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View article: Microplastics and nanoplastics released by peeling off aluminium foil cap sealing liner
Microplastics and nanoplastics released by peeling off aluminium foil cap sealing liner Open
Most of our food, drinks, medicines, health care products and cosmetics are bottled for delivery and sealed using aluminium foil liner that is coated with a plastic layer. Once we open it by peeling off the liner, some debris might be rele…
View article: Estimating safe doses of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS): an international collaboration
Estimating safe doses of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS): an international collaboration Open
Many government agencies and expert groups have estimated a safe dose (aka a "reference dose," [RfD]) for perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). Notably, these agencies have derived safe doses that vary over at least 600-fold range. The range i…
View article: Sustainable Agriculture in a Changing Climate: Unlocking Climate-Smart Agriculture for Securing Global Food Systems
Sustainable Agriculture in a Changing Climate: Unlocking Climate-Smart Agriculture for Securing Global Food Systems Open
Agriculture is the foundation of human civilization and the main source of livelihoods for millions. However, as global food demand rises to sustain the growing population, agricultural land is shrinking due to degradation and contaminatio…
View article: Zinc–Cadmium Interaction Affects Growth, Metal Accumulation, Photosynthesis, and Antioxidant Activity in Two Mung Bean Varieties
Zinc–Cadmium Interaction Affects Growth, Metal Accumulation, Photosynthesis, and Antioxidant Activity in Two Mung Bean Varieties Open
Zinc (Zn) is an essential element, and zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) has been extensively applied to crops to combat its deficiency. Moreover, adding Zn brings benefits by reducing cadmium (Cd) accumulation by crops, although its impact on Cd uptak…
View article: Alleviation of cadmium accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa) through the application of nano silicon derived from solar panels e-wastes
Alleviation of cadmium accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa) through the application of nano silicon derived from solar panels e-wastes Open
Cadmium (Cd) contamination in agricultural soils, mainly due to excessive agrochemical use, poses serious health hazards via dietary exposure, especially through rice consumption. Silicon (Si) has a strong positive influence on combating C…
View article: Role of Agriculture Extension and Rural Advisory Services in Strengthening Climate‐Smart Agricultural System: A Systematic Review
Role of Agriculture Extension and Rural Advisory Services in Strengthening Climate‐Smart Agricultural System: A Systematic Review Open
Introduction Agriculture Extension and Rural Advisory Services (AERAS) are the powerhouse of sustainable agricultural development. Conversely, Climate‐Smart Agriculture is the core of farm sustainability and food security. The study aimed …
View article: Phytotoxicity and accumulation of PFHxS in Australian native grasses of arid regions: implications for ecological risk assessment
Phytotoxicity and accumulation of PFHxS in Australian native grasses of arid regions: implications for ecological risk assessment Open
This study investigated the phytotoxicity, physiological effects and bioaccumulation of perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) in two Australian native plants, Iseilema membranaceum and Enchylaena tomentosa, grown in natural field soil and …
View article: Constraints and prospects of adoption of climate smart agriculture interventions: Implication for farm sustainability
Constraints and prospects of adoption of climate smart agriculture interventions: Implication for farm sustainability Open
Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) is the core of agricultural systems and adoption of CSA interventions plays a vital role in supporting sustainable agricultural development. The study aimed at evaluating the perceived constraints and prospe…
View article: A review of microplastic pollution and human health risk assessment: current knowledge and future outlook
A review of microplastic pollution and human health risk assessment: current knowledge and future outlook Open
The rapid growth of the global population, coupled with the expansion of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and service activities, has led to a significant increase in microplastic contamination in aquatic environments. An estimated 26…
View article: Effect of Heat Treatment on Polymorphism and Particle Size Distribution of Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticle Synthesized via Mechanochemical Process
Effect of Heat Treatment on Polymorphism and Particle Size Distribution of Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticle Synthesized via Mechanochemical Process Open
The synthesis of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) nanoparticles has gained an increasing interest due to their improved properties and diverse industrial applications. Among various synthesis techniques, the mechanochemical synthesis process has …
View article: ‘Geophagy’ and Clay Minerals: Influencing Ruminal Microbial Fermentation for Methane Mitigation
‘Geophagy’ and Clay Minerals: Influencing Ruminal Microbial Fermentation for Methane Mitigation Open
Methane is a greenhouse gas with high warming potential, and ruminants like cattle and sheep are a major source of its emission. In the rumen, the first stomach compartment, diverse microorganisms and fauna live, including archaea, bacteri…
View article: Comparative immobilization of 30 PFAS mixtures onto biochar, clay, nanoparticle, and polymer derived engineered adsorbents: Machine learning insights into carbon chain length and removal mechanism
Comparative immobilization of 30 PFAS mixtures onto biochar, clay, nanoparticle, and polymer derived engineered adsorbents: Machine learning insights into carbon chain length and removal mechanism Open
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of fluorinated chemicals that cause potential risk in PFAS-impacted soil and water. The adsorption efficiency of 30 PFAS mixtures using different adsorbents in environmentally relevant…
View article: Influence of Tetrabromobisphenol-A on the Fate and Behavior of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Affected by Salts, Humic Acid, and Bovine Serum Albumin in Water Systems
Influence of Tetrabromobisphenol-A on the Fate and Behavior of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Affected by Salts, Humic Acid, and Bovine Serum Albumin in Water Systems Open
The environmental release of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) may have consequences for ecosystems. The behavior and environmental effects of ZnO-NPs could change due to their interactions with other existing substances. This research ex…
View article: Is beudantite a stable host phase of arsenic and lead? New insights from molecular-scale kinetic analyses
Is beudantite a stable host phase of arsenic and lead? New insights from molecular-scale kinetic analyses Open
Beudantite, an As-Pb containing Fe(III) sulfate secondary mineral, is formed via the oxidation of sulfide-rich tailings in mining-impacted regions. The geochemical stability of beudantite plays a key role in controlling the cycling and tra…
View article: Potential amendments of coal fly ash-derived zeolite to beryllium contaminated soil at a legacy waste disposal site
Potential amendments of coal fly ash-derived zeolite to beryllium contaminated soil at a legacy waste disposal site Open
Management of Be contamination using industrial solid waste or solid waste-derived amendments is not well understood. This study investigated the potential of Australian coal fly ash (CFA), derived synthesized zeolite (SynZ) and chitosan-m…
View article: Status of the World's Soils
Status of the World's Soils Open
Healthy soils contribute to a wide range of ecosystem services and virtually all of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, but most of the world's soil resources are in only fair, poor, or very poor condition, and conditions are getting wor…
View article: Farmers' exposure to communication media in receiving agriculture extension and rural advisory services for farm sustainability
Farmers' exposure to communication media in receiving agriculture extension and rural advisory services for farm sustainability Open
Introduction Effective communication among agricultural stakeholders is the part and parcel of sustainable agricultural development. The study investigated farmers' exposure to communication media in receiving agriculture extension and rur…
View article: Changes in the Aggregation Behaviour of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Influenced by Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Salts, and Humic Acid in Simulated Waters
Changes in the Aggregation Behaviour of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Influenced by Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Salts, and Humic Acid in Simulated Waters Open
The increasing utilization of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) in many consumer products is of concern due to their eventual release into the natural environment and induction of potentially adverse impacts. The behaviour and environment…