Article
Environmental Sciences
Melanie A. Snow, Michelle Feigis, Ying Duan Lei, Carl P. J. Mitchell, Frank Wania
Summary: The passive sampler for personal GEM monitoring introduced in this study combines a radial porous diffusive barrier with an activated carbon sorbent, providing high accuracy at low levels and high concentrations, wide applicability, and the ability to maintain low blank levels in high GEM environments.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parya Broomandi, Ali Jahanbakhshi, Aram Fathian, Zhuldyz Darynova, Nasime Janatian, Amirhossein Nikfal, Jong Ryeol Kim, Ferhat Karaca
Summary: This study investigates the erosion rate of cultural heritage materials in 37 cities in East Asian countries and suggests that there is still a risk to cultural heritage resources. Additional measures are required to reduce atmospheric pollution and protect sensitive cultural heritage features successfully.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parya Broomandi, Aidana Tleuken, Shaikhislam Zhaxylykov, Amirhossein Nikfal, Jong Ryeol Kim, Ferhat Karaca
Summary: This study evaluates the potential benefits of reduced traffic and urban mobility on the natural deterioration process of materials during the COVID-19 lockdown in twenty-four major cities globally, finding a decrease in material corrosion rates due to the introduced mobility restrictions. The research highlights the need for additional policies and measures to reduce environmental pollution in cities and protect cultural heritage.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fabrizio Monaci, Stefania Ancora, Luca Paoli, Stefano Loppi, Frank Wania
Summary: Lichens play an important role in the cycling of mercury and can be used as indicators of mercury enrichment. By analyzing data from lichen transplants and passive air samplers, it was found that there is a linear relationship between mercury concentrations in lichen and gaseous elemental mercury concentrations in air. The combined use of passive sampling and lichen transplants allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the role of lichens in the deposition of atmospheric mercury to terrestrial ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Stefania Sroda-Murawska, Elzbieta Grzelak-Kostulska, Jadwiga Bieganska, Leszek S. Dabrowski
Summary: The article discusses opportunities for sustainable tourism development in medium-sized cities, emphasizing the importance of the local government's attitude towards cultural development and characteristics related to resident involvement. Even if the cultural assets are not outstanding, medium-sized cities can still play a role in tourism development.
Article
Thermodynamics
Naiping Gao, Ruge Wang, Yan Wu, Zhu Wu
Summary: This study used computational fluid dynamics simulations to analyze different tracer gas methods in building ventilation. The results showed that there is deviation in evaluating ventilation effectiveness with different tracer gases, and the error is introduced by non-passive dispersion. The behavior of tracer gas dispersion depends on the release rate and density difference, with smaller release rate and density difference resulting in more passive dispersion. Heavier tracer gas tends to overestimate the performance of upper supply and lower exhaust ventilation, while lighter tracer gas aggravates the overestimation for lower supply and upper exhaust ventilation.
BUILDING SIMULATION
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Ida Krasevec, Eva Menart, Matija Strlic, Irena Kralj Cigic
Summary: In this study, the SKC UMEx 200 passive samplers were validated for sampling acetic acid and formic acid in museum environments. The sampling rates, extraction efficiency, detection limits, and concentrations were determined through laboratory exposure and case studies at the National Museum of Slovenia. The results showed that the passive samplers are effective in monitoring volatile pollutants in heritage materials.
Article
Environmental Sciences
In-Gyu Cho, Dong-Woon Hwang, Sae Yun Kwon, Sung-Deuk Choi
Summary: This study compared the uptake rates and concentrations of gaseous elemental mercury (GEM) in different sampling conditions and investigated its spatial distribution in Ulsan, South Korea. The results showed that using two stainless steel bowls and lower sulfur contents of activated carbon provided the highest precision for GEM concentrations. Additionally, a zinc smelter in Ulsan was identified as a major source of mercury pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura Vallecillos, Anna Borrull, Rosa Maria Marce, Francesc Borrull
Summary: Passive sampling combined with thermal desorption gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (TD-GC-MS) was used to monitor emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) and solvents in indoor environments of both conventional and vocational training schools. Experimental diffusive uptake rates of target compounds were determined successfully, and concentrations of EOCs and solvents were found to be higher in the vocational training school compared to the conventional school. Cleaning products (conventional school) and classroom activities (vocational training school) were identified as the main sources of EOCs and solvents.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mark E. Sather, Shaibal Mukerjee, Luther Smith, Johnson Mathew, Clarence Jackson, Michael Flournoy
Summary: The study found that in the Four Corners area of the USA, baseline GOM dry deposition rates increased at most sites, but decreased at the high elevation remote mountain site.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pasquale Spezzano
Summary: This paper evaluates the potential damage of air pollution on different materials throughout Europe, with a focus on UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites. Despite significant improvements in air quality in Europe, air pollution remains a significant factor in the degradation of cultural heritage.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Tian-Ping Zhang, Li-Jun Wang, Shan Wang, Ping Wang, Xiao-Hui Zhou, Li Wang, Chun-Mei Yang, Xiao-Mei Li
Summary: The study revealed a significant association between gaseous pollutants and SS hospitalizations, with exposure to NO2 and CO linked to an increased risk of hospitalizations, while exposure to SO2 and O-3 may lower the risk. Patients of different genders and age groups showed varying sensitivities to gaseous pollutants, and exposure to O-3 and CO in the cold season were more likely to impact SS hospitalizations.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Dilger, Olivier Armant, Larissa Ramme, Sonja Muelhopt, Sean C. Sapcariu, Christoph Schlager, Elena Dilger, Ahmed Reda, Juergen Orasche, Juergen Schnelle-Kreis, Thomas M. Conlon, Ali Onder Yildirim, Andrea Hartwig, Ralf Zimmermann, Karsten Hiller, Silvia Diabate, Hanns-Rudolf Paur, Carsten Weiss
Summary: Air pollution, particularly from wood combustion, is a major cause of human morbidity and mortality, primarily affecting the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Carbonyls, specifically found in wood smoke, play a key role in driving adverse health effects, including DNA damage and stress response.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shu-Hui Liu, Hsin-Hui Lin, Chi-Wen Lin
Summary: The development of a deoxidizing packing material with an encapsulated deoxidizing agent for TB-MFC showed improved voltage output and power density, effectively maintaining low levels of dissolved oxygen and achieving efficient isopropanol removal.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Milad Ferdowsi, Bahman Khabiri, Gerardo Buelna, J. Peter Jones, Michele Heitz
Summary: This review discusses the simultaneous removal of multiple pollutants in biofilters, which has been extensively studied in the past decade. The interactions between pollutants make the removal more complicated as the number of pollutants in a mixture increases. Strategies are recommended to improve the performance of biofilters treating mixtures.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Fabio Bottari, Giulia Moro, Nick Sleegers, Anca Florea, Todd Cowen, Sergey Piletsky, Alexander L. N. van Nuijs, Karolien De Wael
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana Castanheiro, Jelle Hofman, Gert Nuyts, Steven Joosen, Simo Spassov, Ronny Blust, Silvia Lenaerts, Karolien De Wael, Roeland Samson
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Agnieszka Anna Krata, Marcin Wojciechowski, Emilia Vassileva, Ewa Bulska
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Emilia Vassileva, Agnieszka Anna Krata, Sabine Azemard
ACCREDITATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Albert Geoffrey Mmari, Hassan Ali Hassan, Laszlo Bencs
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sylwia Zoladek, Magdalena Blicharska-Sobolewska, Agnieszka A. Krata, Iwona A. Rutkowska, Anna Wadas, Krzysztof Miecznikowski, Enrico Negro, Keti Vezzu, Vito Di Noto, Pawel J. Kulesza
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Agnieszka Anna Krata, Emilia Vassileva
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nikoletta Laczai, Laszlo Kovacs, Laura Kocsor, Laszlo Bencs
Summary: The synthesis and characterization of polycrystalline cerium-doped Y2SiO5 and lutetium yttrium oxyorthosilicate scintillator materials were studied. The concentration of LiF flux and cerium content affect particle size and photoluminescence intensity of the host crystal, with increasing Ce content leading to a redshift in PL emission spectra.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Agnieszka Anna Krata, Emilia Stelmach, Marcin Wojciechowski, Ewa Bulska, Krzysztof Maksymiuk, Agata Michalska
Article
Chemistry, Physical
David Beke, Marco Nardi, Gabor Bortel, Melanie Timpel, Zsolt Czigany, Luca Pasquali, Andrea Chiappini, Giorgio Bais, Matyas Rudolf, Dora Zalka, Franca Bigi, Francesca Rossi, Laszlo Bencs, Aron Pekker, Bence G. Markus, Giancarlo Salviati, Stephen E. Saddow, Katalin Kamaras, Ferenc Simon, Adam Gali
Summary: A method of sensitizing zinc gallate nanoparticles with silicon carbide quantum dots is reported, enhancing near-infrared emission under X-ray and UV-vis light excitation. The formation of a ZnGa2O4 shell around the SiC nanoparticles and the band alignment for channeling excited electrons to chromium ions contribute to a significant increase in emission efficiency.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
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
Environmental Sciences
Laszlo Bencs, Bela Plosz, Albert Geoffrey Mmari, Norbert Szoboszlai
Summary: This study tested two types of low-cost sensors in Budapest, Hungary and found that they showed acceptable accuracy in measuring particulate matter in indoor and outdoor air. However, there were biases among the sensors, and lower concentrations of particles were more susceptible to bias. The sensors also needed field calibration to accurately measure particles under high humidity conditions. The air quality index was used to classify air pollution levels and predict health effects. The sensors were useful in detecting peaks in air pollution caused by motor vehicle emissions and cooking/heating activities.
Article
Physics, Applied
Kinga Kutasi, Laszlo Bencs, Zsolt Toth, Slobodan Milosevic
Summary: The study investigates the impact of metals on the formation and stability of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) in liquids treated with a surface-wave microwave discharge. It is shown that metals with high reduction potential can counteract the acidification caused by plasma treatment, leading to a decrease in the reaction rate of NO2- + H2O2 + H+ -> products. Consequently, the addition of metals enhances the production of NO2- in acidified plasma-activated water. The concentrations of RONS remain relatively stable for weeks when the pH is above 5.5, which can be achieved by using Mg powder or shorter treatment times with the use of Zn.
PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS
(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
Laszlo Bencs, Benjamin Horemans, Anna Jolanta Buczynska, Felix Deutsch, Bart Degraeuwe, Martine Van Poppel, Rene Van Grieken
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT-X
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qian Wu, Li Tian, Xiangyu Shan, Huiling Li, Chao Li, Juan Lu
Summary: A novel ECL sensor was developed by modifying Fe3CuO4-Ru(bpy)3+ and GO-CdS@ZnS on the electrode for the detection of permethrin. The sensor exhibited high sensitivity and a wide detection range.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tingting Gong, Lei Liao, Bingying Jiang, Ruo Yuan, Yun Xiang
Summary: In this study, a fluorescent biosensing system for high sensitivity detection of MT was established using a new Ag+-stabilized DNA triplex probe (Ag+-SDTP) combined with catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) and CRISPR/Cas12a signal enhancements. The sensing method is able to selectively detect MT from other non-specific molecules and can achieve low level detection of MT in diluted human serums, demonstrating its potential for monitoring disease-specific MT biomarker at trace levels.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Estrella Sanz Rodriguez, Kyra Wood, Paul R. Haddad, Brett Paull
Summary: This study presents a simple, rapid, and reliable method for determining boron in aqueous solutions using suppressed ion chromatography coupled to electrospray ionisation-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. The method achieved a low limit of detection and demonstrated excellent analytical performance.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aline Cournut, Paul Moustiez, Yannick Coffinier, Christine Enjalbal, Claudia Bich
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a major cause of senile dementia and is characterized by the aggregation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain. The A beta 1-42 peptide is considered the primary cause of neurotoxicity due to its insolubility and subsequent aggregation. A beta 1-42 and A beta 1-40 have been identified as relevant biomarkers for AD diagnosis, and SurfaceAssisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry (SALDI-MS) was used to monitor the A beta 1-42/A beta 1-40 ratio without prior sample treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dotse Selali Chormey, Buse Tugba Zaman, Tulay Borahan Kustanto, Sezin Erarpat Bodur, Suleyman Bodur, Elif Ozturk Er, Sezgin Bakirdere
Summary: This review provides an overview of the harmful effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on human health and introduces the methods for analyzing EDCs. Recent research has focused on using green chemicals, such as deep eutectic solvents (DESs), for microextraction to ensure environmental safety.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yan Zhang, Renfeng Xu, Jingjing Wu, Zhenghong Zhang, Yuhuang Wang, Hongqin Yang, Sheng Zhang
Summary: This study visualized the pore-like structures in prostate cancer cell membranes after treatment with the anticancer drug paclitaxel, demonstrating its mechanism of action related to oxidative damage.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chihong Ma, Qin Zhou, Jinjin Shi, Hua Gao, Di Huang, Huimin Xue, Han Wang, Zhenzhong Zhang, Sen Yang, Junli Zhang, Kaixiang Zhang
Summary: We developed a CRISPR-empowered electrochemical biosensor, named PER-E-CRISPR, for amplification-free and sensitive detection of miR-21. The biosensor combines the advantages of CRISPR/Cas13a and primer exchange reaction (PER) for target amplification. Under optimized conditions, the PER-E-CRISPR assay exhibits a linear range from 10-13 to 10-7 M and a limit of detection of 30.2 fM. The biosensor shows excellent performance in actual plasma, indicating promising prospects for miRNA detection in molecular diagnosis.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gang Liang, Jie Zhao, Yufei Gao, Tao Xie, Jianhui Zhen, Ligang Pan, Wenwen Gong
Summary: Molecular docking (MD) analysis is widely used for studying the interaction between aptamers and small molecules. This study established steady-state aptamers of tertiary structures (SATS) using specific aptamers of tetracycline antibiotics as docking models. Molecular docking results revealed multiple binding sites in the SATS of aptamers, with significant variations in binding free energy (BFE) and docking score (DS). The study also proposed a method for MD analysis based on SATS, providing insights into binding mode and predicting binding sites.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yixuan Xu, Changchang Teng, Huiping Dang, Dalong Yin, Lifeng Yan
Summary: Stable organic radical molecules with high NIR fluorescence quantum efficiency have been synthesized and encapsulated into nanoparticles, which show great potential for both photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) of tumors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yu Su, Dandan Yang, Yanjie Wang, Jie Ding, Lan Ding, Daqian Song
Summary: In this study, a highly selective molecularly imprinted polymer Cu-MIPs@CS was designed and synthesized for bisphenol A (BPA). Cu-MIPs@CS showed significantly enhanced imprinting factor and selective factor towards BPA compared to MIPs@CS. It also exhibited superior discrimination ability between BPA and its structural analogue. Additionally, Cu-MIPs@CS were successfully applied as a solid phase extraction adsorbent for the determination of BPA in drinking water samples.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yi Qiao, Qiongdan Zhang, Yukun He, Tianguang Cheng, Jing Tu
Summary: Single cell heterogeneity plays an important role in many biological phenomena, and distinguishing cells with specific mutations is beneficial for clinical diagnosis and drug screening. This study introduces a gel plate platform that can distinguish cell types based on their phenotypes, with low equipment requirement. The gel platform has potential in point-of-care circumstances and single-cell stimulation responses that prioritize efficiency and simplicity.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chengke Wang, Shuyang Sun, Ping Wang, Huawei Zhao, Wenling Li
Summary: The food safety of aquatic products is a global concern. Nanotechnology-based analyses have advantages in the detection of bacteria, metal ions, and small molecule contaminants. This review summarizes the recent advances in biosensing strategies for aquatic products and highlights the application of nanomaterials, lateral flow-based biosensors, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, microfluidic chips, and molecular imprinting technologies.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Liping Zhu, Zeng Tang, Xuemei Zhang, Li Zhu, Tian Meng, Linying Yu, Ting Xiao, Shasha Lu, Xiaoli Xiong, Xiurong Yang
Summary: A sensitive off-on electrochemiluminescence DNA sensor was developed using Exo III-assisted cascade amplification system. The sensor achieved high selectivity and ultra-high sensitivity in detecting target DNA by utilizing ECL and SPR effects. This study provides a new perspective for designing highly sensitive and programmable ECL biosensors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tong Li, Mengxu Sun, Suping Xia, Ting Huang, Rong-Tian Li, Chunrong Li, Zong Dai, Jin-Xiang Chen, Jun Chen, Nuan Jia
Summary: Here, we developed a binary system based on DNA tetrahedron and fluorogenic RNA aptamers for highly specific and label-free mRNA imaging in living cells. This system achieved high specificity label-free detection of nucleic acids with a detection limit of 1.34 nM. The method has potential applications in early disease diagnosis and new drug development.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yao Zhao, Shu Zhang, Wang Yao, Yuxuan Zhu, Jing Qian, Juan Yang, Nianjun Yang
Summary: A new hierarchical nanostructured composite with high conductivity and catalytic activity is synthesized. The sensor exhibits significant catalytic effect and high sensitivity for monitoring the environmental endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA).