Review
Food Science & Technology
Temoor Ahmed, Muhammad Noman, Muhammad Rizwan, Shafaqat Ali, Muhammad Shafiq Shahid, Bin Li
Summary: This article focuses on the toxicity of heavy metals in paddy soils and their potential health risks to humans, as well as providing a critical outlook on the recent advances and future perspectives of nanoremediation strategies.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Alexandra D. Solomou, Rafaelia Germani, Nikolaos Proutsos, Michaela Petropoulou, Petros Koutroumpilas, Christos Galanis, Georgios Maroulis, Antonios Kolimenakis
Summary: This study investigates the use of phytoremediation, specifically focusing on Mediterranean plants, to reduce heavy metal concentrations in contaminated soils. Based on a review of 166 research studies, the findings suggest that phytoremediation is a sustainable and affordable option, particularly for developing countries. While non-native plant species may be preferred for their metal tolerance mechanisms, they can also pose risks to local ecosystems and should be carefully considered.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Margita Kuklova, Jan Kukla, Helena Hnilickova, Frantisek Hnilicka, Ivica Pivkova
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of car transport on the distribution and accumulation of heavy metals in soils and plants. The findings indicate that the operation of a motorway has resulted in pollution of the surrounding forest ecosystem.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Marija Petrovic, Zeljka Fiket
Summary: Coal combustion is a major source of global electricity, but it also generates a significant amount of coal ash residues. This article reviews the environmental damage caused by coal ash and discusses three commonly used risk assessment methodologies: leaching assessment, groundwater assessment, and toxicity testing. It also emphasizes the need for sustainable and selective methods for recovery of critical elements from coal ash.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michael B. Mensah, David J. Lewis, Nathaniel O. Boadi, Johannes A. M. Awudza
Summary: Contamination of water and soil with toxic heavy metals poses a significant threat to human health. This paper reviews the use of inorganic nanoparticles as nanoadsorbents for efficient removal of heavy metals from water, highlighting the importance of parameters such as synthesis method, selectivity, stability, regeneration, and reusability. Surface functionalized nanoadsorbents were found to be highly selective and effective in removing heavy metals from water, even at low dosages, making them superior to conventional adsorbents in environmental remediation.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Armin Salek Maghsoudi, Shokoufeh Hassani, Kayvan Mirnia, Mohammad Abdollahi
Summary: Heavy metals pose significant environmental pollution and health hazards. Novel biosensors utilizing nanotechnology have been designed to detect ultra-trace amounts of heavy metals effectively and efficiently. Aptamers and whole cells are important bio-functional nanomaterials utilized in the design of heavy metal biosensors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Navid Omidifar, Amir Nili-Ahmadabadi, Amin Nakhostin-Ansari, Kamran Bagheri Lankarani, Mohsen Moghadami, Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi, Seyyed Alireza Hashemi, Ahmad Gholami, Mansoureh Shokripour, Zahra Ebrahimi
Summary: Free radicals, particularly ROS, play a significant role in oxidative stress in humans, impacting lipids, proteins, and DNA. Heavy metals like Cd, Pb, and arsenic can induce oxidative stress and generate ROS, affecting various body systems negatively. Antioxidants, especially herbal antioxidants, show potential in combating oxidative stress and mitigating toxicity induced by heavy metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kandasamy Saravanakumar, Sugavaneswaran SivaSantosh, Anbazhagan Sathiyaseelan, Kumar Vishven Naveen, Mohamed Ali AfaanAhamed, Xin Zhang, Veeraraghavan Vishnu Priya, Davoodbasha MubarakAli, Myeong-Hyeon Wang
Summary: Marine pollution is a highly overlooked form of pollution that seriously affects aquatic life and public health in coastal areas. Various hazardous pollutants in the marine ecosystem have been linked to genetic disorders and diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and neurological disorders. Recent studies have highlighted the presence of microplastics, even in the human placenta, raising concerns globally. Nanomaterials have shown promise in detecting and remediating these contaminants. This comprehensive review discusses the sources and distribution of diverse marine pollution, as well as its impact on aquatic animals and coastal public health. The applicability and advancement of nanomaterials and nano-based biosensors in detecting, preventing, and remediating marine pollution are also examined.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lijun Wu, Weifeng Yue, Nengzhan Zheng, Mengshen Guo, Yanguo Teng
Summary: Through batch desorption experiments, this study investigated the release characteristics of heavy metals (Cd, Cu, and Zn) under different salt types and concentrations. The results showed that different salts had different impacts on metal release, and the presence of ferromanganese oxides in the soil favored the release of Cd and Zn under salt treatments. Moreover, the redox potential was an important factor affecting Cu release. The study also highlighted the influence of background metal values on metal release. Overall, this study provides important insights for controlling heavy metal pollution in salinization and coastal soils.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Peter S. Spencer, Valerie S. Palmer
Summary: Although excessive exposure to metals/metalloids with neurotoxic potential can pose health risks, prolonged ingestion of contaminated botanicals is not recognized as a cause of overt neurological disease. However, the presence of metal elements may impact levels of botanical neurotoxins in certain plants and mushrooms that cause acute and chronic neurological disease.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Paniagua-Lopez, M. Vela-Cano, D. Correa-Galeote, F. Martin-Peinado, F. J. Martinez Garzon, C. Pozo, J. Gonzalez-Lopez, M. Sierra Aragon
Summary: The Aznalcollar accident in 1998 caused significant pollution with pyritic sludge and acidic water in the south of Spain. Soil remediation techniques involving liming or biopile treatments were effective in reducing the solubility of heavy metals and toxicity in the contaminated soils. The microbial community abundance and structure in the CT soils were significantly different compared to the other soils, with higher levels of total bacteria and archaea found in the recuperated and amended soils.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hafeez Ur Rahim, Muhammad Qaswar, Maolin Wang, Xudong Jing, Xiyuan Cai
Summary: This review discusses the potential of reduced sulfur species and their composites in remediation of XOCs and immobilization of heavy metal ions. These materials show promising results in degrading and detoxifying halogenated pesticides, as well as in soil and water remediation of heavy metal ions through various mechanisms. The study also proposes future research recommendations for improving sulfur-based materials and their applications in environmental remediation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Ya'nan Fan, Yanxia Zhang, Zhikun Chen, Xinkai Wang, Biao Huang
Summary: The study found that the comprehensive soil quality index in Jingyang was significantly higher than that in Dali, mainly due to soil fertility levels. Primary limiting factors in PGP in these areas were low organic matter content and high electrical conductivity, leading to potential nutrient deficiencies and soil salinity accumulation issues. Significant differences in soil environmental index between the two areas may be responsible for regional differences in soil quality in plastic greenhouse production systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fabrizio Pietrini, Laura Passatore, Serena Carloni, Lorenzo Massimi, Maria Luisa Astolfi, Chiara Giusto, Massimo Zacchini
Summary: Environmental pollution caused by heavy metals is a significant threat to the environment and human health. Using safer substitutes for toxic heavy metals, like Bi instead of Pb, is a potential solution. However, there is limited research on the effects of Bi on living organisms, especially plants. This study found that Bi has a toxic effect on plant growth, reduces chlorophyll and carotenoid content, impairs nitrogen balance, and affects the photosynthetic machinery.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Imran Khan, Samrah Afzal Awan, Muhammad Rizwan, Shafaqat Ali, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Marian Brestic, Xinquan Zhang, Linkai Huang
Summary: This review focuses on the role of silicon in mitigating heavy metal toxicity in plants, discussing its various interactions with biological and non-biological factors. It highlights six main aspects of silicon's involvement in plants and points out the need for future research to focus on methods of alleviating heavy metal toxicity in plants.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haleema Saleem, Anjali Edathil, Thamsanqa Ncube, Jeewan Pokhrel, Sara Khoori, Akhil Abraham, Vikas Mittal
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2016)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Haleema Saleem, Priyabrata Pal, Mohammad Abu Haija, Fawzi Banat
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Syed Javaid Zaidi, Farid Fadhillah, Haleema Saleem, Alaa Hawari, Abdelbaki Benamor
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Haleema Saleem, Levent Trabzon, Ali Kilic, Syed Javaid Zaidi
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Haleema Saleem, Syed Javaid Zaidi
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Sudesh Yadav, Haleema Saleem, Ibrar Ibrar, Osamah Naji, Alaa A. Hawari, Adnan Alhathal Alanezi, Syed Javaid Zaidi, Ali Altaee, John Zhou
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haleema Saleem, Syed Javaid Zaidi
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Mariam N. Soliman, Fatima Z. Guen, Somaya A. Ahmed, Haleema Saleem, Mohd Junaid Khalil, Syed Javaid Zaidi
Summary: Desalination plants are increasingly being used globally to meet the high demand for fresh water. However, the discharge of brine can have detrimental effects on the marine environment, emphasizing the need for proper disposal methods.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nahawand AlZainati, Haleema Saleem, Ali Altaee, Syed Javaid Zaidi, Marwa Mohsen, Alaa Hawari, Graeme J. Millar
Summary: The PRO process harnesses renewable energy from salinity gradient resources, highlighting the challenge of finding a suitable commercial membrane. The research demonstrates the potential and applications of the PRO process.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haleema Saleem, Syed Javaid Zaidi, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Pei Sean Goh
Summary: Nanotechnology has been widely used in air pollution remediation, with the ability to adsorb, catalyze, and detect pollutants in the air. However, some nanomaterials may pose risks to the environment and human health due to uncertainties and irregularities.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Haleema Saleem, Syed Javaid Zaidi, Nasser Abdullah Alnuaimi
Summary: Nanotechnology is a significant research area in different countries due to its immense potential and economic impact. It has various applications in industries such as construction. This study discusses the innovative uses of nanomaterials in concrete, as well as their related health risks and environmental impacts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hana D. Dawoud, Haleema Saleem, Nasser Abdullah Alnuaimi, Syed Javaid Zaidi
Summary: This paper focuses on the generation of produced water in Qatar's oil and gas industry, emphasizing the importance of cost-effective produced water management and discussing in detail the characteristics of chemical, physical, and biological treatment techniques. Through case studies and discussions on the challenges of treating produced water in Qatar, various effective techniques and methods for produced water treatment have been summarized.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zinab Fuad Ahmed Al-Awa, Farah Idris Mohamed Said Sangor, Sara Baseem Babili, Asif Saud, Haleema Saleem, Syed Javaid Zaidi
Summary: In this study, a sustainable and simple process of isolating cellulose from date palm leaves is discussed. The best mechanical approach and subsequent chemical extraction for cellulose production are analyzed, and the results show that grinding technique with chemical treatment yields the highest quality cellulose with a yield of 42%.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Haleema Saleem, Syed Javaid Zaidi
