Article
Environmental Sciences
Zahra Aghashariatmadari
Summary: The study showed that during the lockdown period, there was a decrease in the concentrations of major pollutants and the Air Quality Index (AQI), but some pollutant concentrations increased after the lockdown, mainly due to the removal of traffic control plan and increased use of private vehicles.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Savannah L. Lewis, Lynn M. Russell, John A. McKinsey, William J. Harris
Summary: The Oceano Dunes in California is a natural source of wind-driven dust emissions, primarily consisting of particulate matter (PM) with a particle size larger than 1 μm. To evaluate the impact of reducing PM emissions from the dune area on air quality, samples were collected during high-wind months from 2019 to 2021 to analyze the organic and elemental composition of PM10 and PM2.5. The results suggest that while the contribution of unidentified components from the dunes is relatively high, there is no evidence of toxic substances, indicating that current dust abatement strategies may not significantly improve downwind air quality.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chenxi Liu, Jia Peng, Yubo Liu, Yi Peng, Yuanyuan Kuang, Yinzhuang Zhang, Qilin Ma
Summary: Using Mendelian randomisation (MR) analysis, a potential causal association was found between PM2.5 absorbance and COVID-19 infection, hospitalisation, and severe respiratory symptoms. Prevention and control of air pollution could help delay and halt the negative progression of COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bartosz Czernecki, Michal Marosz, Joanna Jedruszkiewicz
Summary: Air pollution remains a significant issue for Europeans living in urban areas, with Poland being one of the most polluted countries in Europe. Accurate PMx forecasting is essential to alert residents to pollution episodes. Machine learning, particularly the XGBoost model, shows promise for short-term PMx prediction in urban areas.
AEROSOL AND AIR QUALITY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chien-Cheng Jung, Jui-Hsin Wang, Wei-Hsiang Chang, Chung-Yu Chen
Summary: This study aims to understand the characteristics, sources, and health risks of children's exposure to PM2.5 and related metals in urban and rural children's bedrooms. The results suggest that traffic emissions and building material corrosion are major sources of indoor metal pollution, with urban areas having a higher carcinogenic risk for indoor Cr(VI) compared to rural areas.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sam Dehhaghi, Alireza Pardakhti
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and origins of ambient airborne microplastics in Tehran. Different backgrounds and seasons were sampled using TSP and PM10 high-volume samplers. The microscopic analysis and Raman spectroscopy revealed seven types of chemical structures in the particles, with polypropylene in summer and polystyrene in autumn being the most dominant. The color distribution of the particles varied with black and red being the most prevalent. The study also found that season had a significant effect on the number of microplastic particles, while sampling location did not have a significant impact on particle size and number.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seong-Gyu Kim, Gibong Sung, Se-Jin Yook, Minjeong Kim, Duckshin Park
Summary: This study analyzes the PM concentrations in a subway station in Seoul, Korea, considering the arrangement of air-conditioning diffusers and filtration efficiency. The findings provide recommendations for improving air quality in other subway stations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Imane Sekmoudi, Kenza Khomsi, Soufiane Faieq, Laila Idrissi
Summary: Morocco has implemented an air quality network to assess pollutants, but data scarcity led to exploring alternative sources. This study compared PM10 concentrations from Moroccan stations with global and regional CAMSRA data, revealing seasonal dependence and biases in extreme values. Global CAMSRA data showed promise for various applications despite some biases.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Salman Tariq, Ayesha Mariam, Zia ul-Haq, Usman Mehmood
Summary: This study analyzes the dynamic characteristics and associated health risks of PM2.5 in Saudi Arabia. The results show an overall increase in PM2.5 concentration, with the fastest growth rate in the southeastern region and a slower growth rate in the northwestern region. The extent of extremely-high risk areas is also expanding.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seyedeh Reyhaneh Shams, Saba Kalantary, Ali Jahani, Seyed Mohammad Parsa Shams, Behrang Kalantari, Deveshwar Singh, Mazaher Moeinnadini, Yunsoo Choi
Summary: Air pollution, especially PM10, has significant health effects and it is important to forecast air quality and assess the impacts on public health. This study utilized various factors including weather, traffic, and green spaces to predict AQI and PM10. The inclusion of traffic and green space data improved the accuracy of predictions. The study also found that elevated levels of PM10 can increase the likelihood of respiratory symptoms, particularly among children and adults with chronic bronchitis.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David Sierra-Porta, Yady Tatiana Solano-Correa, Miguel Tarazona-Alvarado, Luis Alberto Nunez de Villavicencio
Summary: Particulate matter, PM10 and PM2.5, are common air pollutants in cities that pose a considerable threat to public health and daily activities of city dwellers. Diesel engine exhaust, brake dust, and vehicle tire particles are the main sources of PM10 and PM2.5 in large cities. The presence of vegetation in urban areas can significantly reduce the levels of these particles, leading to improved air quality.
CLEAN-SOIL AIR WATER
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Caihua Zhu, Zekun Fu, Linjian Liu, Xuan Shi, Yan Li
Summary: The research conducted an experiment with 368 healthy volunteers to determine the contribution of PM2.5 concentration and body characteristics to walking risk. The study found specific data on risk thresholds and influencing factors, indicating that under the same conditions, the risk probability is lower for males, young people, and those with a healthy BMI range.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Roohollah Rostami, Mohammad Ebrahimi Kalan, Hamid Reza Ghaffari, Behzad Saranjam, Kenneth D. Ward, Hassan Ghobadi, Yusef Poureshgh, Mehdi Fazlzadeh
Summary: The study found that concentrations of heavy metals in the indoor air of waterpipe cafes were higher than indoor air guidelines, but did not exceed workplace limit levels. Both smokers and employees faced certain risks of cancer and health hazards from inhaling heavy metals. Waterpipe smoking was identified as the main source of heavy metals in the indoor air of waterpipe cafes.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Uzair Aslam Bhatti, Yuhuan Yan, Mingquan Zhou, Sajid Ali, Aamir Hussain, Qingsong Huo, Zhaoyuan Yu, Linwang Yuan
Summary: As Pakistan's economy, transportation, and industry develop, environmental pollution has become a prominent issue, with air quality in Lahore exceeding national standards. There is a strong correlation between particulate matter and other pollutants, with future predictions showing an increase in PM2.5 concentration.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vishal Bhadauria, Dipteek Parmar, Rajiv Ganguly, Abhinav Kumar Rathi, Prashant Kumar
Summary: Regular use of incense, earthen lamps, and cremation activities lead to the release of particulate matter and air pollutants. This study assessed the emissions of PM2.5 and the corresponding exposure to fill the gap in our understanding of these activities' emissions and exposure levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hossein Abdollahzadeh, Mehdi Fazlzadeh, Shirin Afshin, Hossein Arfaeinia, Abolfazl Feizizadeh, Yousef Poureshgh, Yousef Rashtbari
Summary: This study aimed to remove reactive blue 19 (RB19) dye from aquatic solutions using tire-derived activated carbon magnetised with Fe3O4 nanoparticles (MAC). The removal efficiency for RB19 was found to be 93.22% under optimal conditions. Isotherm and kinetics studies showed that RB19 adsorption onto MAC followed the Langmuir model and pseudo-second-order model, respectively.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ahmad Jonidi-Jafari, Mahdi Farzadkia, Mitra Gholami, Mina Mohagheghi
Summary: The increasing use of antibiotics and improper management of pharmaceutical wastes pose significant environmental and health risks. This study aimed to investigate the efficiency of removing metronidazole and ciprofloxacin antibiotics during composting. Results showed that at the end of the thermophilic phase, the removal efficiency for metronidazole was 99.9%, 96.73%, and 93.48%, and for ciprofloxacin was 89.47%, 88.81%, and 86.46% at different concentrations. After the composting process, the overall removal efficiency for both antibiotics reached 99.99%. The physical-chemical properties of the final compost were within the standard range.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ramin Maleki, Zahra Asadgol, Majid Kermani, Ahmad Jonidi Jafari, Hossein Arfaeinia, Mitra Gholami
Summary: This research evaluated the levels, variations, mapping, sources, and health risks of BTEX compounds and asbestos fibers in the ambient air of Tehran. The concentrations of BTEX compounds varied in different seasons and locations, with benzene levels exceeding recommended limits. Exposure to asbestos fibers posed a risk of developing cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ahmad Jonidi Jafari, Ali Esrafili, Roshanak Rezaei Kalantari, Sara Banafsheh Afshan
Summary: This study evaluated the simultaneous removal of phenol and chromium Cr(VI) reduction in aqueous solution using a ZnO-activated carbon fibre (ZnO/ACF) composite in a photoreactor. The results showed that the ZnO/ACF composite significantly improved the performance of the photocatalytic process, making it an effective method for treating toxic wastewater containing phenol and Cr(VI).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yousef Rashtbari, Shirin Afshin, Asghar Hamzezadeh, Abdolmajid Gholizadeh, Farshid Jaberi Ansari, Yousef Poureshgh, Mehdi Fazlzadeh
Summary: This study investigated the green synthesis of AC-ZnO prepared from walnut peel extract for the removal of Eo-Y and Er-B dyes in aqueous solutions. The maximum adsorption capacity of Eo-Y and Er-B onto AC-ZnO was found to be 163.9 and 144.92 mg/g, respectively. The adsorption process was dependent on the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir adsorption isotherm model, and was determined to be an endothermic process.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Asghar Hamzezadeh, Mehdi Fazlzadeh, Kourosh Rahmani, Yousef Poureshgh
Summary: Green synthesised nanoparticles were used to activate persulphate and degrade metronidazole. The removal efficiency of the process for MTZ degradation was found to be 90.3% under optimal conditions. LC-MS analysis showed the presence of 7 by-products with reduced toxicity in the reactor outputs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Behrooz Abad, Bromand Salahi, Koohzad Raispour, Martin De Luis, Roberto Serrano, Masood Moradi
Summary: This study analyzed the LST of Jazmourian basin in southeast Iran from 2003 to 2019 using MOD11C3 and MYD11C3 products, revealing varying trends by months and a generalized positive anomaly in the spatial distribution of the entire study area.
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seyyed Ahmad Mokhtari, Ali Nemati, Mehdi Fazlzadeh, Eslam Moradi-Asl, Vahid Taefi Ardabili, Anoshirvan Seddigh
Summary: This study investigated the level of aflatoxin M1 (AFM) in different types of milk in a specific area and assessed the risk of consuming these milks. Results showed that all samples tested were contaminated and had the potential to pose a risk of liver cancer to consumers, indicating the need for educational control and monitoring measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zahra Asadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Hossein Arfaeinia, Mohsen Omidvar, Sima Farjadfard, Rauf Foroutan, Bahman Ramavandi, Rafael Luque
Summary: The main goal of this study was to remove ibuprofen from hospital wastewater using sea mud as an H2O2 activator. The most efficient catalyst was produced by converting sea mud into catalysts at certain temperatures and residence times. Various experiments were conducted to characterize the catalyst and determine the optimal conditions for the removal of ibuprofen. The system showed promise for purifying hospital and pharmaceutical wastewaters.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ali Abedi, Hassan Ghobadi, Afshan Sharghi, Sohrab Iranpour, Mehdi Fazlzadeh, Mohammad Reza Aslani
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of saffron supplementation on oxidative stress markers. The results showed that saffron consumption significantly reduced MDA and TOS levels, while increasing TAC and GPx levels.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marzieh Mahmoodi, Hossein Arfaeinia, Mehdi Fazlzadeh, Farshid Soleimani, Mohammad Reza Samaei, Leila Arfaeinia, Seyedeh Fatemeh Hosseini, Mohsen Omidvar, Masoud Mohamadi Baghmollaie
Summary: The present research aimed to assess the urinary levels of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in female beauticians and its correlation with oxidative stress/inflammation and kidney injury. The results showed that the urinary levels of PTEs biomarkers were significantly higher in women occupationally exposed to cosmetics compared to the control group. The biomarker levels of arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) were positively and significantly associated with kidney damages.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hossein Abdoallahzadeh, Yousef Rashtbari, Juliana Heloisa Pine Americo-Pinheiro, Ali Azari, Shirin Afshin, Mehdi Fazlzadeh, Yousef Poureshgh
Summary: Catalytic ozonation using local montmorillonite as a catalyst is an efficient method for the removal of fulvic acid from water. The performance of the process increases with increasing contact time, pH, and catalyst dosage, and decreasing initial pollutant concentration. The green montmorillonite showed better efficiency compared to the red montmorillonite under specific conditions.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Telma Zahirian Moghadam, Hamed Zandian, Mehdi Fazlzadeh, Mohammad Ebrahimi Kalan, Farhad Pourfarzi
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) among Iranian adults and explored socioeconomic inequalities associated with this culturally-rooted smoking practice. The results showed a higher prevalence of WTS among younger adults, men, smokers, obese individuals, and those with higher socioeconomic status. Thus, targeted interventions are needed to reduce the prevalence of WTS among high-income communities.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Soleiman Ramezanifar, Afsane Azimian, Elahe Khadiv, Seyed Husein Naziri, Noradin Gharari, Mehdi Fazlzadeh
Summary: Today, many health problems related to work have emerged, particularly due to para-occupational exposure to chemicals. By reviewing relevant articles from various databases, this systematic review examined the extent and impact of para-occupational exposure on workers and their families. The results revealed the routes of contamination transmission and the adverse health effects associated with para-occupational exposure to pesticides and metals.
REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohsen Abbasi-Kangevari, Mohammad-Reza Malekpour, Masoud Masinaei, Sahar Saeedi Moghaddam, Seyyed-Hadi Ghamari, Zeinab Abbasi-Kangevari, Negar Rezaei, Nazila Rezaei, Ali H. Mokdad, Mohsen Naghavi, Bagher Larijani, Farshad Farzadfar, Christopher J. L. Murray
Summary: This study investigates the impact of high ambient particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone air pollution on disease burden, mortality, and life expectancy in the North Africa and the Middle East super-region. The findings highlight the significant health risks posed by air pollution, particularly PM2.5 pollution. Therefore, concerted efforts from governments and public health authorities are needed to address this important threat to population health.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2023)
