Heavy metal accumulation in soil has been rapidly increased due to various natural
processes and anthropogenic (industrial) activities. As heavy metals are non-biodegradable …

Environmental pollution due to heavy metals is a growing concern worldwide. Human
activities such as industrial discharge, mining, smelting, hazardous solid waste disposal, etc …

Mining has been a long-standing key player in economic development, employment,
infrastructure, and supply of essential raw materials for society. It has served as a viable …

Soil heavy metal pollution has become a worldwide environmental issue that has attracted
considerable public attention, largely from the increasing concern for the security of …

Environmental pollution from hazardous waste materials, organic pollutants and heavy
metals, has adversely affected the natural ecosystem to the detriment of man. These …

Rapid industrialisation, increased rate of waste production, higher agricultural inputs,
mining, industrial waste, and contaminated irrigation water are increasing the heavy metal …

Mining operations, industrial production and domestic and agricultural use of metal and
metal containing compound have resulted in the release of toxic metals into the …

Lignin modifying enzymes from fungi and bacteria are potential biocatalysts for sustainable
mitigation of different potentially toxic pollutants in wastewater. Notably, the paper and pulp …

The mobilization of heavy metals by man through extraction from ores and processing for
different applications has led to the release of these elements into the environment. Since …

Most of the heavy metals (HMs), and metals/metalloids are released into the nature either by
natural phenomenon or anthropogenic activities. Being sessile organisms, plants are …