Inactivation of harmful algae using photocatalysts: Mechanisms and performance

X He, P Wu, S Wang, A Wang, C Wang… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
The blooms of harmful algae in waterbodies have become increasing events in the world
owing to the serious eutrophication spreads and extreme climate, posing adversely affected …

Micro (nano) plastic size and concentration co-differentiate nitrogen transformation, microbiota dynamics, and assembly patterns in constructed wetlands

X Yang, L Zhang, Y Chen, Q He, T Liu, G Zhang… - Water Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Micro/nano-sized plastics (MPs/NPs) existing in wastewater system are the potential threats
to nitrogen (N) biotransformation. Constructed wetlands (CWs) as wastewater treatment …

Aquatic toxicity of transformed and product-released engineered nanomaterials: An overview of the current state of knowledge

RF Lehutso, Y Tancu, A Maity, M Thwala - Process Safety and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The release of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) into the environment is increasing at a
rapid pace due to rising production and incorporation into a variety of consumer products …

Highly efficient and recyclable Z-scheme heterojunction of Ag3PO4/g-C3N4 floating foam for photocatalytic inactivation of harmful algae under visible light

N Ding, Q Fei, D Xiao, H Zhang, H Yin, C Yuan, H Lv… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have frequently occurred worldwide, causing marine
ecosystems and human health risks. As an advanced and green oxidation technology …

Green synthesis of NiFe nano particles using Punica granatum peel extract for tetracycline removal

KVG Ravikumar, SV Sudakaran… - Journal of cleaner …, 2019 - Elsevier
This study investigated the formation of NiFe nanoparticles (nano zero valent iron/Nickel) by
the green synthesis approach using ethanolic extract of Punica granatum (pomegranate) …

Nanoplastics enhance the toxic effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticle in freshwater algae Scenedesmus obliquus

S Das, V Thiagarajan, N Chandrasekaran… - … and Physiology Part C …, 2022 - Elsevier
The increased usage of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nTiO 2) in consumer products has
led to their prevalence in freshwater systems. Nanoplastics, a secondary pollutant, can …

The role of algal EPS in reducing the combined toxicity of BPA and polystyrene nanoparticles to the freshwater algae Scenedesmus obliquus

S Giri, AC Christudoss, N Chandrasekaran… - Plant Physiology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Both Bisphenol A (BPA) and polystyrene nanoplastics (PSNPs) are routinely found
in several consumer products such as packaging materials, flame retardants, and cosmetics …

Unmasking effects of masks: Microplastics released from disposable surgical face masks induce toxic effects in microalgae Scenedesmus obliquus and Chlorella sp.

S Das, N Chandrasekaran, A Mukherjee - Comparative Biochemistry and …, 2023 - Elsevier
During the COVID-19 pandemic billions of face masks were used since they became a
necessity in everyone's lives. But these were not disposed properly and serve as one of the …

Antibiotic tetracycline enhanced the toxic potential of photo catalytically active P25 titanium dioxide nanoparticles towards freshwater algae Scenedesmus obliquus

B Roy, PK Suresh, N Chandrasekaran, A Mukherjee - Chemosphere, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO 2 NPs) often co-exist with the other co-
contaminants like antibiotics. The antibiotics can potentially modify the toxic effects of the co …

Mitigating the toxic effects of CdSe quantum dots towards freshwater alga Scenedesmus obliquus: Role of eco-corona

D Chakraborty, KR Ethiraj, N Chandrasekaran… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
The extensive use of semiconducting nanoparticles such as quantum dots in biomedical and
industrial products can lead to their inadvertent release into the freshwater system. Natural …