An assessment of the impact of structure and type of microplastics on ultrafiltration technology for microplastic remediation.

Microplastic, which is of size less than 5 mm, is gaining a lot of attention as it has become a new arising contaminant because of its ecophysiology impact on the aquatic environment. These microplastics are found in freshwater or drinking water and are the major carriers of pollutants. Removal of this microplastic can be done through the primary treatment process, secondary treatment process, and tertiary treatment process.

Carbon nanotube-based nano-biosensors for detecting heavy metals in the aquatic environment.

The identification of harmful metal ions in aquatic environments is a global concern since these contaminants can have serious consequences for plants, animals, humans, and ecosystems. A biosensor is a type of analytical equipment that combines a biological recognition element and a physical transducer to detect biological signals to produce a detectable indication proportionate to the concentration of the samples being analysed. The analyte spreads from the fluid to the biosensor's superficial.

Employing algal biomass for fabrication of biofuels subsequent to phytoremediation.

An alga belongs to the multi-pertinent group which can add to a significant sector of environment. They show a prevailing gathering of microorganisms for bioremediation due to their significant capacity to inactivate toxic heavy metals. It can easily absorb or neutralize the toxicity of heavy metals from water and soil through phytoremediation.

Heavy metals in vegetables: a review of status, human health concerns, and management options.

For sustainable global growth, food security is a prime concern issue, both quantitatively and qualitatively. Adverse effects on crop quality from contaminants like heavy metals have affected food security and human health. Vegetables comprise the essential and nutritious part of the human diet as they contain a lot of health-promoting minerals and vitamins.

Dose dependent enhanced antibacterial effects and reduced biofilm activity against Bacillus subtilis in presence of ZnO nanoparticles.

Bacterial biofilms are self-produced matrix of sticky extracellular polymeric substances. They result in fouling in the food industry, water treatment plants, and possess significant environmental and industrial impacts. Nanoparticles have shown immense potential and have been effective in combating bacterial biofilm, which is the common cause of drug resistance development, biofouling in water treatment plants and the food industry.

Effects of Nano-Graphene Oxide on Testis, Epididymis and Fertility of Wistar Rats.

Nanoscale graphene oxide (NGO) has great potential in biomedicine by the virtue of its facile functionalization and tunable characteristics. Toxicity assessments have therefore become essential prior to its biomedical applications. This study examined the effects of NGO exposure on male reproductive function of adult Wistar rats.

Curcumin modulates oxidative stress and genotoxicity induced by a type II fluorinated pyrethroid, beta-cyfluthrin.

Present study examines the possibility of β-cyfluthrin (β-CYF) induced oxidative stress, genotoxicity, histopathological alterations and the role of curcumin (CUR) in alleviating its toxic effects. CUR is a naturally occurring phenolic compound of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and is used as a spice, food-coloring agent and in cosmetics and medicines. CUR provides vital protection against many pathological conditions due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Multi walled carbon nano tubes induced hepatotoxicity in Swiss albino mice.

In the present study, multi walled carbon nano tubes (MWCNTs) were synthesized using chemical vapour deposition (CVD) technique. Swiss albino mice were orally administered with single dose of 60 and 100 mg/kg body weight of purified and functionalized MWCNTs suspended in water. The mice were autopsied on 7, 14, 21 and 28 days post exposure.