Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji

Edo State University Uzairue · Microbiology

The urgent need for sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics has spurred interest in bioplastics, and marine green algae have emerged as a promising bioresource. This chapter explores the potential of marine green algae in bioplastic development. These photosynthetic organisms are abundant, renewable, and rich in polysaccharides, such as c...

The increasing industrialization has led to a surge in the generation of pollutants, necessitating sustainable solutions for wastewater treatment. This chapter explores the innovative use of marine algae-derived biochar in treating industrial effluents. Marine algae, abundant and renewable biomass, possess inherent characteristics ideal for biochar...

The escalating global pollution crisis demands innovative and sustainable approaches for wastewater and industrial effluent treatment. Diatoms, unicellular microalgae renowned for their unique characteristics, have emerged as promising tools for phycoremediation. This review explores the potential of diatoms in remediating contaminated water source...

Environmental pollution has been described as one of the major concerns of our society, and it has gained local and international attention in the past couple of decades to date. These concerns arise from the negative effects on the environment. These significant concerns may result from the high level of damage environmental pollution has caused t...

Background Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely estimates to understand this unprecedented event within the context of long-term population health trends. The Global Burden of D...

Background Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates. These estimates are particularly important follow...

Summary Background Future trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term health investment, planning, and prioritisation. We have expanded and improved upon previous forecasts produced as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injur...

This edited volume covers cutting-edge research on different facets of microplastic pollution at the global level. The book describes different types of microplastics, their sources, transportation, extraction, identification, deleterious effects (on flora and fauna) and various mitigation measures. This book discusses recent advances in microplas...

Primary microplastic is mostly produced intentionally for specific usage. After the usage of the products made of primary microplastic (e.g., microbeads), the microplastic particles enter into the environment and are reported in all zones (soil, air, and water). Like other types of microplastic, primary microplastic also enters into the food chain...

The tiny plastic particles known as microplastics, which are smaller than 5 millimetres in size, have raised environmental concerns on a global scale as a result of their wide spread and potential ecological impacts. They are generated through various sources and can be either primary microplastic or secondary microplastics depending on the nature...

The widespread distribution of microplastics has resulted in a pervasive environmental pollution issue with global implications impacting diverse ecosystems, including terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric environments. The role of the small-scale plastic material in question in contributing substantially to the deterioration of the marine ecosyste...

Since water treatment facilities provide a workable alternative for expelling microplastics from the surroundings, this review examines the overall and stage-by-stage effectiveness of different water treatment techniques in expelling microplastics and the innovations for handling water treatment waste products. Over 80 academic papers over the last...

In addition to being an eyesore, microplastic pollution has serious ecological consequences for aquatic life, terrestrial life, and human beings. According to studies, microplastics can operate as vectors for pollutants, soaking up and storing them in marine habitats, species, and ultimately food webs. Given that people will inevitably be exposed t...

Small plastic particles (microplastic: less than 5 mm) have gained significant attention in recent years due to their widespread presence in various environmental compartments and potential adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. One area where microplastics have been extensively utilized is in the formulation of toiletry products, such as...

Microplastic pollution has emerged as a global environmental concern due to its potential adverse impacts on ecosystems and human health. Among the various sources of microplastics, tyres, bitumen wear, and plastic bottles are recognized as significant contributors to the contamination of terrestrial and aquatic environments. The abrasion of tyre t...

Microplastics (MPs) are defined as minute plastic particles that typically exhibit dimensions that span from 1 μm to 5 mm. The aforementioned materials exhibit insolubility in aqueous media and can be subdivided into primary particles, generated initially at diminutive dimensions, and secondary particles, formed as a consequence of the disintegrati...

One-stop reference explaining the manufacturing, design, and many applications of MXenes in an easy-to-understand linear format

Nanotechnology has emerged as a revolutionary field with diverse applications, including nanocoatings for medicinal purposes. Nanocoatings, with their unique properties and capabilities, have opened new avenues for drug delivery, medical devices, and antimicrobial treatments. Nanocoatings can be engineered to encapsulate therapeutic agents, protect...