Environmental concerns have been raised by the growing amount of microplastics (MPs)
contaminating freshwater systems and farmlands. Laboratory-synthesized microplastics with sizes
between 0 and 32μm ranged in concentrations ...
High-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and polypropylene
(PP) account for more than half of plastic consumption, and their microplastic particles
resist natural decomposition in the environment, ...
In this work, Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopic Technique was applied for
detection of heavy metals and other contaminants in solid and liquid samples. This
technique was applied for qualitative as well as quantitative ...
The miraculous discovery of antibiotics has changed the era of modern medicine, but its discovery is under threat. Widespread prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes has posed serious risks to public health. ...
The deteriorating air quality of Lahore is a pressing complication, especially in winter when visibility and public health are compromised. In this study, fine particle (PM2.5) samples were accumulated for two different ...
Diarrheal diseases are an important public health concern, predominantly in peri-urban
areas where access to safe drinking water and passable sanitation is often insufficient.
This study aimed to quantify the prevalence ...
The efficiency of both Integrated Constructed Wetland (ICW) and Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)
in the treatment of wastewater was assessed using physicochemical, microbial, and molecular
studies. Temperature, pH, turbidity, ...
Inam Ullah, Ehsan(Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering NUST, 2024-02-13)
The need for assessing environmental and socio-economic impacts of Ghazi Barotha
Hydropower Project (GBHP) has stemmed from very limited global information about
Run-of-the-river projects. These projects are getting ...
Haseeb Khan, Hamna Shahid Zain Sajid(Nust, IESE, 2021)
For millions of years around the world, fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, have been used to generate electricity. Around 84% of global primary energy is being taken from fossil fuels, while only 11% of the total ...
Even though global sanitation access is improving, safe fecal waste management is becoming a
rising challenge. Pakistan is considered the 5th most populous country in the world with an
estimated population of 238.18 ...
Agriculture is widely recognized as the core foundation of the economy, significantly
influencing the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of a country. Wheat is among nutrient-rich
grain that is crucial for ensuring food security. ...
ABDULLAH ZAHEER AHMAD SHAYAN, SOBAN HASSAN(Nust, IESE, 2023)
The management of municipal solid waste (MSW) has become a pressing global concern due
to its detrimental environmental and health impacts. Conventional landfill practices
contribute to the generation of greenhouse gases, ...
Meerub Anjum Muhammad Ashir Nouma Saleha, Herman Nasir(Nust, IESE, 2023)
Plastic pollution is a pressing issue in developing countries like Pakistan. It poses serious impacts
on environment, while affecting aquatic ecosystems and consequently human health. The issue
remains majorly unaddressed ...