Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100327 - 100327
Published: May 1, 2023
The
quantity
of
plastic
materials
produced
worldwide
is
progressively
increasing.
For
instance,
annual
global
production
has
increased
from
1.5
to
390.7
million
metric
tons
1950
2021.
Meanwhile,
inefficient
management
strategies
have
resulted
in
huge
waste
disposal
(i.e.,
the
form
macro-,
micro-,
and
nanoplastics)
environment
a
hostile
manner.
In
particular,
such
uncontrollable
discarding
paves
entrance
pollution
into
as
microplastics
(μPs)
after
degradation
macroplastics.
this
respect,
marine
environments
are
most
typical
regions
prone
μP
pollution.
These
ubiquitous
emerging
pollutants
can
also
adsorb
other
pollutants,
organic
materials,
toxic
heavy
metal
ions,
pathogens,
transfer
them
living
organisms.
main
theme
present
study
compile
information
on
how
affects
ecosystem,
with
particular
emphasis
following
key
factors:
(i)
types
sources
μPs,
particularly
those
entering
sinks;
(ii)
mechanisms
leading
μPs'
degradation;
(iii)
poisonous
effects
μPs
biota
humans;
(iv)
fate
environment,
including
their
transportation
routes
deposition
modes,
(v)
recent
developments
characterization,
separation,
removal
environment.
presented
here
would
be
practical
for
developing
effective
risk
plans.
Emerging contaminants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 100298 - 100298
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
The
usage
of
face
masks
in
various
sectors
healthcare
facilities
dates
back
to
years
ago.
However,
the
utilization
facial
coverings
experienced
a
rapid
surge
as
result
escalating
rate
COVID-19
infections
witnessed
across
entire
globe.
This
culminated
an
unparalleled
inundation
disposed
within
surrounding
ecosystem.
transforms
mask
from
potent
protectant
into
massive
emerging
solid
plastic
waste
pollutant
with
long-term
adverse
effects
on
environment
and
human
health.
worldwide
scale
escalated
immensely
significant
129
billion
per
month
at
onset
pandemic.
Nanomaterial-based
technologies
have
been
integrated
manufacturing
chains
increase
performance
provide
antiviral
characteristics.
Nanotechnology
encompasses
multidisciplinary
aspects
including
artificial
intelligence,
chemistry,
biology,
material
science,
physical
medicine.
Abridgment
this
review
aims
make
discarded
sustainable
solution
many
environmental
pollution.
In
addition,
it
culminates
collaborative
well-conducted
trials,
done
for
generating
greener
solutions
intention
that
environment-friendly
manner.
Given
preceding,
purpose
is
discuss
evolution
sentinel
pathogens
pollutants
over
time,
well
comprehend
effect
biosphere,
health,
food
chain,
by
developing
scientifically
validated
strategies
treat
future.
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
319, P. 100446 - 100446
Published: May 31, 2024
Waterborne
heavy
metals
pose
significant
threats
to
both
the
environment
and
public
health,
causing
neurological
damage,
developmental
disorders,
organ
cancer.
It
is
essential
address
contamination
of
various
water
bodies
by
these
hazardous
substances
due
their
persistent
nature
lack
biodegradability.
This
review
thoroughly
explores
traditional
modern
strategies
utilized
remedy
sources
contaminated
with
evaluates
effectiveness
potential
scalability
each
method.
A
literature
survey
reveals
several
effective
for
removing
from
water:
adsorption,
flotation,
ion
exchange,
chemical
precipitation,
membrane-based
filtration,
coagulation,
flocculation,
phytoremediation,
electrochemical
methods.
In
our
examination,
we
discussed
agents/adsorbents
used,
efficiency
removal
technique,
operating
conditions,
intrinsic
advantages
disadvantages
approach.
Summarizing
key
findings,
noted
a
focus
on
adsorption
techniques;
however,
challenges
include
selectively
diverse
ions,
prolonged
retention
times,
cycling
stability.
While
membrane
methods
are
practical,
issues
like
large-volume
sludge
formation
exist.
Although
electrical-based
appear
promising,
solutions
needed
industrial-scale
separation
as
well.
Prioritizing
real
wastewater
samples
in
studies
crucial.
Future
research
should
emphasize
eco-friendly,
cost-effective
Clinical Microbiology Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37(2)
Published: May 22, 2024
SUMMARYThis
narrative
review
and
meta-analysis
summarizes
a
broad
evidence
base
on
the
benefits-and
also
practicalities,
disbenefits,
harms
personal,
sociocultural
environmental
impacts-of
masks
masking.
Our
synthesis
of
from
over
100
published
reviews
selected
primary
studies,
including
re-analyzing
contested
meta-analyses
key
clinical
trials,
produced
seven
findings.
First,
there
is
strong
consistent
for
airborne
transmission
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
other
pathogens.
Second,
are,
if
correctly
consistently
worn,
effective
in
reducing
diseases
show
dose-response
effect.
Third,
respirators
are
significantly
more
than
medical
or
cloth
masks.
Fourth,
mask
mandates
overall,
community
Fifth,
important
symbols;
non-adherence
to
masking
sometimes
linked
political
ideological
beliefs
widely
circulated
mis-
disinformation.
Sixth,
while
much
that
not
generally
harmful
general
population,
may
be
relatively
contraindicated
individuals
with
certain
conditions,
who
require
exemption.
Furthermore,
groups
(notably
D/deaf
people)
disadvantaged
when
others
masked.
Finally,
risks
environment
single-use
respirators.
We
propose
an
agenda
future
research,
improved
characterization
situations
which
should
recommended
mandated;
attention
comfort
acceptability;
generalized
disability-focused
communication
support
settings
where
worn;
development
testing
novel
materials
designs
filtration,
breathability,
impact.
Emerging contaminants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 100336 - 100336
Published: March 29, 2024
Hydrogels
have
various
potential
applications
due
to
their
unique
characteristics
and
recently,
hydrogels
been
utilized
as
adsorbents
in
wastewater
treatment
because
of
ability
remove
contaminants
from
water.
Constructing
strong
with
high
adsorption
capabilities
is
crucial
for
effective
treatment.
Scientists
researchers
are
working
improve
the
properties
by
incorporating
inorganic
elements
into
polymer
networks,
which
further
reduces
costs
well
simplifies
preparation.
Natural
polymers
like
starch
alginate
widespread
economic
biological
advantages,
such
biodegradability,
biocompatibility,
reduced
toxicity,
environmental
friendliness,
low
cost.
The
pollutants
onto
use
antimicrobial
agents
has
garnered
significant
attention.
This
review
paper
summarizes
latest
studies
on
using
endocrine-disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs),
persistent
organic
(POPs),
other
emerging
water
environments
along
agents.
In
first
step,
different
classes
characterization
techniques
discussed.
Next
elaborated
understand
how
these
can
be
a
candidate
activities.
While
discussing
application
hydrogels,
isothermal,
kinetics
thermodynamics
models
discussed
highlight
mechanism
nature
forces
involved
pollutants.
Further
simulations
DFT
MD
get
more
holistic
understanding
hydrogels.
A
limited
number
Monte
Carlo
computational
fluid
dynamics
(CFD)
so
it
important
explore
variety
methods
gain
comprehensive
process
