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
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 2637 - 2637
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
The
growing
global
emphasis
on
sustainable
agriculture
has
brought
increased
attention
to
the
health
and
productivity
of
soils,
especially
through
lens
soil
microbiology.
Microbial
communities
in
are
essential
for
nutrient
cycling,
organic
matter
decomposition,
maintaining
overall
health.
However,
agricultural
practices,
including
synthetic
fertilizers
intensive
farming,
have
led
short
time
impacts
these
microbial
ecosystems,
potentially
threatening
fertility
environmental
quality.
Agricultural
expansion
food
production
generate
waste
chemical
inputs,
such
as
heavy
metals,
pesticides,
herbicides,
leading
significant
contamination.
This
scenario
requires
implementation
remediation
strategies
that
both
energy
efficient.
In
this
context,
microbiological
processes
present
a
much
promising
approach
mitigating
pollution.
Techniques
bioremediation,
which
harness
natural
metabolic
capabilities
microorganisms,
bioaugmentation,
involves
introduction
specific
strains
increase
degradation
processes,
being
explored.
These
approaches
vital
restoring
health,
contributing
conservation
biodiversity,
improving
promoting
long-term
productivity.
International Journal of Phytoremediation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26(6), P. 816 - 837
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
Glyphosate
(Gly)
and
its
formulations
are
broad-spectrum
herbicides
globally
used
for
pre-
post-emergent
weed
control.
has
been
applied
to
terrestrial
aquatic
ecosystems.
Critics
have
claimed
that
Gly-treated
plants
altered
mineral
nutrition
increased
susceptibility
plant
pathogens
because
of
Gly
ability
chelate
divalent
metal
cations.
Still,
the
complete
resistance
indicates
chelation
cations
does
not
play
a
role
in
herbicidal
efficacy
or
substantial
impact
on
nutrition.
Due
extensive
inadequate
use,
this
herbicide
frequently
detected
soil
(2
mg
kg−1,
European
Union)
stream
water
(328
µg
L−1,
USA),
mostly
surface
(7.6
USA)
groundwater
(2.5
Denmark).
International
Agency
Research
Cancer
(IARC)
already
classified
as
category
2
A
carcinogen
2016.
Therefore,
it
is
necessary
find
best
degradation
techniques
remediate
environments
polluted
with
Gly.
This
review
elucidates
effects
humans,
microbiota,
plants,
algae,
water.
develops
deeper
insight
toward
advances
biodegradation
using
microbial
communities.
provides
thorough
understanding
interaction
elements
limitations
by
interfering
biochemical
morphological
attributes.
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
