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79 articles for “Heavy Metal Pollution”
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Health Impact due to Pollution from the Fine Chemical Manufacturing Industries Operating at Gove Industrial Belt of Bhiwandi (Maharashtra)
Abstract: The present study performed to understand the toxicity level of heavy metals like Zn+2, Ni+2, Cu+2, Cr+6, Fe+3, which are present in the industrial effluents released from fine chemical industries situated at Gove industrial belt, Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. The concentration level of Zn2+ in the present study was found to be 26.35 ppm which was above the limits of 5.0 ppm set by CPCB in industrial wastewater discharge. Such high Zn2+ …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Toxic Trails: Land Degradation Induced By Pollutants
Abstract: Land degradation, driven by various pollutants, poses a significant threat to global ecosystems, agriculture, and human well-being. This review article explores the mechanisms through which pollutants, including heavy metals, pesticides, industrial chemicals, and urban waste, contribute to soil erosion, salinization, acidification, and loss of soil biodiversity. The article presents detailed case studies from regions such as China, India, Nigeria, the United States, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Australia, highlighting the diverse …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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Innovative Technology for Water Purification
Abstract: Water purification is critical for ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water, which is essential for public health, environmental sustainability, and economic development. Recent advancements in water purification technologies offer innovative solutions to address the growing challenges of water contamination and scarcity. This paper explores state-of-the-art technologies that are revolutionizing the field of water purification. Key innovations include nanotechnology-based filtration systems, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), biomimetic membranes, and solar-powered …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Health Hazards of Nanoparticles and Environmental Pollutants
Abstract: The exponential growth in the use of nanoparticles and the prevalence of environmental pollutants have raised significant concerns regarding their health hazards. Nanoparticles, owing to their unique physicochemical properties—such as small size, high surface areatovolume ratio, and chemical reactivity—can penetrate biological barriers, including the bloodbrain barrier, and interact at the cellular and molecular levels. This can lead to oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular dysfunction, ultimately resulting in potential toxicity. Similarly, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Physiological and Anatomical Study of The role of Phytoremediation of Mustard Plant in Reducing Pollutants in Najaf Governorate/Iraq
Abstract: The experiment was conducted in Najaf Governorate / Iraq during the winter of 2023 to determine the types of some heavy metals in Najovernorate and to know the role of phytoremediation of mustard plant in absorbing these heavy metals and the plant's response to these pollutants by measuring some nutrients and heavy metals and studying some anatomical characteristics. Large pots were used in the experiment and distributed after a month …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Zebra Fish Embryo Assay: A Wonderful Tool for Ecotoxicological Risk Assessment with Special Reference to Heavy Metals - An Overview
Abstract: In recent years, environmental pollution has become a pressing concern, prompting extensive research in aquatic ecotoxicology. With environmental degradation getting worse day by day, ecotoxicology research has gained a lot of attention. This area of study examines how biological communities in aquatic environments are affected by environmental contaminants. To unravel the toxicological mechanisms of these exogenous compounds, scientists turn to biological models. Several aquatic species, including zebrafish, toads, and big …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 56–70 Read article
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Review on Bio and Chemical Reagents (Methods of Preparation and Uses)
Abstract: Among the organic compounds that are commonly used as chemical reagents in the field of pollution, removals of heavy metals from rivers, coordination chemistry and in various fields of life such as industry, medicine and pharmaceutical research are organic reagents such as oxime and imine azo reagents, Fehling’s and Tollen’s reagents and their derivatives. This type of reagent is characterized by high stability and rapid reaction with metal ions, as …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Environment, Health, and Carcinogenic Concerns in the Light of Microvita Theory
Abstract: This study examines the relationship between environmental health, carcinogenic risks, and P.R. Sarkar’s microvita theory, introduced in 1986. Microvita are described as subtle entities that influence both physical and mental realms, potentially interacting with environmental factors and playing a role in health and disease, particularly in the process of carcinogenesis. By merging this philosophical concept with modern scientific insights, the study offers a fresh perspective on addressing environmental hazards that …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–18 Read article
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Crossroads of Ecology and Medicine: Evaluating Pollutant-Induced Risks to Biodiversity and Human Health
Abstract: Environmental pollution has emerged as a central challenge at the crossroads of ecology and human medicine. The rapid pace of industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural intensification has led to an unprecedented release of pollutants into the air, water, and soil—triggering cascading effects on ecosystems and human health. Pollutants such as particulate matter, heavy metals, pesticides, microplastics, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and persistent organic pollutants not only degrade biodiversity but also exert multifaceted health …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 41–53 Read article
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Machine-Learning-Assisted Development of Polymer-Biochar Composite Adsorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Gomti River Water
Abstract: Rapid urbanization, industrial discharge, and agricultural runoff pose a significant threat to freshwater sustainability and public health. Within these ecosystems, polymer pollutants—such as microplastics, nanoplastics, synthetic fibres, and additive residues—have emerged as persistent vectors capable of adsorbing and transporting toxic heavy metals. Because these polymeric contaminants dynamically interact with conventional aquatic parameters to alter pollutant mobility and ecological risk profiles, there is an urgent need to transition from passive environmental …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 72–95 Read article
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Evaluation and Study of The chemical Pollution Ratio of Dams Water in Najaf Governorate and The surrounding Environments
Abstract: The importance of water and the urgent need for a clean environment free from pollutants has drawn our attention and focused in this study on estimating and evaluating ionic pollutants of elements (iron, chromium, lead, manganese) in the water of dams in Najaf Governorate and the surrounding areas. The study included four dams, namely ()Al-Mushkhab Dam, Al-Hindiya Dam, Shatt Al-Kufa, and Umm Abbasiyat Dam)( to determine the percentage of pollution …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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CdS-Based Photocatalytic Nanostructures: A Promising Material for Various Environmental Applications
Abstract: Modern technological and industrial progress has significantly increased the use of chemicals in product development, leading to greater contamination of water sources by conventional pollutants (such as organic dyes and heavy metals) and harmful microorganisms. Wastewater treatment processes now reveal “emerging pollutants,” including pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, and agricultural chemicals. Certain emerging pollutants, though harmless in some cases, can pose serious risks to various organisms. To address this, researchers are exploring …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 33–53 Read article
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Photosynthetic Living Plant–Integrated Cybernetic Sensors for Autonomous Environmental Intelligence
Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable and autonomous environmental monitoring systems has motivated the development of biologically integrated sensing technologies that combine living organisms with advanced cybernetic intelligence. This study proposes a novel framework of Photosynthetic Living Plant–Integrated Cybernetic Sensors for Autonomous Environmental Intelligence, where living plants act as self-sustaining sensing platforms capable of continuously monitoring environmental conditions without external energy sources. By integrating bioelectrical signal acquisition modules, flexible nanomaterial electrodes, …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Study of Adsorption of Nickel on Soil in Rural Area of Hadoti Region: An Ethical Approach to Reduce Soil Pollution
Abstract: Nickel (Ni), one of the toxic heavy metals, is widely distributed in soil and aquatic ecosystems. The chemical nature of the soil has a significant impact on the environment. The adsorption reaction of nickel in alkaline soils is the main topic of this research. The removal of Ni (II) from aqueous solutions uses soil as an adsorbent. Batch adsorption studies were used to study the effects of various factors, including …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Environmental implications of Chitosan nanostructures.
Abstract: Chitosan (CS), as a biopolymer, has unrivalled chemical and mechanical modification capabilities to develop novel characteristics, functions, and applications, particularly in the manufacture of cutting-edge membrane adsorbents. Membrane adsorbents utilizing carbon starch (CS) have emerged as a viable and efficient engineering instrument for eliminating diverse pollutants from aquatic settings, including heavy metals and dyes. To date, much study has been directed towards improving the adsorptive characteristics, permeability, physicochemical stability, and …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 42–58 Read article
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Cadmium and lead heavy metals phytoaccumulation in Imperata cylindrica as affected by the effects of soil organic matter and pH levels
Abstract: Nowadays, pollution of soils and consequent risks are major issues affecting humans and other organisms in the entire ecosystem. Imperata cylindrica grow fast and is of potential in phytoremediation. Imperata cylindrica was studied using different growth media of spiked heavy metal, soil pH and organic matter contents for 60-day. Imperata cylindrica was subjected to washing after harvesting, then roots and shoots were segregated. Sampled soils were digested with 1.0g portion …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Mining: Procedures, Outcomes, and Sustainable Remediation
Abstract: Mining is necessary for economic growth and getting resources, yet also has a big impact on the environment. This article looks at the different ways that mining affects the environment, such as land degradation, deforestation, water pollution, air pollution, and loss of biodiversity. Mining on the surface and underground can cause soil erosion, damage ecosystems, and pollute groundwater and surface water with heavy metals and harmful compounds. Furthermore, the emission …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–24 Read article
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Ramifications of Industrial Pollution: Problems and Ways to Fix Them
Abstract: Pollution from industry is still one of the largest environmental challenges of the 21st century. It hurts the air, water, and land all around the world. This page discusses about the primary kinds of pollutants that arise from factories, such as heavy metals, particles, and toxic chemicals. It studies at how industrial emissions affect people and the environment, such as by causing respiratory problems, harming ecosystems, and changing the climate. …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Heavy Metals Contamination of Groundwater in Patiala District of Punjab State, India
Abstract: Punjab is facing a crisis situation due to high levels of uranium (U), especially in Malwa belt, along with heavy metals in underground water table of Punjab in selected districts both in Malwa and Majha belts. Department of Water Supply and Sanitation (DWSS), Punjab report on Water Quality Monitoring and Mitigation presents a deplorable situation about the current water quality scenario in Punjab. Nearly 50% habitations are found to be …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Maternal and Infant Pollutant Exposure through Breastfeeding in Industrial Punjab
Abstract: Because of their lasting presence, bioaccumulation in the food chain and/or potential for transferring to infants through breastfeeding, environmentally persistent chemical pollutants, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAs), pesticides, heavy metals and industrial emissions, represent significant public health threats. A study was conducted using a structured questionnaire to gather information about maternal demographics (age, education, marital status), how mothers were exposed to environmental contaminants through occupational activities, the ways …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 24–34 Read article