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Sewage Sludge-Mediated Microplastic Transfer to Agroecosystem: A Comprehensive Review on Detection, Fate and Ecological Impacts Muhammad Tariq Khan, Masroor Waliullah, Zohaib Abbas, Saba Hafeez, Mohammad Bhuyan, Nasrin Akhter, Iqbal Ahmad, Asim Nawab, Mushtaq Ahmad, Yanbo Zhou, Md Faysal Hossain Water Air and Soil Pollution, 2026 Microplastic (MP) pollution has become a significant environmental concern due to its persistent nature and toxic environmental effects. MPs pose threats to the aquatic and terrestrial environment by impacting plant habitats and altering soil properties. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are one of the most prominent channels for MP pollution in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. MP particles separated during various treatment processes are trapped in the sludge and subsequently enter the terrestrial agroecosystem when sludge is used as fertilizer. In addition, sludge incineration releases tiny MP particles into the atmosphere. Although MPs have been extensively studied in aquatic environments, limited studies are available regarding their transport to agricultural ecosystems and the pathways through which they pose risk to food security and soil fertility. This review aims to evaluate the prevalence of MPs within sewage sludge and their subsequent translocation into terrestrial agroecosystems. A critical investigation has been carried out to address the challenges in detecting MPs in complex sludge samples to provide guidance for developing standardized and widely accepted methodologies. Furthermore, the impacts of MPs on soil fertility and biota were assessed and investigated from the perspective of agricultural production. This review aims to compile evidence of the presence and transport of MPs through sewage sludge applied to agricultural lands and help policymakers and environmentalists in developing viable strategies to protect agricultural land from MP pollution. Graphical Abstract
Composition-properties-performance relationships of alkali-activated materials and geopolymers over extended silicon-aluminum-sodium-calcium ratios in adsorption applications Md Faysal Hossain, Md Akram Hossain, Mohammad Bhuyan, Jouko Vepsäläinen, Tero Luukkonen Materials and Design, 2026 • Ca-free geopolymers outperformed Ca-containing compositions as adsorbents. • NH 4 + uptake was inversely proportional to Si/Al in Ca-free geopolymers. • Dye uptake was directly proportional to Si/Al in Ca-free geopolymers. • Positive correlations with zeta potential vs. NH 4 + and surface area vs. dye uptake. Composition of alkali-activated materials (AAMs) and geopolymers affects their material properties and performance in adsorption applications, yet their correlations remain largely unexplored. In this study, AAMs/geopolymers were synthesized by systematically varying their compositions in the ranges Si 1 Al 1 Na 1 –Si 20 Al 1 Na 1 (i.e., Ca-free geopolymers) and Si 1 Al 1 Na 1 Ca 2 –Si 20 Al 1 Na 1 Ca 21 (i.e., Ca-containing AAMs). The material properties (e.g., connectedness of the aluminosilicate structure, specific surface area, pore volume, average pore size and zeta potential) of AAMs/geopolymers were correlated with adsorption performance for aqueous cations with different aqueous radii: methylene blue (MB), rhodamine 6G (R6G), and ammonium (NH 4 + ). In the Ca-free geopolymers, the adsorption of MB and R6G increased with increasing the Si/Al molar ratio and strongly correlated with specific surface area, whereas NH 4 + adsorption showed an opposite trend, correlating positively with the Al/Si ratio and zeta potential but negatively with specific surface area. Adding Ca to the systems caused the adsorption amounts for MB, R6G, and NH 4 + reaching a minimum at Si 5 Al 1 Na 1 Ca 6 composition while lower or higher Ca content increased adsorption. The results of this study could be a valuable reference for tailoring the future AAM/geopolymer compositions over wide Si:Al:Na:Ca ratios to obtain specific material properties in high-end applications, such as wastewater treatment.
Microplastic Removal from Water Using Biomass-Based Carbon: A Review of Recent Advances I. Ihsanullah, Md Faysal Hossain, Muhammad Tariq Khan, Rida Zulfiqar, Yanbo Zhou Chemistry an Asian Journal, 2025 Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as priority contaminants in aquatic environments in recent years. Growing public concern surrounds their environmental and health impacts, as well as their contribution to future global environmental challenges. As emerging contaminants, key challenges lie in developing efficient methods for their detection, quantification, and removal from aqueous media. Numerous techniques for MP remediation from water have been reported in the literature. Among these, biomass‐derived carbon presents several advantages, including low cost, abundance of raw materials, efficient removal capabilities, and sustainability. This review critically evaluates the potential of biomass‐derived carbon for the removal of MPs from water. It provides a concise overview of MP sources and their environmental pathways. Additionally, it summarizes the synthesis methods and characteristics of biomass‐derived carbon. The review elaborates on the removal performance and underlying mechanisms of MPs by these materials. Key challenges and future research recommendations are also discussed. This review provides valuable insights for researchers, summarizing the current research landscape and outlining strategies for advancing MP remediation using biomass‐derived carbon.
Eco-Friendly Solutions to Emerging Contaminants: Unveiling the Potential of Bioremediation in Tackling Microplastic Pollution in Water Ihsanullah Ihsanullah, Muhammad Tariq Khan, Md Faysal Hossain, Muhammad Bilal, Izaz Ali Shah Advanced Sustainable Systems, 2024 Microplastics (MPs) are a class of emerging contaminants that have gained significant attention in recent years. The presence of MPs in the aquatic environment is reported to have serious potential environmental and health impacts. Therefore, it is essential to develop efficient and sustainable strategies for the remediation of MPs from the aqueous environment. Traditional techniques for the remediation of MPs from an aqueous environment have limitations, including high costs and the production of secondary pollutants. In this scenario, bioremediation offers several advantages and has emerged as a cost‐effective, eco‐friendly, and efficient strategy for the removal of MPs from water. This article critically reviews the recent progress in the applications of bioremediation for the removal of different MPs from water. The effects of key factors such as the characteristics of MPs, environmental conditions, and types of microorganisms on the removal of MPs are elaborated in detail. The underlying mechanisms involved in the removal of MPs by microorganisms are also discussed comprehensively. Major technological challenges are identified, and recommendations for future research are provided. Despite several challenges, bioremediation is a promising approach that can revolutionize the MP removal process if the major challenges are addressed.
Space-time Characteristics of 16 PM2.5-bound Phthalates (PAEs) in Ambient Air from Shanghai: Profiles, Sources, Meteorological Effects, and Exposure Risks Janvier Munyaneza, Md Faysal Hossain, Qilong Jia, Yusen Duan, Guangli Xiu Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 2023 Generated by chemical combinations between alcohols and phthalic anhydrites, phthalates are a group of synthetic chemicals broadly utilized as plasticizers. They occur in both particle and gas phases in the air causing threats to human health. In the study in hands, LC-MS/MS was employed for the analysis of PM2.5-PAEs in 128 ambient PM2.5 samples from nine locations (urban, sub-urban and coastal) in Shanghai between February 2015 and September 2021. Six PAE congeners, namely di-n-butylphthalate (DBP), dimethylphthalate (DMP), diisononylphthalate (DINP), di-2-ethylphthalate (DEP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and di (2-propylheptyl) phthalate (DPHP), which are grouped as (∑6PAEs) were the most profuse species (with detection frequency (DF) ranging from 44.5% to 85.9%), with concentrations ranging between 26.85 (DEP) to 1840 ng m–3 (DIBP). Two congeners (DBP and DIBP) contributed significantly (79.4%) to the overall concentration of PAEs in the campaign, and exhibited a strong positive correlation (Spearman: r = 0.876, p < 0.05). Densely populated sites and those situated in periphery of manufacturing areas seemed to exhibit higher mean concentrations of ∑6PAEs. Daily mean and median concentrations comprising all the species (∑16PAEs) were generally higher in samples collected during colder periods (38.3 and 37.5 ng m–3, respectively) rather than within samples gathered in warmer periods (31 and 26.9 ng m–3, respectively), though there wasn't a statistically significant difference between mean concentrations for both periods (ANOVA: p > 0.05, F stat. < F critical). Statistically significant correlations were found between temperature and concentrations of both DBP and ∑16PAEs (p < 0.05, r = 0.34 and 0.35, respectively). Among population groups, an elevated daily intake (EDI) ranging from 1.04 to 27.95 ng kgBWt–1day–1 was found for toddlers, with the highest estimated hazard index of 1.5 × 10–2.
Food Waste and Single-Cell Proteins Yu Bon Man, Tsun Man Lee, Md Faysal Hossain, Yiu Fai Tsang, Chun Fung Wong, Ka Lai Chow Food Waste Valorisation Food Feed Fertiliser Fuel and Value Added Products, 2023
Sewage Sludge-Mediated Microplastic Transfer to Agroecosystem: A Comprehensive Review on Detection, Fate and Ecological Impacts MT Khan, M Waliullah, Z Abbas, S Hafeez, M Bhuyan, N Akhter, I Ahmad, ... Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 237 (11), 648 , 2026 2026
Composition-properties-performance relationships of alkali-activated materials and geopolymers over extended silicon-aluminum-sodium-calcium ratios in adsorption applications MF Hossain, MA Hossain, M Bhuyan, J Vepsäläinen, T Luukkonen Materials & Design, 115471 , 2026 2026
Advancing magnetic chitosan-based materials for sustainable heavy metal removal from water: Synthesis, regeneration, and future perspectives Z Zhu, X Jin, Y Zhou, MF Hossain, X Luo, Y Zhou Separation and Purification Technology, 134166 , 2025 2025 Citations: 29
Microplastic Removal from Water Using Biomass‐Based Carbon: A Review of Recent Advances I Ihsanullah, MF Hossain, MT Khan, R Zulfiqar, Y Zhou Chemistry–An Asian Journal, e00346 , 2025 2025 Citations: 9
High-efficient degradation of sulfadiazine by a novel boron-induced Fe/CaO2 system Y Zhang, J Guo, X Zou, MF Hossain, X Luo, Y Zhou Chemical Engineering Journal 504, 159042 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Highly effective and reusable cellulose-based amphoteric adsorbent for dye removal from single and binary system MF Hossain, N Akther, J Lu, C Duan, MT Khan, J Munyaneza, Y Zhou International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 1-20 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystem: A review of existing policies and regulations MT Khan, S Rashid, U Yaman, SA Khalid, A Kamal, M Ahmad, N Akther, ... Chemosphere 364, 143221 , 2024 2024 Citations: 17
Eco‐Friendly Solutions to Emerging Contaminants: Unveiling the Potential of Bioremediation in Tackling Microplastic Pollution in Water I Ihsanullah, MT Khan, MF Hossain, M Bilal, I Ali Shah Advanced Sustainable Systems, 2400172 , 2024 2024 Citations: 33
Recent advances in the removal and recovery of phosphorus from aqueous solution by metal-based adsorbents: A review X Jin, J Guo, MF Hossain, J Lu, Q Lu, Y Zhou, Y Zhou Resources, Conservation and Recycling 204, 107464 , 2024 2024 Citations: 65
Microplastic removal by coagulation: a review of optimizing the reaction conditions and mechanisms MT Khan, M Ahmad, MF Hossain, A Nawab, I Ahmad, K Ahmad, ... OAE Publishing Inc. , 2023 2023 Citations: 71
Space-time Characteristics of 16 PM2. 5-bound Phthalates (PAEs) in Ambient Air from Shanghai: Profiles, Sources, Meteorological Effects, and Exposure Risks J Munyaneza, MF Hossain, Q Jia, Y Duan, G Xiu Aerosol and Air Quality Research 20, 220465 , 2023 2023 Citations: 12
Personal protective equipment (PPE) disposal during COVID-19: an emerging source of microplastic and microfiber pollution in the environment MT Khan, IA Shah, MF Hossain, N Akther, Y Zhou, MS Khan, M Al-Shaeli, ... Science of the Total Environment 860, 160322 , 2023 2023 Citations: 105
Highly efficient activation of peroxymonosulfate for rapid sulfadiazine degradation by Fe3O4@ Co3S4 T Wang, J Lu, J Lei, Y Zhou, H Zhao, X Chen, MF Hossain, Y Zhou Separation and Purification Technology 307, 122755 , 2023 2023 Citations: 58
Immobilization of heavy metals in tannery sludge by the formation of tobermorite in subcritical water treatment with rice husk silica A Akter, M Goto, MJMM Noor, A Parvez, S Khanam, MAB Siddique, ... RSC advances 13 (16), 10610-10620 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Isotherm models for adsorption of heavy metals from water-a review X Chen, MF Hossain, C Duan, J Lu, YF Tsang, MS Islam, Y Zhou Chemosphere 307, 135545 , 2022 2022 Citations: 655
A review of atmospheric microplastics pollution: In-depth sighting of sources, analytical methods, physiognomies, transport and risks J Munyaneza, Q Jia, FA Qaraah, MF Hossain, C Wu, H Zhen, G Xiu Science of The Total Environment 822, 153339 , 2022 2022 Citations: 148
Manganese oxide-modified biochar: production, characterization and applications for the removal of pollutants from aqueous environments-a review SM Shaheen, A Mosa, A El-Naggar, MF Hossain, H Abdelrahman, ... Bioresource Technology 346, 126581 , 2022 2022 Citations: 149
Removal of organic pollutants from aqueous solution using metal organic frameworks (MOFs)-based adsorbents: A review A Tchinsa, MF Hossain, T Wang, Y Zhou Chemosphere 284, 131393 , 2021 2021 Citations: 263
Lead immobilization in soil using new hydroxyapatite-like compounds derived from oyster shell and its uptake by plants MF Hossain, MS Islam, MA Kashem, KT Osman, Y Zhou Chemosphere, 130570 , 2021 2021 Citations: 40
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Isotherm models for adsorption of heavy metals from water-a review X Chen, MF Hossain, C Duan, J Lu, YF Tsang, MS Islam, Y Zhou Chemosphere 307, 135545 , 2022 2022 Citations: 655
Removal of organic pollutants from aqueous solution using metal organic frameworks (MOFs)-based adsorbents: A review A Tchinsa, MF Hossain, T Wang, Y Zhou Chemosphere 284, 131393 , 2021 2021 Citations: 263
Recent advancements in graphene adsorbents for wastewater treatment: Current status and challenges MDF Hossain, N Akther, Y Zhou Chinese Chemical Letters 31 (10), 2525-2538 , 2020 2020 Citations: 163
Manganese oxide-modified biochar: production, characterization and applications for the removal of pollutants from aqueous environments-a review SM Shaheen, A Mosa, A El-Naggar, MF Hossain, H Abdelrahman, ... Bioresource Technology 346, 126581 , 2022 2022 Citations: 149
A review of atmospheric microplastics pollution: In-depth sighting of sources, analytical methods, physiognomies, transport and risks J Munyaneza, Q Jia, FA Qaraah, MF Hossain, C Wu, H Zhen, G Xiu Science of The Total Environment 822, 153339 , 2022 2022 Citations: 148
Personal protective equipment (PPE) disposal during COVID-19: an emerging source of microplastic and microfiber pollution in the environment MT Khan, IA Shah, MF Hossain, N Akther, Y Zhou, MS Khan, M Al-Shaeli, ... Science of the Total Environment 860, 160322 , 2023 2023 Citations: 105
Microplastic removal by coagulation: a review of optimizing the reaction conditions and mechanisms MT Khan, M Ahmad, MF Hossain, A Nawab, I Ahmad, K Ahmad, ... OAE Publishing Inc. , 2023 2023 Citations: 71
Recent advances in the removal and recovery of phosphorus from aqueous solution by metal-based adsorbents: A review X Jin, J Guo, MF Hossain, J Lu, Q Lu, Y Zhou, Y Zhou Resources, Conservation and Recycling 204, 107464 , 2024 2024 Citations: 65
Highly efficient activation of peroxymonosulfate for rapid sulfadiazine degradation by Fe3O4@ Co3S4 T Wang, J Lu, J Lei, Y Zhou, H Zhao, X Chen, MF Hossain, Y Zhou Separation and Purification Technology 307, 122755 , 2023 2023 Citations: 58
Lead immobilization in soil using new hydroxyapatite-like compounds derived from oyster shell and its uptake by plants MF Hossain, MS Islam, MA Kashem, KT Osman, Y Zhou Chemosphere, 130570 , 2021 2021 Citations: 40
Eco‐Friendly Solutions to Emerging Contaminants: Unveiling the Potential of Bioremediation in Tackling Microplastic Pollution in Water I Ihsanullah, MT Khan, MF Hossain, M Bilal, I Ali Shah Advanced Sustainable Systems, 2400172 , 2024 2024 Citations: 33
Advancing magnetic chitosan-based materials for sustainable heavy metal removal from water: Synthesis, regeneration, and future perspectives Z Zhu, X Jin, Y Zhou, MF Hossain, X Luo, Y Zhou Separation and Purification Technology, 134166 , 2025 2025 Citations: 29
Microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystem: A review of existing policies and regulations MT Khan, S Rashid, U Yaman, SA Khalid, A Kamal, M Ahmad, N Akther, ... Chemosphere 364, 143221 , 2024 2024 Citations: 17
Space-time Characteristics of 16 PM2. 5-bound Phthalates (PAEs) in Ambient Air from Shanghai: Profiles, Sources, Meteorological Effects, and Exposure Risks J Munyaneza, MF Hossain, Q Jia, Y Duan, G Xiu Aerosol and Air Quality Research 20, 220465 , 2023 2023 Citations: 12
Microplastic Removal from Water Using Biomass‐Based Carbon: A Review of Recent Advances I Ihsanullah, MF Hossain, MT Khan, R Zulfiqar, Y Zhou Chemistry–An Asian Journal, e00346 , 2025 2025 Citations: 9
High-efficient degradation of sulfadiazine by a novel boron-induced Fe/CaO2 system Y Zhang, J Guo, X Zou, MF Hossain, X Luo, Y Zhou Chemical Engineering Journal 504, 159042 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Highly effective and reusable cellulose-based amphoteric adsorbent for dye removal from single and binary system MF Hossain, N Akther, J Lu, C Duan, MT Khan, J Munyaneza, Y Zhou International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 1-20 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Immobilization of heavy metals in tannery sludge by the formation of tobermorite in subcritical water treatment with rice husk silica A Akter, M Goto, MJMM Noor, A Parvez, S Khanam, MAB Siddique, ... RSC advances 13 (16), 10610-10620 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Studies on the Causes and Impacts of Landslide: A Comparative Study of Rangamati and Bandarban Hilly District, Bangladesh I Hossain, MF Hossain A Journal for Social Development 8 (1), 165-174 , 2018 2018 Citations: 4
Sewage Sludge-Mediated Microplastic Transfer to Agroecosystem: A Comprehensive Review on Detection, Fate and Ecological Impacts MT Khan, M Waliullah, Z Abbas, S Hafeez, M Bhuyan, N Akhter, I Ahmad, ... Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 237 (11), 648 , 2026 2026