An Overview: PM2.5 Concentration Levels in Urban Residential Buildings during the Past Two Decades by Yu Liu, Jiankai Dong, Hongqiang Ma, Yiqiang Jiang, Wenke Zheng, Xinmei Luo

“…Moreover, severe outdoor particle pollution increased indoor PM2.5 concentrations by up to 142% in low-energy residential buildings.…”
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Column Study for Adsorption of Copper and Cadmium Using Activated Carbon Derived from Sewage Sludge by Najib Al-mahbashi, S.R.M Kutty, A.H. Jagaba, Ahmed Al-Nini, Mujahid Ali, A.A.H. Saeed, A.A.S Ghaleb, Upaka Rathnayake

“…Among the water-polluting substances, heavy metals stand out due to their carcinogenic and toxic effects on the creatures and environment. …”
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Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye Using Co3O4 Nanoparticles from the Fruit Extracts of Diplocyclos palmatus (L) C. Jeffrey for Wastewater Remediation by Parethe Gurusamy Thangam, Rajesh Pattulingam, Velmani Vellaiyan, Balaji Murugaesan, Kavica Sathasivam

“…Thus, the Co3O4 nanoparticles exhibited consistent visible-light responsive activity as a photocatalyst in degrading organic pollutants for wastewater remediation.…”
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Characterization and modification mechanism of recycled silty clay slurry as a shield slag conditioner: Macroscopic, mesoscopic, and microscopic multiscale analysis by Keqi Liu, Pengxi Lu, Wen Zhao, Shuhong Wang

“…The large amount of slag generated during the construction of earth pressure balance shield (EPBS) not only incurs significant disposal costs, but also exacerbates environmental pollution. To improve the utilization of the shield slag, silty clay with additive is proposed as a slag conditioner instead of bentonite. …”
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Changes of Land Use and Land Cover with the Diversity of Fishes, Aquatic Plants, and Bird’s Species at Wetland Ecosystem by Mohammad Zahangeer Alam, Md. Abdullahil Baki Bhuiyan, Hasan Muhammad Abdullah, Suma Rani Ghosh, Mohammad Maksudul Hassan, Ruzina Akter, M. Rokonuzzaman, Mohammad Shah Alam

“…Changes in LULC, the establishment of settlements for the increasing population, indiscriminate use of pesticides, environmental pollutions, and climate change are the potential reasons for declining trends of wetland biodiversity. …”
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Boosting singlet oxygen generation for salinity wastewater treatment through co-activation of oxygen and peroxymonosulfate in photoelectrochemical process by Qianqian Yang, Zhiyuan Feng, Yanbo Zhou, Hongying Zhao, Guohua Zhao

“…Fast kinetics are achieved for removing various phenolic pollutants in a nonradical oxidation pathway, which is less susceptible to the coexistence of natural organic matter and inorganic ions. …”
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Soil fertility and nutrient uptake of rice influenced by plant growth promoting microbes, seaweed extract and humic acid fortified in situ rice residue compost by Prabhu Vijayakumar, Singaravel Ramaiyan, Ramakichenin Alias Balagandhi Balasubramanian

“…Purpose Intensive rice cultivation, non-addition of organic matter and indiscriminate use of inorganic fertilizers lead to soil fertility deterioration; on other side, farmers are burning huge quantities of rice residue causing severe air pollution warrants pragmatic disposal solution. In situ composting is considered as a potential alternative to destruction of crop residues. …”
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Thermodynamic and kinetics analysis of the sulfur-fixed roasting of antimony sulfide using ZnO as sulfur-fixing agent by Ouyang Z., Chen Y.F., Tian S.Y., Xiao L., Tang C.B., Hu Y.J., Xia Z.M., Chen Y.M., Ye L.G.

“…This step includes the problems of high energy consumption and low concentration of SO2 pollution. Aiming at these problems, we present a new method of sulfur-fixing roasting of antimony sulfide. …”
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Using the TOPSIS method to select the best low-toxicity organic cosolvent for rice-based toxicity tests by Xingren Pan, Yi Kang, Jun-Feng Lu, Xiao-Zhang Yu

“…The application of low-toxicity cosolvents in phytotoxicity tests is a common technique to enhance the distribution of non-water-soluble organic pollutants in the aqueous phase. In this study, the physiological and biochemical responses of rice seedlings to four commonly used organic solvents i.e., dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), pyridine, and Tween-80 were investigated using 16 parameters to assess their impacts on rice plants. …”
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From invasive species to agricultural resource: evaluation of Phragmites australis from Zarivar Lake as an organic amendment for the release of phosphorus, potassium, micronutrient... by Shno Karimi, Zahra Kolahchi, Mahboube Zarrabi, Safoora Nahidan, Taqi Raza

“…The results showed that the Phragmites a. can be a source of phosphorus and potassium and does not cause heavy metal pollution to the soil and exponential and parabolic equations had the highest correlation with the release of elements. …”
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Radiolytic Elimination of Nabumetone from Aqueous Solution: Degradation Efficiency, and Degradants’ Toxicity by Ivana Tartaro Bujak, David Klarić, Bono Lučić, Krunoslav Bojanić, Maro Bujak, Nives Galić

“…Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), including ionizing radiation treatment, are increasingly recognized as an effective method for the degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). …”
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Removal of Antibiotics from Real Hospital Wastewater by Cold Plasma Technique by Phuong Thi Thanh Nguyen, Hieu Trung Nguyen, Uyen Nhat Phuoc Tran, Ha Manh Bui

“…With an applied voltage of 30 kV onwards, the removal efficiency was not significantly different. Most of the pollutants were predominately eliminated under slightly alkaline conditions (pH of ∼10). …”
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Advancing the solar cooking revolution: Insights into the evolving landscape of solar PV-based electric cooking by Flavio Odoi-Yorke, Richard Opoku, Francis Davis, George Yaw Obeng

“…The findings revealed a growing research interest in solar PV-based e-cooking, driven by concerns about climate change, energy security, and environmental sustainability, such as deforestation, indoor air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The thematic analysis identified core research areas, including solar PV systems, renewable energy integration, developing clean and efficient cooking solutions, and addressing socio-economic factors for widespread adoption. …”
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Design and Development of a Pine Needle Briquetting Machine for the Uttarakhand Region of India by Tejas Pramod Naik, Soumyajeet Jaiswal, Inderdeep Singh, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Ayush Joshi

“…This dual benefit protects forests and helps battle climate change and local air pollution, making it a long-term option for environmental protection. …”
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In Vitro Control of Phytophthora infestans and Alternaria solani Using Crude Extracts and Essential Oils from Selected Plants by Lydia G. Mugao, Phyllis W. Muturi, Bernard M. Gichimu, Ezekiel K. Njoroge

“…Control of the two diseases is usually by use of synthetic fungicides which have a long residue effect and also contribute to environmental pollution. Innovative use of biocontrols may offer an eco-friendly and more sustainable solution. …”
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A New Approach to Recover Bioactive Compounds from Apple Pomace: Healthy Jelly Candies by Liliana Ciurlă, Iuliana-Maria Enache, Ioana Buțerchi, Gabriela Mihalache, Florin Daniel Lipșa, Antoanela Patraș

“…Rich in bioactive compounds, carbohydrates, fibers, minerals, and trace elements, apple pomace (AP) is a significant agro-industrial by-product, which pollutes and brings high management costs. The current study investigates the possibility of using an aqueous AP extract (APE) as the main ingredient in a jelly candy recipe, replacing artificial colors and flavors and improving its nutritional value. …”
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Seasonal Variability of PM10 Chemical Composition Including 1,3,5-triphenylbenzene, Marker of Plastic Combustion and Toxicity in Wadowice, South Poland by Przemysław Furman, Katarzyna Styszko, Alicja Skiba, Damian Zięba, Mirosław Zimnoch, Magdalena Kistler, Anne Kasper-Giebl, Stefania Gilardoni

“…The modeling tool Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory model (HYSPLIT), developed by NOAA’s Air Resources Laboratory, was used to define the possible areas outside Wadowice contributing to urban air pollution.…”
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Performance of U(Ⅵ) enrichment by tannic acid sodium and alginate composite microspheres by LIU Qing, HUANG Jianbin, LI Weifan, ZHAO Guodong, YANG Jingjing

“…With the rapid development of nuclear energy, the development of environmentally friendly bio-based adsorbents is of great significance for controlling radioactive nuclide pollution. A novel tannic acid and sodium alginate (TA/SA) composite microsphere was prepared using a mixed crosslinking method. …”
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Emission Characteristics of Volatile Organic Compounds from Typical Coal Utilization Sources: A Case Study in Shanxi of Northern China by Yang Xu, Hualong Yu, Yulong Yan, Lin Peng, Rumei Li, Cheng Wang, Zhiyong Li

“…As a major source of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), coal utilization also led to high national emissions of these pollutants. In this study, we investigated the profiles; benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) ratios; ozone formation potential (OFP); and secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation potential of VOCs generated by coal-utilizing steel plants, power plants, coking plants, and residential stoves in northern China. …”
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Chromium Removal from Tannery Wastewater via a Hydroponic Technique with Vetiver Grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) by Ismot Zereen, Md. Zainul Abedin, Md. Siddikur Rahman, Debasish Pandit

“…The findings showed that the floating platform method of cultivating vetiver grass was significantly effective (p<0.05) in eliminating pollutants. The observed reduction rate for pH was 15.19%, whereas the treatment efficiencies for electrical conduc-tivity, biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, turbidity, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, and Cr were 35.42%, 84.66%, 81.21%, 33.17%, 83.28%, 72.55%, and 79.71%, respectively. …”
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