Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Morici, E. Gagliano Candela, R. Favara, L. La Pica, C. Scaletta, G. Pecoraino
Summary: A hydrogeochemical study was conducted in the Catania Plain alluvial aquifer to investigate its hydrogeological structure, meteoric recharge, and the influence of human activities on groundwater. The study revealed that the composition of groundwater varied based on the water-rock interaction with different lithologies in the area. Maps of electrical conductivity and sulfate indicated a correlation with land use, suggesting possible anthropogenic contamination. Isotopic data from rainwater samples showed that the recharge areas were located in the North (Mt. Etna) and South (Hyblean Plateau) of the plain.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lisa Ghezzi, Simone Arrighi, Riccardo Petrini, Monica Bini, Livia Vittori Antisari, Fabrizio Franceschini, Maria Letizia Franchi, Roberto Giannecchini
Summary: This study examines the distribution of arsenic in groundwater, soil, and edible vegetables in a densely populated area in Italy and its potential impact on human health. The results show high concentrations of arsenic in some irrigation wells, exceeding 1200 μg/L. The average concentrations of arsenic in topsoil and subsoil are 39 mg/kg and 46 mg/kg, respectively, with the highest concentration reaching about 200 mg/kg. The findings also suggest that arsenic originates from mineralized and historical mining areas. The exposure routes, including soil ingestion, dermal absorption, soil dust inhalation, and vegetable consumption, pose non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks that exceed the acceptance threshold.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Federica Rizzetto
Summary: This study investigates the evolution of the Holocene Venetian coastal plain in the lower Piave river coastal plain. The analysis of ancient sandy ridges reveals the progradation and retrogradation of the local coastline, with different depositional environments and transporting agents identified. The research provides new insights into the coastal evolution by adding information on the formation processes and stages of coastal progradation and retreat.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Rotiroti, Tullia Bonomi, Elisa Sacchi, John M. McArthur, Rasmus Jakobsen, Alessandra Sciarra, Giuseppe Etiope, Chiara Zanotti, Veronica Nava, Letizia Fumagalli, Barbara Leoni
Summary: Understanding the factors that control arsenic concentrations in groundwater is crucial for providing safe water in regions with arsenic-polluted aquifers. This study evaluated the source, transport, and fate of arsenic in Pleistocene aquifers through an analysis of redox properties in the Po Plain, Italy. The study found that arsenic concentrations in groundwater are influenced by the operation of multiple terminal electron acceptors, the presence of organic matter, and the positioning of well-screens. The conceptual model proposed may be applicable to Pleistocene aquifers worldwide with similar characteristics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Wengeng Cao, Yu Fu, Yanpei Cheng, Wenhua Zhai, Xiaoyue Sun, Yu Ren, Deng Pan
Summary: Using machine learning algorithms, a model was constructed to predict the risk distribution of shallow high arsenic groundwater in the lower reaches of the Yellow River. The study analyzed the factors influencing arsenic pollution, such as Yellow River burst, temperature, precipitation, elevation, and hydraulic gradient. Simulation results showed that raising the groundwater level by 1-3 meters could reduce the area of high arsenic concentration by 19.52%. The methods and findings of this study can support the management and control of arsenic enrichment in groundwater systems globally.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xingfei Zhang, Jia Tian, Haisheng Han, Wei Sun, Yue Yang, Xiaoyun Jiang, Yang Cao
Summary: Sulfide precipitation is an efficient method for separation, but its application is limited due to the H2S pollution caused by conventional reagents. The use of amorphous FeS greatly reduces H2S escape and improves the crystallization and settling characteristics of As-precipitates. Arsenic removal decreases significantly from 89.8% to 40.8% over an FeS aging period of 0 to 84 days, without H2S emissions. The transformation of FeS from amorphous to crystalline state, infiltration of water molecules, and change in arsenic removal mechanism are observed.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rui Tang, Henning Prommer, Shoujun Yuan, Wei Wang, Jing Sun, James Jamieson, Zhen-Hu Hu
Summary: A sulfate-mediated bioelectrochemical system was designed to enhance ROX degradation and in situ immobilization of inorganic arsenic, exhibiting a synergistic effect on HAPA degradation. This technique is promising for enhanced arsenic decontamination of organoarsenic-bearing manure/wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pieter Ostermeyer, Luiza Bonin, Karel Folens, Florian Verbruggen, Cristina Garcia-Timermans, Kim Verbeken, Korneel Rabaey, Tom Hennebel
Summary: Arsenic precipitation as As2S3 is effective for removal, but the efficiency is influenced by the composition of the wastewater and the S:As ratio. Flocculation and coagulation characteristics of As2S3 particles are affected by the speciation of arsenic.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
N. Janardhana Raju
Summary: Arsenic contamination in groundwater is a global concern for human health through drinking and irrigation practices. The review in this paper covers sources, processes, health effects, and treatment technologies for arsenic removal. The most serious known arsenic contamination problem with the largest population at risk is found in Bangladesh and West Bengal state in India.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bo Yu, Qingfeng Dong, Mengmeng Zhang, Dongbin Wang, Jing Li, Yue Cheng
Summary: Industrial wastewater containing arsenic poses a serious threat to the environment. P2S5 is an effective arsenic removal agent due to its non-interference with acid reuse. Experimental results show high arsenic removal efficiency under optimal conditions. Increased temperature improves the reaction rate.
Review
Soil Science
Chaolei Yuan, Qi LI, Zhaoyang Sun, Wenjun Zhang, Jiangrong Chen, Zheng Chen, Shuo Na, Hongwen Sun
Summary: Arsenic (As) contamination in soil and water is a serious concern due to its threat to the ecosystem and human health. Remediation strategies for As contamination aim to oxidize the toxic and mobile As(III) to As(V). This article reviews the chemical oxidation of As(III) in the environment, focusing on the roles of iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) oxides, and summarizes the application of these oxides for As remediation. Understanding the mechanisms and factors influencing As(III) oxidation by Fe and Mn oxides, as well as developing innovative methods and materials based on these oxides, are necessary for effective regulation and remediation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mona Morsy, Thomas Scholten, Silas Michaelides, Erik Borg, Youssef Sherief, Peter Dietrich
Summary: This study compares two sets of precipitation data in the El-Qaa Plain in the Sinai Peninsula and determines that IMERG data outperforms TMPA data in all rainfall intensities.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Elena Bellizia, Jacopo Boaga, Alessandro Fontana, Andrea D'Alpaos, Giorgio Cassiani, Massimiliano Ghinassi
Summary: Sedimentary sand bodies formed by Holocene meandering fluvial channels in alluvial plains can be easily detected and characterized using satellite images. Combining remote sensing, geophysical investigations, and sedimentary cores helps understand sediment distribution and reservoir connectivity, with significant implications for fluid migration modeling in the reservoir development. Studying a Late-Holocene meander bend in the southern Venetian Plain in Italy reveals depositional patterns and grain-size variability of sedimentary bodies, highlighting the impact of fluvial meander bend genesis and abandonment processes on point-bar geometry and sediment properties.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Natasha, Irshad Bibi, Khalid Hussain, Rabia Amen, Israr Masood Ul Hasan, Muhammad Shahid, Safdar Bashir, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Tariq Mehmood, Hafiz Naeem Asghar, Muhammad Farrakh Nawaz, Muhammad Mahroz Hussain, Waqar Ali
Summary: Arsenic contamination in soil-plant system is a global issue. This study found that adding sulfate and soil microbes can promote maize plant growth and reduce arsenic uptake. The treatment with soil microbes and sulfate level of 5 mmol kg(-1) showed the most promising results in reducing arsenic uptake and improving plant growth.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Valeria Cascone, Ilaria Barone, Jacopo Boaga
Summary: The selection of velocity gradient is crucial for seismic site characterisation of deep alluvial basins, as it can greatly affect the seismic site response.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICS AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Filippo Torresan, Paolo Fabbri, Leonardo Piccinini, Nico Dalla Libera, Marco Pola, Dario Zampieri
HYDROGEOLOGY JOURNAL
(2020)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Manuel Rigo, Tetsuji Onoue, Lawrence H. Tanner, Spencer G. Lucas, Linda Godfrey, Miriam E. Katz, Mariachiara Zaffani, Kliti Grice, Jaime Cesar, Daisuke Yamashita, Matteo Maron, Lydia S. Tackett, Hamish Campbell, Fabio Tateo, Giuseppe Concheri, Claudia Agnini, Marco Chiari, Angela Bertinelli
EARTH-SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2020)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Denis Allard, Paolo Fabbri, Carlo Gaetan
Summary: This study presents a rule-based approach for simulating depositional sequences of surfaces based on lithofacies thickness data. The use of a latent Gaussian model and MCMC algorithm allows exploring possible configurations compatible with incomplete borehole data. The model and algorithm are validated on synthetic data and applied to a subsoil in the Venetian Plain.
MATHEMATICAL GEOSCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Filippo Torresan, Leonardo Piccinini, Marco Pola, Dario Zampieri, Paolo Fabbri
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nico Dalla Libera, Daniele Pedretti, Fabio Tateo, Leonardo Mason, Leonardo Piccinini, Paolo Fabbri
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2020)
Review
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Fabio Tateo
Article
Clinical Neurology
Arianna Scartezzini, Fabio Tateo, Paola Perini, Luca Benacchio, Mario Ermani, Antonio Ferro, Morena Cadaldini, Maria Grazia Piccinno, Luisella Colledan, Nicoletta Freddi, Paolo Gallo, Marco Puthenparampil
Summary: The study found a strong association between PM2.5 concentration and MS prevalence in the Province of Padua, with Padua City having significantly higher MS prevalence compared to the SPZ of the Euganean Hills Park. This suggests that air pollutants may be a potential environmental risk factor for MS in the Veneto Region of Italy.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Filippo Torresan, Leonardo Piccinini, Mauro Cacace, Marco Pola, Dario Zampieri, Paolo Fabbri
Summary: Renewable natural resources are crucial for reducing environmental pollution and protecting the environment, with a focus on the renewability assessment of geothermal resources which includes considerations of hydrogeology and system development control. Attention should also be paid to the sustainable exploitation of resources to avoid overexploitation.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Sirio Fiorino, Fabio Tateo, Dario De Biase, Claudio G. Gallo, Paolo E. Orlandi, Ivan Corazza, Roberta Budriesi, Matteo Micucci, Michela Visani, Elisabetta Loggi, Wandong Hong, Roberta Pica, Federico Lari, Maddalena Zippi
Summary: This review compares the characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 with other well-known RNA viruses such as HIV, HCV, and influenza viruses, aiming to provide insights and lessons for better understanding SARS-CoV-2. The distinct modes of transmission among these pathogens, along with potential similarities in clinical manifestations and pathogenetic mechanisms, could help in establishing preventive measures and new therapies against SARS-CoV-2.
FUTURE MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Julian D. Hartman, F. Sangiorgi, M. A. Barcena, F. Tateo, F. Giglio, S. Albertazzi, F. Trincardi, P. K. Bijl, L. Langone, A. Asioli
Summary: This study reconstructs sea-ice cover, sea surface temperature, and primary productivity off the Ross Sea margin during Pleistocene marine isotope stages (MIS) 9 to 5. The research shows that sea surface conditions and productivity at the Ross Sea margin were strongly influenced by the natural climate variability of the Pleistocene, and that warm and cold fluctuations match the sawtooth character of temperatures over Vostok during interglacial periods.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nico Dalla Libera, Daniele Pedretti, Giulia Casiraghi, Abel Marko, Leonardo Piccinini, Paolo Fabbri
Summary: Stochastic multicomponent reactive transport modeling is a useful tool for quantifying the probability of arsenic concentrations exceeding critical thresholds in groundwater. The study in a shallow alluvial aquifer near Venice revealed that initial geochemical conditions are a major source of uncertainty in arsenic concentrations. The simulation results showed a decrease in the fraction of aquifer volume with high arsenic concentrations over time, as well as an increase in PNE with different target thresholds.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fabio Tateo, Sirio Fiorino, Luca Peruzzo, Maddalena Zippi, Dario De Biased, Federico Lari, Dora Melucci
Summary: This study investigates the impact of atmospheric parameters on the spread of COVID-19 and hospitalizations. The findings suggest that non-pharmacologic measures attenuate the virus diffusion during the confined/autumn period, while atmospheric parameters significantly affect hospitalizations in the free/summer conditions. Particulate matter matches the growth of hospitalizations in areas with low chronic particulate pollution, while higher temperature and solar radiation correspond to fewer hospitalizations. The interaction between solar radiation and high temperature shows surprising evidence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Davide Cappellari, Leonardo Piccinini, Alessandro Pontin, Paolo Fabbri
Summary: Shallow geothermal systems offer economic and environmental advantages as an alternative to traditional air-conditioning systems. This paper presents a methodology for the sustainable design of these systems, using an example from an aquifer in Italy. The study highlights potential issues and provides solutions for the system's long-term sustainability.
Article
Water Resources
Paolo Fabbri, Carlo Gaetan, Luca Sartore, Nico Dalla Libera
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)