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View article: Diclofenac uptake does not affect the growth and photosynthetic performance of Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid. fronds under laboratory conditions: Implications for the pharmaceutical compound phytoremoval
Diclofenac uptake does not affect the growth and photosynthetic performance of Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid. fronds under laboratory conditions: Implications for the pharmaceutical compound phytoremoval Open
The growing presence of pharmaceutical residues in freshwater ecosystem requires to expand our knowledge of the impact of these pollutants on biota. In this regard, studies on the effects of diclofenac (DCF), one of the most detected pharm…
View article: Assessment of phyto-compatibility after soil remediation: Insights from plant growth, physiological, and metabolomic analyses
Assessment of phyto-compatibility after soil remediation: Insights from plant growth, physiological, and metabolomic analyses Open
Soil contamination from heavy metals and organic pollutants represents a significant global concern. In this context, biochar and microbial communities have been identified as promising remediation tools. Indeed, the structural characteris…
View article: Interdisciplinary Approach to Regenerate Contaminated Urban Sites with Novel Ecosystems: The Multi-Layer Analysis of La Goccia Forest, a Case Study in Milan
Interdisciplinary Approach to Regenerate Contaminated Urban Sites with Novel Ecosystems: The Multi-Layer Analysis of La Goccia Forest, a Case Study in Milan Open
In the face of mounting challenges related to limited availability of urban land and ecological degradation, emerging novel ecosystems offer unique opportunities for ecological regeneration, social redefinition of space, and alternative ur…
View article: Promoting the remediation of contaminated soils using biochar in combination with bioaugmentation and phytoremediation techniques
Promoting the remediation of contaminated soils using biochar in combination with bioaugmentation and phytoremediation techniques Open
View article: Bismuth accumulation and toxicity in freshwater biota: A study on the bioindicator species Lemna minor and Echinogammarus veneris
Bismuth accumulation and toxicity in freshwater biota: A study on the bioindicator species Lemna minor and Echinogammarus veneris Open
View article: Searching for Chemical Agents Suppressing Substrate Microbiota in White-Rot Fungi Large-Scale Cultivation
Searching for Chemical Agents Suppressing Substrate Microbiota in White-Rot Fungi Large-Scale Cultivation Open
Edible fungi are a valuable resource in the search for sustainable solutions to environmental pollution. Their ability to degrade organic pollutants, extract heavy metals, and restore ecological balance has a huge potential for bioremediat…
View article: PFOA accumulation in the leaves of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) and its effects on plant growth, oxidative status, and photosynthetic performance
PFOA accumulation in the leaves of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) and its effects on plant growth, oxidative status, and photosynthetic performance Open
View article: Bismuth interaction with plants: Uptake and transport, toxic effects, tolerance mechanisms - A review
Bismuth interaction with plants: Uptake and transport, toxic effects, tolerance mechanisms - A review Open
Bismuth (Bi) is a minor metal whose abundance on Earth is estimated at 0.025 ppm. Known since ancient times for its medical properties, its use in many industrial applications has increased significantly in recent years due to its physical…
View article: Lithium Toxicity in Lepidium sativum L. Seedlings: Exploring Li Accumulation’s Impact on Germination, Root Growth, and DNA Integrity
Lithium Toxicity in Lepidium sativum L. Seedlings: Exploring Li Accumulation’s Impact on Germination, Root Growth, and DNA Integrity Open
The predicted increase in demand for minor metals for modern technologies raises major concerns regarding potential environmental concentration increases. Among the minor metals, lithium (Li) is particularly noteworthy due to growing deman…
View article: Short-term effects of biochar and compost on soil microbial community, C and N cycling, and lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) yield in a Mediterranean environment
Short-term effects of biochar and compost on soil microbial community, C and N cycling, and lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) yield in a Mediterranean environment Open
Despite the use of biochar as a soil amendment has been widely studied as a promising strategy for climate change mitigation, to date, due to the extremely heterogeneous nature of this material, there is not a general agreement of the scie…
View article: Absorption and Translocation of Polyethylene Terephthalate Micro(Nano)Plastics Derived from Synthetic Textile in Arabidopsis Thaliana
Absorption and Translocation of Polyethylene Terephthalate Micro(Nano)Plastics Derived from Synthetic Textile in Arabidopsis Thaliana Open
View article: Bismuth exposure affects morpho-physiological performances and the ionomic profile in garden cress (Lepidium sativum L.) plants
Bismuth exposure affects morpho-physiological performances and the ionomic profile in garden cress (Lepidium sativum L.) plants Open
Environmental pollution caused by heavy metals has long been considered a relevant threat to ecosystem survival and human health. The use of safer substitutes for the most toxic heavy metals in many industrial applications is discussed as …
View article: Microplastic Toxicity and Trophic Transfer in Freshwater Organisms: Ecotoxicological and Genotoxic Assessment in Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid. and Echinogammarus veneris (Heller, 1865) Treated with Polyethylene Microparticles
Microplastic Toxicity and Trophic Transfer in Freshwater Organisms: Ecotoxicological and Genotoxic Assessment in Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleid. and Echinogammarus veneris (Heller, 1865) Treated with Polyethylene Microparticles Open
The widespread occurrence of microplastics (MPs) has resulted in their interaction with biological processes. Thus, there is a great concern about the potential toxicity of MPs on animal and plant cells and on the possibility that MPs reac…
View article: Environmental Restoration of Metal-Contaminated Soils
Environmental Restoration of Metal-Contaminated Soils Open
This Special Issue entitled “Environmental Restoration of Metal-Contaminated Soils” focuses on the issues linked to soils contaminated with heavy metals and metalloids, dealing with current research activities around the world at the labor…
View article: Environmental Restoration of Metal-Contaminated Soils
Environmental Restoration of Metal-Contaminated Soils Open
The growing industrialization of the last two centuries has improved life to a great extent in the countries where it occurred [...]
View article: Design and applications of a neural networks assisted portable liquid surface tensiometer
Design and applications of a neural networks assisted portable liquid surface tensiometer Open
In this paper, a portable instrument for surface tension measurements, characterization and applications is described. The instrumentation is operated wirelessly, and samples can be measured in situ. The instrument has changeable different…
View article: Mathematical Model Coupled to Neural Networks Calculates the Extraction Recovery of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Problematic Matrix
Mathematical Model Coupled to Neural Networks Calculates the Extraction Recovery of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Problematic Matrix Open
Unknown extraction recovery from solid matrix samples leads to meaningless chemical analysis results. It cannot always be determined, and it depends on the complexity of the matrix and properties of the extracted substances. This paper com…
View article: Evaluation of Multiple Responses Associated with Arsenic Tolerance and Accumulation in Pteris vittata L. Plants Exposed to High As Concentrations under Hydroponics
Evaluation of Multiple Responses Associated with Arsenic Tolerance and Accumulation in Pteris vittata L. Plants Exposed to High As Concentrations under Hydroponics Open
Chinese brake fern (Pteris vittata L.) is recognized as an arsenic hyperaccumulating plant. Mechanisms underlying this capability and the associated hypertolerance have been described even if not completely elucidated. In this study, with …
View article: Linking Bioeconomy to Redevelopment in Contaminated Sites: Potentials and Enabling Factors
Linking Bioeconomy to Redevelopment in Contaminated Sites: Potentials and Enabling Factors Open
This article proposes a bioeconomy approach to the management of contaminated sites with the aim to identify actions for the development of a common policy framework for environmental protection and sustainable development. Among the polic…
View article: Technological Eco-Innovations for the Quality Control and the Decontamination of Polluted Waters and Soils
Technological Eco-Innovations for the Quality Control and the Decontamination of Polluted Waters and Soils Open
The Special Issue “Technological Eco-Innovations for the Quality Control and the Decontamination of Polluted Waters and Soils” deals with the most recent research activities carried out at lab and field scale on eco-sustainable tools for t…
View article: Catechol-Loading Nanofibrous Membranes for Eco-Friendly Iron Nutrition of Plants
Catechol-Loading Nanofibrous Membranes for Eco-Friendly Iron Nutrition of Plants Open
Modern agriculture requires more efficient and low-impact products and formulations than traditional agrochemicals to improve crop yields. Iron is a micronutrient essential for plant growth and photosynthesis, but it is mostly present in i…
View article: Effect of Different Copper Levels on Growth and Morpho-Physiological Parameters in Giant Reed (Arundo donax L.) in Semi-Hydroponic Mesocosm Experiment
Effect of Different Copper Levels on Growth and Morpho-Physiological Parameters in Giant Reed (Arundo donax L.) in Semi-Hydroponic Mesocosm Experiment Open
In Mediterranean countries, the use of copper-based fungicides in agriculture is causing a concerning accumulation of copper in the upper layer (0–20 cm) of soils and water bodies. Phytoremediation by energy crops offers the chance to asso…
View article: Morpho-Physiological and Metal Accumulation Responses of Hemp Plants (Cannabis Sativa L.) Grown on Soil from an Agro-Industrial Contaminated Area
Morpho-Physiological and Metal Accumulation Responses of Hemp Plants (Cannabis Sativa L.) Grown on Soil from an Agro-Industrial Contaminated Area Open
Hemp is a promising plant for phytomanagement. The possibility to couple soil restoration to industrial crop cultivation makes this plant attractive for the management of contaminated sites. In this trial, Cannabis sativa L. plants were gr…
View article: Analysis of biometric, physiological, and biochemical traits to evaluate the cadmium phytoremediation ability of eucalypt plants under hydroponics
Analysis of biometric, physiological, and biochemical traits to evaluate the cadmium phytoremediation ability of eucalypt plants under hydroponics Open
Wastewater reclamation and reuse represent a feasible solution to meet the growing demand for safe water. An environmentally sustainable technology such as phytoremediation is targeted for the reclamation of polluted waters. To this end, t…
View article: Investigation on metal tolerance and phytoremoval activity in the poplar hybrid clone “Monviso” under Cu-spiked water: Potential use for wastewater treatment
Investigation on metal tolerance and phytoremoval activity in the poplar hybrid clone “Monviso” under Cu-spiked water: Potential use for wastewater treatment Open
A serious concern for the environmental and human health is represented by the increasing copper (Cu) occurrence in agricultural soils and waters, because of the possible food contamination and bioaugmentation along the trophic chain. The …
View article: Phytoremediation Investigating Herbaceous Plants and Their Rhizosphere Microorganisms in the Mixture of Wood Sawdust of Used Sleepers and Soil Fertilised with Nitrogen
Phytoremediation Investigating Herbaceous Plants and Their Rhizosphere Microorganisms in the Mixture of Wood Sawdust of Used Sleepers and Soil Fertilised with Nitrogen Open
The studies were carried out in the period of 2013–2014 in experiment developed during plant vegetation, cultivating five plant species in the vegetative pots with the substrate contaminated with used sleepers (US) and uncontaminated subst…