Article
Chemistry, Applied
Angela L. Alarcon, Laura M. Palacios, Coralia Osorio, Paulo Cesar Narvaez, Francisco J. Heredia, Alvaro Orjuela, Dolores Hernanz
Summary: The study found that non-centrifugal cane sugar samples obtained by traditional moulding and granulation, as well as through a novel spray-drying powdering process, have different sugar and phenolic profiles, flavonoid content, and color parameters. The thermal treatment in the production of granulated products led to darker colors and changes in phenol and flavonoid contents, while spray drying produced clearer products with slightly lower phenol and flavonoid contents.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ausra Baksinskaite, Vita Tilvikiene, Karolina Barcauskaite, Dalia Feiziene
Summary: The Green Deal strategy aims to transform the European Union into the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. One of the main challenges for the agricultural sector is to reduce the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. This study found that Artemisia dubia has allelopathic properties and can potentially reduce the need for pesticides.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yong Zhu, Likang Qin, Yue Chen, Shaoqi Zhou
Summary: The release patterns of phenolics in Tartary buckwheat during gastrointestinal digestion were investigated using a simulated digestion protocol. The study revealed that phenolic compounds including rutin, quercetin, 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (DA), 2,3,4-trihydroxybenzoic acid (TA), and chlorogenic acid (CA) were released. The majority of rutin was degraded into quercetin, and the availability of these phenolics was high, contributing to the antioxidant activity.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Pietro Previtali, Nick K. Dokoozlian, Bruce S. Pan, Kerry L. Wilkinson, Christopher M. Ford
Summary: This study found that grape ripening accelerates under warmer and drier conditions, which can lead to an imbalance in the accumulation of sugars, phenolic, and aromatic compounds, ultimately affecting the quality of wine. By manipulating crop load and irrigation, grape ripening rates can be altered, thereby influencing the aroma and profile of the resulting wine. Phenolic composition is influenced by the irrigation regime, with color and tannin levels increased by late season irrigation.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
G. Afreen, S. Upadhyayula
Summary: This review discusses the upgrading of pyrolysis bio-oil derived from lignocellulosic biomass by alkylation, as an effective C-C coupling reaction, to improve yields of valorization products and avoid carbon loss. It also classifies research advances in the catalytic alkylation of phenolic compounds with different alkylating agents for a clear picture of the reaction data.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Md. Asraful Alam, Gul Muhammad, M. Nuruzzaman Khan, M. Mofijur, Yongkun Lv, Wenlong Xiong, Jingliang Xu
Summary: Valorization of bioresources to extract valuable phenolic compounds using choline chloride-based deep eutectic solvents is essential for a sustainable and environmentally friendly economy. Recent studies have focused on optimizing extraction processes and understanding mechanisms involved in phenolic compound extraction. This paper thoroughly summarizes factors influencing extraction, kinetic models, and mechanisms, providing valuable insights for future biomass valorization.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Tongshuo Bai, Peng Wang, Chenglong Ye, Shuijin Hu
Summary: This study shows that nitrogen input can significantly enhance plant biomass and soil aggregation globally, with urea applications playing a key role in root biomass and soil aggregation improvement. Other forms of nitrogen input had less impact on these processes. The promotion of soil aggregation by nitrogen mainly occurs in croplands with low to moderate nitrogen input.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Bin Hu, Zhen-xi Zhang, Wen-luan Xie, Ji Liu, Yang Li, Wen-ming Zhang, Hao Fu, Qiang Lu
Summary: This paper summarizes the formation mechanism and selective preparation of phenolic compounds via biomass fast pyrolysis. The production of mixed phenolics and individual monophenolics can be achieved through distinct pyrolysis processes, which are influenced by biomass materials, catalysts, and pyrolysis conditions. This review provides a reference for the selective preparation of phenolic compounds.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yanfang Li, Zhihao Liu, Gillian Manka Tamia, Xiaohua He, Jianghao Sun, Pei Chen, Seong-Ho Lee, Thomas T. Y. Wang, Boyan Gao, Zhuohong Xie, Liangli Lucy Yu
Summary: Different types of phenolic compounds in tomato seeds were analyzed, with the insoluble bound fraction showing stronger antioxidant activity and anti-cancer cell proliferation effects. The soluble free and insoluble bound fractions significantly inhibited colorectal cancer cell proliferation, providing a basis for the future use of tomato seeds as nutraceuticals in dietary supplements and functional foods.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ipek Urun, Sule Hilal Attar, Duygu Ayvaz Sonmez, Muhammet Ali Gundesli, Sezai Ercisli, Nesibe Ebru Kafkas, Luna Maslov Bandic, Boris Duralija
Summary: This study aimed to compare certain important fruit quality parameters of 10 commercial strawberry cultivars in Turkey, including sugars, organic acids, total phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, and volatile compounds. The results showed variations among cultivars in these parameters.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Debora Goncalves Bortolini, Lillian Barros, Giselle Maria Maciel, Tatiane Brugnari, Tatiani Andressa Modkovski, Mariana Millan Fachi, Roberto Pontarolo, Jose Pinela, Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira, Charles Windson Isidoro Haminiuk
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of simulated gastrointestinal digestion (SGD) on rose and nasturtium flower extracts. The results showed significant changes in phenolic compounds after SGD, which increased antioxidant activity and changed antimicrobial effects of the extracts.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jingyang Yao, Jinxiang Chen, Jing Yang, Yuxin Hao, Yanling Fan, Chunyu Wang, Nana Li
Summary: The study extracted phenolics from dry raspberry pomace without seeds and raspberry seeds through acid and alkali treatment, revealing that free phenolics had the highest total tested phenolic content, while glycosylated phenolics were the lowest. The antioxidant activity of different phenolic fractions increased with the increasing phenolic content, and p-hydroxybenzoic acid and gallic acid in RS-esterified phenolics were found to be significant for tyrosinase inhibitory activity.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Tilen Zamljen, Aljaz Medic, Robert Veberic, Metka Hudina, Mariana Cecilia Grohar, Ana Slatnar
Summary: The study investigated the effects of a hydrolyzed animal protein-based biostimulant on two types of basil under salt stress conditions. The biostimulant had a positive impact on the yield of Greek basil and the primary metabolites in Genovese basil. Additionally, it increased the phenolic and volatile contents in both cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Muneera D. F. AlKahtani, Yaser M. Hafez, Kotb Attia, Emadeldeen Rashwan, Latifa Al Husnain, Hussah I. M. AlGwaiz, Khaled A. A. Abdelaal
Summary: The silicon effect and proline, either individually or in combination, significantly alleviated the harmful effects of drought on sugar beet plants by increasing yield parameters and reducing oxidative stress.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chikako Asada, Megumi Fujii, Akihiro Suzuki, Yoshitoshi Nakamura
Summary: This study demonstrated the synthesis of high-quality bio-based cured epoxy resin using acetone-soluble lignin extracted from wheat straw, meeting the thermal and mechanical performance requirements for electronic substrate materials. The use of low-molecular-weight lignin from agricultural waste shows promising potential in replacing fossil resource-derived components in epoxy resin formulations.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Oussama Kharbech, Marouane Ben Massoud, Abdelilah Chaoui, Luis Alejandro Jose Mur, Wahbi Djebali
Summary: The use of exogenous compounds such as 'gasotransmitter' molecules is an established strategy to improve crop tolerance to environmental stresses. In this study, it was found that exogenous NO can mitigate Cr-induced damage and confer seedling tolerance to Cr through suppression of NADPH oxidase activity and increased GSNO contents.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Liyu Liu, Meng Si, Hecheng Ma, Menglin Cong, Quanzheng Xu, Qinghua Sun, Weiming Wu, Cong Wang, Michael J. Fagan, Luis A. J. Mur, Qing Yang, Bing Ji
Summary: The study proposed a hierarchical model to detect osteoporosis using clinical data and CT images instead of DXA data, achieving satisfactory results through machine learning algorithms.
BMC BIOINFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li Zhang, Ruolin Wu, Luis A. J. Mur, Chenchen Guo, Xuan Zhao, Huizhen Meng, Di Yan, Xiuhong Zhang, Huirui Guan, Guodong Han, Bin Guo, Fangzheng Yue, Yahui Wei, Peng Zhao, Wei He
Summary: This study conducted whole genome sequencing of the most common locoweed in China and obtained a high-quality, chromosome-level reference genome. The toxicity of locoweed is related to the mycotoxin swainsonine produced by symbiotic endophytes. The genomes of Oxytropis ochrocephala and A. oxytropis were analyzed, and the genes involved in swainsonine biosynthesis were refined. The study also identified differentially expressed genes related to defense and secondary metabolism in the host.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aiswarya Girija, Vincianne Le Bihan, Zhenyu Wang, Jiwan Han, Rattan Yadav, Luis A. J. Mur
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Huirui Guan, Xin Liu, Yanping Fu, Xiaomin Han, Yanli Wang, Qing Li, Liang Guo, Luis A. J. Mur, Yahui Wei, Wei He
Summary: In this study, physiological and genetic analyses were conducted to show that A. oxytropis promotes growth and development in plants by regulating auxin, suggesting a possible role in benefiting its locoweed hosts independent of its toxin production.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Cui Li, Luis A. J. Mur, Qinghai Wang, Xincun Hou, Chunqiao Zhao, Zhimin Chen, Juying Wu, Qiang Guo
Summary: The halophyte Karelinia caspia has not only fodder and medical value but also can remediate saline-alkali soils. Our study revealed that K. caspia utilizes salt-secreting by salt glands as its main adaptive strategy under high salinity. We further investigated the physio-biochemical responses and gene expression associated with ROS scavenging and ions transport in K. caspia under high salinity. The results showed enhanced antioxidant activity and nonenzymatic antioxidants content, as well as up-regulated expression of related genes, indicating that ROS scavenging and ion homeostasis are important for the high salt tolerance in K. caspia.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Liwei Fei, Junjie Guo, Wenbo Liu, Anlingyang Ma, Min Wang, Ning Ling, Shiwei Guo
Summary: The study found that optimizing nitrogen fertilizer management and substituting 20% of nitrogen fertilizer with pig manure can increase rice yield, quality, and efficiency. This strategy is also consistent with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simon J. S. Cameron, Arwyn Edwards, Robert J. Lambert, Mike Stroud, Luis A. J. Mur
Summary: Understanding the impact of long-term physiological and environmental stress on the human microbiota and metabolome is crucial for the success of space flight. This study examines the microbiota and metabolome changes during prolonged stress through an analogy of the Transarctic Winter Traverse expedition. The results show significant alterations in bacterial load, diversity, and metabolite fingerprints in saliva, while only a single taxonomic unit in the Ruminococcaceae family is altered in stool samples.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Prakash I. Gangashetty, Chandra Bhan Yadav, Mohammed Riyazaddin, Anilkumar Vermula, Peter Anabire Asungre, Ignatitius Angarawai, Luis A. J. Mur, Rattan S. Yadav
Summary: In this study, we identified three pearl millet hybrids (G3, G8, G13) that showed the highest stability and average performance among the five testing environments. These hybrids were selected based on their high concentration of digestible and resistant starch. The results indicate that these hybrids have great potential for cultivation in different environments.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Biao Sui, Li Wang, Hongbin Wang, Xingmin Zhao, Feng Jin, Hongjun Wang, Junjie Guo, Qicheng Xu
Summary: Tillage is an important agricultural practice that affects soil microbial communities, soil quality, and crop yields. In this study, deep tillage combinations were found to increase crop yields by 24-47% compared to rotary tillage and no tillage. Deep tillage increased microbial diversity and unique species with yield-increasing potential, but had negative impacts on species interactions. The composition of the fungal community in top soils was the strongest driving factor of yields, with symbiotrophic fungi showing positive correlations.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Arwel W. Jones, Adrian Mironas, Luis A. J. Mur, Manfred Beckmann, Rhys Thatcher, Glen Davison
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effects of vitamin D status on exercise-induced immune dysfunction. The results showed that deficiency in vitamin D led to a decrease in lymphocyte count and an increase in neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio. It also affected metabolomic profiles, including purine/pyrimidine catabolites, inflammatory markers, lactate, and tyrosine/adrenaline.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yuming Sun, Limin Gao, Xusheng Meng, Jian Huang, Junjie Guo, Xuan Zhou, Guohai Fu, Yang Xu, Leslie G. Firbank, Min Wang, Ning Ling, Xumeng Feng, Qirong Shen, Shiwei Guo
Summary: In this study, variations in rice nitrogen utilization efficiency (NUtE) were found to be greatly influenced by human activities, climate conditions, and rice variety. Nitrogen supply rate, temperature, and precipitation were identified as the primary determinants of rice NUtE, and different rice varieties showed varying responses to climatic changes. Predictive analysis indicated an improvement in rice NUtE with increasing latitude or longitude, and indica and hybrid rice exhibited higher NUtE in low latitude regions compared to japonica and inbred rice, respectively. Overall, this research evaluates the main drivers of rice NUtE variations and predicts the geographic responses of NUtE in different varieties, providing valuable agronomic and ecological insights into the regulation of rice NUtE.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Messaoud B. Bensaci, Omrane Toumatia, Noureddine Bouras, Fatma Rahmania, Brian Douglas, Stephen Wade, Gareth W. Griffith, Luis A. J. Mur
Summary: This study isolated and identified Mauginiella scaettae as the causal agent of date palm inflorescence rot and confirmed it through Koch's postulates. The researchers further characterized the pathogen using molecular biology and microscopy techniques, discovering its infection process and pathways in date palm inflorescence. These findings provide new insights for the detection and management of this disease.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bahareh Sadat Haddadi, Rui Fang, Aiswarya Girija, Divya Kattupalli, Emma Widdowson, Manfred Beckmann, Rattan Yadav, Luis A. J. Mur
Summary: Salinity-induced metabolite responses in tef seedlings showed differential accumulation of flavonoids and antioxidant metabolites in shoots and roots, which suggested an improved antioxidant capacity for salt adaptation. In this study, 19 tef varieties were screened for salt tolerance and investigated using metabolomic approaches. The results showed significant differences in germination rates and root pigmentation among the varieties under NaCl treatment. The salt-tolerant tef varieties accumulated flavonoid derivatives, sugars, and cell wall associated metabolites in their roots, demonstrating a mitigating response to salinity.
Article
Oncology
Vanessa G. P. Souza, Aisling Forder, Nikita Telkar, Greg L. Stewart, Robson F. Carvalho, Luis A. J. Mur, Wan L. Lam, Patricia P. Reis
Summary: This study investigates the molecular changes in brain metastases (BM) from lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) patients using a comprehensive transcriptomic dataset. The research reveals an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment in LUAD-BM and identifies key genes involved in the development of BM.
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)