The use of activated carbon is evidenced by the increased scope of carbon-based
applications in various industrial applications including pharmaceutical antidotes …

Soil naturally comprises heavy metals but due to the rapid industrialization and
anthropogenic events such as uncontrolled use of agrochemicals their concentration is …

Heavy metal accumulation in soil and water is one of major problems caused by inorganic
contaminants. Their presence in agricultural soils in high quantities have impacted the food …

It is now widely acknowledged that microplastic pollution represents one of the greatest
anthropogenically mediated threats to Earth-system functioning. In freshwater and marine …

Biosolids, derived from wastewater treatment processes, have garnered increasing attention
as a valuable resource due to their rich organic and inorganic constituents, which can be …

The present paper reviews the most recent advances regarding the effects of chemical and
organic fertilizers on soil microbial communities. Based on the results from the articles …

The use of a cheap and effective adsorption approach based on biomass-activated carbon
(AC) to remediate heavy metal contamination is clearly desirable for develo** countries …

Sewage sludge management is torn between a desire for pollution prevention and reuse of
a valuable resource. Reconciling these interests in sustainable management is a challenge …

With the growing emphasis on environmental protection, the ways of sewage sludge
treatment are changing. In this review, we analyse different methods of sewage sludge …

Wastewater treatment plants can become a source of valuable resources, such as clean
water, energy, fuels and nutrients and thus contribute to the sustainable development goals …