Contaminated water
View article: Sustainable production of (Ca/Al)-layered double hydroxide-alginate beads for remediation of water contaminated with amoxicillin antibiotic
Sustainable production of (Ca/Al)-layered double hydroxide-alginate beads for remediation of water contaminated with amoxicillin antibiotic Open
View article: Ara Water: Solar Water Field Purifier
Ara Water: Solar Water Field Purifier Open
This release comprises the document – 2-Ara Water.pdf – presenting a portable, low-cost, solar-powered water purification system. Ara-Water converts contaminated water—including urine—into potable water through a combination of mechanical …
View article: Ara Water: Solar Water Field Purifier
Ara Water: Solar Water Field Purifier Open
This release comprises the document – 2-Ara Water.pdf – presenting a portable, low-cost, solar-powered water purification system. Ara-Water converts contaminated water—including urine—into potable water through a combination of mechanical …
View article: <i>Mycobacterium chelonae</i> outbreak investigation at a quaternary pediatric hospital following the opening of a LEED-certified critical care tower: where does water sustainability intersect with infection control?
<i>Mycobacterium chelonae</i> outbreak investigation at a quaternary pediatric hospital following the opening of a LEED-certified critical care tower: where does water sustainability intersect with infection control? Open
Objective: Investigate the increased incidence of Mycobacterium chelonae positive respiratory cultures in hospitalized patients. Design: Apply the Healthcare-Associated Links in Transmission of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (HALT NTM) toolki…
View article: Malnutrition, contaminated water, and post-infectious neuropathies: lessons from the guillain-barré syndrome outbreak in gaza
Malnutrition, contaminated water, and post-infectious neuropathies: lessons from the guillain-barré syndrome outbreak in gaza Open
The cases of malnutrition, water insecurity, and the collapse of the health system, turning into a humanitarian crisis, have been illustrated by the 2025 outbreak of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in Gaza, which is a form of treatable post-…
View article: Assessment of the awareness of the residents of the Lviv region about the state of spring water and its impact on health
Assessment of the awareness of the residents of the Lviv region about the state of spring water and its impact on health Open
The article presents the results of a study on the awareness of residents of the Lviv region about the condition of well water and its impact on health. The wrong choice of well location, non-compliance with sanitary standards, the influx …
View article: Comparative Study of Nanomaterials for the Removal of Contaminants in Water
Comparative Study of Nanomaterials for the Removal of Contaminants in Water Open
Clean water is vital for human health but the pollutants such as synthetic dyes from industrial activities remain persistent in aquatic environments. Access to clean drinking water is a global challenge with over two billion people lack in…
View article: Impacts of dynamic aerosol and pathogen concentrations on risks of <i>Legionella pneumophila</i> for Public Showers in Switzerland Based on a Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Framework
Impacts of dynamic aerosol and pathogen concentrations on risks of <i>Legionella pneumophila</i> for Public Showers in Switzerland Based on a Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Framework Open
L. pneumophila is a waterborne respiratory pathogen that causes Pontiac Fever and Legionnaires’ disease, two clinically significant diseases with increasing incidence in Europe. In this study, we develop a Quantitative Microbial Risk Asses…
View article: Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 (GBD 2021) Unsafe Water Exposure Estimates 1990-2021
Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 (GBD 2021) Unsafe Water Exposure Estimates 1990-2021 Open
The Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 (GBD 2021), coordinated by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), estimated the burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors for 204 countries and territories and selected subnatio…
View article: Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline Mn-Zn ferrites obtained via hydrothermal method using Aloe barbadensis Mill (Asphodelaceae) extract for the treatment of water contaminated with Congo red
Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline Mn-Zn ferrites obtained via hydrothermal method using Aloe barbadensis Mill (Asphodelaceae) extract for the treatment of water contaminated with Congo red Open
View article: Impact of weather and season on stored water contamination and infant diarrhea in climate-vulnerable, urban Mozambique
Impact of weather and season on stored water contamination and infant diarrhea in climate-vulnerable, urban Mozambique Open
Background: Diarrhea remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality for children under the age of five, despite reductions in its overall global burden in recent decades. However, climate change, and its associated meteorolog…
View article: Simultaneous Removal of Copper, Lead, and Zinc From Water Using a Novel Magnetized <i>Lippia javanica</i> Biosorbent
Simultaneous Removal of Copper, Lead, and Zinc From Water Using a Novel Magnetized <i>Lippia javanica</i> Biosorbent Open
A novel magnetized Lippia javanica (Fe‐ L. javanica ) biosorbent was synthesized and applied to address the environmental and health risks associated with the release of Cu(II), Pb(II), and Zn(II) ions into aquatic systems. Characterizatio…
View article: A Complete Mobile Treatment Chain to Produce Drinking Water from Sources Heavily Contaminated by Inorganic and Organic Compounds
A Complete Mobile Treatment Chain to Produce Drinking Water from Sources Heavily Contaminated by Inorganic and Organic Compounds Open
The provision of potable water for armed forces at their operational sites necessitates a robust treatment chain to ensure the production of safe drinking water from potentially contaminated local water sources. Relying on single-use water…
View article: Assessment of heavy metal contamination of underground water sources Gorgan, Iran with HEI, HPI, Cd and MI indices and hazard risk assessment (Monte Carlo simulation)
Assessment of heavy metal contamination of underground water sources Gorgan, Iran with HEI, HPI, Cd and MI indices and hazard risk assessment (Monte Carlo simulation) Open
Heavy metals are among the most harmful pollutants found in drinking water sources, causing serious damage to the body's metabolic, physiological, and structural systems. This study aimed to assess the concentrations of lead, cadmium, chro…
View article: Textile Waste as a Resource: Investigating Dyed and Undyed Cotton for Heavy Metal Adsorption from Contaminated Water
Textile Waste as a Resource: Investigating Dyed and Undyed Cotton for Heavy Metal Adsorption from Contaminated Water Open
The escalating demand for textile fibers has led to an equally rapid rise in textile waste (Dyed and undyed cotton), creating significant environmental and health challenges. Novel approaches are being investigated to lessen these negative…
View article: First synthesis of high-performance PVDF/PVA/MXene nanocomposite membrane with pioneering application in arsenic [As(V)] removal from contaminated water
First synthesis of high-performance PVDF/PVA/MXene nanocomposite membrane with pioneering application in arsenic [As(V)] removal from contaminated water Open
View article: Utilization of Mentha Extract for sustainable Iron Nanoparticles preparation to mitigating Heavy Metals Contamination from Drinking water: a study of Rawalpindi District, Pakistan
Utilization of Mentha Extract for sustainable Iron Nanoparticles preparation to mitigating Heavy Metals Contamination from Drinking water: a study of Rawalpindi District, Pakistan Open
The present study was conducted to examine the synthesis and utilization of mentha-mediated iron nanoparticles as an innovative adsorbent to remove heavy metals from water. Iron nanoparticles were synthesized by employing mentha extract as…
View article: A Modification of the K-Nearest Neighbor Algorithm in the Assessment of Water Potability
A Modification of the K-Nearest Neighbor Algorithm in the Assessment of Water Potability Open
Water potability is crucial for public health, as access to clean and safe drinking water is vital for the prevention of waterborne diseases and promotion of overall well-being. Contaminated water poses significant health hazards, includin…
View article: Greener synthesis of MNPs using Achyranthesaspera leaf extract: compared photocatalytic activity, reduction, and adsorption investigations for the environmental remediation
Greener synthesis of MNPs using Achyranthesaspera leaf extract: compared photocatalytic activity, reduction, and adsorption investigations for the environmental remediation Open
A greener method described using water extract leaves of Achyranthesaspera plant (Uttarani plant) employed for iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs) preparation, and demonstrated application of the prepared NPs for dye removal from the contamina…
View article: Solar-Powered Clean Water Treatment: Applications, Future Prospects, and Challenges
Solar-Powered Clean Water Treatment: Applications, Future Prospects, and Challenges Open
Access to safe drinking water remains a critical global challenge, exacerbated by population growth, industrialization, and climate change. Solar-powered water treatment systems offer a sustainable alternative by harnessing renewable solar…
View article: Z-Scheme MIL-53(Fe)/Mn-SrTiO <sub>3</sub> heterostructure for efficient photocatalytic degradation of o-nitrophenol
Z-Scheme MIL-53(Fe)/Mn-SrTiO <sub>3</sub> heterostructure for efficient photocatalytic degradation of o-nitrophenol Open
With growing concerns over water pollution and depletion of freshwater resources, finding sustainable and cost-effective solutions for water treatment is crucial. This study introduces a novel MIL-53(Fe)/Mn-doped SrTiO 3 (MIL-53(Fe)/Mn-STO…
View article: Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Using Mulberry Leaves Extract for Heavy Metal Removal from Water
Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Using Mulberry Leaves Extract for Heavy Metal Removal from Water Open
Various natural and anthropogenic factors, including inadequate water treatment, urbanisation, industrialisation, and the intensification of agricultural output, can result in the presence of heavy metals in water, the atmosphere, and sedi…
View article: Spatio-Temporal Impact of Contaminated Water on Human Health in South-Asian Countries
Spatio-Temporal Impact of Contaminated Water on Human Health in South-Asian Countries Open
Drinking water is one of the basic human necessities and rights. Availability of clean drinking water is the primary requirement for a human to stay healthy. The consumption of unsafe or contaminated drinking water causes various waterborn…
View article: Spatio-Temporal Impact of Contaminated Water on Human Health in South-Asian Countries
Spatio-Temporal Impact of Contaminated Water on Human Health in South-Asian Countries Open
Drinking water is one of the basic human necessities and rights. Availability of clean drinking water is the primary requirement for a human to stay healthy. The consumption of unsafe or contaminated drinking water causes various waterborn…
View article: Efficient remediation of Cr(VI)-contaminated water and soil via polyethyleneimine-functionalized magnetic sludge biochar
Efficient remediation of Cr(VI)-contaminated water and soil via polyethyleneimine-functionalized magnetic sludge biochar Open
View article: Introduction: Challenges and Opportunities in Treatment Technologies for PFAS Contamination in Water
Introduction: Challenges and Opportunities in Treatment Technologies for PFAS Contamination in Water Open
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pose profound challenges for water and wastewater treatment. Because of their persistence, widespread occurrence, trace concentrations, and diverse physical and chemical properties, conventional t…
View article: Metal–Organic Frameworks for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Treatment in Contaminated Water
Metal–Organic Frameworks for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Treatment in Contaminated Water Open
View article: Simultaneous Arsenic and Fluoride Removal from Contaminated Water Using Powder Reagents of CaO, Ca(OH)2, and CaCO3 as Calcium-Based Adsorbents
Simultaneous Arsenic and Fluoride Removal from Contaminated Water Using Powder Reagents of CaO, Ca(OH)2, and CaCO3 as Calcium-Based Adsorbents Open
As and F contamination are a global problem, and their simultaneous contamination in groundwater is a frequent occurrence, necessitating strategies for their concurrent removal. This study evaluated the performance and potential applicabil…
View article: Eco-friendly iron removal from contaminated water using chemically modified rice straw: Adsorption mechanisms and performance
Eco-friendly iron removal from contaminated water using chemically modified rice straw: Adsorption mechanisms and performance Open
The availability of water does not always guarantee its quality, particularly when it is contaminated with iron (Fe), which poses health risks such as kidney failure, cardiovascular diseases, and digestive disorders. This study evaluates t…
View article: The Role of the Surface Energy of Tannin‐Based Adsorbent Materials on the Lead Removal Capacity in Contaminated Water
The Role of the Surface Energy of Tannin‐Based Adsorbent Materials on the Lead Removal Capacity in Contaminated Water Open
In this work, inverse gas chromatography at infinite dilution was used to associate the surface properties (London component, acid and basic constants, and enthalpy) of two tannic based adsorbent materials with the removal capacity against…