Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wolfram Buss, Isabel Hilber, Margaret C. Graham, Ondrej Masek
Summary: The relationship between biomass feedstock, production process parameters, and the speciation of PAHs in biochar is crucial. It was found that the design of the pyrolysis unit plays a more significant role in determining the PAHs content in biochar than specific pyrolysis parameters or feedstocks.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Luisa Fernandez-Marcos
Summary: The presence of toxic substances is a major cause of soil degradation. Wildfires generate potentially toxic substances that can harm soil organisms and water bodies. This review summarises the current knowledge on the generation of these substances, their effects on soil organisms, metal mobilisation, pyrolytic production of toxic compounds, and the detoxifying role of charcoal.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Meghdad Bineshpour, Khoshnaz Payandeh, Ahad Nazarpour, Sima Sabzalipour
Summary: The study evaluated the contamination levels of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in surface soils from Arak city, indicating that the main sources of PTEs are anthropogenic and geogenic inputs, particularly from industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust. The findings suggest that residents, especially children, are at risk of carcinogenic effects due to the high levels of PTEs in the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Lenka Demkova, Lenka Bobulska, Julius Arvay, Zuzana Homolova, Miloslav Michalko, Magdalena Balintova
Summary: With the increase in tourist numbers, national parks are facing pressure in terms of spreading potentially toxic elements (PTEs). PTEs are being produced by car parks, roads, and civil amenities, contaminating not only the immediate vicinity but also wider surroundings. Various methods, including the use of soil samples, mosses, and lichen samples, were employed to evaluate pollution and its impact on soil characteristics.
JOURNAL OF GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Anderson Martins de Souza Braz, Marcondes Lima da Costa, Silvio Junio Ramos, Roberto Dall'Agnol, Antonio Rodrigues Fernandes
Summary: The study found that Amazon soils require high rates of fertilizer application in order to express their agricultural potential. After years of cultivation, some heavy metals were enriched in the soil, but all concentrations remained below the safety values established by Brazilian legislation, indicating that current management practices do not pose risks to soil and human health.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Suellen Nunes de Araujo, Silvio Junio Ramos, Gabriel Caixeta Martins, Renato Alves Teixeira, Edna Santos de Souza, Prafulla Kumar Sahoo, Antonio Rodrigues Fernandes, Markus Gastauer, Cecilio Frois Caldeira, Pedro Walfir Martins Souza-Filho, Roberto Dall'Agnol
Summary: This study compared the concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in copper tailings and surrounding soils, finding that the levels of Co, Cu, and Ni in the tailings area exceeded prevention values and soil quality reference values. However, according to the Pollution Load Index (PLI) and Potential Ecological Risk Index (RI), the tailings area was considered unpolluted with low potential ecological risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isaac Ayodele Ololade, Nurudeen Abiola Oladoja, Oluwaranti Olubunmi Ololade, Toyin Dunsin Saliu, Adenike Bosede Alabi, Samuel Babatunde Obadawo, Mayowa Monday Anifowose
Summary: This study analyzed the levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in fish and shellfish samples collected from the Ogbese River in Nigeria, finding that fish had higher concentrations of PAHs compared to shellfish, with bottom dwellers showing more significant accumulation. The findings suggest the need for urgent remediation of the river to safeguard public health.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandeep Kumar, Shiv Prasad, Manoj Shrivastava, Arti Bhatia, Sadikul Islam, Krishna Kumar Yadav, Sushil Kumar Kharia, Anchal Dass, Neha Gupta, Sunita Yadav, Marina M. S. Cabral-Pinto
Summary: This study analyzed the contamination load of six vegetables collected from five cultivated sites and two market sites in Delhi, India. The concentrations of heavy metals in soil and water samples were generally below the permissible level, except for slightly higher levels of Cd. Spinach had the highest pollution index value, while tomato had the lowest.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Charity Kelechi Lele, Olarewaju Michael Oluba, Oluyomi Stephen Adeyemi
Summary: This study examines the PAHs profile in selected soils in Onne and evaluates the health risks associated with PAHs exposure. The results show differential presence of PAHs during and after the COVID-19 lockdown, with high molecular weight PAHs being major contributors during the lockdown. The study also suggests that reduced anthropological activities during the lockdown may play a role in exposure and cancer risk reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bilikis T. Folarin, Mohamed Abdallah, Temilola O. Oluseyi, Stuart Harrad, Kehinde O. Olayinka
Summary: This study used in silico modeling to predict the toxicity and absorption properties of dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (dl-PCBs) in soil samples from power stations in Lagos, Nigeria. The results showed that most samples exceeded the international guidelines for dl-PCB concentrations and these compounds had potential hepatotoxicity and carcinogenicity. Occupational exposure to dl-PCBs through soil ingestion may pose health risks to workers.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wilma Taverne-Veldhuizen, Ron Hoogenboom, Guillaume ten Dam, Rik Herbes, Vincenzo Fogliano, Pieternel Luning
Summary: This study investigated the impact of hydrogenation on dioxins in palm oil products. The toxic equivalent (TEQ) levels of dioxins varied with different degrees of hydrogenation, and optimization of the process is needed to reduce the risk of exceeding dioxin limits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nhung Thi Ha Pham, Izabella Babcsanyi, Peter Balling, Andrea Farsang
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accumulation and bioavailability of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in two vineyards in Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary, and to assess the associated health risks. The results showed higher PTE contents in the organic vineyard compared to the conventional one, and Cu concentrations were mainly influenced by the duration of Cu-fungicide applications.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meina Zhu, Yufeng Guo, Xudong Cao, Yanbo Yang, Qian Du, Jing Lou, Wenjie Wang, Yan Wu, Huimei Wang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of geo-climates, soil properties, and land use on soil total phosphorus (TP) and its fractions in plantation forests and farmlands in the high-latitude northern hemisphere. The results showed that soil alkalization, latitude, and soil fungi were the main factors determining the phosphorus content in shelterbelt-farmland soils.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Anna Gololobova, Yana Legostaeva
Summary: This study was conducted in a Russian industrial site, analyzing permafrost soils and two species of shrubs for the presence of PTEs. It found high contamination levels, especially for Ni, Cr, Co, As, and Mn in soils, which was also reflected in the leaves of the shrubs. The application of PI, PLI, and BAF indices proved to be efficient for the ecological and biogeochemical assessment of industrial development areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xudong Mei, Fanhai Zeng, FengLin Xu, HaiFeng Su
Summary: This study assessed the biological hazard of soil microbial populations caused by fracturing flowback fluid through analyzing the diversity of microbial compositions, showing significant differences between polluted and unpolluted soil under different conditions. The microbe-index of biological integrity (M-IBI) was used to evaluate the toxicity of the fracturing flowback fluid, revealing the lack of key beneficial microbial species in polluted soil and identifying 35 degrees C as a critical value for damage to microbial integrity. The results provide valuable reference for evaluating soil damage by fracturing flowback fluid.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Durba Kashyap, Tripti Agarwal
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandeep Madhwal, Vignesh Prabhu, Sangeeta Sundriyal, Vijay Shridhar
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2020)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Ashish Soni, Ujjwal Kumar, Vignesh Prabhu, Vijay Shridhar
JOURNAL OF ATMOSPHERIC AND SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandeep Madhwal, Vignesh Prabhu, Sangeeta Sundriyal, Vijay Shridhar
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Vignesh Prabhu, Ashish Soni, Sandeep Madhwal, Amitesh Gupta, Sangeeta Sundriyal, Vijay Shridhar, V Sreekanth, Parth Sarathi Mahapatra
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2020)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Tripti Mishra, Ujjwal Kumar, Kusum Arunanchalam, Vijay Sridhar
Summary: The study evaluated the efficiency of state-owned electric utility facilities in Uttarakhand state of India from 2009 to 2019, finding that some Electricity Distribution Divisions had low technical efficiency. However, an improvement trend was noted with rearrangement of divisions from 2015 to 2017. Recommendations and policies should consider geographical location for more efficient power supply.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ashish Soni, Stefano Decesari, Harish Gadhavi, Marco Paglione, Douglas Orsini, Vijay Shridhar, Ujjwal Kumar, Francesca Volpi
Summary: The study highlights the presence of local anthropogenic sources of aerosol pollution in the Himalayan valleys, especially during summer seasons. These sources include particulate nitrate, black carbon, and chemical substances, indicating the need for enhanced monitoring and management efforts to address the pollution levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lochan Singh, Ankur Kumar, Tripti Agarwal
Summary: In this study, the separation of 16 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) was investigated using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) on a non-PAH-specific column. Various factors, including detector type, flow conditions, temperature, injection volume, and wavelength, were studied to determine their effects on chromatographic performance. The study found that using a fluorescence detector under isocratic conditions improved the chromatographic performance. This research is important for simple, rapid, and low-level detection of PAHs.
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Alka Kumari, Bhaswati Bhattacharya, Tripti Agarwal, Vijay Paul, S. Chakkaravarthi
Summary: Acrylamide, a harmful substance found in potato-based products, has been linked to cancer and poses a significant food safety threat. This review examines recent research on acrylamide formation mechanisms, dietary intake, toxicity, and strategies to reduce its presence in the food supply chain, focusing on the safety of potato-based products.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amita Shakya, Meththika Vithanage, Tripti Agarwal
Summary: This study found that the pyrolysis temperature is a key factor affecting the Cr(VI) removal potential of groundnut shell biochars, and pH is a significant parameter determining the adsorption potential. As the pyrolysis temperature increased, the adsorption capacity of the biochars decreased.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tripti Mishra, Amit Rabha, Ujjwal Kumar, Kusum Arunachalam, Vijay Sridhar
REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS-SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Priya Pokhriya, Richa Rajput, Prachi Nautiyal, Pooja Panwar, Deepshikha Pandey, Achlesh Daverey, Ayyanadar Arunachalam, Vijay Shridhar, Kusum Arunachalam
SN APPLIED SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pooja Panwar, Vignesh Prabhu, Ashish Soni, Disha Punetha, Vijay Shridhar
SN APPLIED SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Prabhu, Jai Prakash, Ashish Soni, Sandeep Madhwal, Vijay Shridhar
CITY AND ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Shakuntala Khatri, Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Vijay Shridhar
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
