Microplastics (MP) are contaminants of emerging concern in aquatic ecosystems. While the
number of studies is rapidly increasing, a comparison of the toxicity of MP and natural …

Background Silica continues to represent an intriguing topic of fundamental and applied
research across various scientific fields, from geology to physics, chemistry, cell biology, and …

Desert dust is increasingly recognized as a major air pollutant affecting respiratory health.
Since desert dust exposure cannot be regulated, the hazardousness of its components must …

The variability of quartz hazard stands as one of the most puzzling issues in particle
toxicology, notwithstanding the fact that silicosis, the most ancient occupational disease, was …

Nowadays, the use of multi-functional mortars has increased significantly, with interesting
applications in the sustainable construction. In the environment, the cement-based materials …

Invertase immobilized on magnetic diatomaceous earth nanoparticles (mDE-APTES-
invertase) with high sucrolytic activity was obtained by an easy and low-cost method. An …

A clinoptilolite-rich natural zeolite was tested as a substitute for kieselguhr as a filtering
material to eliminate ingredients that cause beer haze formation. Two-grain sizes of …

Background Exposure to crystalline silica (SiO 2), in the form of quartz, tridymite or
cristobalite, can cause respiratory diseases, such as silicosis. However, the observed toxicity …

Crystalline silica (CS) is a well-known hazardous material that causes severe diseases
including silicosis, lung cancer, and autoimmune diseases. However, the hazard associated …

Abstract Natural Layered Silicates (NLS) and Synthetic Layered Silicates (SLS) are a
diverse group of clay minerals that have attracted great interest in various branches of …