Remediation efficiency of different methods for rapid-response of microbiological and/or organic matter contaminated beach sand: A laboratory study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.02.020
Abstract: In this article we compare the efficiency of different methods of rapid-response remediation of beach sand contaminated with microbiological and/or organic matter. Contaminated beach sands were treated in laboratory by different treatment methods (i.e., oxidation,… read more here.
Keywords: organic matter; contaminated beach; beach; beach sand ... See more keywords
Radioactive risk assessment of beach sand along the coastline of Mediterranean Sea at El-Arish area, North Sinai, Egypt.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113494
Abstract: Beach sand includes various levels of natural radioactivity, which can cause health effects. The natural radioactivity was measured in the beach sand along the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea at the east of the El-Arish… read more here.
Keywords: along coastline; risk; beach; sand along ... See more keywords
Synthesis of Titanium Dioxide/Silicon Dioxide from Beach Sand as Photocatalyst for Cr and Pb Remediation
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DOI: 10.20944/preprints202010.0019.v1
Abstract: Heavy metals are non-biodegradable and have a high toxicity effect on microorganisms which makes their presence in the environment extremely dangerous. The method of handling heavy metal waste by photocatalysis techniques using TiO2/SiO2 composite showed… read more here.
Keywords: photocatalyst; beach sand; tio2 sio2; tio2 ... See more keywords
Climate Change Impacts on Microbiota in Beach Sand and Water: Looking Ahead
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031444
Abstract: Beach sand and water have both shown relevance for human health and their microbiology have been the subjects of study for decades. Recently, the World Health Organization recommended that recreational beach sands be added to… read more here.
Keywords: health; beach; sand water; water ... See more keywords
Strategies for Monitoring Microbial Life in Beach Sand for Protection of Public Health
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20095710
Abstract: The 2021 revised guidelines of the World Health Organization recommend monitoring the quality of sand in addition to water at recreational beaches. This review provides background information about the types of beaches, the characteristics of… read more here.
Keywords: health strategies; sand; beach sand; public health ... See more keywords
The Distribution of Microplastics in Beach Sand in Tien Giang Province and Vung Tau City, Vietnam
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DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2020.52.2.6
Abstract: Microplastics threaten the ecosystem because of undesirable properties such as non-biodegradability, easy-to-absorb persistant organic compounds, etc. They are found worldwide in marine, fresh water and beach sand environments. In this study, microplastics in beach sand… read more here.
Keywords: sand; microplastics beach; vung tau; giang province ... See more keywords