Abstract Microplastics (< 5 mm) are ubiquitous contaminants of growing concern. These
have been found in multiple environmental compartments, including remote sites where …

This review summarizes the bioremediation and phytoremediation technologies proposed
so far to detoxify PCB-contaminated sites. A critical analysis about the potential and limits of …

Soil pollution by the contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) or emerging contaminants
deserves attention worldwide because of their toxic health effects and the need for …

Biochar-assisted microbial degradation technology is considered as an important strategy to
eliminate organic pollutants, but the mechanism of biochar in affecting biodegradation has …

The aim of this study was to evaluate soils from 12 different land use types on human cancer
risks, with the main focus being on human cancer risks related to polycyclic aromatic …

Highlights•Systemic data on PAH concentrations in soils from Caserta province are
reported.•The high levels of PAHs observed in Caserta are linked to pollution …

Metals are essential for human life and physiological functions but may sometimes cause
disorders. Therefore, we conducted acute toxicity testing of 50 metals in Daphnia magna …

The spatial distribution, composition and source of hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs)
including polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and …

Extensive use of halogenated flame retardants (HFRs) and organophosphate esters (OPEs)
has generated great concern about their adverse effects on environmental and ecological …

Istanbul, one of the mega cities in the world located between Asia and Europe, has suffered
from severe air pollution problems due to rapid population growth, traffic and industry …