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View article: Mineral Composition of Olea europaea L. Leaves and Tisanes
Mineral Composition of Olea europaea L. Leaves and Tisanes Open
The study aimed to identify mineral determinants of potential therapeutic effects of Olea europaea L. leaves from introduced cultivars of the Southern Coast of Crimea and to assess their suitability for functional aqueous tisanes. Using IC…
View article: Features of Translocation of Copper Nanoparticles in Mentha spicata L. and Extraction into Infusion
Features of Translocation of Copper Nanoparticles in Mentha spicata L. and Extraction into Infusion Open
Metal nanoparticles are increasingly used in industry and agriculture to enhance crop yields and combat plant diseases. Their widespread application has led to exposure across all ecosystem components, including humans. However, there is a…
View article: Phytoremediation of Zinc-Contaminated Industrial Effluents with Phragmites australis and Typha latifolia in Constructed Wetlands
Phytoremediation of Zinc-Contaminated Industrial Effluents with Phragmites australis and Typha latifolia in Constructed Wetlands Open
This study evaluated the ability of two plants, Phragmites australis and Typha latifolia, to bioaccumulate zinc from industrial effluents in constructed wetlands using ceramsite as a support medium. Two types of experiments were conducted:…
View article: INAA-XRF multielemental study of soils surrounding the steel industry and contamination assessment
INAA-XRF multielemental study of soils surrounding the steel industry and contamination assessment Open
Instrumental neutron activation analysis and X-ray fluorescence techniques were used for the quantification of 43 elements (Na, Mg, Al, Si, Cl, K, Ca,Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, As, Br, Rb, Sr, Zr, Mo, Sb, Cs, Ba, La, Ce, Nd, Sm,Eu,…
View article: Effects of Foliar Application of Copper and Gold Nanoparticles on Petroselinum crispum (Mill.)
Effects of Foliar Application of Copper and Gold Nanoparticles on Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Open
The unintentional release of nanoparticles in the atmosphere and their targeted application to improve plant productivity requires detailed study. The translocation features of copper and gold nanoparticles applied by spraying in the conce…
View article: Major and Trace Airborne Elements and Ecological Risk Assessment: Georgia Moss Survey 2019–2023
Major and Trace Airborne Elements and Ecological Risk Assessment: Georgia Moss Survey 2019–2023 Open
The study, carried out as part of the International Cooperative Program on Effects of Air Pollution on Natural Vegetation and Crops, involved collecting 95 moss samples across the territory of Georgia during the period from 2019 to 2023. P…
View article: Impact of Metal-Containing Industrial Effluents on Leafy Vegetables and Associated Human Health Risk
Impact of Metal-Containing Industrial Effluents on Leafy Vegetables and Associated Human Health Risk Open
One of the primary sources of trace elements in the environment is wastewater used for irrigation. However, the effects of untreated wastewater containing high concentrations of chromium and zinc on vegetables and the potential human healt…
View article: Evaluation of the Effects of High Silver and Copper Nanoparticle Concentrations on Vaccinium myrtillus L. under Field Conditions
Evaluation of the Effects of High Silver and Copper Nanoparticle Concentrations on Vaccinium myrtillus L. under Field Conditions Open
The extensive development of nanotechnologies has allowed nanoparticles to impact living systems through different pathways. The effect of single exposure to high concentrations of silver and copper nanoparticles (50–200 mg/L) on Vaccinium…
View article: Natural Antioxidants from Acmella oleracea Extract as Dermatocosmetic Actives
Natural Antioxidants from Acmella oleracea Extract as Dermatocosmetic Actives Open
Compounds from plant extracts make dermatocosmetic products more effective as they avoid the adaptation and resistance of the organism and achieve a synergistic effect of the molecular properties of interest. Acmella oleracea extract is co…
View article: Ambient air quality and risk of circulatory diseases for population of a large city in the European north of Russia
Ambient air quality and risk of circulatory diseases for population of a large city in the European north of Russia Open
Cardiovascular diseases are the most frequent causes of premature mortality associated with ambient air quality. In the Arkhangelsk region, population mortality caused by diseases of the circulatory system is higher than the national avera…
View article: Effects of Gold Nanoparticles on Mentha spicata L., Soil Microbiota, and Human Health Risks: Impact of Exposure Routes
Effects of Gold Nanoparticles on Mentha spicata L., Soil Microbiota, and Human Health Risks: Impact of Exposure Routes Open
Nanoparticles, due to their extensive production and application, can have significant consequences for the environment, including soil and plant pollution. Therefore, it is very important to assess how nanoparticles will affect plants dep…
View article: The Remediation of Dysprosium-Containing Effluents Using Cyanobacteria Spirulina platensis and Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae
The Remediation of Dysprosium-Containing Effluents Using Cyanobacteria Spirulina platensis and Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae Open
Dysprosium is one of the most critical rare earth elements for industry and technology. A comparative study was carried out to assess the biosorption capacity of cyanobacteria Spirulina platensis and yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae toward d…
View article: Features of Copper and Gold Nanoparticle Translocation in Petroselinum crispum Segments
Features of Copper and Gold Nanoparticle Translocation in Petroselinum crispum Segments Open
The application of metal nanoparticles in industry and medicine results in their release into the environment, which can have a negative impact on human health. The effects of gold (AuNPs) and copper (CuNPs) nanoparticles at the concentrat…
View article: In vivo accumulation of biofunctionalized AgNPs using spirulina
In vivo accumulation of biofunctionalized AgNPs using spirulina Open
The 4.7 nm polyethylene glycol-stabilized AgNPs were functionalized with spirulina culture during a cultivation cycle.Experiments with laboratory animals were carried out at the Institute of Physiology and Sanocreatology, the Laboratory of…
View article: Assessment of the Atmospheric Deposition of Heavy Metals and Other Elements in the Mountain Crimea Using Moss Biomonitoring Technique
Assessment of the Atmospheric Deposition of Heavy Metals and Other Elements in the Mountain Crimea Using Moss Biomonitoring Technique Open
The atmospheric depositions of heavy metals and other elements on the territory of Crimean Mountains in 2015 was assessed using the moss biomonitoring technique. The neutron activation analysis performed at the installation REGATA of the I…
View article: Peculiarities of the Edaphic Cyanobacterium Nostoc linckia Culture Response and Heavy Metal Accumulation from Copper-Containing Multimetal Systems
Peculiarities of the Edaphic Cyanobacterium Nostoc linckia Culture Response and Heavy Metal Accumulation from Copper-Containing Multimetal Systems Open
Soil and water pollution is a major problem that has a negative impact on ecosystems and human health in particular. In the bioremediation processes, the application of photosynthetic microorganisms, including cyanobacteria, is a direction…
View article: Assessment of Gold Nanoparticles Uptake in Tissues of Female Mice and Their Offspring Using Neutron Activation Analysis
Assessment of Gold Nanoparticles Uptake in Tissues of Female Mice and Their Offspring Using Neutron Activation Analysis Open
The uptake of gold in different tissues of female mice and their offspring after prolonged oral administration of gold nanoparticles to the females during pregnancy and lactation was investigated. Gold content in different organs was deter…
View article: Bioremediation Capacity of Edaphic Cyanobacteria Nostoc linckia for Chromium in Association with Other Heavy-Metals-Contaminated Soils
Bioremediation Capacity of Edaphic Cyanobacteria Nostoc linckia for Chromium in Association with Other Heavy-Metals-Contaminated Soils Open
Anthropogenic activity is the main factor contributing to soil pollution with various toxic metals, including Cr(VI), which dictates the need for decontamination. Often, the traditionally used remediation methods (soil removal, stabilizati…
View article: Accumulation and Effect of Silver Nanoparticles Functionalized with Spirulina platensis on Rats
Accumulation and Effect of Silver Nanoparticles Functionalized with Spirulina platensis on Rats Open
The effect of unmodified and functionalized Spirulina platensis biomass silver nanoparticles on rats during prolonged oral administration was assessed. Silver nanoparticles were characterized by using transmission electron microscopy, whil…