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Ecotoxicological effect of CdTe quantum dots on Eisenia andrei
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Nanotechnology is a modern developing discipline producing a large quantity of consumer products, likely resulting in waste materials during the upcoming decades. Engineered nanoparticles with unique physicochemical ...
Determination of organic pollution in Phongola and Vaal Rivers, and the possible effects to wildlife—a comparison
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
The aquatic environment is impacted by a wide range of anthropogenic activities, these include application of agricultural products like herbicides, insecticides and pesticides, and fertilisers; sewage; and industrial ...
The use of Clarias gariepinus and associated helminthic parasites as bio-indicators of metal pollution in a subtropical ecosystem
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Metals are naturally occurring elements that play an important role in the functioning of organisms. However, imbalances in metal concentrations in the environment are of great concern due to their potential detrimental ...