Leachate is produced from sanitary landfills containing various pollutants, including heavy
metals. This study aimed to determine the resistance of bacteria isolated from non-active …

Municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill is regarded as an important emission source of
atmospheric mercury (Hg), which is associated with potential health and environmental …

Landfills have been identified as potential sources of heavy metal pollution of the
environment. The municipal solid waste Łubna landfill is one of the largest landfills in …

One of the most important challenges in solid waste management throughout the world is
selection of suitable landfill sites. It is essential for solid waste management, because …

The objectives of this research were to identify the capability of bacteria isolated from a non-
active sanitary landfill to remove mercury under different saline conditions and to understand …

Mercury (Hg) is a chemical element widely present in the Earth's crust. However, its high
toxicity and ability to accumulate in organisms and biomagnify through food chains …

Phthalate diesters (PAEs) are used as plasticizer additives to polymer chains to make the
material more flexible and malleable. PAEs are bonded physically, not chemically, to the …

Transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have shown great promise as selective and high-
capacity sorbents for Hg (II) removal from water. Yet, their design should consider safe …

A reedbed system planted with Phragmites australis was implemented to treat chlorinated
hydrocarbon-contaminated groundwater in an industrial plant area. Reedbed …

Heavy metals polluting the natural environment are absorbed by plants. The use of herbs as
components of cosmetics may pose a health risk for humans. The aim of the study was to …