Presently, conventional technologies in water treatment are not efficient enough to
completely mineralize refractory water contaminants. In this context, the implementation of …

Excessive use of pesticides and herbicides is a major environmental and health concern
worldwide. Atrazine, a synthetic triazine herbicide commonly used to control grassy and …

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 …

Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) have been widely used around the world due to their
high-efficiency and broad-spectrum insecticidal effects. However, they pose a severe threat …

Herbicide atrazine restricts nutrient accumulation and thus inhibits the growth of sensitive
crops. The application of organic fertilizer is a common measure that contributes to …

Atrazine and Glyphosate are herbicides massively used in agriculture for crop protection.
Upon application, they are available to the biota in different ecosystems. The aim of this …

HIGHLIGHTS We reviewed the interaction between light, temperature and herbicides on
algal and cyanobacterial physiology. Temperature is the main factor affecting herbicide …

This study investigated the occurrence, removal rate, and potential risks of 43 organic
micropollutants (OMPs) in four municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in Korea …

Pesticides can enter aquatic environments via direct application, via overspray or drift during
application, or by runoff or leaching from fields during rain events, where they can have …

The persistent nature of the herbicide atrazine in the environment and its possible negative
impacts on ecosystems and human health has sparked growing concerns. The diverse …