The tremendous impact of natural and anthropogenic organic and inorganic substances
continuously released into the environment requires a better understanding of the chemical …

In this work, carboxyl-functionalized hollow polymer microspheres (CHPMs) was
successfully fabricated using poly (styrene-itaconic anhydride) particles as the core template …

Epigenetic mechanisms are important for gene expression regulation, which is closely
related to human health, and epigenetic effects of polluted water bodies have gained …

Heavy metal accumulation changes the immune system and leads to oxidative damage in
aquatic animals. The present study evaluated the correlation between heavy metal …

Accelerated mining activities have increased water contamination with potentially toxic
elements (PTEs) and their associated human health risk in developing countries. The …

Microplastic (MP) contamination is a worldwide threat to aquatic organisms and human
health. Aquatic environments are ideal and ultimate sinks for the MPs. They are negatively …

A two-fold integrated research study was conducted; firstly, to understand the effects of
copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) on the growth and oxidative stress in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis …

The cross-border rivers management is a challenge for the involved countries, especially if
they do not have the same type of legislation. The negative effects on water quality are …

The current study aims to assess the pollution status of the European river-sea system lower
Danube River-Danube Delta-North West Black Sea, through an integrated analysis of metal …

Vegetables are one of the most important components in the human diet, but despite their
multiple nutritional components, studies have demonstrated the presence of trace metals in …