Heavy metal (HM) contamination of water bodies is a serious global environmental problem.
Because they are not biodegradable, they can accumulate in food chains, causing various …

In aquatic environments, a large number of ecological macromolecules (eg, natural organic
matter (NOM), extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), and proteins) can adsorb onto the …

Effective contact between photocatalysts and algal cells is important for algae inactivation
because of the efficient transfer/utilization of photo-generated charges. Herein, sulfuric acid …

Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous in aquatic ecosystems and can significantly influence the
growth, aggregation and functions of phytoplankton biomass. However, variations in the …

Chlamydomonas reinhardtii has been frequently investigated for its resistance to metals;
however, few studies have systematically compared the intracellular and extracellular …

Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are biopolymers secreted by microorganisms such
as bacteria, fungi, and algae that may play a significant role in the speciation, toxicity, and …

Harvesting and immobilization are problem in microalgae water treatment. Here, mycelial
pellets (Aspergillus fumigatus) and Synechocystis sp. PCC6803 comprised a fungi …

Contamination of disposable medical masks has become a growing problem globally in the
wake of Covid-19 due to their widespread use and improper disposal. Three different mask …

The progression of urban industrialization releases large quantities of heavy metals into
water, resulting in the severe heavy metal contamination of the aquatic environment …

Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) form an interface between microalgae and the
surrounding water environment. Copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) are essential micronutrients but …