Article
Environmental Sciences
Balam Ruiz-Ruiz, Olivia Torres-Bugarin, Erika Zuniga-Violante, Francisco Casillas-Figueroa, Roberto Luna-Vazquez-Gomez, Veronica Campos Gallegos, Ana Erika Ruiz-Arellano, Maria Evarista Arellano-Garcia
Summary: Continuous biomonitoring of pesticide-exposed populations can be a valuable tool for decision makers to improve health conditions. In this study, biomonitoring was conducted on two groups of people from the Mexicali Valley using the L-CBMN assay to assess cytotoxic and genotoxic damage. The results showed that both the non-vegetarian and lacto-ovo vegetarian groups exhibited cytogenotoxic damage, but the vegetarian group had less damage.
Article
Toxicology
Federica Ghelli, Enrico Cocchi, Valeria Bellisario, Martina Buglisi, Giulia Squillacioti, Alfredo Santovito, Roberto Bono
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of formaldehyde on the formation of sister-chromatid exchanges (SCEs) in human lymphocytes and explored the role of genetic polymorphisms in this process. The results showed that pathologists exposed to formaldehyde had a significantly higher frequency of SCEs compared to the control group. The concentration of formaldehyde in the air was directly correlated with SCEs frequency and inversely correlated with the replication index. The selected genetic polymorphisms did not show a significant role in SCEs formation.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fernando Manas, Lisandro Agost, Maria C. Salinero, Alvaro Mendez, Delia Aiassa
Summary: Human populations are exposed to varying amounts of potentially toxic substances, with work-related or direct exposure usually resulting in greater toxin levels than environmental exposure. This study focused on detecting genotoxic damage caused by pollutants in individuals exposed to pesticide mixtures in Argentina through the analysis of cytogenetic markers. While this method allows for rapid detection of direct damage, it is limited in estimating the degree of exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Meng, Kan Wang, Tuanwei Wang, Yuting Tu, Shiyang Gong, Yunxia Zhang, Guanghui Zhang, William Au, David C. Christiani, Zhao-lin Xia
Summary: The study systematically assessed the effects of occupational lead exposure on leukocyte ratios and genotoxicity, finding that lead exposure increased NLR and induced genotoxicity. Elevated NLR was positively associated with DNA damage, and % tail DNA mediated part of the effect of lead on increasing NLR, suggesting potential mechanistic involvement of inflammation in the elevation of NLR caused by lead exposure.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Christelle Oltramare, Zakia Mediouni, Yara Shoman, Nancy B. Hopf, Halshka Graczyk, Aurelie Berthet
Summary: Few epidemiological studies have specific exposure determinants for assessing pesticide or plant protection product (PPP) exposures among agricultural workers, leading to possible undetected associations. Lack of consensus on exposure assessment methods and choice of determinants could contribute to this issue. A meta-analysis identified exposure determinants such as active ingredients, chemical classes, types of PPP, crops, tasks, frequencies, duration, lifetime exposure days, and intensity-weighted exposure days. Only six out of 17 associations between exposure determinants and health outcomes were found with moderate quality evidence. Standardized determinants for PPP exposures and harmonized data collection on exposure and health outcomes are recommended.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raul Gomes Aguera, Camila da Silva Freires, Luis Otavio de Oliveira, Lucilena Rebelo Monteiro, Renata Sano Lini, Jessica Cristina Zoratto Romoli, Bruna Moreira Freire, Samuel Botiao Nerilo, Miguel Machinski Junior, Bruno Lemos Batista, Simone Aparecida Galerani Mossini
Summary: This study compared flower farmers exposed to pesticides with unexposed individuals in terms of headache, irritability, and insomnia. The findings showed that flower farmers had a higher risk of experiencing headache and irritability, while the risk of insomnia was lower in the exposed group. Pesticide exposure had a significant effect on plasmatic and urinary manganese levels, as well as whole blood cholinesterase activity.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Federico Meloni, Giannina Satta, Marina Padoan, Andrea Montagna, Ilaria Pilia, Alessandra Argiolas, Sara Piro, Corrado Magnani, Angela Gambelunghe, Giacomo Muzi, Giovanni Maria Ferri, Luigi Vimercati, Roberta Zanotti, Aldo Scarpa, Mariagrazia Zucca, Sara De Matteis, Marcello Campagna, Lucia Miligi, Pierluigi Cocco
Summary: The study found that occupational exposure to glyphosate may increase the risk of follicular lymphoma, but not other types of lymphoma or non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
L. de Graaf, M. Boulanger, M. Bureau, G. Bouvier, M. Meryet-Figuiere, S. Tual, P. Lebailly, I. Baldi
Summary: The review found elevated risks for several types of cancer and Parkinson's disease among greenspace workers. Most studies used rough exposure parameters, highlighting the need for further epidemiological research to better understand the situation and health effects of these workers.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Toxicology
Dorian Vanneste, Eline Verscheure, Adhithya Narayanan Srinivasan, Lode Godderis, Manosij Ghosh
Summary: With increasing cancer cases, the use of antineoplastic agents is expected to rise, leading to an increase in occupational exposure and potential health effects for workers. A systematic literature review confirmed genotoxic damage in healthcare workers exposed to antineoplastic agents, but highlighted a lack of data and knowledge on exposure, as well as genotoxic and epigenetic effects in other worker groups. Gaps in understanding the potential epigenetic effects and concentration-effect relation offer opportunities for future research.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Javier Cancino, Karly Soto, Joaquin Tapia, Maria Teresa Munoz-Quezada, Boris Lucero, Caterina Contreras, Jaime Moreno
Summary: This review examined the impact of occupational exposure to pesticides on the development of depression symptoms in agricultural workers over the past decade. The findings indicate a clear association between pesticide exposure and the incidence of depressive symptoms. However, more high-quality longitudinal studies are needed to control for sociocultural variables and utilize pesticide-specific biomarkers and biomarkers of depression.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Marine Renier, Amandine Busson, Mathilde Boulanger, Clement Piel, Romain Pons, Severine Tual, Brice Amadeo, Matthieu Meryet-Figuiere, Elisabeth Marcotullio, Benedicte Clin, Isabelle Baldi, Pierre Lebailly
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between agricultural exposure and sarcomas. The results found that farmers working <10 years with cattle, farmers breeding >= 50 livestock, farmers involved in animal care and building disinfection, as well as farmers in greenhouse and field-grown vegetable production, had an increased risk of developing sarcomas. Additionally, pesticide use in vineyards was positively associated with the occurrence of gastrointestinal stromal tumors. These findings suggest a potential link between agricultural exposure and the development of sarcomas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Eryn K. Matich, Jonathan A. Laryea, Kathryn A. Seely, Shelbie Stahr, L. Joseph Su, Ping-Ching Hsu
Summary: The systematic literature review found both positive and inverse associations between pesticide exposure and CRC risk, with no overall conclusion on whether there is a positive or inverse relationship. Certain pesticides were highlighted as of great or moderate concern for their elevated risk of CRC, particularly due to their legal or illegal usage in the US. This study’s results shed light on the health disparities related to CRC in rural communities with pesticide exposure.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ana Lourdes Zamora-Perez, Jaime Luna-Aguirre, Guillermo Moises Zuniga-Gonzalez, Olivia Torres-Bugarin, Blanca Miriam Torres-Mendoza, Martha Patricia Gallegos-Arreola, Ramon Guillermo Ortiz-Garcia, Juan Ernesto Gutierrez-Sevilla, Belinda Claudia Gomez-Meda
Summary: Crocodiles are territorial reptiles that can be quickly assessed for exposure to toxic agents by analyzing abnormal structures in their blood. The presence of nuclear buds in blood cells may be a more sensitive biomarker for genotoxic damage compared to micronuclei, and could be used as a bioindicator to assess the health status of these reptiles and monitor genotoxic pollutants in their habitats.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Cynthia Paz-Trejo, Ana Rosa Flores-Marquez, Sandra Gomez-Arroyo
Summary: Agriculture is a crucial industry with significant social, cultural, and political impact. The development of new technologies, particularly nanotechnology in agrochemicals, offers potential benefits such as improved food quality and reduced risk to non-target organisms. Yet, the genotoxic effects of nanopesticides, particularly on human health, remain largely unexplored. This review provides an overview and critical analysis of the genotoxic effects of nanopesticides on animal cells, aiming to guide future research in this field.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arnau Penalver-Pinol, Yolanda Benavente, Jon Frias-Gomez, Juan Alguacil, Miguel Santibanez, Manuel Contreras-Llanes, Paula Peremiquel-Trillas, Marta Lopez-Querol, Sonia Paytubi, Beatriz Pelegrina, Irene Onieva, Jose Manuel Martinez, Sergi Fernandez-Gonzalez, Javier de Francisco, Victor Cano, Joan Brunet, Marta Pineda, Jordi Ponce, Xavier Matias-Guiu, Francesc Xavier Bosch, Silvia de Sanjose, Laia Alemany, Laura Costas
Summary: The study evaluated the association between occupational exposure to pesticides and endometrial cancer and found a positive correlation. Exposures that occurred in the past were significantly associated with endometrial cancer. Exposure to insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides were positively associated with endometrial cancer.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ioanna Efthimiou, Georgios Kalamaras, Katerina Papavasileiou, Natalia Anastasi-Papathanasi, Yiannis Georgiou, Stefanos Dailianis, Yiannis Deligiannakis, Dimitris Vlastos
Summary: The study investigated the cytotoxic and oxidative effects of custom-made nanoparticles on hemocytes of Mytilus galloprovincialis using hemolymph serum as exposure medium. Results showed that Ag NPs were more cytotoxic than ZnO-Ag NPs and/or ZnO NPs, with high levels of superoxide anion and malondialdehyde detected in cells treated with Ag NPs. Further studies are needed to understand the oxidative mode of action of NP metal ions in complex NP mixtures.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. Chatzimpalogloua, C. Christophoridis, I. Fountoulakis, M. Antonopoulou, D. Vlastos, A. Bais, K. Fytianos
Summary: The study focused on the degradation of the antineoplastic drug irinotecan in aqueous solutions through photolysis and photocatalysis. Various operational parameters were studied, with significant photolytic degradation observed at neutral and basic pH, while photocatalysis was the main phenomenon at pH 4. This research identified and characterized transformation products through different analytical methods, providing insights into the degradation pathways of irinotecan.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hassan Saeed Khan, Mat Santamouris, Pavlos Kassomenos, Riccardo Paolini, Peter Caccetta, Ilias Petrou
Summary: The research in Sydney found that synoptic-scale weather conditions impact the magnitude of urban overheating, with daytime UO exacerbating over time and nighttime UO alleviating. Humid warm (HW) and warm (W) air masses primarily exacerbate daytime UO during extreme heat events and all other seasons, while dry warm (DW) and W conditions mainly contribute to urban cooling (UC) at nighttime. These findings suggest that appropriate mitigation technologies can be planned to alleviate higher daytime temperatures in Sydney suburbs.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
G. Tatsis, A. Sakkas, V Christofilakis, G. Baldoumas, S. K. Chronopoulos, A. K. Paschalidou, P. Kassomenos, I Petrou, P. Kostarakis, C. Repapis, V Tritakis
Summary: The study found that local lightning activity has a significant impact on the signal of an ELF detector and Schumann Resonance parameters, requiring filtering. Statistical analysis revealed a positive correlation between lightning events and the magnetic component of the signal.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Georgios Kalamaras, Maria Kloukinioti, Maria Antonopoulou, Ioanna Ntaikou, Dimitris Vlastos, Antonios Eleftherianos, Stefanos Dailianis
Summary: The study found that leaching of personal computer motherboards into aquatic media could have detrimental effects on both aquatic organisms and human cells, enhancing cytotoxic, oxidative, and genotoxic effects.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anastasia K. Paschalidou, Ilias Petrou, Georgios Fytianos, Pavlos Kassomenos
Summary: This study analyzes the emission trends of various air pollutants, including greenhouse gases, from all four sectors of transport in Greece between 1990 and 2017. The analysis found that despite the temporary deceleration caused by the 2008 fiscal recession, all transport sectors showed a significant increase in emissions. It emphasizes the importance of adopting low-emission technologies and electrification to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and urban air pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria-Sofia Vidali, Stefanos Dailianis, Dimitris Vlastos, Panagiotis Georgiadis
Summary: The study found that under conditions of exposure to PCB, there was a significant dose-dependent hypomethylation in the human lymphocyte methylome, even at low concentrations. However, all compounds tested did not show significant genotoxic effects during the testing period.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Ilias Petrou, Pavlos Kassomenos, Cameron C. Lee
Summary: The research examines the changes in the frequency of air masses over Europe and finds that warm air masses have increased while cool air masses have decreased, particularly in polar regions and parts of Central and Northern Europe.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pavlos Kassomenos, Giannis Kissas, Ilias Petrou, Paraskevi Begou, Hassan Saeed Khan, Mattheos Santamouris
Summary: This study investigates the association between daily weather types and the Urban Heat Island in two Mediterranean coastal metropolises. The findings show that urban overheating is amplified during daytime under humid, humid warm, and warm conditions, and is associated with warm, dry, and dry warm conditions during nighttime.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Margarita Dormousoglou, Ioanna Efthimiou, Maria Antonopoulou, Damian L. Fetzer, Fabiane Hamerski, Marcos L. Corazza, Maria Papadaki, Samir Santzouk, Stefanos Dailianis, Dimitris Vlastos
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different extracts of Equisetum arvense L. on human lymphocytes. The extracts showed increased antioxidant activity and no genotoxicity. The ethanol/water extract exhibited the strongest antigenotoxic activity and contained various compounds and minerals.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ioanna Efthimiou, Dimitris Vlastos, Vassilios Triantafyllidis, Antonios Eleftherianos, Maria Antonopoulou
Summary: This study investigated the genotoxic and cytotoxic activity of Betula pendula leaf extract and found that it exhibited antigenotoxic potential. The mixture of the extract with mitomycin-C showed significant antigenotoxic activity at low concentrations.
Article
Biophysics
Petrou Ilias, Begou Paraskevi, M. Dokas Ioannis, K. Paschalidou Anastasia
Summary: The aim of this study is to identify the association between weather types and mortality from circulatory and respiratory diseases in Thessaloniki, Greece, in order to determine the comprehensive impact of weather on cause-specific mortality in the region. The study utilized 41 years of data from 1980 to 2020 and employed principal components analysis and cluster analysis to classify weather types based on similar meteorological parameters. The results showed that the population health in Thessaloniki is most vulnerable to low/extremely low ambient temperatures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Antonopoulou, Dimitris Vlastos, Margarita Dormousoglou, Spyridon Bouras, Maria Varela-Athanasatou, Irene-Eleni Bekakou
Summary: Tris(chloropropyl) phosphate (TCPP) is a widely used organophosphorus flame retardant that may pose potential risks to human health and the environment. Studies on organisms from different trophic levels, including bacteria, green microalgae, and human cells, have demonstrated TCPP's toxic and genotoxic effects. TCPP has been shown to induce genotoxic effects in cultured human lymphocytes and adversely affect freshwater and marine microalgae species. Further research is needed to investigate the individual and combined effects of TCPP with other organophosphorus flame retardants in various organisms, and measures should be taken to control the introduction of TCPP into the environment.
Article
Environmental Studies
Ioanna Efthimiou, Dimitris Vlastos, Vassilios Triantafyllidis, Maria Antonopoulou
Summary: Urban-industrial and agricultural waste can contaminate surface water with pollutants. This study assessed the toxic, genotoxic, and cytotoxic effects of surface water from Mikri Prespa and Kastoria lakes. Water samples were collected in different years to investigate the anthropogenic effects on both lakes. Significant differences were observed in genotoxic and cytotoxic effects between the different time periods, suggesting a potential reduction in negative human impact on the lakes in S2. The Aliivibrio fischeri bioassay revealed significant differences in toxicity between the samples from Lake Kastoria, but not from Mikri Prespa.
Article
Plant Sciences
Margarita Dormousoglou, Ioanna Efthimiou, Maria Antonopoulou, Stefanos Dailianis, Giulia Herbst, Dimitris Vlastos
Summary: This study investigated the beneficial properties of prickly pear peel (PPP) extracts from Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. The extracts were obtained using different solvents and their total phenolic and flavonoid content as well as antioxidant activity were determined. Detailed characterization of the extracts was carried out using mass spectrometry techniques. The extracts showed high antigenotoxic activity and contained bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, carboxylic acids, alkaloids, fatty acids, and minerals. Further studies on the bioactive compounds of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. are recommended.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
