Journal of Environmental Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
149(8)
Published: May 29, 2023
In
this
study,
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNs)
were
prepared
using
new
methodology,
and
carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs)
from
waste
plastics.
For
nitenpyram
analysis,
modified
electrodes
based
on
CQDs/AgNs/
sodium
dodecyl
sulfate
(SDS)
have
been
developed.
There
was
no
reduction
peak
observed
bare
glassy
electrode
(GCE),
whereas
underwent
at
−450
mV
the
CQDs/AgNs/SDS-modified
electrode,
which
is
much
lower
compared
with
previous
reports.
Further,
its
improved
electrocatalytic
activity
demonstrated
by
a
higher
sensing
current.
The
detection
limit
found
to
be
0.1
nM
[signal
noise
ratio
(S/N=3)],
than
other
reports
date.
Because
film
remains
intact
can
detect
for
many
days
without
losing
sensitivity,
it
suitable
long-term
use.
Standard
commercial
pesticide
recovery
rates
evaluated
in
tomatoes
paddy
food
samples.
Validation
of
electrochemical
results
has
achieved
comparing
them
high-pressure
liquid
chromatography
(HPLC)
results.
good
agreement
between
those
obtained
HPLC.
This
proposed
method
also
used
verify
purity
sample,
agrees
well
HPLC
sensor
opens
up
possibilities
environmental
Biotechnology Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42, P. e00835 - e00835
Published: March 11, 2024
Environmental
contamination
with
dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
(DDT)
has
sever
effects
on
the
ecosystem
worldwide.
DDT
is
a
recalcitrant
synthetic
chemical
high
toxicity
and
lipophilicity.
It
also
bioaccumulated
in
food
chain
causes
genotoxic,
estrogenic,
carcinogenic,
mutagenic
aquatic
organisms
humans.
Microbial
remediation
mechanism
its
enzymes
are
very
important
for
removing
from
environment.
main
residues
dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene
(DDE)
dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane
(DDD)
can
biodegrade
slowly
soil
water.
To
enhance
this
process,
number
of
strategies
proposed,
such
as
bio-attenuation,
biostimulation,
bioaugmentation
manipulation
environmental
conditions
to
activity
microbial
enzymes.
The
addition
organic
matter
flooding
degradation.
candidates
include
micro-algae,
fungi
bacteria.
This
review
provide
brief
information
recommendation
mechanisms.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
This
chapter
discusses
innovations
in
herbicide
bioremediation
as
a
sustainable
solution
for
agricultural
soil
contamination.
Modern
agriculture,
essential
global
food
security,
faces
significant
environmental
challenges
due
to
the
excessive
use
of
herbicides,
which
can
accumulate
and
negatively
impact
ecosystems
human
health.
Bioremediation
emerges
promising
alternative,
utilizing
living
organisms
such
microorganisms
transgenic
plants
degrade
or
transform
these
toxic
compounds.
study
explores
how
advances
genetic
engineering
nanotechnology
have
enhanced
efficiency
processes,
making
decontamination
more
effective
less
harmful
environment.
Furthermore,
it
is
acknowledged
that,
although
this
technology
offers
benefits,
reducing
impacts
economic
viability,
remain
particularly
adapting
different
climatic
conditions
managing
increasingly
complex
herbicides.
With
focus
on
promoting
safer
practices,
contributes
building
agriculture
that
balances
productivity
with
preservation,
emphasizing
importance
innovative
solutions
mitigate
damage
caused
by
agrochemicals
protect
public
Waste,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 7 - 7
Published: Feb. 22, 2025
Water
pollution
from
herbicide
contamination
poses
a
significant
environmental
challenge,
necessitating
effective
regenerative
materials
for
their
removal.
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic
acid
and
glyphosate
are
among
the
most
widely
used
herbicides
weed
control.
This
study
aimed
to
synthesize
polymeric
removal
of
these
compounds
aqueous
media.
The
evaluated
adsorption
capacity,
isotherms,
kinetics,
regeneration
influence
pH
on
adsorption,
alongside
disinfection
tests.
Biodegradable
polymers
including
chitosan,
sodium
alginate,
guar
gum
were
cross-linked
characterized
using
infrared
Raman
spectroscopy.
Two
samples
(experiment
C
M)
exhibited
capacities
49.75
±
1.474
mg
g−1
26.53
1.326
acid,
respectively.
Optimal
was
observed
at
3.00
6.00
acid.
Langmuir
Dubinin–Radushkevich
isotherms
best
described
behavior
Kinetic
studies
indicated
that
process
followed
pseudo-second-order
model.
Infrared
absorption
spectra
confirmed
cross-linking
in
polymer
samples.
Regeneration
tests
showed
remained
consistent
over
three
reuse
cycles,
while
increased.
Disinfection
Escherichia
coli
total
coliforms
demonstrated
reduction
colony-forming
units,
supporting
suitability
material
this
application.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 10, 2025
Research
on
biological
solutions
for
sustainable
environmental
health
has
grown
significantly
over
the
years,
highlighting
urgent
need
innovative
and
effective
remediation
strategies.
Bioremediation,
an
ecologically
significant
practice,
uses
agents
to
address
despoiled
habitats
by
harnessing
metabolic
potential
of
microorganisms
or
cells
degrade,
remove,
dispose
contaminants
from
soil,
water,
air.
Bioremediation
pathways
are
part
general
life
processes,
like
energy
production,
do
not
result
in
breaking
down
one
pollutant
into
a
harmful
substance.
A
broad
spectrum
pollutants
can
be
bioremediated
through
specific
selection
such
as
bacteria,
microalgae,
aquatic
pulmonate,
fungi,
plants.
The
ecological
any
ecosystem
human
emphasized,
chemical
spills
components
influence
management
hydraulics
results
due
intricate
food
chain.
stands
development
low-cost
methodology
removing
heavily
affected
parts,
several
cases
their
enzymes
processes
used
removal
industrially
produced
hazardous
substances.
following
sections
dedicated
detailed
understanding
exploration
biodegradation
useful
pollutants,
well
reduction
hazards.
developments
methodologies
parts.
Furthermore,
involved
Processes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 2223 - 2223
Published: Oct. 12, 2024
Contamination
or
pollution
of
our
environment
has
become
a
real
global
concern,
especially
in
parallel
with
the
increasing
evolution
urbanization
and
industrialization,
which
turn
have
released
plethora
different
pollutants
that
end
up
being
deposited
soils.
It
is
crucial
to
investigate
solutions
can
minimize
extent
damage,
are
cost-effective,
feasible
environmentally
friendly,
treat
wide
variety
contaminants
soils,
as
well
detoxify
various
compounds.
Bioremediation
safe
technique
demonstrated
satisfactory
results
easy
apply
maintain.
This
explores
degradation
pathways
biological
agents
(microorganisms,
plants,
algae,
etc.)
neutralize
contaminants.
based
on
biodegradation
through
complete
mineralization
organic
into
inorganic
innocuous
compounds,
such
carbon
dioxide
water.
review
aims
determine
feasibility
bioremediation
cleanup
technology
for
soils
contaminated
pesticides,
agrochemicals,
chlorinated
heavy
metals,
halogens,
greenhouse
gases,
petroleum
hydrocarbons,
many
others,
either
situ
ex
situ.
Different
approaches
described
compared,
showing
their
advantages
drawbacks
from
critical
point
view.
Moreover,
both
economic
technical
barriers
addressed,
along
outlook
role
microorganisms
process,
aim
identify
future
directions,
application
this
process.
