Antibiotic residues in animal-derived food (egg) are threatening human health. Semiconductor heterojunction surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates can be used for ultra-sensitive detection of antibiotic residues in egg. Here, a TiO₂/ZnO heterojunction was developed as a new SERS...

The use of electronic devices, machinery for work, communication, and increased business operations are all improved by advances in science and technology. In addition to the effects of using electronic equipment, there is also electronic trash (or e- waste) that occurs from not recycling and a...

Microfibers (MFs) are widely existed in indoor air; however, characteristic of microbiota on MFs is largely unknown. In this study, air-borne MFs were collected from fallout or air-conditioner (AC) filter dust in three types of indoor space including living room, dormitory and office. Both plastic...

Light pollution is a type of environmental pollution resulting from excessive and improper artificial lighting. This article provides a brief overview of the detrimental effects of light pollution on the environment, human health and wildlife. It aims to raise awareness about light pollution, and...

Climate change will have adverse impacts on human health, which are amplified in cities. For these impacts, there are direct, indirect, and deferred pathways. The first category is well-studied, while indirect and deferred impacts are not well-understood. Moreover, the factors moderating the...

Triclosan (TCS) is omnipresent in the environment and has drawn increasing attention due to its potential adverse effects on human health. Direct photolysis of TCS readily occurs, especially in the surface layers of waters that receive abundant ultraviolet radiation during the daytime. However,...

Previous studies have suggested that phthalates are associated with birth weight. However, most phthalate metabolites have not been fully explored. Therefore, we conducted this meta-analysis to assess the relationship between phthalate exposure and birth weight. We identified original studies that...

Uttar Pradesh (UP), one of the most populous state of India is facing the highest mortality rate due to ambient air exposure. In this study, the Relative Risk (RR) and Excess Risk (ER) due to six criteria air pollutants namely PM₁₀, PM_2.5, SO₂, NO₂, O₃, and CO have been estimated for 11...

The incorporation of recycled plastics in asphalt mixtures is getting a growing interest, however, exposing recycled plastics to the high working temperatures of asphalt has posed health and safety concerns. Few studies have paid attention to assessing health and environmental risks concerning...

We present a newly developed approach to characterize the sources of fine particulate matter (PM_2.5)-related premature deaths in Europe using the chemical transport model GEOS-Chem and its adjoint. The contributions of emissions from each individual country, species, and sector are quantified and...