[HTML][HTML] Arsenic in Africa: potential sources, spatial variability, and the state of the art for arsenic removal using locally available materials

R Irunde, J Ijumulana, F Ligate, JP Maity… - Groundwater for …, 2022 - Elsevier
During the past two decades, several studies on arsenic (As) occurrence in the environment,
particularly in surface and groundwater systems have reported high levels of As in many …

Factors that determine the sorption of mineral elements in soils and their impact on soil and water pollution

GP Nortjé, MC Laker - Minerals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Soil is an essential ecosystem, delivering valuable services such as the provision of food,
energy and raw materials, carbon sequestration, water purification and infiltration, nutrient …

Do pharmaceuticals in the environment pose a risk to wildlife?

TG Bean, EA Chadwick… - Environmental …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The vast majority of knowledge related to the question “To what extent do pharmaceuticals
in the environment pose a risk to wildlife?” stems from the Asian vulture crisis (> 99% decline …

Hyperbranched polymer integrated membrane for the removal of arsenic (III) in water

DE Vlotman, CJ Ngila, T Ndlovu… - Journal of Membrane …, 2018 - msrjournal.com
This work demonstrates the synthesis, characterization and application of a hyperbranched
polyethyleneimine/polysulfone (HPEI/PSf) thin fi lm composite (TFC) membrane. The …

[HTML][HTML] Magnetic hetero-structures as prospective sorbents to aid arsenic elimination from life water streams

A Jabasingh, T Ravi, A Yimam - Water Science, 2018 - Elsevier
Magnetic materials have been extensively used for the extraction of heavy metal ions from
contaminated aqueous streams. This inherent characteristic of the magnetic particles has …

Magnetic iron–cobalt/silica nanocomposite as adsorbent in micro solid-phase extraction for preconcentration of arsenic in environmental samples

C Magoda, PN Nomngongo, N Mabuba - Microchemical Journal, 2016 - Elsevier
A new method for separation/preconcentration of trace As in environmental samples by
micro solid-phase extraction (μ-SPE) using CoFe 2 O 4@ SiO 2 magnetic nanoparticles …

Social acceptance of livestock-administered endectocides for malaria control in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

TI Makhanthisa, L Braack, MS Bornman, H Lutermann - Malaria Journal, 2022 - Springer
Background Malaria continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa and
conventional malaria control strategies, such as indoor residual spraying and insecticide …

[HTML][HTML] Elemental composition and speciation trends in Upper Mazowe River, a typical sub-tropical river ecosystem impacted by gold mining and agriculture in …

NT Mandizha, J Kugara, ET Mombeshora… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study was carried on Upper Mazowe River in Zimbabwe which connects with Luenha
River in Mozambique, which is a tributary of the Zambezi River. Zambezi River is the fourth …

Heavy metal ecotoxicology of vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) across field sites in South Africa

JE Loudon, AE Lewis, TR Turner, ME Howells… - Primates, 2022 - Springer
Primatologists use ecological models for understanding nonhuman primate (NHP) behavior
and biology. Yet few studies have focused on the impacts of naturally occurring and …

A reflection on tick control and the potential role of botanical products in integrated management practices

EMC Theron, SR Magano - South African Journal of Plant and Soil, 2022 - journals.co.za
Tick infestations and tick-borne diseases continue to be the leading causes of loss in
livestock and revenue, particularly in developing countries, despite the prevalent use of …