Nanotechnology-A ray of hope for heavy metals removal

V Mohanapriya, R Sakthivel, NDK Pham, CK Cheng… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Environmental effects of heavy metal pollution are considered as a widespread problem
throughout the world, as it jeopardizes human health and also reduces the sustainability of a …

Removal of pharmaceutical active compounds in wastewater by constructed wetlands: Performance and mechanisms

H Zhang, XC Wang, Y Zheng, M Dzakpasu - Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
The occurrence of pharmaceutical active compounds (PhACs) in aquatic environments is a
cause for concern due to potential adverse effects on human and ecosystem health …

Application of biochar as an innovative substrate in constructed wetlands/biofilters for wastewater treatment: Performance and ecological benefits

S Deng, J Chang - Emerging Developments in Constructed Wetlands, 2025 - Elsevier
Constructed wetlands (CWs) are well recognized as a cost-effective and environmentally
friendly eco-technology for contaminated water remediation, especially in decentralized …

Wastewater generation and treatment by various eco-friendly technologies: Possible health hazards and further reuse for environmental safety

B Pratap, S Kumar, S Nand, I Azad, RN Bharagava… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
The discharge of untreated wastewater as a result of various developmental activities such
as urbanization, industrialization and changes in lifestyle poses great threats to aquatic …

Impact of biochar amendment on antibiotic removal and ARGs accumulation in constructed wetlands for low C/N wastewater treatment

FO Ajibade, WX Yin, A Guadie, TF Ajibade, Y Liu… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Constructed wetlands (CWs) amended with biochar to stimulate antibiotic and antibiotic
resistance genes (ARGs) removal from carbon restricts wastewater holds particular …

New insights for enhancing the performance of constructed wetlands at low temperatures

M Ji, Z Hu, C Hou, H Liu, HH Ngo, W Guo, S Lu… - Bioresource …, 2020 - Elsevier
Constructed wetlands (CWs) have been widely utilized for various types of wastewater
treatment due to their merits, including high cost-effectiveness and easy operation. However …

A critical review on using biochar as constructed wetland substrate: characteristics, feedstock, design and pollutants removal mechanisms

S El Barkaoui, L Mandi, F Aziz, M Del Bubba… - Ecological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Constructed wetlands (CWs) are constructed systems that simulate natural wetlands and
can be used to treat wastewater from several sources of pollution through physical, chemical …

Treatment strategies for enhancing the removal of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in water and wastewater systems

MFMA Zamri, R Bahru, SK Pramanik… - Journal of Water Process …, 2021 - Elsevier
The emergence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC) in water and wastewater systems
has high-risk implications for the environment. This manuscript discusses the treatment …

Surfactant-assisted synthesis of NiO-ZnO and NiO-CuO nanocomposites for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue under UV light irradiation

HD Weldekirstos, B Habtewold, DM Kabtamu - Frontiers in Materials, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The photocatalytic process over semiconducting oxide surfaces has attracted worldwide
attention as a potentially efficient, environmentally friendly, and low-cost method for …

Aquatic macrophytes in constructed wetlands: a fight against water pollution

LY Kochi, PL Freitas, LT Maranho, P Juneau… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
There is growing concern among health institutions worldwide to supply clean water to their
populations, especially to more vulnerable communities. Although sewage treatment …