Identification of natural and anthropogenic factors in the spatial pattern of Pb in the surface soil of the Nanliu River Basin by Xu Liu, Zhongfang Yang, Huading Shi, Tiansheng Wu, Tao Yu, Bo Li, Lei Wang, Yuxiang Shao, Zexin He, Minghui Xie, Chenning Deng

“…This approach provides valuable insights for environmental management and pollution mitigation strategies. Our research highlights the use of integrating traditional statistical and spatial analysis methods in environmental research and offers a deeper comprehension of the geochemical features of Pb in the surface soil of the Nanliu River Basin.…”
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Electrochemical Detection of Cadmium Using a Bismuth Film Deposited on a Brass Electrode by Milan B. Radovanović, Marija B. Petrović Mihajlović, Ana T. Simonović, Žaklina Tasić, Milan M. Antonijević

“…Cadmium is one of the most dangerous pollutants found in the environment, where it exists mainly due to human activities. …”
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Investigation and evaluation of the efficiency of palm kernel oil extract for corrosion inhibition of brass artifacts by Mohamed M. Megahed, Eman AbdElRhiem, Wesam Atta, Nabil Abdel Ghany, Mohamed Abdelbar

“…Abstract Brass (Cu–Zn alloy) used in the crescent of the Al-Maradani Mosque pulpit is subjected to corrosion under certain conditions, such as exposure to polluted air, oxidizing acids, and compounds containing sulphur or ammonia. …”
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Fast Determination of the Main Reduced Sulfur Species in Aquatic Systems by a Direct and Second-Derivative Spectrophotometric Method by Sébastien Dupraz, Bénédicte Ménez, François Guyot

“…Accordingly, this method represents a very robust alternative in terms of cost and rapidity for the quantification of reduced sulfur species in different aquatic environments, from freshwaters to saline and polluted systems.…”
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Integrating Maternal and Child Health Into Climate Change: A Holistic Approach by Felix Amekpor, Waheed Sakariyau, Nathan Ezie Kengo, Nwodo Amarachukwu Sandra, Joseph Agyapong, Zakariya’u Dauda, Samuel Kwarteng, David Adeoye Adedokun, Gideon Darko

“…About 10 papers was initially gathered and it was later scrutinized to 6.ResultsIt was discovered that, climate change negatively impacts food and water security, heat stress, extreme weather, and air pollution, with women and children most affected. The World Health Organization estimates 250,000 climate-related deaths annually by 2050, disproportionately affecting maternal and child health. …”
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Water Quality of Urban Streams: The Allium cepa Seeds/Seedlings Test as a Tool for Surface Water Monitoring by Camila Gonçalves Athanásio, Daniel Prá, Alexandre Rieger

“…For each stream, two samples were collected, one upstream and one downstream of the pollution discharge site. Physicochemical evaluation indicated that all samples had various degrees of environmental impact, but substantial impact was seen for the downstream samples of the Preto and Pedras streams. …”
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Experimental Study on Disposal of Chromium-containing Sludge by Sintering by Shizhe SONG, Zhongcheng LIU, Peijiang LIU, Hongyu HOU, Feng QIAN, Shujuan YU

“…Overall, the sintering process synergistic treatment of chromium-containing sludge would not produce secondary pollution, which had promising application as an environmental protection strategy for iron and steel enterprises.…”
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Analysis of toxicity and mechanisms of busulfan in non-obstructive azoospermia: A genomic and toxicological approach integrating molecular docking, single-cell sequencing, and expe... by Yanggang Hong, Qichao Yuan, Yi Wang, Deqi Wang, Xiaoju Guan, Congde Chen

“…Environmental pollutants, including chemical contaminants, heavy metals, and pesticides, have been linked to adverse effects on male reproductive health, particularly sperm quality. …”
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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Distribution from PCB Waste and Vitrification by Reacting with Flux Agents by Raynard Christianson Sanito, Sheng-Jie You, Hsi-Hsien Yang, Ya-Fen Wang

“…Abstract Resin, the part of printed circuit board (PCB) waste, consists of harmful elements and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and can cause pollution, but it can also be potentially treated through vitrification. …”
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Acidification and Nitrogen Eutrophication of Austrian Forest Soils by Robert Jandl, Stefan Smidt, Franz Mutsch, Alfred Fürst, Harald Zechmeister, Heidi Bauer, Thomas Dirnböck

“…Until thirty years ago air pollution had led to soil acidification, and concerns on the future productivity of forests were raised. …”
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Microplastic-enhanced chromium toxicity in Scenedesmus obliquus: Synergistic effects on algal growth and biochemical responses by Luoxin Li, Jiani Yu, Yonghua Ma, Hui Tan, Fengxia Tan, Yi Chai, Hui Zhang

“…This study not only delineates the distinct toxicity effects of single and combined exposure systems but also emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of the role of MPs in environmental pollution and their potential to modulate the toxicity of heavy metals in aquatic ecosystems.…”
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Modification of Recycled Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Fly Ash as a Low-cost Catalyst for NOx Removal by Darmansyah Darmansyah, Sheng-Jie You, Ya-Fen Wang

“…This study also investigated the impact of various factors on the synergetic purification of NOx as an air pollution emission. Microscopic characterization showed that increasing the composition of metal oxides can increase the specific surface area of fly ash, crystallinity, binding energy, and the dispersion of metal oxides into the fly ash, favoring the adsorption and the oxidation of NOx onto the surface-modified fly ash catalysts. …”
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Evaluation of Particulate Matter Capture and Long-Term Clogging Characteristics of Different Filter Media for Pavement Runoff Treatment by Zhengguang Wu, Yanjuan Qi, Aihong Kang, Bo Li, Xueling Xu

“…The removal of particulate matter (PM) by filter media during filtration process can mitigate the pavement runoff pollution effectively. However, this process also makes the filter media prone to clogging. …”
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Exploring sustainability oriented innovations in tourism: insights from ecological modernization, diffusion of innovations, and the triple bottom line by Muhammad Fikry Aransyah, Bambang Hermanto, Anang Muftiadi, Hera Oktadiana

“…The findings indicate that SOIs enhance environmental sustainability by promoting resource conservation and pollution reduction via green technologies. Economically, SOIs improve financial performance, operational efficiency, and competitiveness while generating revenue through green certifications and eco-labels. …”
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The impact of public environmental concerns on port sustainability: evidence from 44 port cities in China by Jia Shen, Xiaohong Ren, Zhitao Feng, Jiayun Nie

“…Heterogeneity analysis indicates that the positive impact of public environmental concern on port sustainability is stronger in cities with lower government environmental regulation intensity, lower pollution emissions, higher education levels, and greater transparency in environmental information disclosure.…”
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Determination of Interesting Toxicological Elements in PM2.5 by Neutron and Photon Activation Analysis by Pasquale Avino, Geraldo Capannesi, Francesco Lopez, Alberto Rosada

“…The levels of artificial elements are sometimes less than those in other countries, suggesting a less polluted general situation for Central Italy. However, for a few elements (e.g., Pb) the levels measured are only slight lower than those proposed as air ambient standard.…”
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Utilizing fluctuation asymmetry to assess the effects of U-238 radioactivity on the marine ecosystem around the Madras nuclear power plant, India by AL-Sharif Sherif A., Chapara Manjulatha, El-Taher Atef, Salah-Tantawy Ahmed

“…Statistically, there was a strong positive correlation (r = 0.5, p < 0.05) between U-238 radioactivity in the flesh of both organisms and the fluctuation asymmetry of different traits but it is not a sign that any radioactive pollution exists.…”
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Analysis of City Energy Systems Modeling Case Studies: A Systematic Review by Kushagra Gupta, Erik O. Ahlgren

“…However, the analysis of model characteristics shows a limited representation of modeling features, such as stakeholder participation and local air pollution impacts that are unique to the urban context. …”
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A holistic exploration of porous asphalt mixtures: From durability and permeability to low-temperature and functional properties by Yue Zhou, Zhiqiang Cheng, Xiaoguang Zheng, Tao Wang, Xiaoliang Wu, Xiaoxiao Yu, Shengjia Xie

“…Researching factor interactions, building a model, exploring industrial waste use to cut costs, reduce pollution and promote its environmental application for diverse traffic and environment needs.…”
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The global research trends and hotspots on phthalate esters (PAEs): A comprehensive visualization and bibliometric analysis (2000-2023) by Yajun Hong, Sizhe Zhang, Zhenfei Yan, Saraschandra Naraginti, Meiqing Zhu, Dayong Xu

“…Current research topics predominantly encompass pollution surveys, characterization, spatial distribution, and risk identification, with ecological risk assessment emerging as a prominent research area between 2012 and 2021. …”
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