FUDMA Journal of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
9(1), С. 273 - 287
Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2025
Chromium
contamination
primarily
originates
from
anthropogenic
activities
such
as
industrial
discharges,
mining
operations,
and
the
improper
disposal
of
chromium-containing
products,
leading
to
its
infiltration
into
soil
groundwater.
The
persistence
chromium
in
environment
poses
severe
ecological
health
risks,
including
bioaccumulation
aquatic
organisms
adverse
effects
on
plant
growth
microbes.
Human
exposure
through
contaminated
water
or
occupational
settings
is
linked
respiratory
problems,
skin
disorders,
heightened
cancer
risk.
Addressing
these
challenges
necessitates
sustainable
remediation
approaches,
highlighting
potential
biosurfactants
eco-friendly
alternatives
conventional
methods.
This
review
was
aimed
provide
an
overview
different
properties
application
removal,
covering
key
aspects
introduction
future
perspectives.
Biosurfactants
microbial-derived
surface-active
agents,
exhibit
that
make
them
highly
effective
reducing
contamination.
Their
biodegradability,
low
toxicity,
renewable
production
ensure
minimal
environmental
impact.
Moreover,
their
amphiphilic
nature
enhances
bioavailability,
facilitating
microbial
uptake
reduction.
Certain
chelate
metal
ions,
preventing
migration
secondary
contamination,
while
synergistic
interactions
with
microorganisms
improve
efficiency.
By
supporting
transformation
toxic
Cr
(VI)
less
harmful
(III)
promoting
precipitation
insoluble
compounds,
offer
a
versatile
solution
for
mitigating
pollution.
F1000Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14, С. 134 - 134
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2025
Heavy
metal
contamination
has
gradually
become
a
very
much
important
significant
global
issue
due
to
its
continual
existence
in
the
environment
and
bioaccumulation
ecosystems,
posing
deleterious
risks
human
health.
This
review
aims
investigate
sources,
pathways,
toxicological
impacts
of
heavy
metals
such
as
cadmium,
lead,
mercury,
arsenic,
elucidating
their
health
consequences
plausible
mitigation
strategies.
Furthermore,
explores
dual
origins
contamination;
natural
geological
processes
anthropogenic
activities
industrial
emissions,
mining,
agricultural
practices.
These
sip
into
soil,
water,
food
chains,
leading
bioaccumulation,
bio-magnification
causing
risks,
including
cardiovascular
diseases,
neurological
disorders,
reproductive
toxicity.
Additionally,
addition
indigenous
case
studies
from
Nigeria,
lead
poisoning
Zamfara
State
Great
Kwa
River
Cross
Rivers
underscores
disproportionate
impact
pollution
developing
nations.
reveal
socio-economic
environmental
dimensions
issue,
providing
contextual
understanding
region-specific
vulnerabilities
outcomes.
To
address
these
problems,
evaluates
already
existing
strategies,
chelation
therapy
phytoremediation,
while
proposing
sustainable,
cost-effective
solutions
for
reducing
exposure
mitigating
impacts.
It
emphasizes
importance
integrative
approaches
involving
policy,
community
engagement,
technological
innovations
fight
effectively.
In
conclusion,
this
seminar
contributes
toxicity,
giving
showcasing
insights
sources
implications
contamination.
By
integrating
theoretical
perspectives
with
practical
solutions,
provides
robust
framework
informing
policy
makers
advancing
sustainable
management
practices.
