Microplastic contaminants in the aqueous environment, fate, toxicity consequences, and remediation strategies

P Bhatt, VM Pathak, AR Bagheri, M Bilal - Environmental Research, 2021 - Elsevier
Microplastic is a fragmented plastic part that emerges as a potential marine and terrestrial
contaminant. The microplastic wastes in marine and soil environments cause severe …

Environmental impacts of hazardous waste, and management strategies to reconcile circular economy and eco-sustainability

Z Zhang, MZ Malik, A Khan, N Ali, S Malik… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
The rise in living standards and the continuous development in the global economy led to
the depletion of resources and increased waste generation per capita. This waste might …

Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles from Syzygium Cumini leaves extract with robust photocatalysis applications

H Sadiq, F Sher, S Sehar, EC Lima, S Zhang… - Journal of Molecular …, 2021 - Elsevier
The textile industry consumes excess water for their dyeing process and as a response, they
are polluting water bodies. This toxic water is perilous to humans; lessen the aquatic plants' …

Orange peels biochar doping with Fe-Cu bimetal for PMS activation on the degradation of bisphenol A: A synergy of SO4−, OH, 1O2 and electron transfer

J Sun, D Zhang, D Xia, Q Li - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Recently, the usage of biomass wastes has attracted considerable attention, especially in
water purification. Herein, the modified orange peels biochar with Fe-Cu bimetal (FeCu/OPB …

Mesoporous activated carbon produced from mixed wastes of oil palm frond and palm kernel shell using microwave radiation-assisted K2CO3 activation for methylene …

K Jasri, AS Abdulhameed, AH Jawad… - Diamond and Related …, 2023 - Elsevier
Employing agricultural waste to develop activated carbon through convenient and
environment friendly procedures is an excellent approach to conducting green and …

The potential of biochar-photocatalytic nanocomposites for removal of organic micropollutants from wastewater

J Fito, KK Kefeni, TTI Nkambule - Science of the Total Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Biochar (BC)-photocatalyst nanocomposites have emerged as appealing water and
wastewater treatment technology. Such nanocomposite materials benefit from the …

Occurrence, potential ecological risks, and degradation of endocrine disrupter, nonylphenol, from the aqueous environment

G Bhandari, AR Bagheri, P Bhatt, M Bilal - Chemosphere, 2021 - Elsevier
Nonylphenol (NP) is considered a potential endocrine-disrupting chemical affecting humans
and the environment. Due to widespread occurrence in the aquatic environment and neuro …

A comprehensive review on micropollutants removal using carbon nanotubes-based adsorbents and membranes

FSA Khan, NM Mubarak, M Khalid, YH Tan… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Pharmaceuticals, steroids, personal care products, and disruptive endocrine substances are
increasingly being used for healthcare objectives and to improve living conditions, resulting …

Recent advances and future challenges of the starch-based bio-composites for engineering applications

S Wang, P Zhang, Y Li, J Li, X Li, J Yang, M Ji, F Li… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
Starch is regarded as one of the most promising sustainable materials due to its abundant
yield and excellent biodegradability. From the perspective of practical engineering …

Combination of electrochemically activated persulfate process and electro-coagulation for the treatment of municipal landfill leachate with low biodegradability

PV Nidheesh, A Murshid, P Chanikya - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
To handle complex wastewater with limited biodegradability, hybrid treatment systems are
necessary. The current study represents the combined effectiveness of sulfate-radical …