Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sneha Susan Mathew, Nisha Elizabeth Sunny, Venkatkumar Shanmugam
Summary: This exploratory study investigated the effect of biosynthesized TiO(2)NPs using seed extract of Cuminum cyminum on seed germination and germination indices of Mung bean (Vigna radiata). The results showed a significant enhancement in germination indices values for Vigna radiata with effective treatment of TiO(2)NPs compared to non-treated seeds.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sahil Gupta, Shridhar K. Sathe, Mengna Su, Changqi Liu
Summary: The study found that germination significantly decreased the immunoreactivity of black gram and mung bean vicilins, with black gram vicilin showing more resistance during germination.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Atique-ur Rehman, Zartash Fatima, Rafi Qamar, Fizza Farukh, Mona S. Alwahibi, Mubshar Hussain
Summary: Boron deficiency is a major constraint for mungbean productivity and grain biofortification in Pakistan. Seed priming with boron can improve mungbean growth and yield, but the dosage needs to be optimized.
Article
Biophysics
Amrit Lamichaney, Kalpana Tewari, Pardip Kumar Katiyar, Ashok Kumar Parihar, Aditya Pratap, Farindra Singh
Summary: This study investigated the effect of elevated carbon dioxide (e[CO2]) on the quality of mungbean seeds, including germination and vigour. The results showed that exposure to e[CO2] did not have a major impact on seed viability, but in one season, there was a slight reduction in seed germination attributed to an increase in hard seeds. However, there were no differences in seed vigour between seeds produced in ambient and e[CO2] environments. Additionally, seeds from e[CO2] had lower protein and sugar content, but higher starch content compared to seeds from ambient [CO2].
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kurumban Kavitha, James Arockia John Paul, Ponnuchamy Kumar, Jayaprakasam Archana, H. Faritha Begam, Natchimuthu Karmegam, Muniyandi Biruntha
Summary: In this study, CuO·NPs were biosynthesized using plant extracts and their effects on fenugreek and green gram were evaluated. The results showed that higher concentrations of CuO·NPs negatively impacted the germination and cyto-physiology of these two plants.
Article
Plant Sciences
Najma Anwar, Ansar Mehmood, Khawaja Shafique Ahmad, Karamit Hussain
Summary: The biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (SNPs) has led to an increase in their presence in the environment, posing a potential threat to plants and the ecosystem. Experiments show that SNPs have toxic effects on seed germination, growth, and biochemical parameters in Vigna radiata, with variations in toxicity levels depending on the plant variety. Further research is needed to understand the full implications of SNPs on different plant species and to establish guidelines for their safe use.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Lekshmi S. Manasa, Madhusmita Panigrahy, Kishore Chandra Panigrahi, Gayatri Mishra, Sanjib Kumar Panda, Gyana Ranjan Rout
Summary: Mungbean is an important legume crop known for its high protein content and nitrogen-fixing abilities. However, it is susceptible to low temperatures at all stages of plant growth, leading to severe yield losses. Through germination-based screening of 204 germplasms, a cold-tolerant genotype (PAU911) was identified and key germination parameters related to cold tolerance were found. This study provides valuable information for breeding programs aiming to improve the sustainable growth of mungbean.
Article
Plant Sciences
Fazal Amin, Sami Ullah, Shah Saud, Muhammad Zahid Ihsan, Shah Hassan, Sunjeet Kumar, Taufiq Nawaz, Matthew Tom Harrison, Ke Liu, Imran Khan, Haitao Liu, Khaled El-Kahtany, Shah Fahad
Summary: This study explored the physiological responses of mung bean seed germination to osmotic potential, temperature, and their interaction. The results showed that an increase in temperature between 25 and 35 degrees C enhanced the germination rate, and the germination rate was more sensitive to changes than temperature. Studies utilizing the hydrothermal time model for seed germination patterns of Vigna radiata var. Ramzan have not been published.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Danilo Escobar-Avello, Victor Ferrer, Gaston Bravo-Arrepol, Pablo Reyes-Contreras, Juan P. Elissetche, Jorge Santos, Cecilia Fuentealba, Gustavo Cabrera-Barjas
Summary: This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of water-extracted bark from eucalyptus and pine trees and assessed the potential phytotoxicity of the extracted bark alone and mixed with commercial substrates. The optimal mixture for seed growth was determined to be 75% extracted eucalyptus bark fiber and 25% commercial substrates, which shows potential for use in horticultural crops and the plant nursery industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seyoung Jeon, Byeong Cheol Kim, Jungmin Ha
Summary: This study evaluated the total phenolic and flavonoid contents and ABTS/DPPH radical scavenging activity of mungbean sprouts and seed coats from 10 different genotypes. The analysis identified 23 polyphenols, and significant variations in phytochemical contents were observed before and after germination. The study also found that specific pathways of phenolic compounds were activated during mungbean sprouting, and that anthocyanin contents varied among different seed coat colors. These findings provide valuable information for improving the food quality of mungbean sprouts with high polyphenolic contents.
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sangeeta Kumari, Deepak Phogat, Krishnan D. Sehrawat, Ravish Choudhary, Vishnu D. Rajput, Jyoti Ahlawat, Rohini Karunakaran, Tatiana Minkina, Anita R. Sehrawat
Summary: The study found that A. nodosum extract could improve the adverse effects of low levels of NaCl (up to 25 mM) on mung bean sprouts, increasing their antioxidant activity. The DPPH free-radical-scavenging activity of the sprouts gradually increased with time and peaked at 24 hours. In saline combinations, treatment with low concentrations of ANE resulted in an increase in total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and reducing power of mung bean sprouts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Raja Kalimuthu, Kumuthan Meenachi Sellan, Dhivya Antony, Sudhagar Rajaprakasam, Vanniarajan Chokkalingam, Prabu Chidambaram, Selvaraju Kanagarajan
Summary: Bare and stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles were prepared using a microwave-assisted method, and used as a priming agent to improve the quality of Vigna radiata under normal and moisture stress conditions. The priming effect was found to be more effective when the zinc oxide nanoparticles were capped with cysteine, leading to improvements in germination, seedling vigor, and enzyme activity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Shubham Dubey, Shivani Khatri, Annapurna Bhattacharjee, Shilpi Sharma
Summary: Salinity stress is a major constraint to plant growth and productivity. This study explores the potential of an acclimatized rhizospheric microbiome in mitigating salinity stress in Vigna radiata. The results show that the acclimatized microbiome improves plant growth and reduces stress markers, correlating with distinct shifts in the rhizospheric microbiome. This study emphasizes the importance of an acclimatized microbiome in salinity stress mitigation and advocates for a top-down approach of rhizospheric engineering for sustainable agriculture.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
David Tjandra Nugraha, John-Lewis Zinia Zaukuu, Juan Pablo Aguinaga Bosquez, Zsanett Bodor, Flora Vitalis, Zoltan Kovacs
Summary: Mung bean sprouting process enhances nutritional benefits, but there is a lack of definitive standard for quality control. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is recognized as a sensitive technique for assessing mung bean sprout quality and ascorbic acid content. NIRS-based models offer reliable estimation of mung bean sprout quality, providing a rapid and accurate detection method.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chandorkar Swaroopa, Lad Kashmira, Ghattargi Vikas, Walhe Rajan
Summary: This study demonstrates the prebiotic activity of green gram and black gram husks, showing their potential to support the growth of beneficial microorganisms and their antioxidant activity, leading to additional health benefits.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Prangya Ranjan Rout, Mukesh Goel, Anee Mohanty, Daya Shankar Pandey, Nirmalya Halder, Sanjay Mukherjee, Shashi Kant Bhatia, Naresh Kumar Sahoo, Sunita Varjani
Summary: This review highlights the valorisation of wastewater during hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of biomass, focusing on the role of microalgae in wastewater utilization. The study findings suggest that the selection of appropriate technology is dependent on the characteristics of the microalgae. Recommendations for potential research opportunities are provided to improve the viability of HTL wastewater valorisation.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ankesh Ahirwar, Mohd Jahir Khan, Vandana Sirotiya, Megha Mourya, Anshuman Rai, Benoit Schoefs, Justine Marchand, Sunita Varjani, Vandana Vinayak
Summary: Haematococcus pluvialis is a potential source of natural astaxanthin with remarkable antioxidant properties. The high cost of extracting this pigment makes the cost of astaxanthin very high. Pulsed electric field (PEF) has been found to be a simple yet sensitive technique to permeabilize the thick cell wall of H. pluvialis and extract the pigment.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Poonam Sharma, Khwaja Osama, Vivek Kumar Gaur, Alvina Farooqui, Sunita Varjani, Kaiser Younis
Summary: This study optimized the extraction of pectin from a novel source using ultrasound-assisted extraction and a five-factorial central composite design. The optimized conditions resulted in a yield of 35.58%. The extracted pectin can substitute up to 30% butter in cookies without altering sensory and physicochemical properties.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Monika Yadav, Venkatesh Balan, Sunita Varjani, Vinay Kumar Tyagi, Gaurav Chaudhary, Nidhi Pareek, Vivekanand Vivekanand
Summary: Converting biogenic waste to biogas through anaerobic digestion is a sustainable and environmentally friendly way of fuel production. Pretreatment methods are essential to overcome the recalcitrance of biomass and increase enzymatic efficiency. Biological pretreatment is desirable but longer duration needs to be addressed.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Bishwambhar Mishra, Yugal Kishore Mohanta, Sunita Varjani, Sanjeeb Kumar Mandal, N. S. Lakshmayya, Preeti Chaturvedi, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Zengqiang Zhang, Raveendran Sindhu, Parameswaran Binod, Reeta Rani Singhania, Vinod Kumar
Summary: Pullulan is a commercially available exopolymer that can be biosynthesized using food processing waste and by-products. It has unique physicochemical features and finds various applications in the food industry. However, high production costs and existing challenges need to be addressed.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Poonam Sharma, Khwaja Osama, Sunita Varjani, Alvina Farooqui, Kaiser Younis
Summary: Machine learning techniques were used to evaluate the effects of process parameters on pectin yield from Citrus limetta peel. The optimized conditions of microwave power, pH, and microwave time were determined as 600 W, 1, and 180 s respectively. Physicochemical analysis confirmed that the extracted pectin could be used as a food additive. Extracting pectin from Citrus limetta peel using microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) is an eco-friendly and efficient approach to transform waste into a versatile food additive.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Swayansu Sabyasachi Mohanty, Shaili Vyas, Yamini Koul, Priya Prajapati, Sunita Varjani, Jo-Shu Chang, Muhammad Bilal, Konstantinos Moustakas, Pau Loke Show, Meththika Vithanage
Summary: Landfilling is the most commonly used method for disposing of municipal solid waste globally, but it leads to the formation of toxic leachate. This study aims to investigate the emerging concerns related to landfill leachate and the long-term priorities of stakeholders in implementing solutions to reduce its harmful effects. New effective and integrated leachate treatments have been developed due to the ineffectiveness of traditional methods and the emergence of new contaminants and regulations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hoang Anh Tuan, Ashok Pandey, Chen Wei-Hsin, Shams Forruque Ahmed, Sandro Nizetic, Kim Hoong Ng, Zafar Said, Duong Xuan Quang, Umit Agbulut, Hady Hadiyanto, Nguyen Xuan Phuong
Summary: Hydrogen energy is considered an attractive alternative to fossil fuels due to its environmental friendliness. Photocatalysis-derived hydrogen from water splitting is believed to be the optimal solution for meeting long-term sustainability and increased energy demands. Metal and carbon-supported photocatalysts show great potential for solar-driven hydrogen production from water. This review discusses the important aspects of different photocatalytic genres and provides new directions for more advanced performance.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Aniket Naha, Sherly Antony, Soumitra Nath, Dhrubjyoti Sharma, Anamika Mishra, Devika T. Biju, Aravind Madhavan, Parameswaran Binod, Sunita Varjani, Raveendran Sindhu
Summary: Wastewater management is a growing concern for environmentalists globally, as the indiscriminate release of various wastes contributes significantly to water pollution. The development of reliable and sustainable technologies for fresh water supply is crucial, and synthetic biology offers promising solutions for refining existing wastewater treatment methods and designing novel ones.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
M. K. Manu, Liwen Luo, Reeti Kumar, Davidraj Johnravindar, Dongyi Li, Sunita Varjani, Jun Zhao, Jonathan Wong
Summary: Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a promising technology for diverting organic waste and producing clean energy. However, it is susceptible to external factors such as microplastic and chemical pollutants. This review assesses the impact of microplastic pollution on the AD process, including the pathways of microplastic entry, the effects of different types and concentrations of microplastics, and the risks to microbial communities and antibiotic resistance genes.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Avelino Nunez-Delgado, Sunita Varjani, Yaoyu Zhou, Victoria Lopez-Ramon, Zhien Zhang, Manuel Sanchez-Polo, Marco Race
Summary: This article discusses the relationship between soil science and environmental research, as well as their importance in environmental protection. The editors invited researchers to submit high-quality manuscripts, receiving 171 submissions, with 27% accepted after peer-review. The editors believe that the papers included in this issue have scientific value and contribute to the field.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Uttpal Anand, Tarun Pal, Alessandra Zanoletti, Suresh Sundaramurthy, Sunita Varjani, Anushka Upamali Rajapaksha, Damia Barcelo, Elza Bontempi
Summary: The World Health Organization (WHO) identified the variant B.1.1.529 of SARS-CoV-2 as a variant of concern, named Omicron, due to its multiple mutations that enhance its ability to spread globally and evade immunity, posing serious threats to public health.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Krishna Gautam, Poonam Sharma, Shreya Dwivedi, Amarnath Singh, Vivek Kumar Gaur, Sunita Varjani, Janmejai Kumar Srivastava, Ashok Pandey, Jo-Shu Chang, Huu Hao Ngo
Summary: This review comprehensively explores the recent advancements in using microbial omics approaches and artificial intelligence or machine learning to identify, characterize, quantify, and mitigate soil pollutants. It aims to reduce the time and expense of soil treatment and promote soil sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pau-Loke Show, Kit Wayne Chew, Wee -Jun Ong, Sunita Varjani, Joon Ching Juan
BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shaili Vyas, Kusum Dhakar, Sunita Varjani, Reeta Rani Singhania, Preeti Chaturvedi Bhargava, Raveendran Sindhu, Parameswaran Binod, Jonathan W. C. Wong, Xuan-Thanh Bui
Summary: Many factors are involved in solid waste management, and recently, artificial intelligence techniques have gained attention as computational methods for solving these problems. This review aims to guide researchers in the field of solid waste management on the use of artificial intelligence, covering AI models, their benefits and drawbacks, effectiveness, and applications. The review discusses various AI technologies and their comparison with non-AI methodologies. It also explores the application of AI in different disciplines of solid waste management. The article concludes with the progress, challenges, and perspectives in implementing AI-based solid waste management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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)
