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ABSTRACT Atmospheric deposition of organic pollutants plays a crucial role in the transport and fate of contaminants in the environment, with implications for ecosystem health and human exposure. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and microplastics are increasingly recognized as transboundary threats due to ...
Iva Smoljo +2 more
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Photocatalytic degradation of an organophosphorus compound by porous Au- and WO3- modified TiO2 [PDF]
Organophosphorus (OP) compounds are highly toxic substances that are often used as chemical warfare agents and pesticides. OP pesticides are the most widely used class of pesticide in the world, and due to their ubiquity, the contamination of ...
Parker, David M.
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Metabolism of profenofos to 4-bromo-2-chlorophenol, a specific and sensitive exposure biomarker. [PDF]
Profenofos is a direct acting phosphorothioate organophosphorus (OP) pesticide capable of inhibiting β-esterases such as acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, and carboxylesterase.
Chi, Lai-Har +8 more
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The integration of metal nanoclusters (MNCs) with reticular frameworks (RFs) has recently emerged as a powerful strategy to create composite materials with enhanced and synergistic functionalities. This review provides an overview of the synthetic strategies developed for constructing MNCs/RFs composites and their recent advances in biomedical ...
Wenfeng Liu +3 more
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Assessment of Pesticide Residues in Honey Samples from Portugal and Spain [PDF]
Fifty samples of honey collected from local markets of Portugal and Spain during year 2002 were analyzed for 42 organochlorine, carbamate, and organophosphorus pesticide residues.
Blasco, Cristina +6 more
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Two small molecules, SACC‐0039590 and SACC‐0428788, killed cattle fever tick, R. microplus, susceptible Deutch strain and pyrethroid resistant Arauquita strain larvae. SACC‐0039590 at 1 mM decreased the reproductive parameters of Deutch females. Abstract BACKGROUND Resistance to acaricides underscores the need for tick control alternatives.
Waleed M. Arafa +2 more
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Numerous epidemiologic studies have identified an association between occupational exposures to organophosphorus pesticides (OPs) and asthma or asthmatic symptoms in adults.
Shaffo FC +3 more
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Metal‐organic framework–hydrogel composites are explored as multifunctional materials for next‐generation sensors and sensing systems. This review summarizes recent advances in employing these smart composites to fabricate optical, electrochemical, and electromechanical sensors, emphasizing their potential in healthcare, biomedical diagnostics ...
Md Sazzadur Rahman +2 more
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The present study was designed to assess the health risk of pesticide residues via dietary intake of vegetables collected from four top agro-based markets of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Md. Shakhaoat Hossain +5 more
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Yeast‐Based Biotechnology for Civilian Security
Yeasts constitute robust and versatile eukaryotic platforms for biotechnological applications relevant to civilian security. Both native and genetically engineered yeast systems enable sensitive detection of chemical and biological hazards, effective removal of metals and organic pollutants, and detoxification of mycotoxins.
Justyna Ruchała +2 more
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