A dataset of 294 monitored sites from six continents (Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North
and South America) was compiled and evaluated to characterize the occurrence and fate of …

This review interprets highway runoff characterization studies performed on different
continents. The results are synthesized to discuss the historical trends, first flush effects of …

The distribution and potential health risks of eight heavy metals (Copper (Cu), Chromium
(Cr), Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Manganese (Mn), Nickel (Ni)) in 16 …

The infrastructure (roads, sidewalk, commercial and residential structures) added during the
land development and urbanisation process is designed to collect precipitation and convey …

Encompassing high priority research areas such as bioenergy production, global warming
mitigation, and sustainable agriculture, biochar has received increased worldwide interest in …

This study assessed the potential of peanut hull pellets to capture metal ions from
wastewater and compared their performance to that of raw peanut hulls and a commercial …

The chemical characteristics of stormwater are dependent on the nature of surfaces (roads,
roofs etc.) with which it comes into contact during the runoff process as well as natural …

Highway stormwater runoff quality data were collected from throughout California during
2000–2003. Samples were analyzed for conventional pollutants (pH, conductivity, hardness …

Increases in urbanization have led to increased stormwater runoff and mobilization of
pollutants from urban watersheds. Discharge of these pollutants often leads to …

Road areas are pollution hotspots where many metals, organic pollutants (OPs) and
nano/microparticles accumulate before being transported to receiving waters. Particles on …