Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ivana Milenkovic, Ksenija Radotic, Jovana Despotovic, Branka Loncarevic, Marija Ljesevic, Sladana Z. Spasic, Aleksandra Nikolic, Vladimir P. Beskoski
Summary: The study demonstrates the effectiveness of coating in reducing the toxic effects of cerium oxide nanoparticles on the environment. Compared to uncoated nanoparticles, carbohydrate-coated nanoparticles show decreased toxicity in tested organisms.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Keshav Goyal, Harsh Goel, Pritika Baranwal, Aman Dixit, Fahad Khan, Niraj Kumar Jha, Kavindra Kumar Kesari, Pratibha Pandey, Avanish Pandey, Mercilena Benjamin, Ankit Maurya, Vandana Yadav, Rana Suryauday Sinh, Pranay Tanwar, Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, Sandeep Mittan
Summary: Environmental mutagens have the potential to induce a wide range of mutations in humans and can lead to physiological, biochemical, and genetic modifications. The genotoxic effects on germ cells can have lasting impacts on health, and understanding the molecular mechanisms of physical and chemical mutagens is crucial for preventing DNA damage, carcinogenesis, and other disorders affecting human health. Various tests, such as the Ames test and Mutatox test, are important for detecting mutagenic factors in the environment and ongoing research is needed to further explore the impact of environmental mutagens on humans and animals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Georgiana Amariei, Sara Jimenez-Jimenez, Maria Angeles Garcia, Maria Luisa Marina, Karina Boltes
Summary: This study investigated the enantiomer-specific stability and acute toxicity of ivabradine to marine bacterium, Vibrio fischeri, as well as its potential mechanism of action. The results showed that S-ivabradine exhibited enantioselective toxicity to the bacterium, causing serious damage to bacterial cells and disrupting enzymatic activity. The primary mechanism of S-ivabradine toxicity was shown to be oxidative stress. These findings emphasize the importance of further eco-toxicological evaluations of S-ivabradine on other aquatic organisms to determine the environmental risk.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nora Kovats, Katalin Hubai, Tsend-Ayush Sainnokhoi, Andras Hoffer, Gabor Teke
Summary: The study compared different extraction methods and direct contact tests on V. fischeri bioluminescence inhibition, finding that water extract had the lowest PAH content and highest EC50, while dichloromethane, hexane, and dimethyl-sulphoxide extracts had the highest PAH content and lowest EC50. The EC50 of the direct contact test was comparable to that of methanol extract, suggesting that it mimics a more environmentally realistic exposure route.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carlotta Alias, Donatella Feretti, Laura Benassi, Ilaria Zerbini, Claudia Zani, Sabrina Sorlini
Summary: This study evaluated the toxicity and genotoxicity of groundwater contaminated by fluorinated compounds after treatment. The results showed that the treated water samples exhibited different levels of toxicity and genotoxicity to different organisms. Therefore, measures should be taken to improve the management of drinking water quality.
WATER AND ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Giovanni Luongo, Lorenzo Saviano, Giovanni Libralato, Marco Guida, Antonietta Siciliano, Lucio Previtera, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Recent studies have shown the frequent detection of antihypertensive agents in wastewater treatment plants and surface waters, with investigations into the degradation pathway for one of these drugs. Ecotoxicity tests revealed increased toxicity of degradation byproducts compared to the parent compound.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chang-Hong Cheng, Hai-Tao Ma, Hong-Ling Ma, Guang-Xin Liu, Yi-Qin Deng, Juan Feng, Li-Cang Wang, Ying-Ying Cheng, Zhi-Xun Guo
Summary: The tumor suppressor protein p53, encoded by the Sp-53 gene in mud crab, plays important roles in response to Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection, including regulation of antioxidant defense, DNA repair, and apoptosis. Knockdown of Sp-53 resulted in reduced expression of certain genes and increased mortality and DNA damage in mud crabs challenged by V. parahaemolyticus, highlighting the significance of Sp-53 in host defense mechanisms.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carlotta Alias, Donatella Feretti, Laura Benassi, Alessandro Abba, Umberto Gelatti, Sabrina Sorlini, Ilaria Zerbini, Giovanna Piovani
Summary: Steel slags, as a major waste from the iron and steel industry, can be reused to decrease environmental impact and raw material exploitation. This study evaluated the toxicity and genotoxicity of steel slags compared to natural aggregates, indicating that within the limits of Italian regulations, steel slags are not more hazardous than natural aggregates.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MUTAGENESIS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcelino Benvindo-Souza, Daiany Folador Sotero, Cirley Gomes Araujo dos Santos, Rhayane Alves de Assis, Rinneu Elias Borges, Lia Raquel de Souza Santos, Daniela de Melo e Silva
Summary: Pollution from mining activities can cause genotoxic damage to bats, particularly in species like Carollia perspicillata and Glossophaga soricina. High levels of elements such as Mn, Cr, Pb, and Zn were found in water samples from the mining area. The study suggests that bats in mining areas are susceptible to increased DNA damage, similar to what has been observed in other species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xinwen Zhang, Jignesh S. Mahajan, LaShanda T. J. Korley, Thomas H. Epps III, Changqing Wu
Summary: In this study, the genotoxicity of six lignin-derivable bisguaiacols was investigated using a multi-tiered method. The results showed that most of the lignin-derivable bisguaiacols were non-mutagenic and non-genotoxic at low concentrations, indicating their potential as safer alternatives to BPA and bisphenol F.
MUTATION RESEARCH-GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcelino Benvindo-Souza, Akemi Vieira Hosokawa, Cirley Gomes Araujo dos Santos, Rhayane Alves de Assis, Thays Millena Alves Pedroso, Rinneu Elias Borges, Susi Missel Pacheco, Lia Raquel de Souza Santos, Daniela de Melo e Silva
Summary: Habitat loss and fragmentation pose significant threats to biodiversity. The use of bioindicators can provide insight into the health of the environment. A study conducted in agricultural areas found higher genotoxic damage in bats compared to a control area.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jui-Sheng Chen, Hao-Kuang Wang, Yu-Ting Su, Chien-Yu Hsu, Jia-Shing Chen, Cheng-Loong Liang, Cheng-Chun Wu, Aij-Lie Kwan
Summary: A compound named 5104434 has shown potential in stroke therapy by selectively restoring HDAC1 enzymatic activity and protecting neurons to reduce ischemic damage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amanda Silva Fernandes, Abel Vieira de Melo Bisneto, Luana Santos Silva, Elisa Flavia Luiz Cardoso Bailao, Clever Gomes Cardoso, Cristiene Costa Carneiro, Suzana da Costa Santos, Lee Chen-Chen
Summary: TL and CA were found to have antimutagenic properties and showed no cytotoxic or genotoxic effects on human lymphocytes. Moreover, they also demonstrated the ability to protect DNA from damage induced by DOX. These findings suggest the potential therapeutic value of TL and CA in chemopreventive strategies.
JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-PART A-CURRENT ISSUES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amanda Silva Fernandes, Jefferson Hollanda Veras, Luana Santos Silva, Sara Cristina Puga, Elisa Flavia Luiz Cardoso Bailao, Matheus Gabriel de Oliveira, Clever Gomes Cardoso, Cristiene Costa Carneiro, Suzana Da Costa Santos, Lee Chen-Chen
Summary: Pedunculagin (PD), an ellagitannin found in various plants, has shown pharmaceutical properties such as antitumor and antioxidant effects. This study investigated the cytotoxic, genotoxic, and antigenotoxic activities of PD using both in silico and in vitro assays. Results revealed that while PD exhibited genotoxic and cytotoxic effects in human lymphocytes, it also showed antimutagenic properties in bacteria.
JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-PART A-CURRENT ISSUES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Igor Shamovsky, Lena Ripa, Frank Narjes, Britta Bonn, Stefan Schiesser, Ina Terstiege, Christian Tyrchan
Summary: This study investigates the mechanism of N-hydroxylation of aromatic and heteroaromatic amines by CYP1A2 using density functional theory calculations, finding that bioactivation follows an anionic pathway. The results demonstrate that mutagenicity of ArNH2 can be removed by disrupting geometric and electrostatic fit to CYP1A2.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
C. A. Mini, D. J. Dorta, S. S. Maria-Engler, D. P. Oliveira
CHEMICO-BIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Flavia Renata Abe, Andreia Avila Soares de Oliveira, Renan Vieira Marino, Taisa Carla Rizzi Rialto, Danielle Palma Oliveira, Daniel Junqueira Dorta
Summary: This study evaluated the toxicity of BDEs and HFFR on zebrafish early development. Results showed that at the highest concentration, BDE-47 induced edemas while HFFR ALPI had a lesser impact on development.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carlos E. Matos dos Santos, Raul Ghiraldelli Miranda, Danielle Palma de Oliveira, Daniel Junqueira Dorta
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andreia A. S. de Oliveira, Tamires A. V. Brigante, Danielle P. Oliveira
Summary: The tail coiling assay in zebrafish embryos is proposed as an alternative method for screening developmental neurotoxicity induced by chemicals. Embryos from 22 to 29 hpf showed consistent coiling activity, with caffeine and MS-222 affecting activity levels differently. Using 1% DMSO as a solvent for the assay was considered relatively safe.
Article
Toxicology
C. A. Mini, S. A. C. Dreossi, F. R. Abe, S. S. Maria-Engler, D. P. Oliveira
Summary: The researchers developed a skin model constructed using immortalized cells, which showed good predictive potential in chemical assessments and compliance with regulatory guidelines for safety evaluation.
TOXICOLOGY IN VITRO
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mariana Bartilotti, Tais S. Viana, Danielle P. de Oliveira, Elisama Santos, Hernan D. Rojas-Mantilla, Mirian C. Santos, Maria Valnice B. Zanoni
Summary: This study introduces the use of vermiculite modified by magnetite nanoparticles as an adsorbent for the removal of organic carbon, BTEX compounds, and metals in petroleum-produced water, while reducing toxicity. The results demonstrate high efficiency of VMT-mag in removing pollutants and harmful metals, leading to significant reduction of environmental risks associated with petroleum-produced water.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
T. S. Viana, T. C. R. Rialto, J. F. D. Brito, A. F. D. Micas, F. R. Abe, E. A. Savazzi, M. V. B. Boldrin Zanoni, D. P. de Oliveira
Summary: The water produced by the petroleum industry can be a potential contaminant to aquatic biota, with treatments such as photocatalysis showing more efficiency in decreasing toxicity of the water sample on aquatic organisms. It is important to treat petroleum wastewater before disposal to mitigate ecotoxicological impacts.
JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-PART A-CURRENT ISSUES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ketelen Michele Guilherme de Oliveira, Endrew Henrique de Sousa Carvalho, Ronaldo dos Santos Filho, Taina Wilke Sivek, Emanoela Lundgren Tha, Irisdoris Rodrigues de Souza, Lauren Dalat de Sousa Coelho, Maria Eunice Bertelli Pimenta, Gisele Augusto Rodrigues de Oliveira, Danielle Palma de Oliveira, Marta Margarete Cestari, Daniela Morais Leme
Summary: This study reveals that BPA, OP, and NP exhibit acute toxicity to earthworms and cyto-/geno-toxicity to monocotyledonous plants at low concentrations. However, the interaction among these phenols reduces the magnitude of their individual effects on plants in the mixture.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Carlos E. Matos dos Santos, Fernanda C. R. de Paiva, Daniel Junqueira Dorta, Danielle Palma de Oliveira
Summary: This article presents a preliminary assessment of the toxicity of pregabalin lactam (prega-L) using computational methods, following the principles outlined in the ICH guidance M7. Mutagenicity potential is considered as the endpoint, and implications for qualifying this impurity in drug substances and/or drug products are discussed.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gabriela Carvalho Andrade, Guilherme Thomaz Pereira Brancini, Flavia Renata Abe, Danielle Palma de Oliveira, Heloiza Diniz Nicolella, Denise Crispim Tavares, Andre Fernando Ditondo Micas, Eduardo Angelino Savazzi, Geraldo Jose Silva-Junior, Mark Wainwright, Gilberto Ubida Leite Braga
Summary: Antimicrobial photodynamic treatment (APDT) is a promising alternative to conventional chemical antifungal agents for overcoming the issue of resistant isolates, utilizing a photosensitizer (PS) and light to damage biomolecules of target organisms. Evaluation of the environmental toxicity of phenothiazinium PSs and the commercial antifungal NATIVO® showed lower toxicity of PSs and great potential of APDT against plant-pathogenic fungi.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saad U. Khan, Hammad Khan, Sajjad Hussain, Lilian D. M. Torquato, Sabir Khan, Raul G. Miranda, Danielle P. Oliveira, Daniel J. Dorta, Joao A. Lima Perini, Hyeok Choi, Maria Boldrin Zanoni
Summary: Photocatalytic activation of persulfate (PS) using Fe2O3 nanoparticles has shown to efficiently degrade reactive red 120 (RR120) dye. Among the different facets of Fe2O3, beta-Fe2O3 exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity due to enhanced charge carrier separation and greater active sites for PS activation. Optimization experiments achieved nearly 100% color removal and 82% organic removal. Scavenger test suggested the involvement of sulfate and hydroxyl radicals in the degradation process. However, the treatment did not significantly reduce the cytotoxicity of the wastewater. Overall, beta-Fe2O3/PS at low doses showed great potential for decomposing and mineralizing recalcitrant dyes in wastewater under visible light.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elisa Maria Christovam, Jefferson Honorio Franco, Guilherme Juliao Zocolo, Ana Marisa Fusco Almeida, Monica Yonashiro Marcelino, Danielle Palma de Oliveira, Maria Valnice Boldrin Zanoni
Summary: This study investigates the occurrence of Acid Black 210 (AB210) dye and its degradation products in the tannery industry, as well as the stability and toxicity of the dye. The results demonstrate that AB210 is unstable and easily degrades under chlorination, sunlight exposure, and ambient conditions, resulting in the formation of various harmful compounds. The cytotoxicity assay shows that stored AB210 samples exhibit toxicity to cells.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bianca de Arruda Leite, Gabriela Meireles, Flavia Renata Abe, Carlos Gravato, Daniel Junqueira Dorta, Danielle P. de Oliveira
Summary: Some dyes used by industries such as textile, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and photographic have been found to be toxic and mutagenic to aquatic life. These dyes resist degradation in wastewater treatment processes, potentially creating more toxic by-products. However, research on the toxicity of these dyes is limited. This study evaluated the effects of Disperse Red 60, 73, and 78 on the zebrafish model, revealing behavioral and developmental alterations that suggest potential environmental and human health hazards.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Taisa Carla Rizzi Rialto, Renan Vieira Marino, Flavia Renata Abe, Daniel Junqueira Dorta, Danielle Palma Oliveira
Summary: This study assessed and compared the toxicity of BDE-47 and ALPI to zebrafish by analyzing various parameters. The results showed that BDE-47 was more toxic than ALPI.
Review
Toxicology
Enzo Zini Moreira Silva, Daniel Junqueira Dorta, Danielle Palma de Oliveira, Daniela Morais Leme
Summary: While the effects of oral and inhaled flame retardants have been well studied, dermal exposure to them has been relatively less explored. Future research should focus on filling the gaps in understanding the impact of dermal exposure on human health for a more comprehensive picture.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
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)