The contamination of fresh water is a global concern. The huge impact of natural and
anthropogenic organic substances that are constantly released into the environment …

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current state of research activities on the
application of biodegradation/bioremediation for removing persistent organic pollutants …

Actinobacteria exhibit cosmopolitan distribution since their members are widely distributed
in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. In the environment they play relevant ecological roles …

Heavy metal and pesticide pollution have become an inevitable part of the modern
industrialized environment that find their way into all ecosystems. Because of their persistent …

A fair evaluation of the net benefits provided by pesticides is essential to feed the current
debate on their benefits and adverse consequences. Pesticides provide many benefits by …

In this study, a MOF-functionalized biopolymer nanoadsorbent hydrogel was developed to
effectively eliminate chlorpyrifos (CPF) and diazinon (DZ) from aquatic areas. The adsorbent …

The role of pesticides in enhancing global agricultural production is magnificent. However,
their unmanaged use threatens water resources and individual health. A significant …

The objective of this study was to critically review studies published up to November 2021
that investigated the presence of pesticides in surface freshwater to answer three …

The distribution of pesticides in water, sediments, Clarias gariepinus, and Tilapia zilli from
the Owan River was investigated to evaluate the pollution status and potential hazard in the …

Although numerous pesticides may interfere with thyroid function, however, epidemiological
evidence supporting this relationship is limited, particularly regarding modern non-persistent …