Lead (Pb) toxicity has been a subject of interest for environmental scientists due to its toxic
effect on plants, animals, and humans. An increase in several Pb related industrial activities …

The widespread occurrence of metals in water bodies has been fueling the development of
platforms for removing and recovering these elements. Biosorption has emerged as a …

The use of macroalgae, microalgae and cyanobacteria for metal sorption has been widely
reported. Still, there are no studies allowing a direct comparison of the performance of these …

In the race for economic development and prosperity, our earth is becoming more polluted
with each passing day. Technological advances in agriculture and rapid industrialization …

Abstract Although Membrane Distillation (MD) is envisaged as a cost-effective alternative
desalination technology, it remains severely affected by membrane fouling. In Direct Contact …

Heavy metals are one of the core reasons for cancers and other disorders in humans and
other organisms. Removal of heavy metal ions from contaminated resources is an expensive …

In the present study, we have used the waste leaves of Myrica esculenta for the removal of
Pb2+, Cd2+ and Zn2+ ions from the synthetically prepared waste water. The adsorption …

In developing countries, rapid urbanization and industrialization cause heavy metal
contamination, including lead (Pb). India is one of the most developing countries where …

Simple Summary Earth is currently facing the effects of climate change in all environmental
ecosystems; this, together with pollution, is the cause of species extinction and biodiversity …

Depletion of fossil fuel and pollution by heavy metals are two major global issues. The cell
wall of algae consists of polymers of polysaccharides such as cellulose, hemicellulose …