The current transition to sustainability and the circular economy can be viewed as a socio-
technical response to environmental impacts and the need to enhance the overall …

With the benefits of coming at low-cost, being light-weight and having a high formability and
durability, conventional plastics are widely used in both industry and daily life. However …

The abundance of synthetic polymers has become an ever-increasing environmental threat
in the world. The excessive utilization of plastics leads to the accumulation of such …

A unique composite based on graphene oxide, magnetite, and diatomite was synthetized by
eco-friendly dry coating technique for the removal of four toxic organochlorine pesticides …

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented form of plastic
pollution: personal protective equipment (PPE). On the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic …

Microplastics (MPs) are a major concern worldwide due to their ecotoxicological effects on
the environment and public health. The low density of MPs allows for their accumulation in …

Plastic waste discarded into aquatic environments gradually degrades into smaller
fragments, known as microplastics (MPs), which range in size from 0.05 to 5 mm. The …

Contamination with pathogens degrades water quality and is a major cause of many
waterborne diseases. The aim of this research is to reduce the global disease burden by …

This study explores the potential of a new, cost-effective adsorbent for removing
ciprofloxacin (CIP) and heavy metals (HMs) from wastewater. This adsorbent is a …