Removal of contaminants in wastewater, such as heavy metals, has become a severe
problem in the world. Numerous technologies have been developed to deal with this …

Environmental and occupational exposure to cadmium has been shown to induce kidney
damage, liver injury, neurodegenerative disease, and osteoporosis. However, the …

Heavy metals are released into the environment by both anthropogenic and natural sources.
Highly reactive and often toxic at low concentrations, they may enter soils and groundwater …

In nanotechnology, the green synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) is a new research trend in
science and engineering because it is nontoxic or less hazardous, eco-friendly, efficient, and …

Environmental pollution has become a concerning matter to human beings. Flint water crisis
in the USA pointed out that pollution by heavy metal is getting worse day by day …

A rapid rise in population, extensive anthropogenic activities including agricultural practices,
up-scaled industrialization, massive deforestation, etc. are the leading causes of …

Global modernization is responsible for industrialization, urbanization and several other
anthropogenic activities, which involves the huge application of heavy metals. Heavy metals …

Globally, rapidly increasing industrialization and urbanization have resulted in the
accumulation of higher concentrations of heavy metals in soils. The highly contaminated soil …

Lead is a toxic metal that induces a wide range of behavioral, biochemical and physiological
effects in humans. Oxidative damage has been proposed as a possible mechanism involved …

Understanding sources and fate of heavy metals in river basin is crucial for assessing risks
associated with human and ecosystem exposure. To provide basic information for …