Academic Articles & Research Papers

Nanobiochar loaded microbial consortia based bioremediation of heavy metal contaminated soils enhances sustainable rice biomass production and quality.

Phages drive the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes by facilitating host adaptation to heavy metal stress.

Antibiotic-resistant pathogens and heavy metal-tolerant bacteria in Batissa violacea: A study from the Ba River, Fiji.

The Marine Biomonitor Mytilus galloprovincialis: A Study on Microplastics as a Vector for Heavy Metals Pollution in Sardinia (Italy).

Dietary patterns and heavy metal exposure in indigenous communities of the northern Peruvian amazon.

What are “heavy metals” in Plant Sciences?

Drip irrigation impacts on the root zone soil environment and enrichment characteristics of heavy metals in soybean

Soil heavy metal pollution seriously endangers the soil ecological environment and food safety production. In this study, drip irrigation tests with four irrigation frequencies were conducted by controlling the lower limit of the soil matri...

Lactobacillus brevis 23017 Relieves Mercury Toxicity in the Colon by Modulation of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Through the Interplay of MAPK and NF-κB Signaling Cascades

Aims:Lactobacillus strains have protective effects against heavy metals while relieving oxidative stress and modulating the immune response. Mechanisms that ameliorate heavy metal toxicity and the relationship between probiotics and gut bar...

Random T-DNA Mutagenesis Identifies a Cu/Zn Superoxide Dismutase Gene as a Virulence Factor of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Agrobacterium-mediated transformation (AMT) was used to identify potential virulence factors in Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Screening AMT transformants identified two mutants showing significantly reduced virulence. The mutants showed growth ...

Evaluation of polybenzimidazole-based polymers for the removal of uranium, thorium and palladium from aqueous medium

Four types of polybenzimidazole (PBI)-based polymers (m-PBI, p-PBI, pyridine-based m-PBI and alkylated m-PBI) have been prepared and characterized. Extraction behaviour of heavy metal ions, viz. U(VI), Th(IV) and Pd(II), with these polymers...

Post-fire forest management effects on soil metal dynamics in Mediterranean forests

Wildfires are an integral component of Mediterranean ecosystems. The forest management practices implemented following such forest fires can significantly influence soil chemistry and metal dynamics. This study investigates the effects of d...

Microplastic as a vector of heavy metals and chemicals in aquatic ecosystems

Microplastics (MPs) have become a symbol of modern life and their fate in the environment is an issue of great concern. MPs have attracted attention for their widespread distribution, especially in the aquatic ecosystems. MPs can act as a v...

Astaxanthin biofortification enhances tobacco tolerance to lead stress through boosting antioxidant defense, reducing Pb accumulation, and modulating detoxification pathways

Introduction: Heavy metal pollution including lead (Pb) has become one of the serious global issues threatening food security, human health, and the ecosystem. Exogenous application of astaxanthin (ATX), a potent natural antioxidant, has be...

The Impact of Bio-Based Fertilizer Integration Into Conventional Grassland Fertilization Programmes on Soil Bacterial, Fungal, and Nematode Communities

Phosphorus (P) is an essential plant macro-nutrient applied to soil in agriculture, mainly sourced from non-renewable mined phosphate-rock, of which readily accessible reserves are currently under pressure, while global food demand continue...

Urine metals concentrations and dyslexia among children in China

Background: Exposures to heavy metals has been linked to many developmental disorders. However, few studies have investigated the effects of exposure and co-exposure to metals on dyslexia, especially with regard to dyslexics in China. Objec...

Ukraine – environmental aspects of humanitarian demining

In 2021, Ukraine produced such an amount of food that it would have been possible to feed about 400 million people, not counting the population of Ukraine. The strategy for the development of the agricultural sector of Ukraine envisages pro...

Selective green removal of arsenic from wet-process phosphoric acid using marine-derived Neptune ball Fibres

Abstract Phosphoric acid is the second most widely produced mineral acid worldwide and is predominantly manufactured via the wet process. However, wet-process phosphoric acid (WPPA) contains significant levels of dissolved and suspended imp...

The AST/ALT ratio as a mediator of heavy metal exposure and diabetic kidney disease (DKD) risk: A NHANES study

Abstract The potential impact of heavy metal exposure on the progression of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) remains a subject of scientific inquiry. While some studies have hinted at a correlation, definitive evidence is still lacking. It is ...

State of the Art and Environmental Aspects of Plant Microbial Fuel Cells’ Application

Environmental pollution is becoming ubiquitous; it has a negative impact on ecosystem diversity and worsens the quality of human life. This review discusses the possibility of applying the plant microbial fuel cells (PMFCs) technology for c...

Fundamentals and Advances in Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels and Their Applications: A Review

This review summarizes the fundamental concepts, recent advancements, and emerging trends in the field of stimuli-responsive hydrogels. While numerous reviews exist on this topic, the field continues to evolve dynamically, and certain resea...