This review paper critically evaluates the current state of micro plastic detection and characterization methods, highlighting the significant environmental and health risks posed by microplastics. Microplastics, categorized into primary and secondary types, are ubiquitous in var...
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Naseer Agha Shirzad, Najeebullah Momand, Hussin Ahmad Hasrat, Bahirullah Rahmani & Waqas Ahmad Omerzai·Advances in Research·2025
Due to the use of natural sand and Portland cement, the production of concrete becomes costly and detrimental to the environment. The byproduct of the agro-industrial industry, sugarcane bagasse ash (BA), has been identified as a viable substitute due to its abundance and pozzola...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i61553
This paper aimed to identify the sources, types, challenges, and impacts of plastic pollution in Freetown, providing a comprehensive situational analysis. The study employed a qualitative and integrative literature review, contextualizing data from various sources, including gove...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94450
Invasive species, or non-native organisms, pose significant threats to global biodiversity, ecosystems, and economies. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of invasive species, their impact on native biodiversity, and the mechanisms driving their success. Invasive specie...
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Fatmata Sesay, Mohamed Sesay, Mohammad Imran Azizi, Sheku Momoh Kanneh, Memory Mwale & Bahirullah Rahmani·Advances in Research·2025
The “circular economy” is a concept embraced by policymakers in the European Union and China. It represents a recognition of growing global environmental challenges, including climate change, and the externalities costs of waste. In this review paper, the authors compare the nasc...
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