Heavy metals is a collective term describing metals and metalloids with a density higher
than 5 g/cm3. Some of them are essential micronutrients; others do not play a positive role in …

The pollution of the aquatic environment has become a worldwide problem. The widespread
use of pesticides, heavy metals and pharmaceuticals through anthropogenic activities has …

Heavy metal (HM) contamination of water bodies is a serious global environmental problem.
Because they are not biodegradable, they can accumulate in food chains, causing various …

We systematically investigated the surface characteristics of polystyrene microplastic
particles (PSMPs) prepared by ball milling to impart a porous surface structure and special …

The contamination of aquatic systems with arsenic (As) is considered to be an internationally-
important health and environmental issue, affecting over 115 countries globally. Arsenic …

Microalgae are a source of numerous compounds that can be used in many branches of
industry. Synthesis of such compounds in microalgal cells can be amplified under stress …

Coupling algae growth on wastewater with hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is regarded as
an environment-enhancing pathway for wastewater management, biomass amplification …

This work represents a comparative uptake study of the toxic elements arsenic, boron,
copper, manganese and zinc in monometallic and multimetallic solutions by four green …

Arsenic (As) occurs naturally in geologic conditions, but groundwater contamination might
also be found due to the consequences of mining, agricultural and industrial processes …

Diet, especially seafood, is the main source of arsenic exposure for humans. The total
arsenic content of a diet offers inadequate information for assessment of the toxicological …