• Age, growth, mortality, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in roughtongue bass (Pronotogrammus martinicensis) were examined in the northern Gulf of Mexico following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. (bournemouth.ac.uk)
  • Moreover, the obtained MNPs showed the specific extraction efficiency to organic pollutant, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, while superparamagnetic property of the MNPs facilitated the convenient separation of MNPs from the bulks water samples. (hindawi.com)
  • MNPs coated with ionic liquid were applied to preconcentrate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in water samples through forming mixed hemimicelles on the surface of MNPs. (hindawi.com)
  • Airborne pollutants include particles, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons," reports explain. (newstarget.com)
  • Contaminants detected in surface water include caffeine, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, pesticides and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. (scielo.org.za)
  • This goal has been obtained by combining different inorganic and organic chemical proxies such as trace elements, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and lead isotope ratios and exploiting both principal component and factor analysis to associate chemical proxies to human-driven contamination processes. (springer.com)
  • Three short sediment cores have been exploited to this aim and characterized in terms of major and trace elements, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and lead isotope ratios. (springer.com)
  • BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are present in all environmental matrices. (gjesm.net)
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons-rich wastewater from the oil industry is discharged into natural water bodies. (gjesm.net)
  • Biomarkers of effect make it possible to demonstrate exposure to xenobiotics such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. (gjesm.net)
  • The aim of the present study was to evaluate the hepatic and erythrocyte response in Aequidens metae , a detritivorous fish, exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in terms of morphological, biochemical, and genotoxic changes. (gjesm.net)
  • FINDING:In polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons-exposed fish, analysis of liver tissue revealed parenchymal lesions and changes in the number and shape of hepatocyte nuclei. (gjesm.net)
  • CONCLUSIONS: It is concluded that Aequidens metae is a suitable bioindicator for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons monitoring in aquatic ecosystems. (gjesm.net)
  • Juveniles ofAequidens metae exposed to concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons close to those found in the environment showed health-compromising damage. (gjesm.net)
  • CLF specifically cites the presence of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, or PAHs, chemicals found in the pollutants from petroleum products. (everettindependent.com)
  • Pollution in that area is mainly due to contamination of soil and groundwater with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. (scirp.org)
  • This, along with other factors, has led to the release and accumulation of a wide range of hazardous chemicals into the environment, for instance, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). (ljmu.ac.uk)
  • The air quality sampling data showed that the levels of VOCs and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons associated with the oil spill were well below EPA chronic and human health screening levels. (degruyter.com)
  • High concentrations of contaminants, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), organic pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and metals have long been recognized as having deleterious effects on nearshore communities worldwide. (nps.gov)
  • These are carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that get captured within microplastics and are then absorbed by humans who ingest or breathe them in, elevating overall cancer risk. (cancerdefeated.com)
  • EI-Sheekh MM, Ghareib MM, EL-Souod GW A (2011) IBiodegradation of Phenolic and Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds by Some Algae and Cyanobacteria. (omicsonline.org)
  • The degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by different algae seems to be related to the molecular structures of the compound and physiological metabolism of the algae. (omicsonline.org)
  • To assess sources and major processes controlling the vertical transport of both anthropogenic and natural chemical species in a deep basin of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea (SE Ionian Sea, Nestor site), we performed chemical characterization (elemental carbon, major and trace metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) of marine sinking particles. (copernicus.org)
  • Trace Analysis for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) Using Capillary GC With Photoionization Detection. (cdc.gov)
  • A gas chromatographic (GC) method for detection of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in rood asphalt and diesel engine emissions was evaluated. (cdc.gov)
  • Background: Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) occurs in many occupational settings. (cdc.gov)
  • A prevalent group of toxic chemicals found in the workplace are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are formed during the incomplete burning of organic substances ( Brandt and Watson 2003 ). (cdc.gov)
  • An analytical method for the determination of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the mainstream of narghile smoke is presented. (who.int)
  • Intermediate NH2 radicals, forming during the pyrolysis of ammonia during tobacco combustion, may react with aromatic CH groups (from compounds already present in the tobacco leaves) to form the AAs (Patrianakos, C., et. (cdc.gov)
  • and aromatization (formation of aromatic compounds). (osu.edu)
  • They are commonly used for analyzing organic pollutants such as pesticides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). (alliedacademies.org)
  • But these compounds get into the water system and impact water quality and health. (purolite.com)
  • These pollutants include common pesticides and herbicides used in the agricultural industry as well as complex organics such as aromatic and polyaromatic compounds (phenol, naphthalene, fluorene, anthracene, acenaphthene, pyrene and fluoranthene). (purolite.com)
  • Initial studies of individual oil components showed that both aromatic and aliphatic compounds exhibited toxicity. (witpress.com)
  • The water quality data indicated levels of nickel, vanadium, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and semivolatile organic compounds analyzed remained below acute and chronic levels for both aquatic life and human health. (degruyter.com)
  • Many of these pollutants are volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ranging in volatility from halomethanes to petrochemical-derived aromatics. (markes.com)
  • Nitroaromatic compounds refer to organic compounds that consist of one or more nitro groups (-NO 2 ) that are attached to an aromatic ring. (springernature.com)
  • Nonetheless, the biological process is inadequate due to the high stability of these compounds in water, making them challenging to degrade. (springernature.com)
  • An important challenge is the removal of aromatic solvents and chlorinated compounds, which are very frequent pollutants in both industrial and rural areas, and which are highly toxic. (findaphd.com)
  • There are few examples of algae degrading aromatic compounds [ 5 , 6 ] examined the effects of the chlorophyte alga, Selenstrum capriconutum , on benzo pyrene. (omicsonline.org)
  • At present, dyes are mainly aromatic compounds and heterocyclic structures with polar and color-display groups. (hindawi.com)
  • Toxicological appraisal of halogenated aromatic compounds following groundwater pollution : report on a WHO working group. (who.int)
  • 2017, 2019, 2021) conducted a series of studies on the fluorometric characteristics of aromatic hydrocarbons in different types of oil, and designed a port-based device for oil spill monitoring based on LIF. (researchsquare.com)
  • Terra preta is less prone to nutrient leaching as charcoal's porosity brings a better retention of organic matter, of water and of dissolved organic nutrients, as well as of pollutants such as pesticides and aromatic poly-cyclic hydrocarbons. (ecovillage.org)
  • In this investigation the toxicity of synthetic produced waters contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons was compared to PW samples received from the field using the luminescent marine bacterium Vibrio fisheri. (witpress.com)
  • The results suggest that a range of hydrocarbons, both aliphatic and aromatic, along with heavy metals and oilfield chemical residues, contribute to the toxicity of produced water. (witpress.com)
  • Removal of petroleum hydrocarbons significantly reduces the acute toxicity of produced water. (witpress.com)
  • The modified MNPs were used to preconcentrate the trace level of carcinogenic PAHs in environmental water samples. (hindawi.com)
  • The 16 PAHs concentrations in surface water and the sediments for the following oil refineries: Baiji, Kirkuk, Al-Siniyah, Qayyarah, Al-Kasak, Daura, South Refineries Company, and Maysan were examined. (ljmu.ac.uk)
  • The overall findings indicated that the 16 PAHs concentrations ranged from 567.8 to 3750.7 ng/L for water and 5619.2-12795.0 ng/g for sediment. (ljmu.ac.uk)
  • The majority of 16 PAHs measured in water and sediment samples of the Tigris River were derived from pyrogenic sources. (ljmu.ac.uk)
  • During 2012 and 2013, NMISA conducted a PTS trial round, a workshop and 2 additional PTS rounds for organochlorine pesticides in water, for South African laboratories, and also several international participants from other countries in Africa. (scielo.org.za)
  • Using a continuous processing procedure, zinc nanoparticles with myrtle extract and powder were employed to clean polluted water containing pesticides and antibiotic. (jmchemsci.com)
  • A wide range of water contaminants, for example antibiotics, pesticides and other trace contaminants released into lakes and rivers degrade through natural sunlight that penetrates the water surface. (bath.ac.uk)
  • About 20% of treated wastewater in Spain is being reused (this is also called reclaimed water), primarily for irrigation and landscaping. (wikipedia.org)
  • In: Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater. (cdc.gov)
  • Such chemicals are found in industrial wastewater that gets discharged into local water sources, and even in household cleaning products. (newstarget.com)
  • Hydrochar is regarded as the primary product, because its properties enable it for use in a variety of applications, such as a solid fuel, an adsorbent for removing pollutants from water/wastewater streams, e.g., phosphorus from agriculture runoffs, and a soil amendment [4]. (osu.edu)
  • Agriculture and industry contribute to organic pollutants in water and wastewater. (purolite.com)
  • Pollutants released into the environment in wastewater effluent, contaminate freshwater resources and are harmful to humans and the environment. (intechopen.com)
  • Thus, wastewater effluent from textile industries must be treated before discharge into the water body. (hindawi.com)
  • During fiber formation, potable water, different chemicals and dyes consumed and wastewater discharge from wet processing steps depend on the operations. (hindawi.com)
  • Wastewater, which is containing color discharge into water body, has a photosynthetic effect on aquatic plants. (hindawi.com)
  • Organic pollutants in water and its remediation using biowaste activated carbon as greener adsorbent. (ugm.ac.id)
  • Water contaminants such as heavy metals (cadmium, chromium, lead), organic pollutants (polychlorinated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers), and pesticide residues are associated with an increased risk of various cancers. (newstarget.com)
  • These laboratories are either looking at selected organic contaminants listed in the World Health Organisation (WHO) drinking water guidelines or performing the minimum requirements, as stipulated in SANS 241, for phenols, atrazine, trihalomethanes and total dissolved organic content. (scielo.org.za)
  • Water pollution events may arise rapidly, requiring a methodology that is easy to implement, fast to deploy, and sufficiently sensitive to detect the trace presence of hazardous contaminants. (scielo.org.za)
  • Due to their propensity to absorb chemical contaminants, plant residues are used in water treatment, according to numerous studies. (jmchemsci.com)
  • It has great significance to investigate the degradation of aromatic contaminants as they are highly carcinogenic and nondegradable pollutants in drinking water. (diva-portal.org)
  • In this paper, the mineralization orders of the representative nitro/chloro/methyl/amino-aromatic contaminants with oxidants (OH, H2O2, O-, O2,O3) in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are investigated based on the calculated standard molar Gibbs free energy changes of reaction (ΔrGm0) and the results are consistent with those from previous experimental results, electrophilic substitution orientation rules of the Hammett equation, and predicted results with a quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR). (diva-portal.org)
  • In addition, the quantitative function relationship between the degradation rate (r) of the aromatic contaminants and the thermodynamic driving force (ΔrGm0) is analyzed in order to investigate the degradation kinetics more rigorously. (diva-portal.org)
  • WIRC member Dr Jannis Wenk, together with colleagues from Eawag and ETH Zurich in Switzerland, recently published a new study in ACS Environmental Science and Technology elucidating the interactions of sunlight with water contaminants and naturally occurring antioxidants. (bath.ac.uk)
  • The photochemical processes in surface water can be complex, while the exact mechanisms underlying the transformation of contaminants often remains unknown. (bath.ac.uk)
  • This study significantly improves the understanding of the role of DOM on transformation rates of contaminants in natural surface water, ultimately allowing a better prediction of environmental contaminant attenuation processes. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Techniques like UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, and Mass Spectrometry are commonly used to identify and quantify pollutants. (alliedacademies.org)
  • To identify and quantify these chemicals in water samples, US EPA Method 524.21 is commonly applied. (markes.com)
  • To the best of our knowledge, this is the first work about application of the chemically bonded ionic liquid modified MNPs for detecting carcinogenic organic pollutants in environmental water samples. (hindawi.com)
  • Governments and regulatory agencies set limits on pollutant concentrations to protect the environment and human health. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Electrochemical techniques like Voltammetry and Potentiostat/Galvanostat are used to measure pollutant concentrations based on their electrochemical properties. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Some pollutants exist in very low concentrations, making their detection and quantification difficult. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Water samples in South Refineries Company recorded the highest PAH concentrations while Baiji oil refinery registered the highest PAH concentrations in the sediment samples. (ljmu.ac.uk)
  • Concentrations exceeding water and sediment quality guidelines for metals (e.g. (chalmers.se)
  • Some algae that exist in polluted water are being used as indicators of pollution, and some of the selective types of algae make or play the role in the degradation of industrial pollutants. (omicsonline.org)
  • To treat water tainted with phenols and aromatic chemicals, silver nanoparticles have already won the use of extracts utilizing specialized capsule [ 10 ]. (jmchemsci.com)
  • According to the utility association ASOAGA, about 74% of municipal water supply originates in surface water, only 19% in groundwater, and 7% in springs and desalination. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, according to a 2007 survey by the National Statistical Institute, 63% of the water distributed by utilities came from surface water, 33% from groundwater, and 4% from other sources such as desalination. (wikipedia.org)
  • Groundwater is the ideal drinking water. (environmental-expert.com)
  • Where groundwater is polluted and bodies of waters are contaminated, Harbauer provides modular plant technology adapted to the particular situation. (environmental-expert.com)
  • We have a wide range of experience in treating large bodies of water, purifying groundwater and restoring bodies of water to their natural function. (environmental-expert.com)
  • In particular the attention has been focused on a specific migration way: if pollutants in the soil or in the groundwater undergo a phase change, they spread and get to the soil surface, causing a dispersion of vapors in the atmosphere. (scirp.org)
  • The analysis of the resulting estimates is an excellent aid to draw interesting conclusions and to verify if the soil and groundwater pollutants volatilization affects the human health considerably. (scirp.org)
  • P. Morra, L. Leonardelli and G. Spadoni, "The Volatilization of Pollutants from Soil and Groundwater: Its Importance in Assessing Risk for Human Health for a Real Contaminated Site," Journal of Environmental Protection , Vol. 2 No. 9, 2011, pp. 1192-1206. (scirp.org)
  • Separating and quantifying specific pollutants in such complex mixtures can be challenging [ 5 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • The effectiveness of these microrobots was tested on two specific pollutants, picric acid (PA) and 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), due to their hazardous nature and high stability in water. (springernature.com)
  • Rivers and lakes are ecosystems which also have a major role in our water balance. (environmental-expert.com)
  • CLF claims that ExxonMobil is violating the Clean Water Act of 1972 by "regularly releasing dangerous levels of toxic chemicals and other pollutants into the Mystic and Island End Rivers. (everettindependent.com)
  • Naphthalene was the most toxic aromatic compound measured and cycloheptane the most toxic aliphatic. (witpress.com)
  • 7 In addition, the abundance of microplastics in our water-based and marine ecosystems effectively transfers toxic pollutants to human beings. (cancerdefeated.com)
  • Certain particles and air pollutants are linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, respiratory diseases, and other cancers. (newstarget.com)
  • In this article, the authors synthesize silver nanoparticles by γ-ray irradiation of acetic water solutions containing AgNO 3 and chitosan, and the resulting particles with the average diameter of 4-5nm were densely dispersed in the solution due to the protection of chitosa chains. (typeset.io)
  • Identifying the source of pollutants is critical for effective pollution control and remediation. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Chemical parameters of environmental pollution and the methods for remediation of chemical pollutants of air, water, and land. (mvsu.edu)
  • 1986. Environmentally significant volatile organic pollutants in human blood. (cdc.gov)
  • This application note demonstrates the analysis of a broad range of volatile organic pollutants in drinking water, using headspace-trap sampling to provide practical and performance improvements on the purge-and-trap methodology described in US EPA Method 524.2. (markes.com)
  • Aromatic amines are classified as carcinogens or possible carcinogens (Hammond SK, et al. (cdc.gov)
  • Aromatic amines are metabolized mainly in the liver, then travels to the bladder to be eventually excreted out of the body through urination. (cdc.gov)
  • Smoking tobacco and inhaling SHS may be major sources of exposure to several aromatic amines (AAs) (Bryant, et. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, this study presents the first comprehensive collection of kinetic data on the pH dependence of the photosensitized transformation of aromatic amines, including several high-usage antibiotics, under conditions relevant to sunlit surface waters. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Water pollution control, including provisions relating to stormwater management and control of discharges into storm sewers. (nyc.gov)
  • In particular, the bill provides the City authority to act in a regulatory capacity to oversee and/or enforce requirements regarding activities that have the potential to contribute pollutants to stormwater runoff and the water bodies surrounding the City. (nyc.gov)
  • The results show that the street sweeper collects large amounts of polluted materials and thereby prevents further spread of the pollutants to the receiving stormwater. (chalmers.se)
  • Adsorption and Oxidation Techniques to Remove Organic Pollutants from Water. (ugm.ac.id)
  • From last decade, polymeric hydrogel showed superior quality in removing different types of inorganic (such as chromium, lead, cobalt etc.) as well as organic pollutants using adsorption [14] [15] . (madridge.org)
  • This paper starts by presenting the environmental conditions for air, sediment, and water up to 60 m, based on direct monitoring and measurements realized between 2014 and 2020. (mdpi.com)
  • The percentages of high molecular weight PAH (5-6 rings) in water and sediment samples were the highest, ranging from 49.41% to 81.67% and from 39.06% to 89.39% of total PAH for water and sediment, respectively. (ljmu.ac.uk)
  • The release of 700 million liters of oil into the Gulf of Mexico over a few months in 2010 produced dramatic changes in the microbial ecology of the water and sediment. (fsu.edu)
  • Contaminated sediment is an important endogenous source of pollution in water bodies. (hjkxyj.org.cn)
  • Silver nanoparticles were synthesized by γ -ray irradiation of acetic water solutions containing AgNO 3 and chitosan. (typeset.io)
  • Computational Tools and Techniques to Predict Aquatic Toxicity of Some Halogenated Pollutants. (igi-global.com)
  • Due to its unchecked development in water bodies, Eichhornia crassipes have been labeled a problematic aquatic free-floating weed. (jmchemsci.com)
  • Understanding and quantifying the role of these antioxidants as inhibitors of photochemical transformations is critical to accurately assess the environmental fate of aquatic pollutants. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Produced water is contaminated with a range of pollutants including crude oil, inorganic salts, trace metals, dissolved gases, produced solids and oilfield chemical residues. (witpress.com)
  • N,N′-diallylimidazolium-based ionic liquids have also been used as extractant to highly enrich organic pollutants from aqueous samples in microextraction techniques, such as dispersed liquid-liquid microextraction and single drop microextraction, or to functionalize the stationary phase of chromatographic column and solid fiber membranes [ 15 - 21 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The aqueous slurry is centrifuged or filtered to separate the process water and solids (wet cake). (osu.edu)
  • The main aqueous discharge from oil production platforms is produced water (PW). (witpress.com)
  • After that, the heavy metals polluted water was treated using zinc nanoparticles with alcoholic extract of myrtle plant and myrtle plant powder and they were compared to find the optimal method. (jmchemsci.com)
  • Nearshore communities along the coasts of Kenai Fjords National Park and Katmai National Park and Preserve have been subject to injury from oil spills and are potentially threatened by a variety of human activities (future oil spills, mining, and inputs of airborne pollutants) and natural disturbances (e.g., earthquakes and volcanic eruptions). (nps.gov)
  • Therefore, it is highly desirable to investigate more simple and practical strategies to facilitate the removal of pollutants. (springernature.com)
  • The presence of specific functional groups (such as -OH, -NH 2 , -SO 3 H, -COOH, -CONH 2 etc.) in hydrogel networks enables adsorptive removal of pollutants [17] . (madridge.org)
  • Road runoff, a major transport route for urban pollutants, contributes significantly to a deteriorated water quality in receiving waters. (chalmers.se)
  • Europe's air quality has improved significantly over recent decades but pollutants still harm our health and the environment. (europa.eu)
  • Pollution of water can be the result of contamination from numerous sources, including agriculture, petrochemical extraction and processing, major industry, and waste-water processing plants. (markes.com)
  • The extensive employment of nitroaromatic pollutants has led to severe contamination of the environmental waters. (springernature.com)
  • The current concern in altering the system of radiographic film processing by new products or less pollutant techniques may decrease the environmental contamination. (bvsalud.org)
  • Treatment methods for water-containing organics are gaining significant attraction in modern-day research. (ugm.ac.id)
  • A transdisciplinary team led by Michigan Tech tracks pollutants while looking for solutions to reduce exposure for a local Indigenous community. (mtu.edu)
  • In urban environments, particularly areas under reconstruction, metals, organic pollutants (OP), and microplastics (MP), are released in large amounts due to heavy traffic. (chalmers.se)
  • Analyzing pollutants helps assess the environmental impact of human activities. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Ionic liquids, which can be tuned by choosing of the cations and anions independently, exhibited unique physicochemical properties, such as tunable miscibility with water and organic solvents, and have potential applications as electrolyte materials, green solvents, catalysts, and separation mediums [ 9 - 14 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Although the naked and modified MNPs had similar saturation magnetizations, the obvious differences of solubility in water and organic solvents were observed. (hindawi.com)
  • In order to test the methodology, pollutants were concentrated, in situ, from surface water in and around Pretoria, South Africa. (scielo.org.za)
  • Whereas several local PTS providers are addressing the competent assessment of microbiological, physical and inorganic chemical testing of water, a clear need for a South African PTS provider for organic contaminant analysis in water was identified by NMISA (National Metrology Institute of South Africa) in 2012. (scielo.org.za)
  • It was crucial to create scientific, practical, and effective ways to treat water because of the growing demand for pure and industrial water, which simultaneously increases water pollution and affects its sources with chemical pollution (both organic and inorganic) [ 2 ]. (jmchemsci.com)
  • A decrease in many societal and economic activities during the pandemic led to a decrease in emissions and subsequent levels of certain air pollutants. (europa.eu)
  • Unfortunately, these emissions also increase during winter months when weather conditions often prevent pollutants from dispersing. (europa.eu)
  • Lateral inputs of pollutants at the deepest trap (4300 m) are probably of importance, related to the periodic influence of deep Adriatic water at the study site. (copernicus.org)
  • Cotton, woolen, synthetic fibers, synthetic dyes, chemical, and process water are among the major impute raw materials in this industry and all these inputs diversified the economic importance of the textile industry. (hindawi.com)
  • For example, the Ministry of Environment is in charge of water resources management and the Ministry of Health is in charge of drinking water quality monitoring. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pollution of different elements (air, water, soil and subsoil) resulting both from accidental events and from ordinary industrial and civil activities causes negative effects on the human health and on the environment. (scirp.org)
  • Particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) and ground-level ozone (O 3 ) are the pollutants that cause the greatest harm to human health and the environment in Europe. (europa.eu)
  • Textile industries consume different kinds of manmade dyes or other chemicals and release huge extents of highly polluted water into the environment. (hindawi.com)
  • The main sources of these pollutants are road transport, domestic heating, agriculture and industry. (europa.eu)
  • The obtained results suggest that microbial biodegradation of pollutants can be used to clean up contaminated environments. (omicsonline.org)
  • Cyanobacteria (blue green algae) and eukaryotic micro algae were capable of biotransforming naphthalene to more water soluble phenol, 1-naphthol [ 1 ]. (omicsonline.org)
  • WO 3 microrobots can degrade 70% of PA and 40% of 4-NP in water under light irradiation and low concentration of H 2 O 2 . (springernature.com)
  • In their study Wenk and co-workers have conducted several hundred kinetic irradiation experiments with anilines and sulfonamide antibiotics as target pollutants to shed light on the dual role that naturally occurring dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays on contaminant attenuation in surface water. (bath.ac.uk)
  • It is also challenging to manage and eradicate this plant from water bodies [ 5 , 6 ]. (jmchemsci.com)
  • WIRC is a member of a variety of national and international water-related organisations and bodies. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Health hazards from nitrates in drinking-water : report on a WHO meeting, Copenhagen, 5-9 March 1984. (who.int)
  • These methods are valuable for determining the chemical composition of pollutants. (alliedacademies.org)
  • An investigation of the chemical composition of Norwegian drinking water and its possible relationships with the epidemiology of some diseases / Trond Peder Flaten. (who.int)
  • The National Hydrological Plan (PHN by its Spanish acronym, from Plan Hidrológico Nacional) foresaw substantial investments into the transfer of surface water from the Ebro River south to cities on the Mediterranean coast. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, it has been noted that the coating of ionic liquid is noncovalent, which means that ionic liquid is more easily desorbed from surface and preconcentration of organic pollutants is strongly affected by the extraction parameters. (hindawi.com)
  • This is particularly true when it comes to atmosphere-surface exchangeable pollutants (ASEPs). (mtu.edu)
  • To evaluate the possible impact that the BP Deepwater Horizon Gulf oil spill might have had on pollution levels in the State of Mississippi, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) analyzed surface water and ambient air quality pollutant data taken from MDEQ and EPA monitoring sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. (degruyter.com)
  • Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. (ncku.edu.tw)
  • J. Grifoll and Y. Cohen, "Chemical Volatilization from the Soil Matrix: Transport through the Air and Water Phases," Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 37, No. 3, 1994, pp. 445-457. (scirp.org)
  • Access to safe drinking water is a basic human right in South Africa. (scielo.org.za)
  • Various pollutants, whether they are from industrial processes, agricultural activities, or other sources, can have detrimental effects on ecosystems and human health [ 1 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Yet human behaviour and the addition of pollutants bring these systems into imbalance. (environmental-expert.com)
  • The data were compared with acute, chronic, and human health air and water quality standards to determine whether the pollutant levels occurring during the oil spill could cause ecological and/or human health effects. (degruyter.com)
  • The analysis showed that drinking water had improved since the last report by OCU on drinking water in 2006. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sahar H. Chemical analysis of environmental pollutants: Methods and challenges. (alliedacademies.org)
  • This article explores the methods and challenges involved in chemical analysis of environmental pollutants [ 2 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Chemical analysis can trace pollutants back to their origins. (alliedacademies.org)
  • A quantitative and qualitative analysis of pollutants in the water should come before choosing a treatment procedure, and only then the optimal course of action can be decided. (jmchemsci.com)
  • The author concludes that the technique is useful in analysis of PAH pollutants. (cdc.gov)