Environmental Quality Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(3)
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
leather
industry
stands
out
as
a
notable
contributor
to
national
and
global
economic
growth.
In
Ethiopia,
the
tannery
sector
is
important
for
exports,
growth,
employment.
However,
most
pollutant
generating
environmentally
unfriendly
in
world
recognized
significant
source
of
pollution
surface
waters
Ethiopia.
This
review
aims
assess
characterization,
treatment,
impact
wastewater.
authors
reviewed
117
published
materials,
including
articles
theses,
related
research
area.
results
reveal
that
Ethiopian
effluents
contribute
elevated
levels
chemical
oxygen
demand
(COD),
biological
(BOD),
total
dissolved
solids
(TDS),
chromium
(Cr),
sulfide
(S
2−
),
nitrogen,
which
exceed
discharge
limits
compromise
water
quality
rivers,
notably
Little
Akaki
River.
adverse
effects
extend
soil
agricultural
produce,
posing
risks
public
health.
Conventional
treatment
methods
are
widely
used
wastewater
but
have
limited
effectiveness
meeting
regulatory
standards.
emphasizes
urgent
need
strengthened
policy
enforcement
investment
modern
technologies
develop
sustainable
solutions
mitigate
environmental
health
impacts
Additionally,
nanomaterial‐based
adsorption
photocatalysis
shown
promising
efficient
removal,
further
recommended
this
Water Environment Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(7)
Published: July 1, 2024
Every
year,
the
global
production
of
plastic
waste
reaches
a
staggering
400
million
metric
tons
(Mt),
precipitating
adverse
consequences
for
environment,
food
safety,
and
biodiversity
as
it
degrades
into
microplastics
(MPs).
The
multifaceted
nature
MP
pollution,
coupled
with
its
intricate
physiological
impacts,
underscores
pressing
need
comprehensive
policies
legislative
frameworks.
Such
measures,
alongside
advancements
in
technology,
hold
promise
averting
ecological
catastrophe
oceans.
Mandated
legislation
represents
pivotal
step
towards
restoring
oceanic
health
securing
well-being
planet.
This
work
offers
an
overview
policy
hurdles,
initiatives,
prospective
strategies
addressing
pollution
due
to
MP.
Additionally,
this
explores
innovative
approaches
that
yield
fresh
insights
combating
across
various
sectors.
Emphasizing
importance
plastics
treaty,
article
potential
galvanize
collaborative
efforts
mitigating
pollution's
deleterious
effects
on
marine
ecosystems.
Successful
implementation
such
treaty
could
revolutionize
economy,
steering
circular,
less
polluting
model
operating
within
planetary
boundaries.
Failure
act
decisively
risks
exacerbating
scourge
attendant
repercussions
both
humanity
environment.
Central
endeavor
are
formulation,
content,
execution
itself,
which
demand
careful
consideration.
While
recognizing
is
not
panacea,
serves
mechanism
enhancing
governance
elevating
ambitions
achieving
zero
by
2040.
Adopting
life
cycle
approach
management
allows
nuanced
understanding
possible
trade-offs
between
environmental
impact
economic
growth,
guiding
selection
optimal
solutions
socio-economic
implications
mind.
By
embracing
strategy
integrates
measures
technological
innovations,
we
can
substantially
reduce
influx
litter
at
sources,
safeguarding
oceans
future
generations.
Macromol—A Journal of Macromolecular Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 15 - 15
Published: April 8, 2025
Antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
is
a
major
global
health
problem,
exacerbated
by
the
excessive
and
inappropriate
use
of
antibiotics
in
human
medicine,
animal
care
agriculture.
Therefore,
new
strategies
compounds
are
needed
to
overcome
this
issue.
In
view,
it
may
be
appropriate
reconsider
existing
biomaterials
alleviate
antibiotic
overuse.
Chitin,
naturally
abundant
amino
mucopolysaccharide,
poly-β-1,
4-N-acetylglucosamine
(GlcNAc).
It
white,
hard,
inelastic,
nitrogenous
polysaccharide
source
surface
pollution
coastal
areas.
Chitosan
derives
from
partial
N-deacetylation
chitin
originates
shells
crustaceans
fungi
cell
walls.
nontoxic
natural
antimicrobial
polymer
approved
GRAS
(Generally
Recognized
as
Safe
United
States
Food
Drug
Administration).
Chitin
chitosan,
non-toxic
biopolymers,
useful
for
wastewater
treatment
remove
pollutants,
such
pharmaceuticals,
heavy
metals
dyes.
The
described
features
make
these
biopolymers
intriguing
investigated
their
application
antibacterials.
