified as a heavy metal (HM) and is found into the environment through
both natural processes and intensified anthropogenic activities such as industrial …

Navigating the molecular landscape of environmental science and heavy metal removal: A simulation-based approach

I Salahshoori, MAL Nobre, A Yazdanbakhsh… - Journal of Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
Heavy metals pose a significant threat to ecosystems and human health because of their
toxic properties and their ability to bioaccumulate in living organisms. Traditional removal …

CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated genetically edited ornamental and aromatic plants: A promising technology in phytoremediation of heavy metals

S Nayeri, Z Dehghanian, BA Lajayer… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Phytoremediation, as a green, sustainable, and cost-effective plant-based remediation
technology has garnered great attention for remediating heavy metals (HMs) from polluted …

Plants' molecular behavior to heavy metals: from criticality to toxicity

AH El-Sappah, Y Zhu, Q Huang, B Chen… - Frontiers in plant …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The contamination of soil and water with high levels of heavy metals (HMs) has emerged as
a significant obstacle to agricultural productivity and overall crop quality. Certain HMs …

Environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and ecotoxicology of heavy metals

GI Edo, PO Samuel, GO Oloni, GO Ezekiel… - Chemistry and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Heavy metals, pervasive in the environment due to natural processes and human activities,
pose substantial threats to ecosystems and human health. This study aims to delve into the …

Potential applications of extremophilic bacteria in the bioremediation of extreme environments contaminated with heavy metals

J Sun, X He, LE Yilin, R Al-Tohamy, SS Ali - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Protecting the environment from harmful pollutants has become increasingly difficult in
recent decades. The presence of heavy metal (HM) pollution poses a serious environmental …

Versatile applications and mechanisms of genus Exiguobacterium in bioremediating heavy metals and organic pollutants: A review

M **ao, Z Long, X Fu, L Zou - International Biodeterioration & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microbial remediation presents a promising and sustainable approach for combating
environmental pollutants. The genus Exiguobacterium thrives in diverse habitats, including …

Microbial-based heavy metal bioremediation: Toxicity and eco-friendly approaches to heavy metal decontamination

B Zhou, T Zhang, F Wang - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
There are several industrial processes in which heavy metals are used, including but not
limited to chrome plating and tanning. Amongst the most toxic heavy metals to human health …