Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Abstract
Removing
heavy
metal
(loid)
s
(HMs)
from
contaminated
soil
in
a
nonselective,
highly
efficient,
and
energy‐free
manner
is
major
global
challenge.
Herein,
this
work
synthesizes
assembles
biomimetic
materials
system
(BMS)
consisting
of
an
artificial
plant,
hemispherical
glass
cover,
reflective
plate,
capable
non‐selective
efficient
remediation
by
various
HM
ions
under
sunlight.
Specifically,
water
cycle
driven
to
establish
between
the
soil,
atmosphere
solar
energy
BMS,
which
induced
water‐soluble
enrich
precipitate
at
top
edge
plant.
The
formed
easily
removed,
contributing
extremely
strong
recyclability
BMS.
This
has
significant
advantages
terms
properties,
contamination
characteristics,
consumption,
processing
time,
removal
amount
over
other
representative
methods,
demonstrating
its
great
potential
for
practical
application
HM‐contaminated
soils.
Chemistry and Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(3), P. 322 - 349
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Heavy
metals,
pervasive
in
the
environment
due
to
natural
processes
and
human
activities,
pose
substantial
threats
ecosystems
health.
This
study
aims
delve
into
sources,
contamination
pathways
waters,
subsequent
bioaccumulation
of
heavy
metals
across
various
organisms.
The
overview
encompasses
an
exploration
environmental
persistence,
dynamics,
ecotoxicological
impacts
these
metals.
Methodologically,
this
research
undertakes
a
comprehensive
review
synthesizing
existing
literature
studies
on
metal
contamination,
mechanisms,
ecotoxicity.
Key
findings
highlight
protracted
persistence
perpetuating
significant
ecological
balance
well-being.
Notably,
transfer
through
food
chains
culminates
their
diverse
organisms,
raising
concerns
about
potential
toxicity,
including
exposure.
discussion
underscores
imperative
nature
assessing
pollution
its
ramifications
Emphasizing
essential
role
bioindicators
biomarkers,
article
elucidates
significance
evaluating
metal-induced
stressors
impact
both
biota
populations.
contributes
nuanced
understanding
advocating
for
proactive
measures
monitoring
mitigating
deleterious
effects
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 1983 - 1983
Published: Oct. 12, 2023
The
impact
of
heavy
metal
presence
in
soil
on
cereal
crops
is
a
growing
concern,
posing
significant
challenges
to
global
food
security
and
environmental
sustainability.
Cereal
crops,
vital
sources
nutrition,
face
the
risk
contamination
with
toxic
metals
released
into
environment
through
human
activities.
This
paper
explores
key
aspects
requiring
thorough
investigation
foster
innovation
understand
intricate
interactions
between
cereals.
Visible
symptoms
physiological
changes
resulting
from
contamination,
such
as
chlorosis
stunted
growth,
demand
further
research
devise
targeted
mitigation
strategies
sustainable
agricultural
practices.
Root
barrier
formation,
mycorrhizal
symbiosis,
metal-binding
proteins
emerge
critical
defence
mechanisms
for
combating
stress,
offering
opportunities
developing
metal-tolerant
varieties.
Research
bioavailability
safety
implications
grains
safeguard
health.
reveals
that
multidisciplinary
collaboration
cutting-edge
technologies
are
essential
promoting
beyond
state
art
elucidating
mitigating
impacts
crops.
Genetic
breeding
approaches
show
promise
varieties,
while
agronomic
practices
amendments
can
reduce
toxicity.
Unravelling
complex
underlying
uptake
tolerance
agriculture
worldwide
Embracing
pollution
proactive
secure
resilient
future
amid
evolving
conditions.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 18, 2024
Elevated
levels
of
metal(loid)s
in
soil
may
pose
potential
threats
to
the
ecosystem
and
can
be
harmful
for
human
health.
The
concentrations
As,
Cd,
Pb,
Cr
Ni
were
determined
agricultural
collected
from
45
pistachio
orchards
around
Feizabad
city,
Khorasan
Razavi
province,
Iran
using
ICP-OES.
Also,
pollution
indices
including
contamination
factor
(CF),
load
index
(PLI)
geo-accumulation
(Igeo)
evaluated.
In
addition,
non-carcinogenic
carcinogenic
risk
estimated.
mean
order
=
466.256
>
120.848
Pb
12.009
As
5.486
Cd
0.394
mg/kg.
Concentrations
samples
within
their
respective
permissible
limits
set
by
World
Health
Organization
(WHO).
But
84.4
100%
samples,
respectively
exceeded
WHO
allowable
limits.
CF,
PLI
Igeo
showed
that
some
was
contaminated
with
metals.
possible
sources
metals
are
application
pesticides,
chemical
fertilizers,
manures
as
well
irrigation
water.
Hazard
quotient
(HQ)
ad
(HI)
values
all
found
below
threshold
limit
(1),
suggesting
there
is
no
immediate
non-cancer
threat
arising
at
children
adults.
highest
cancer
(1.13E-02
1.25E-03
adults)
estimated
soil.
Collectively,
this
study
provides
valuable
information
improve
reduce
minimize
associated
health
risks
population
area.
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 100427 - 100427
Published: April 25, 2024
Plastic
waste
discarded
into
aquatic
environments
gradually
degrades
smaller
fragments,
known
as
microplastics
(MPs),
which
range
in
size
from
0.05
to
5
mm.
The
ubiquity
of
MPs
poses
a
significant
threat
ecosystems
and,
by
extension,
human
health,
these
particles
are
ingested
various
marine
organisms
including
zooplankton,
crustaceans,
and
fish,
eventually
entering
the
food
chain.
This
contamination
threatens
entire
ecological
balance,
encompassing
safety
health
systems.
Consequently,
developing
effective
MP
removal
technologies
has
emerged
critical
area
research.
Here,
we
summarize
mechanisms
recently
reported
strategies
for
removing
ecosystems.
Strategies
combining
physical
chemical
pretreatments
with
microbial
degradation
have
shown
promise
decomposing
MPs.
Microorganisms
such
bacteria,
fungi,
algae,
specific
enzymes
being
leveraged
remediation
efforts.
Recent
advancements
focused
on
innovative
methods
membrane
bioreactors,
synthetic
biology,
organosilane-based
techniques,
biofilm-mediated
remediation,
nanomaterial-enabled
strategies,
nano-enabled
demonstrating
substantial
potential
enhance
efficiency.
review
aims
stimulate
further
innovation
methods,
promoting
environmental
social
well-being.
Microbial Cell Factories,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Abstract
Extensive
anthropogenic
activity
has
led
to
the
accumulation
of
organic
and
inorganic
contaminants
in
diverse
ecosystems,
which
presents
significant
challenges
for
environment
its
inhabitants.
Utilizing
microalgae
as
a
bioremediation
tool
can
present
potential
solution
these
challenges.
Microalgae
have
gained
attention
promising
biotechnological
detoxifying
environmental
pollutants.
This
is
due
their
advantages,
such
rapid
growth
rate,
cost-effectiveness,
high
oil-rich
biomass
production,
ease
implementation.
Moreover,
microalgae-based
remediation
more
environmentally
sustainable
not
generating
additional
waste
sludge,
capturing
atmospheric
CO
2
,
being
efficient
nutrient
recycling
algal
production
biofuels
high-value-added
products
generation.
Hence,
achieve
sustainability's
three
main
pillars
(environmental,
economic,
social).
Microalgal
mediate
contaminated
wastewater
effectively
through
accumulation,
adsorption,
metabolism.
These
mechanisms
enable
reduce
concentration
heavy
metals
levels
that
are
considered
non-toxic.
However,
several
factors,
microalgal
strain,
cultivation
technique,
type
pollutants,
limit
understanding
removal
mechanism
efficiency.
Furthermore,
adopting
novel
technological
advancements
(e.g.,
nanotechnology)
may
serve
viable
approach
address
challenge
refractory
pollutants
process
sustainability.
Therefore,
this
review
discusses
ability
different
species
mitigate
persistent
industrial
effluents,
dyes,
pesticides,
pharmaceuticals.
Also,
paper
provided
insight
into
nanomaterials,
nanoparticles,
nanoparticle-based
biosensors
from
immobilization
on
nanomaterials
enhance
open
new
avenue
future
advancing
research
regarding
biodegradation
