Article
Economics
Chon-Kit Ao, Yilin Dong, Pei-Fen Kuo
Summary: This study, based on a nationally representative longitudinal survey in China, demonstrates that exposure to both indoor and ambient air pollution has adverse effects on mental health, especially increasing the likelihood of depressive symptoms in the elderly population. Furthermore, the study shows that the impact of air pollution is more pronounced in less educated individuals and females.
CHINA ECONOMIC REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julija Pauraite, Gediminas Mainelis, Simonas Kecorius, Agne Minderyte, Vadimas Dudoitis, Inga Garbariene, Kristina Plauskaite, Jurgita Ovadnevaite, Steigvile Bycenkiene
Summary: The study observed the impact of climate change on wildfires and resulting air pollution, as well as the performance of indoor air filtering systems under intensive smoke conditions. The research found that during smoke events, both indoor and outdoor eBC mass concentrations increased, with air filtering efficiency highly dependent on particle size.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel L. Mendoza, Tabitha M. Benney, Sarah Boll
Summary: This study measured indoor and outdoor air quality using research-grade sensors and found that different pollution events have varying impacts on indoor air quality. Possible intervention strategies were proposed to mitigate contaminant intrusion during elevated pollution events, highlighting the importance of considering outdoor air pollution when studying indoor air quality.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael C. Wolffe, Oliver Wild, Stephen P. Long, Kirsti Ashworth
Summary: The North China Plain is a major agricultural region producing 45% of China's maize, but anthropogenic factors such as particulate matter pollution can negatively impact crop yields.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chrystalla Kaikiti, Marinos Stylianou, Agapios Agapiou
Summary: Hairdressing personnel are exposed to various air pollutants, including VOCs and PM, in hair salons. This study analyzed the indoor air in 5 hair salons and found that hair products are a major source of air pollutants. Efforts are needed to reduce the concentration levels of PM and VOCs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruoyi Xie, Yiyang Xu, Jinhui Yang, Shaozhi Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the indoor air quality in an old badminton hall during the humid season, revealing significant differences in results obtained through objective and subjective approaches. While indoor PM, TVOC, and CO2 concentrations were normal, many participants still complained about the smell of building materials and obvious sweaty odor.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mahmoud Fathy ElSharkawy
Summary: This study aimed to assess indoor air quality (IAQ) by monitoring various air pollutants in selected homes in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The findings showed that the highest levels of PM10, CO2, and NO2 were found in kitchens, while the highest level of CO was found in living rooms. PM10 levels exceeded air quality guidelines in homes near industrial and agricultural areas.
INDOOR AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dong Kim, Jeongju Kim, Sang Joon Lee
Summary: The study showed that submicron water droplets are effective in removing indoor ultrafine particulate matter, with a removal efficiency approximately twice as high as micron-sized water droplets. The results also indicated that as the size of water droplets decreases, the efficiency of particulate matter collection increases significantly.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yatai Men, Jianpeng Li, Xinlei Liu, Yaojie Li, Ke Jiang, Zhihan Luo, Rui Xiong, Hefa Cheng, Shu Tao, Guofeng Shen
Summary: Indoor air quality is crucial to human health, especially in rural areas where household air pollution from solid fuel use is often overlooked. A study found that indoor PM2.5 is influenced by internal sources and outdoor PM2.5, with different relationships between indoor and outdoor levels in heating and non-heating seasons.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Management
Steffen Kuenn, Juan Palacios, Nico Pestel
Summary: Decision making on the job is becoming increasingly important, and there is a growing demand for workers with problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. This paper explores the impact of indoor air quality on the quality of strategic decision making, using data from official chess tournaments. The study finds that poor indoor air quality hampers players' decision making, especially when under time pressure.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Victoria Mazoteras-Pardo, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Israel Casado-Hernandez, Cesar Calvo-Lobo, Angel Morales-Ponce, Alfredo Medrano-Soriano, Sergio Coco-Villanueva, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the indoor air quality of a sports training center catering to small groups and rehabilitation. The results showed that CO2 and relative humidity levels were higher indoors than outdoors. Temperature was higher outside than inside and in the evening compared to the morning. TVOC, AQI, and PM showed minimal variation, though they were higher outdoors in the morning. CO levels were highest indoors. The study concluded that the indoor air quality of the training center was good and met current regulations, with some components even exhibiting better levels than fresh air.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Vito Ilacqua, Nicole Scharko, Jordan Zambrana, Daniel Malashock
Summary: This study surveyed literature on measurements of indoor particulate matter and compiled the most comprehensive collection of data to date. The findings revealed similar patterns of indoor PM distributions across different regions, with greater variability observed in Asia. The study also highlighted the limitation of using outdoor measurements to approximate indoor PM exposures due to the higher variability in indoor concentrations.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Agus Dwi Susanto, Wira Winardi, Moulid Hidayat, Aditya Wirawan
Summary: Indoor air pollution can lead to various health issues, and using indoor plants is an interesting way to tackle this problem, although there is no established best indoor plant criteria. Research has shown that certain indoor plants have the potential to remove harmful substances.
REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Ao Zhang, Yumeng Liu, Bin Zhao, Yinping Zhang, Haidong Kan, Zhuohui Zhao, Furong Deng, Chen Huang, Xiangang Zeng, Yuexia Sun, Hua Qian, Wei Liu, Jinhan Mo, Chanjuan Sun, Xiaohong Zheng
Summary: The study systematically reviewed indoor PM2.5 concentrations in residences, offices, and schools in China, and found that urban areas mainly located in the middle and eastern part of China, while rural areas located in northeast, north, and southwest China. The study also revealed that indoor PM2.5 concentrations have significantly decreased in the past decades, with rural areas showing much higher levels compared to urban areas. The authors recommend a long-term national indoor PM2.5 concentration measurement for a comprehensive and accurate understanding of indoor PM2.5 concentrations.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueying Zhao, Robert J. Allen, Erik S. Thomson
Summary: Research shows that natural aerosols also play a significant role in air pollution, especially in regions close to natural sources, affecting air quality negatively. Climate models indicate that under pristine conditions, levels of fine particulate matter exceed WHO guidelines in parts of Africa and Asia, impacting approximately one billion people globally.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yara S. Tadano, Sanja Potgieter-Vermaak, Yslene R. Kachba, Daiane M. G. Chiroli, Luciana Casacio, Jessica C. Santos-Silva, Camila A. B. Moreira, Vivian Machado, Thiago Antonini Alves, Hugo Siqueira, Ricardo H. M. Godoi
Summary: Studies have shown that global lockdowns due to the COVID-19 outbreak have led to significant reductions in air pollutant levels worldwide. Different lockdown levels are directly related to new COVID-19 cases, air pollution, and economic restrictions. By using Artificial Neural Networks to predict air pollution levels, effective control and prediction can be achieved under flexible lockdown measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lars Gidhagen, Patricia Krecl, Admir Creso Targino, Gabriela Polezer, Ricardo H. M. Godoi, Erika Felix, Yago A. Cipoli, Isabella Charres, Francisco Malucelli, Alyson Wolf, Marcelo Alonso, David Segersson, Francisco J. Castelhano, Jorge H. Amorim, Francisco Mendonca
Summary: The study in Curitiba, Brazil found lower background PM2.5 concentrations in the city center compared to a residential area on the outskirts, possibly due to biomass combustion. BC concentrations were more evenly distributed within the city, with half attributed to local traffic emissions and higher concentrations found along busy roads.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
M. J. Watts, A. Argyraki, M. Barbieri, A. Brown, M. Button, R. Finkelman, G. Gibson, O. Humphrey, X. Huo, A. S. Hursthouse, B. Kaninga, P. Marinho Reis, D. R. S. Middleton, O. Morton-Bermea, A. Nazarpour, A. S. Olatunji, O. Osano, S. Potgieter-Vermaak, C. Prater, K. Torrance, M. H. Wong, C. Zhang, M. Zia
Summary: This article discusses how the SEGH community has responded to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluates the progress made from 2019 to 2021, including the increase in membership offerings and improvement in regional diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tatyana G. Krupnova, Olga V. Rakova, Kirill A. Bondarenko, Artem F. Saifullin, Darya A. Popova, Sanja Potgieter-Vermaak, Ricardo H. M. Godoi
Summary: Air pollution impacts all populations globally, with Chelyabinsk, a typical industrial city, showing particulate matter levels above WHO recommendations. Iron was the most abundant component in both PM2.5 and PM10 samples, while zinc, manganese, and lead had the highest concentrations among trace elements.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonathan R. Thompson, Ariadne Argyraki, Matthew Bashton, Lindsay Bramwell, Matthew Crown, Andrew S. Hursthouse, Khadija Jabeen, Paula Marinho Reis, Anil Namdeo, Andrew Nelson, David A. Pearce, Sanja Potgieter-Vermaak, Pat E. Rasmussen, Joanna Wragg, Jane A. Entwistle
Summary: This study investigated the microbial communities in household vacuum dusts from two bioclimatic regions, UK and Greece. The findings revealed a common core house dust microbiome consisting of bacteria associated with human occupancy and common environmental sources, as well as a location specific microbiome reflective of the bioclimatic region. The study also highlighted citizen science as a powerful approach to access indoor residential environments and established the existence of a core house dust microbiome independent of bioclimatic region.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Kate S. Irvin, Johannes H. Potgieter, Christopher Liauw, Robert Sparkes, Sanja Potgieter-Vermaak
Summary: The PVC industry relies on material property testing during product development, but traditional methods are time-consuming and expensive. This study explores alternative analysis techniques, such as FT-IR and micro-Raman spectroscopy, to quantify the main components in pPVC compounds. Correlations between the spectroscopic data and DOTP and calcium carbonate were found, providing a cost-effective way to determine raw material levels in pPVC.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Simon Gabriel Mafulul, Johannes H. Potgieter, Ishaya Yohanna Longdet, Zebulon S. C. Okoye, Sanja S. Potgieter-Vermaak
Summary: The past mining activities in Bokkos Local Government Area have resulted in abandoned ponds that serve as water sources, but these ponds are contaminated with potentially toxic elements (PTEs), which can be transferred to food crops. This study found that the levels of PTEs in the soil, pond water, and food crops were higher than the recommended limits, posing health risks to the local community. The bioaccumulation of PTEs in food crops was influenced by contaminated soil and irrigation water, with bitter leaf, okra, and maize having the highest transfer of PTEs.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gabriela Polezer, Sanja Potgieter-Vermaak, Andrea Oliveira, Leila D. Martins, Jessica C. Santos-Silva, Camila A. B. Moreira, Theotonio Pauliquevis, Ana F. L. Godoi, Yara Tadano, Carlos Yamamoto, Ricardo H. M. Godoi
Summary: This paper highlights the global importance of air pollution on human health and emphasizes that only a limited number of small- and middle-sized cities have air quality monitoring networks. The study investigates the bioaccessibility of potentially harmful elements in a specific city and evaluates their health risks. The results show that there is a considerable health risk even when the daily average concentration of PM2.5 is below the WHO guideline. Additionally, the mobility of these elements differs from previous studies in large-sized cities. This research suggests that addressing the global health challenge of air pollution requires considering the chemical composition of particulate matter, in addition to mass concentration levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Agnieszka Anna Krata
Summary: This study aimed to determine the mass fractions of inorganic mercury and methyl mercury in soil certified reference material EnvCRM 03 with a complex matrix composition. The contents of inorganic mercury and methyl mercury were established using species-specific isotope dilution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry combined with on-line high-performance liquid chromatography or classical off-line chromatography. Different extraction protocols were verified, and both sequential extraction and one-step extraction showed promising results. The developed analytical methodologies were found to be equally sensitive and suitable for speciation analysis of mercury species in complex matrix samples.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Katharine Burns, Johannes H. H. Potgieter, Sanja Potgieter-Vermaak, Ian D. V. Ingram, Christopher M. M. Liauw
Summary: The lack of a reliable quantitative method for testing plasticizer exudation from PVC formulations hinders the evaluation of novel phthalate-free plasticizers. Two methods, ATR-FTIR and GC-MS, were trialed to improve the ASTM D3291 exudation test. FTIR was found unsuitable due to its insensitivity to small changes in plasticizer distribution, while GC-MS successfully quantified plasticizer exudation that could not be observed visually or by FTIR. Testing multiple aspects of compatibility is important when developing novel plasticizers for use in PVC.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jessica Caroline dos Santos-Silva, Sanja Potgieter-Vermaak, Sandra Helena Westrupp Medeiros, Luiz Vitor da Silva, Danielli Ventura Ferreira, Camila Ariele Bufato Moreira, Priscila Caroline de Souza Zorzenao, Theotonio Pauliquevis, Ana Flavia Locateli Godoi, Rodrigo Augusto Ferreira de Souza, Carlos Itsuo Yamamoto, Ricardo Henrique Moreton Godoi
Summary: This case study in Joinville, a Brazilian coastal city, analyzes the influence of different wind regimes on environmental and health risks associated with PM2.5-bound elements. The study identifies two airsheds within the region, with different concentrations, chemical profiles, and ecological and human health risks. The feedback mechanisms between the airsheds aggravate the air quality and its effects even under good ventilation conditions. Integrating local airshed characteristics into the risk assessment of PM2.5-bound elements is crucial for urban planning and development regulations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Katharine Burns, Ian D. V. Ingram, Johannes H. Potgieter, Sanja Potgieter-Vermaak
Summary: Novel bio-based plasticisers for PVC are being developed to replace toxic and petrochemical additives, with a focus on improving performance. Four derivatives of ESBO have been synthesized and evaluated in PVC formulations, with methoxy polyethylene glycol and ESBO showing promising results. The new compound provides PVC with higher tensile strength and elongation than DOP and lower Tg compared to ESBO.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hugo Sarmiento, Sanja Potgieter-Vermaak, Guilherme C. Borillo, Ana Flavia L. Godoi, Rodrigo A. Reis, Carlos I. Yamamoto, Theotonio Pauliquevis, Gabriela Polezer, Ricardo H. M. Godoi
Summary: Port-related activities adversely affect air quality due to emissions from heavy cargo traffic, onboard ships, and berthed vessels. The specific air pollution cocktail at each port can result in varying health risks. Monitoring and evaluating emissions is crucial for risk assessment and protecting the community.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Agnieszka Anna Krata, Irena A. Wysocka
Summary: An analytical methodology based on isotope dilution was developed to establish the reference procedure for determining the aqua regia extractable and total mass fractions of Hg, Cd, and Pb in soil and sediment. The study found that there is no significant difference between the aqua regia extractable and total mass fractions for Hg, but for Cd and Pb, there is a significant difference that requires separate calculations.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2022)
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)
