Browsing Biological & Environmental Sciences by Publisher "Springer International Publishing"
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Adsorptive Removal of Arsenic and Mercury from Aqueous Solutions by Eucalyptus Leaves
( Springer International Publishing , 2017 , Article)The study is a first-time investigation into the use of Eucalyptus leaves as a low-cost herbal adsorbent for the removal of arsenic (As) and mercury (Hg) from aqueous solutions. The adsorption capacity and efficiency were ... -
Biodiversity and possible utilization of halophytes in Qatar
( Springer International Publishing , 2021 , Book chapter)Climate change, nature destruction, food security, and accessibility to fresh water are all the most concerning world issues facing humanities. There are many solutions to minimize the adverse effects of such environmental ... -
Halophytes as important sources of antioxidants and anti-cholinesterase compounds
( Springer International Publishing , 2021 , Book chapter)Halophytes are plants adapted to high salinity, and they are common in many places around the world where environmental conditions are inconvenient for the growth of conventional plants. Normally, plants exposed to harsh ... -
Impact of temperature and storage time on the migration of antimony from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers into bottled water in Qatar
( Springer International Publishing , 2017 , Article)Prosperity in Qatar and the consequent stresses on water resources resulted in a sustainable increase in the bottled drinking water market. Reports on health concerns and possible migration of chemicals from the plastic ... -
Macrobenthos in the central Arabian Gulf: a reflection of climate extremes and variability
( Springer International Publishing , 2016 , Article)The arid subtropical ecosystem of the central Arabian Gulf was used to explore the combined effects of low primary productivity, high salinities, and variable temperatures on the composition and structure of benthic ... -
The biogeochemical iron cycle and astrobiology
( Springer International Publishing , 2016 , Article)Biogeochemistry investigates chemical cycles which influence or are influenced by biological activity. Astrobiology studies the origin, evolution and distribution of life in the universe. The biogeochemical Fe cycle has ... -
Toxic heavy metal (Pb and Cd) content in tobacco cigarette brands in Selangor state, Peninsular Malaysia
( Springer International Publishing , 2019 , Article)Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) are ubiquitous metals widely distributed in the environment, resulting in toxic health effects. This project aims to evaluate Pb and Cd as toxic elements in 15 different tobacco cigarette brands ...