Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are known to be one of the main and most important
sources of microplastics discharge into the environment. Although the occurrence and …

Pollution by microplastics is of increasing concern due to their ubiquitous presence in most
biological and environmental media, their potential toxicity and their ability to carry other …

Antibiotics have extensively been applied to rescue a great number of lives through
prevention and treatment of contagious diseases and infections. They are either natural or …

The vast amount of plastic waste emitted into the environment is of increasing concern
because there is mounting evidence for various toxic effects of microplastics on living …

Accumulation of heavy metals (HMs) in fish tissues is an important factor in monitoring the
health and safety of aquatic ecosystems. Furthermore, fish are important parts of aquatic …

This literature review was conducted to collect present data on microplastics pollution in
Iran's ecosystems. Most of the studies performed in aquatic environment were conducted in …

The biosorptive potentials of three aquatics-based biosorbents, including shells of a bivalve
mollusk and scales of two fish species for Pb removal from aqueous solutions were …

Abstract The Caspian Sea coast in northern Iran has faced a wave of pollution and a variety
of critical conditions. In this regard, the study aimed to determine the spatial distribution of …

Urbanization is spreading all over the world, with more than half of the people now living in
urban ecosystems. Pollutants such as metals have continuously been introduced into …

Heavy metal contamination is a serious global issue that threatens both environmental and
human health. This study investigated the levels of 12 heavy metals in sediments, roots …