Microalgae are increasingly recognised as suitable microorganisms for heavy metal (HM)
removal, since they are able to adsorb them onto their cell wall and, in some cases …

The biotic ligand model (BLM) is a theoretical, potentially mechanistic approach to assess
metal bioavailability in soil and aquatic systems. In a BLM, toxicity is linked to the fraction of …

A comparative evaluation of bioaccumulation and biosorption of Cu (II) and Pb (II) ions by
algal cells of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii was conducted in single and binary metal systems …

Cu pollution is a global concern because of its high toxicity and persistence. Few
investigations have been conducted on the effects of salinity and dissolved organic carbon …

Zinc bioavailability to aquatic organisms varies greatly under different pH values. In the
present study, five native species in China and four common international test species were …

Cd (II) is one of the most widespread and toxic heavy metals and seriously threatens plant
growth, furthermore negatively affecting human health. For survival from this metal stress …

Abstract Copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) often discharge simultaneously from industrial and
agricultural sectors and cause stress to aquatic biota. Although microalgae have been …

Wastewater effluents represent one of the main routes through which silver nanoparticles
(Ag NPs) can reach natural aquatic environments, where they may interact with a range of …

Heavy metals are considered major environmental pollutants. Soil microorganisms
represent a predominant component of soils ecosystems, yet there is little information …

It is becoming increasingly recognised that contaminants are not isolated in their threats to
the aquatic environment, with recent shifts towards studying the effects of chemical mixtures …