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Journal of Hazardous Materials
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ISSN 0304-3894 · Elsevier BV · 51 articles in the index
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A review of recent studies on toxicity, sequestration, and degradation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
The fate, effects, and treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), an anthropogenic class of chemicals used in industrial and commercial production, are topics of great interest in recent research and news cycles. This interest stems from the ubiquity of PFAS in the global environment…
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Recent advances in application of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as adsorbent and catalyst in removal of persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
The presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the aquatic environment is causing widespread concern due to their bioaccumulation, toxicity, and possible environmental risk. These contaminants are produced daily in large quantities and released into water bodies. Traditional wastewater…
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First evidence of microplastics isolated in European citizens’ lower airway
Microplastics (MPs) have been detected in all environmental locations, including the atmosphere. However, few studies have investigated the presence of airborne MPs in the human respiratory system. Our research purpose was to investigate these pollutants in the lower human airways of 44 adult…
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Ranking of potential hazards from microplastics polymers in the marine environment
Microplastics (MPs) have been detected globally in the marine environment. MP polymers of various kinds have different toxicity potentials when decomposed into monomers. Also, the toxicity of MPs is influenced by the particle size distribution of MPs. Based on these parameters, a semi-quantitative…
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PFAS and their substitutes in groundwater: Occurrence, transformation and remediation
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are increasingly investigated due to their global occurrence and potential human health risk. The ban on PFOA and PFOS has led to the use of novel substitutes such as GenX, F-53B and OBS. This paper reviews the studies on the occurrence, transformation and…
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Abundance, fate, and effects of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in aquatic environments
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are found in wastewater, and thus, the environment. In this study, current knowledge about the occurrence and fate of PPCPs in aquatic systems-including wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and natural waters around the world-is critically reviewed…
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Toxicological effects of 6PPD and 6PPD quinone in zebrafish larvae
N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) is the most widely used antioxidant in automobile tyres and many rubber products. We investigated the impact of 6PPD and 6PPD quinone on acute toxicity, morphology, swimming behaviour, heart rate, and oxygen consumption in zebrafish larvae…
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A marine bacterial community capable of degrading poly(ethylene terephthalate) and polyethylene
Plastic wastes are becoming the most common form of marine debris and present a growing global pollution problem. Here, we used a screening approach on hundreds of plastic waste-associated samples and discovered a marine bacterial community capable of efficiently colonizing and degrading both…
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Polystyrene microplastics induced female reproductive toxicity in mice
Plastics have caused serious environmental pollution. In recent years, microplastics (MPs) have caused widespread concern about their potential toxicity on animals and humans, especially on organ and tissue deposition. However, there is little known about the reproductive toxic effects of MPs in…
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Presence of airborne microplastics in human lung tissue
Plastics are ubiquitously used by societies, but most of the plastic waste is deposited in landfills and in the natural environment. Their degradation into submillimetre fragments, called microplastics, is a growing concern due to potential adverse effects on the environment and human health…