Settleability and dewaterability of sewage sludge with modified diatomite

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - In this study, cationic polyacrylamide (CPAM)-modified diatomite and cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB)-modified...     

PM2.5 and PM10 air pollution peaks are associated with emergency department visits for psychotic and mood disorders

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Particulate matters with a diameter of less than 10 µm (PM10) or less than 2.5 µm (PM2.5) are major air pollutants. Their...     

Silver nanoparticles-induced nephrotoxicity in rats: the protective role of red beetroot (Beta vulgaris) juice

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - The present study was designed to investigate the nephrotoxicity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs; 80 mg/kg; > 100 nm)...     

Delayed association of acute particulate matter 2.5 air pollution exposure with loss of complexity in cardiac rhythm dynamics: insight from detrended fluctuation analysis

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - There is a delayed (lag 1 to 2 days) correlation between acute PM 2.5 (particulate matter <?2.5 μm in aerodynamic...     

Cartap removal from simulated water matrices by fluidized-bed Fenton process: optimization of process parameters

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Cartap is a thiocarbamate pesticide widely-used to protect rice crops, one of the most mass-produced cereals worldwide. Effluents...     

Effects of zinc and iron on the abundance of Microcystis in Lake Taihu under green light and turbulence conditions

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Trace element is one of the important factors affecting the growth of Microcystis. The effects of zinc (0.4 mg/L) and iron (2 mg/L)...     

Physiological mechanisms of a wetland plant (Echinodorus osiris Rataj) to cadmium detoxification

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Physiological responses of Echinodorus osiris Rataj plant under cadmium (Cd) stress (5 and 15 mg L?1) were studied by...     

Microplastic abundance in beach sediments of the Kiel Fjord,Western Baltic Sea

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - We assessed the abundance of microplastics (0.2–5 mm) in drift line sediments from three sites in Kiel Fjord, Western Baltic...     

Horizon scanning for South African biodiversity: A need for social engagement as well as science

Ambio - A horizon scan was conducted to identify emerging and intensifying issues for biodiversity conservation in South Africa over the next 5–10 years. South African biodiversity...     

COVID-19 disposable face masks: a precursor for synthesis of valuable bioproducts

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Disposable face mask has become a mandatory personal protective equipment in order to prevent contracting COVID-19. With the significant...     

Manganese-modified biochar for highly efficient sorption of cadmium

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - In this study, corn stalk was modified by manganese (Mn) before (MBC1) and after (MBC2) pyrolysis at different temperatures (400~600 °C)...     

Managerial policy and economic analysis of wind-generated renewable hydrogen for light-duty vehicles: Green solution of energy crises

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - The unconventional energy sources like hydrogen energy have tremendous potential of filling the gap between economic growth and clean energy...     

Electrochemical conversion of chromium from tannery effluents for potential reuse in industrial applications

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Electrochemical oxidation of trivalent chromium from leather tanning mud waste leachates (containing ca 6 g.L?1 Cr(III)) to its...     

Short-term effects and economic burden assessment of ambient air pollution on hospitalizations for schizophrenia

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - The evidence on the health and economic impacts of air pollution with schizophrenia is scarce, especially in developing countries. In this...     

A brief review of pre-installation requirements of earth-air heat exchanger system for space heating and cooling

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Demand for renewable energy sources has increased significantly during the past 15–20 years. Due to this demand, one positive scenario...     

Proposal of new convenient extractant for assessing phytoavailability of heavy metals in contaminated sandy soil

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - The aim of the study was to compare the usefulness of 1 M HCl with aqua regia, EDTA, and CaCl2 for the extraction of phytoavailable forms of...     

The occurrence of microplastic contamination in littoral sediments of the Persian Gulf,Iran

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Microplastics (MPs; <5 mm) in aquatic environments are an emerging contaminant of concern due to their possible ecological and...     

Magnetic nanoparticles incorporation into different substrates for dyes and heavy metals removal—A Review

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Substantial discharge of hazardous substances, especially dyes and heavy metal ions to the environment, has become a global concern due to...     

Fate of Lu(III) sorbed on 2-line ferrihydrite at pH 5.7 and aged for 12 years at room temperature. II: insights from STEM-EDXS and DFT calculations

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Transformation products of two-line ferrihydrite associated with Lu(III) were studied after 12 years of aging using aberration-corrected...     

Indoor concentrations of PM2.5 and associated water-soluble and labile heavy metal fractions in workplaces: implications for inhalation health risk assessment

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - PM2.5 (i.e., particles with aerodynamic diameters less than 2.5 μm) and the associated water-soluble, dissolved, and labile fractions of...