Adsorptive and photocatalytic remediation of hazardous organic chemical pollutants in aqueous medium: A review

Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 248, P. 104019 - 104019

Published: May 3, 2022

Language: Английский

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Microplastic burden in Africa: A review of occurrence, impacts, and sustainability potential of bioplastics

Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12, P. 100402 - 100402

Published: Sept. 13, 2022

Although the use of plastics varies across different regions, Africa is ranked second after Asia as an indiscernible consumer that break down into microplastic. Moreover, little known about impact these microplastics African continent. This review provides insight what are and their on environment Africa. The mismanagement plastic waste at its peak in Africa, continent mismanages over 70% daily generated average through activities such tourism, fishing, transport from one end to other waterways. Regarding environment, we found they facilitate severe environmental consequences, development metal toxicity within aquatic terrestrial organisms, disruptions food chain ecosystem, public health challenges humans who consume seafood. Alternatively, bioplastics promising biodegradable environmentally friendly materials could be crucial expanding Africa's industry. Furthermore, has some widely spread biobased renewable raw can harnessed for developing bioplastics. Therefore, biomass-based polymers alternative feedstocks producing because readily biodegrade industrial compost facilities.

Language: Английский

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Occurrence of Emerging Contaminants in Southeast Asian Environments: Present Status, Challenges, and Future Prospects

ACS ES&T Water, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 2(6), P. 907 - 931

Published: May 27, 2022

The status of emerging contaminant (EC) profiles in Southeast Asia is currently unclear and often overshadowed by studies conducted developed regions such as North America, Europe, Asia. EC research especially critical due to its high population density poor sanitation infrastructure that introduce large amounts ECs into the aquatic environment. This literature Review investigated 11 Asian countries. Key pharmaceutical groups antibiotics (sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim, sulfamethazine, ciprofloxacin, lincomycin) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (diclofenac, acetaminophen, ibuprofen) were among most frequently studied group ECs, while other significant interests this included per- polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) phthalate esters (PAEs). With countries having agrarian economies onset climate change, overutilization pesticides meet commercial demand for agriculture livestock products a major threat environments even human health region. identifies understudied disinfectants transformation byproducts recommends future directions Asia, particularly focusing on seasonal trends input surface groundwater environments.

Language: Английский

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Toxicity of polychlorinated biphenyls in aquatic environments – A review

Aquatic Toxicology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 251, P. 106284 - 106284

Published: Sept. 2, 2022

Language: Английский

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Overview of African water resources contamination by contaminants of emerging concern

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 852, P. 158303 - 158303

Published: Aug. 27, 2022

Language: Английский

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