Nanomaterials (NMs), both natural and synthetic, are produced, transformed, and exported
into our environment daily. Natural NMs annual flux to the environment is around 97% of the …

Microbial bio-transformations of the essential trace element selenium are now recognized to
occur among a wide variety of microorganisms. These transformations are used to convert …

The use of nanotechnology to suppress crop diseases has attracted significant attention in
agriculture. The present study investigated the antifungal mechanism by which aloe vera …

Biogenic method of synthesis of nanoparticles is being preferred over the conventional
chemical and physical methods due to its reduced toxicity towards the environment which …

To clarify the adsorption behaviors of typical heavy metals onto sludge extracellular
polymeric substances (EPS), the adsorption capacities and mechanisms, as well as the …

Microorganisms play a critical role in the biogeochemical cycling of selenium, often reducing
selenite/selenate to elemental selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs). These SeNPs typically exist …

Nuclear waste containing radionuclides including selenium isotopes, Se79, will be disposed
of in future deep geological repositories. Due to the long lifetime of these radioisotopes …

Most aspects of various nanoparticles are now developing and expanding without having
any standard laws or specified guidelines. This could lead to unfavorable environmental …

Abstract Purpose of Review Different selenium species released into the environment by
anthropogenic activities pollute surface and ground water resources and can cause severe …

Simultaneous removal of selenite and ammonium by aerobic granular sludge was
investigated to develop an improved biological treatment process for selenium rich …