Butyltins (BTs) are considered as a group of the most important organometallic compounds
in industry and agriculture. Due to their widespread use, large amounts of BTs including …

Tributyltin (TBT) is one of the most toxic xenobiotics ubiquitous in the aquatic environment.
Several reports have described the negative impact of TBT in living organisms, from bacteria …

Two new organotin (IV) bipyrazole-dicarboxylate macrocyclic complexes, C1 (C 58 H 100 N
8 O 10 Sn 4) and C2 (C 58 H 100 N 8 O 12 Sn 4, 4 H 2 O), are synthesized by reaction of the …

211At-labeled tumor-specific antibodies have long been considered for the treatment of
disseminated cancer. However, the limited availability of the nuclide and the poor efficacy of …

Decorative ornamental plants have been applied as hyperaccumulators/phytoremediators to
a wide spectrum of heavy metal contaminants. In this study, pot culture experiments were …

Metarhizium robertsii, a butyltin-resistant filamentous fungus, can rapid and complete
biodegradation of di-(DBT) and tributyltin (TBT) under conditions of intensive aeration and …

A series of new ditriphenyltin (IV) dicarboxylate complexes of general formula (Ph 3 SnOOC-
Pz) 2 R with Pz: pyrazole and R: alkyl or ether, have been synthesized from …

The use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a substrate to selectively retain Sn (II) and Sn (IV)
has been investigated. Several factors affecting the retention of the analytes by yeast, such …

Tributyltin is a potent biocide mainly used in marine antifouling paints. Owing to its
widespread distribution in coast areas and its high toxicity to aquatic organisms, the use of …

Assessment of organometal pollution requires an understanding of the various processes
that influence the bioavailability and toxicity of the contaminant. Organotins may exist as …