The efficient exploitation of solar irradiation is one of the most encouraging ways of handling
numerous environmental concerns. Solar collectors are suitable devices that capture solar …

At nanoscale, man-made materials may show unique properties that differ from bulk and
dissolved counterparts. The unique properties of engineered nanomaterials not only impart …

Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans derive from ecosystems. Freshwater
mussels perform many important functions in aquatic ecosystems, which can in turn be …

The blue mussel (Mytilus spp.) is widely used as a bioindicator for monitoring of coastal
water pollution (mussel watch programs). Herein we provide a review of this study field with …

Bivalve molluscs are abundant in marine and freshwater ecosystems and perform important
ecological functions. Bivalves have epifaunal or infaunal lifestyles but are largely filter …

In the marine environment, most bivalve species base their reproduction on external
fertilization. Hence, gametes and young stages face many threats, including exposure to …

Control strategies and routine biomonitoring programs are commonly performed worldwide
using sentinel marine invertebrates, such as mussels of the genus Mytilus, for assessing the …

Nanotechnology is currently one of the highest priority research fields in many countries due
to its immense potentiality and economic impact. Nanotechnology involves the research …

Atrazine is a pre-and post-emergence herbicide used to control weeds in many crops. It was
introduced in the late 1950s, but its use has been controversial because of its high potential …

Nanoparticle production is on the rise due to its many uses in the burgeoning
nanotechnology industry. Although nanoparticles have growing applications, there is great …