The issue of microplastics pollution is gaining increasing attention as a global environmental concern. These tiny particles, measuring no more than 5mm in size and coming in various shapes, can affect all types of marine ecosystems as they are easily consumed by a wide range of marine species....

Deterioration of water quality is of great concern, particularly in coastal aquifers where it has become difficult to meet water quality standards with appropriate salt content. As groundwater is the only alternative source of freshwater in the coastal plain of Ghiss-Nekor in northern Morocco,...

Groundwater quality degradation is a pressing concern in semi-arid coastal regions, exemplified by the Ghiss-Nekor aquifer in northeastern Morocco, spanning 100 km². This study adopts a comprehensive approach, utilizing Chloro-Alkaline Indices, hydrochemical facies diagrams, the Water Quality...

This bibliometric analysis investigates the scope and evolution of research on the supercritical CO₂ extraction of essential oils from aromatic and medicinal plants. Utilizing the Scopus database, we examine publications from 1995 to 2024, revealing advancements in extraction technologies and collaborative efforts across 42 countries. Key findings include the increasing publication rates signifying the method’s growing acceptance and the pivotal role of countries like China and Italy in influencing the research trajectory. The study employs R Studio for data analysis and VOSviewer for network visualizations, uncovering the centrality of terms like “carbon dioxide”, “essential oils”, and “supercritical extraction” in the research discourse. The results offer insights into the method’s efficiency and highlight potential directions for future research in sustainable extraction practices.

This work developed a groundwater quality index for the BAKOYA aquifer of Al Hoceima city Morocco and also the monitoring of physicochemical and bacteriological parameters of major chemical elements in the water of 30 used in the as drinking water for a large population of the region. The samples...