Hamza Ngadi , Abdelmajid Moumen , Mostafa Layachi , Ghizlane Azizi , Sara Esseffar , Najib El Ouamari , Mourad Baghour , Muhammad Zahid
{"title":"Assessment of the ecological status of Cala Iris Bay (Northern Morocco): First characterization and classification according to a multiparametric approach","authors":"Hamza Ngadi , Abdelmajid Moumen , Mostafa Layachi , Ghizlane Azizi , Sara Esseffar , Najib El Ouamari , Mourad Baghour , Muhammad Zahid","doi":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101029","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101029","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study reflects the characteristic features of the coastal regions in Cala Iris Bay and the impacts of human activities through a multiparametric approach. The eutrophication status of coastal zones was assessed using various tools, including the trophic index (TRIX), eutrophication index (EI), and the Redfield ratio. The TRIX index ranged from 3.53 to 5.49, indicating oligotrophic to eutrophic conditions. EI values ranged from 0.22 to 1.4, indicating good to poor seawater quality. The Redfield ratio consistently showed N/P values below 16, indicating nitrogen limitation. Variation in microbial indicators (fecal coliforms, fecal streptococci, and <em>Escherichia coli</em>) revealed higher values in autumn and winter and lower values in summer, with distribution governed by water temperature, salinity, and ammonium. These results provide a scientific basis for developing better management strategies to ensure sustainable aquaculture development in Cala Iris Bay and along the Moroccan Mediterranean coast.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11716,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 101029"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142747624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Shanmugasundharam , R.P. Adhithya , A. Krishnakumar , S.R. Mahapatra
{"title":"Evaluation of sediment and water quality status of Parakkai Lake, part of the Suchindram Theroor Wetland complex (a Ramsar Site), using various pollution indices","authors":"A. Shanmugasundharam , R.P. Adhithya , A. Krishnakumar , S.R. Mahapatra","doi":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study evaluates sediment and water quality in Parakkai Lake, part of the Suchindram Theroor wetland complex, an Important Bird Area (IBA). It aims to identify pollution sources and their effects on the lake ecosystem. Fifteen samples generally met WHO and BIS standards, with a Water Quality Index indicating good to excellent quality. Water is characterized as NaCl, Na + K, and Cl based on the Piper diagram. Trace element levels were mostly within WHO limits, though some samples showed higher concentrations, particularly in the lake’s northern part due to human activities. Water quality for irrigation showed issues at site 6 due to nearby fertilizer use. The Parakkai Ramsar site is at low risk based on the study. Sediment metal concentrations ranked as Zr > Ba > Ga > Cu > Zn > La > Sr > Fe > Cr > Al > Rb > Ni > Mn > V, with Zn being the most abundant. Ecological risk indices suggest marginal heavy metal pollution in sediments. The key factor affecting the determination of water quality is the growth in urbanisation and agricultural practises around these lakes. Urbanization and agriculture were identified as main factors affecting water quality. Regular monitoring is crucial for lake protection.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11716,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 101026"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oluwafunmilayo Olamide Olanipekun, Gideon Aina Idowu, Ademola Festus Aiyesanmi
{"title":"Seasonal variation of meso- and micro-plastics in water and sediments of coastal communities in Ondo State, Nigeria","authors":"Oluwafunmilayo Olamide Olanipekun, Gideon Aina Idowu, Ademola Festus Aiyesanmi","doi":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101027","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101027","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Plastic particles (both meso- and micro-plastics) are ubiquitous in the aquatic environment. They exert profound effects on organisms and may potentially enter the human food chain. Seasonal changes in abundance and types of plastic particles are poorly understood. In this study, plastic particles were determined in five communities along the Atlantic coast of Ondo State, Nigeria. A total of fifty (50) composite water and sediment samples were collected from the communities during each of wet (rainy) and dry seasons of year 2022.The plastic particles were recovered from water samples by filtering through 0.45 μm membrane. Those in sediments were recovered by floatation with supersaturated solution of zinc chloride (ZnCl<sub>2</sub>, density 1.5 g/cm<sup>3</sup>). Polymer identification of sizable particles was performed with attenuated total reflectance − Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy. The plastic particles were more in the waters during the wet season (10,503) than in the dry season (8,322). For the sediments, the particles were more in the dry season (22,824) compared to the wet season (17,481). Fibre particles were detected most frequently in both seasons. Blue coloured particles (36 %) were predominant in the water samples during the wet season, while white particles (41 %) occurred most frequently in the dry season. Nine (9) plastic polymer types were identified in the sediments, with low-density polyethylene (LDPE, at 64 %) being the dominant plastic material found. Replacement of single-use LDPE “polybags” with reusable alternatives would reduce plastic pollution in the Nigerian coastal area, which connects with the global marine environment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11716,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 101027"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PratimaDevi Sivasubramanian , Mohanraj Kumar , Ching-Lung Chen , V.S. Kiran-kumar , Melvin S. Samuel , Jih-Hsing Chang
{"title":"A review of metal nanomaterials-based electrochemical biosensors for environmental wastewater monitoring and their remediation","authors":"PratimaDevi Sivasubramanian , Mohanraj Kumar , Ching-Lung Chen , V.S. Kiran-kumar , Melvin S. Samuel , Jih-Hsing Chang","doi":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101023","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101023","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The biosphere provides all essential resources to all living creatures, which is vital for their survival, well-being, and their health. The reason to monitor the environment is to analyze the condition of the environment. Various methods are utilized in monitoring the environment, and conventional methods take an enormous amount of time, including costly instruments and trained professionals. Thus, in order to overcome these barriers with conventional techniques, biosensors were produced, which are being utilized in multiple sectors of monitoring the environment. This can augment the techniques that rely on the laboratory and can be employed for testing remotely. Biosensors, which are fabricated with nanomaterials, serve as a technology collection that has evolved in recent years in order to detect environmental pollutants with increased specificity and sensitivity. Thus, in this review, we have initially described the biosensors and their significance in monitoring the environment, which are constructed with nanomaterials. However, a similar review article was published in the year 2021, which described the role of biosensors in monitoring environmental pollutants and lacks to discuss the materials utilized for biosensors. In this study, among different nanomaterials, metal and metal oxide nanoparticles play a vital role in sensing environmental pollutants, which are discussed in detail. Investigation of biosensors application with nanomaterials for sensing two categories of environmental pollutants, such as pesticides and heavy metals, as they comprise the majority of the contaminants in the environment, and the remediation techniques with the utilization of nanomaterials to reduce the effects of these pollutants in the environment, are explained in detail.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11716,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 101023"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gourav Sharma, Abhishek Kumar Chaubey, Kamal Kishor, Dinesh Mohan
{"title":"Evaluating the influences of seasonal water hydrochemistry variations and biochar-assisted heavy metal removal in Delhi’s urban wetlands: Implications for management strategies","authors":"Gourav Sharma, Abhishek Kumar Chaubey, Kamal Kishor, Dinesh Mohan","doi":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101025","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101025","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wetlands globally, crucial to both society and the environment, are losing their ecological and hydrological functions due to growing human populations and activities. This decline is particularly severe in metropolitan wetlands, where land use changes and development pressures are more intense. This study focuses on evaluating the water quality parameters of Delhi’s five urban wetlands including Hauz Khas Lake (HZL), Sanjay Lake (SL), Bhalswa Lake (BL), Vasant Kunj Lake (VKL), and Sanjay Van Lake (SVL) during winter (14—17<sup>th</sup> January 2023) and summer (13—15<sup>th</sup> May 2023) seasons. A total of 200 samples (20 samples from each lake) from HZL, SL, BL, VKL, and SVL were collected and analysed for 24 physicochemical parameters in both the seasons. Multivariate analysis was performed using a correlation matrix and principal component analysis (PCA)–biplot. Hydrochemical analysis was performed using Piper trilinear and Gibbs diagrams. Water suitability for irrigation was accessed using the chlorinity index, sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), Wilcox diagram, and Kelly index/ratio. Suitability for industrial purposes was evaluated using the Langelier saturation index (LSI) and Ryznar stability index (RSI). Drinking water suitability was assessed through the water quality index (WQI). The average (n = 3) water quality parameter values were compared to BIS and WHO drinking water standards. The average pH for HZL, SL, BL, VKL and SVL was alkaline (ranging from 7.2 to 9.9) in both the seasons. In winter, 4 parameters exceeded BIS permissible limits in HZL, 9 in SL, 12 in BL, 7 in VKL, and 6 in SVL. A similar trend was observed in summer, indicating that SVL and HZL are less polluted than SL, BL, and VKL. The chlorinity index, SAR, Kelly ratio, and Wilcox diagram indicated BL water’s unsuitability for irrigation in both seasons. RSI values above 8 for HZL, SL, BL, VKL, and SVL suggest corrosive nature of the water samples collected in both seasons. The main factors affecting the WQI were heavy metals (primarily Cd<sup>2+</sup>, Cr<sub>T</sub>, Ni<sup>2+</sup>, Pb<sup>2+</sup>) and fluoride contamination. Finally, Himalayan pine needle biochar was prepared and used for <span><math><mrow><msup><mrow><mi>P</mi><mi>b</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn><mo>+</mo></mrow></msup></mrow></math></span> remediation from wetland water samples collected in both seasons. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the water quality characteristics of the five wetlands during two seasons, aiding in water management and decision-making processes for sustainable utilization and conservation of water resources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11716,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101025"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143104516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jumara Silva de Sousa , Alessandra Marjorie de Oliveira , Nicole Novelli do Nascimento , Rosângela Bergamasco , Benício Alves de Abreu Filho , Angélica Marquetotti Salcedo Vieira
{"title":"Metal nanoparticles in flaxseed and orange Waste: Sustainable Applications as Antimicrobial agents in water treatment systems","authors":"Jumara Silva de Sousa , Alessandra Marjorie de Oliveira , Nicole Novelli do Nascimento , Rosângela Bergamasco , Benício Alves de Abreu Filho , Angélica Marquetotti Salcedo Vieira","doi":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The generation of agro-industrial waste has become a growing concern due to the high volume generated, which can result in increased environmental pollution. In this respect, the reuse of these materials as adsorbents would contribute to environmental sustainability. Flaxseed and orange waste are co-products that can be given added value when functionalized with metallic nanoparticles that have an antibacterial action, becoming an alternative for water contaminated by pathogenic microorganisms, an increasingly recurring problem in the world due to the quality of the water consumed and distributed to the population. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to develop adsorbents with brown flaxseed and orange peel waste impregnated with copper and silver nanoparticles using green synthesis to evaluate the antibacterial activity of these adsorbents against two bacterial strains, <em>Escherichia coli</em> and <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em>, in contaminated water. For the synthesis of the nanomaterials, copper and silver nitrates were used as precursors, and <em>Moringa oleifera</em> leaf extract as a reducing agent. For the microbiological tests, MIC and MBC were initially evaluated. Subsequently, adsorption, bacterial growth curve, and time-kill tests were carried out for <em>E. coli</em> and <em>P. aeruginosa</em>. The antibacterial and bactericidal activities of the functionalized materials were demonstrated. The proposed adsorption mechanism reported that increasing the mass favored a higher percentage of bacterial reduction. However, the adsorbents functionalized with copper oxide nanoparticles showed better results against the bacteria under study, using the lowest mass of material (0.05 g), achieving a 99 % reduction of bacterial biomass after 24 h of treatment. In addition, the inhibition of <em>E. coli</em> and <em>P. aeruginosa</em> biomass was effectively observed after 2 h of treatment, demonstrating that these materials have a high potential for controlling these microorganisms in water.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11716,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 101024"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An integrated approach towards groundwater quality and human health risk assessment in the Indo-Gangetic plains of West Bengal, India","authors":"Pallavi Mukherjee , Sangeeta Sunar , Priti Saha, Sarmistha Saha, Suvanka Dutta, Syed Yakub Ali","doi":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The escalating crisis emerging from overuse and pollution of groundwater is hitting India hard as the nation relies substantially on groundwater as a crucial freshwater resource. The lower Ganga Basin in West Bengal, India is a hotspot for arsenic and fluoride pollution in groundwater. This study assesses the lower Ganga basins’ groundwater quality in West Bengal, its characteristics and impact on human health, using a conglomeration of tools and techniques. The entire study area, covering 666 points, has been segregated into 10 sub-basins. As per EWQI analysis, 69% of the total points under study indicated excellent water quality whereas 9% showed very poor water quality with Arsenic concentration being the major factor influencing the groundwater quality followed by iron, nitrate and sulphate. The mean Total Health Index (THI) for infants, females, children and males was calculated to be 4.05, 2.21, 2.04 and 2.02 respectively depicting infants to be most susceptible to health hazards arising out of intake of polluted groundwater. Bhairabh-Jalangi emerged as the most polluted sub-basin as per EWQI as well as Health Risk Assessment (HRA). Uncertainties in HRA was quantified using Monte Carlo simulation wherein body weight (33.4%), ingestion rate (24.4%) and concentration of Arsenic (24.3%) were found to be the most significant health controlling variables in the sensitivity study. This study uniquely depicts sub-basin wise characterization of groundwater in the lower Ganga in WB and explores the effect of groundwater pollution on human health.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11716,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 101022"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent advances in the development of effective TiO2-based photocatalysts immobilized on floating substrates: A mini review","authors":"Jia-Zheng Yeoh , Swee-Yong Pung , Vel Murugan Vadivelu , Sivakumar Ramakrishnan","doi":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Among semiconductor-based photocatalysts, titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) is one of the promising materials due to its excellent photocatalytic activity, natural abundance, non-toxicity, cost-effectiveness, biocompatibility, and high stability across a wide range of pH levels. However, current TiO<sub>2</sub>-based photocatalysts are primarily available in powder form, which presents bottlenecks such as agglomeration of particles leading to inefficient photodegradation and issues in filtration and separation after wastewater treatment that can potentially cause secondary pollution. To address these challenges, the development of immobilizing TiO<sub>2</sub> on floating substrates offers a viable solution. This review article assesses the advantages of immobilizing TiO<sub>2</sub>-based photocatalysts on floating substrates, such as bentonite, polyurethane, hydrogels, and cork, to improve photocatalytic efficiency and reusability compared to conventional TiO<sub>2</sub> powder. The utilization of different lightweight materials and various immobilizing techniques used for immobilizing TiO<sub>2</sub> particles have been discussed, highlighting their impact on addressing the limitations of powder based TiO<sub>2</sub> photocatalysts and enhancing photocatalytic performance. However, limitations associated with different substrate materials and immobilization techniques, such as substrate degradation, the need for additional chemicals, and photocatalyst leaching due to improper immobilization techniques, are also discussed in this review article. Furthermore, this review article also outlines future directions for developing effective TiO<sub>2</sub>-based photocatalysts for wastewater treatment applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11716,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 101021"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alan Shaji, V.C. Deivayanai, A. Saravanan, P.R. Yaashikaa
{"title":"A comprehensive overview of polymeric nanocomposites for environmental pollution mitigation: Assessing health risks and applications","authors":"Alan Shaji, V.C. Deivayanai, A. Saravanan, P.R. Yaashikaa","doi":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Advances in refined wastewater treatment are critical for removing dangerous chemicals and supporting environmentally friendly activities. Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) have emerged as potential materials for this use, particularly in prosthetics. This analysis emphasizes on the development and promise of PNCs, particularly polymer membrane technology, for wastewater treatment. It categorizes PNCs according to matrix phase, shape, size, and temperature responsiveness, as well as discusses various synthesis methods. The novelty of the review focuses on the application of PNCs as (i) adsorptive materials for pollutant removal, (ii) photocatalysts that employ visible light to treat water, and (iii) filtering units for effective contaminant separation. The current state of nanocomposites for environmental applications is examined, as well as future thoughts on their role in sustainable pollution reduction. This analysis intends to provide insights into PNCs’ potential to alleviate present wastewater treatment difficulties while also improving environmental sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11716,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 101020"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142654776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhanced cationic/anionic dyes removal in wastewater by green nanocomposites synthesized from acid-modified biomass and CuFe2O4 nanoparticles: Mechanism, Taguchi optimization and toxicity evaluation","authors":"Abdelkader Dabagh, Abdallah Assouani, Fatima Zahra Erraji, Mahmoudy Guellaa, Abdeljalil Ait Ichou, Mohamed EL-Habacha, Fouad Sinan, Mohamed Zerbet","doi":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101019","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.enmm.2024.101019","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article addresses the nanoadsorption mechanisms of rhodamine B (RB), crystal violet (CV), and Congo red (CR) using acid-treated <em>C.edulis</em> (ATCE)/CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (ATCE@CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) from an aqueous solution. The physical and chemical characterizations of nanobiomass were studied using different techniques. The specific surface areas of the ATCE and ATCE@CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> composites were 15.88 and 337.81 m<sup>2</sup>/g, respectively, indicating a significant specific surface area of the ATCE@CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanocomposite. A number of functional groups were determined, which promote the binding of the dye to the adsorbent. The SEM also shows that the adsorbent has a homogeneous texture with deep voids and significant porosity, which likely explains the retention and binding of dye ions on the surface of the adsorbent. In fact, the Langmuir isotherm with a correlation coefficient of 99 % for CV, RB and CR, respectively, represents the most suitable model to explain the adsorption mechanism. The maximum adsorption amount is 666.6 mg/g for CV, 645.16 mg/g for RB and 434.71 mg/g for CR at 308 °K. The adsorption kinetic processes were predicted by the pseudo-second order kinetic model. The thermodynamic properties showed that the adsorption on ATCE@CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> was possible and spontaneous. The ATCE@CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> recycling and elimination CV, RB, and CR were 74.23 %, 72.75 %, and 67.84 %, respectively, after seven cycles. The design, modeling and optimization of the adsorption parameters were carried out using the Taguchi experimental design. The maximum removal efficiency of CV, RB and CR dyes in optimal operating conditions were 99.96, 98.29 and 97.76 %, respectively. Which at the optimal conditions of 1 g/L, 90 min, 20 mg/L, 298 <sup>°</sup>K, pH 10 for CV and RB dyes and 1 g/L, 90 min, 20 mg/L, 308 <sup>°</sup>K, pH 4 for CR. This research demonstrated the performance of ATCE@CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> in bean seed germination test and its effectiveness in removing dyes from wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11716,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 101019"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142578531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}