Combined effects of a high-fat diet and polyethylene microplastic exposure induce impaired lipid metabolism and locomotor behavior in larvae and adult zebrafish

S Boopathi, B Haridevamuthu, E Mendonca… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MP), tiny plastic particles, can be ingested by fish through their habitat or
contaminated food sources. When combined with a high-fat diet (HFD), MP exposure may …

The path of microplastics through the rare biodiversity estuary region of the northern Bay of Bengal

AN Mubin, ARMT Islam, M Hasan, MS Islam… - Journal of Contaminant …, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to its harmful effects on ecosystems and human health, microplastic (MP) pollution has
become a significant environmental problem on a global scale. Although MPs' pollution path …

[HTML][HTML] Uranium recovery from phosphate rocks/minerals–A comprehensive review

A Michael, N Varnava, I Ioannidis… - Sustainable Chemistry for …, 2023 - Elsevier
Although the use of nuclear energy is still viewed with caution due to various problems
associated, such as the safe operation of'aging'nuclear plants and the final disposal of …

Comparative study of the U (VI) adsorption by hybrid Silica-hyperbranched poly (ethylene imine) nanoparticles and xerogels

M Arkas, K Giannakopoulos, EP Favvas… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Two different silica conformations (xerogels and nanoparticles), both formed by the
mediation of dendritic poly (ethylene imine), were tested at low pHs for problematic uranyl …

Assessing the adverse impacts of biodegradable plastic bags: Chemical elements and radionuclides considerations

M Mohery, A Mindil, M Soliman - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biodegradable plastic (BP) products are considered potential substitute for conventional
plastics and are increasingly used in various fields and applications. However, concerns …

Radionuclide Removal from Aqueous Solutions Using Oxidized Carbon Fabrics

I Ioannidis, I Pashalidis, B Mulla, G Kotanidis… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The adsorption of actinide ions (Am (III) and U (VI)) from aqueous solutions using pristine
and oxidized carbon fabrics was investigated by means of batch experiments at different pH …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastics as radionuclide (U-232) carriers: Surface alteration matters the most

I Ioannidis, V Kokonopoulou, I Pashalidis - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics find widespread use in various aspects of our
daily lives but often end up in the environment as (micro) plastic waste. In this study, the …

Valorization of bamboo and cedar bark residues for the production of biochars as adsorbents of CO2 and radionuclides

KT Trinh, DA Khuong, DD Viet, T Tsubota… - Sustainable Chemistry …, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalating issues of rising CO 2 emissions and radioactive pollution, specifically from
isotopes like 232 U and 241 Am, present critical global environmental challenges. This study …

Microplastics (PN6) as Secondary Pollutants: The Desorption of Radionuclides in Simulated Human Digestive Fluids

I Ioannidis, I Pashalidis - Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution, particularly in the form of microplastics (MPs), poses a significant threat to
both, the environment and human health. Despite extensive research, gaps still exist in …

Actinide Ion (Americium-241 and Uranium-232) Interaction with Hybrid Silica–Hyperbranched Poly (ethylene imine) Nanoparticles and Xerogels

I Ioannidis, I Pashalidis, M Arkas - Gels, 2023 - mdpi.com
The binding of actinide ions (Am (III) and U (VI)) in aqueous solutions by hybrid silica–
hyperbranched poly (ethylene imine) nanoparticles (NPs) and xerogels (XGs) has been …