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Construction & Building Technology
Jasmin S. Kutter, Dennis de Meulder, Theo M. Bestebroer, Ard Mulders, Ron A. M. Fouchier, Sander Herfst
Summary: Optimization of air sampling techniques for infectious respiratory viruses showed different efficiencies in collecting viruses, with BioSampler and cascade impactor collecting high amounts while electrostatic precipitator collecting low amounts. Depending on the research question, either BioSampler or cascade impactor can be applied for gaining more insight into the transmission routes of respiratory viruses in laboratory and field settings.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chiara Suanno, Silvia Sandrini, Iris Aloisi, Paola De Nuntiis, Maria Cristina Facchini, Stefano Del Duca, Delia Fernandez-Gonzalez
Summary: This study aims to evaluate pollen, allergen, and protein levels in the air and assess their association with meteorological and chemical parameters. The results show that different sampling devices yield different levels of proteins and allergens, with allergens in coarse particles correlating with pollen, while allergens in fine particles may exist independently of pollen.
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Engineering, Chemical
Junbeom Jang, Wonyoung Jeon, Jaesung Jang
Summary: Efficient collection of airborne viruses is crucial for monitoring and preventing the spread of respiratory diseases. Optimizing the performance of the laminar flow water condensation-based growth tube collector (GTC) by investigating the effects of nozzle-to-nozzle distance can improve its collection efficiency. Increasing the nozzle-to-nozzle distance enhances the collection efficiency and enrichment ratio of MS2 virus aerosol particles.
JOURNAL OF AEROSOL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Mehdi Vosoughi, Chiman Karami, Abdollah Dargahi, Farhad Jeddi, Kamyar Mazloum Jalali, Aidin Hadisi, Somayeh Biparva Haghighi, Hadi Peeri Dogahe, Zahra Noorimotlagh, Seyyed Abbas Mirzaee
Summary: This study evaluated the quality of hospital indoor air in detecting SARS-CoV-2, with no virus detected in air samples taken 2 to 5 meters away from the patients' beds. It is suggested that airborne transmission may not have much effect on the pandemic, although results could have been impacted by patients being hospitalized in negative pressure rooms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Manasi M. Chogale, Sagar B. Dhoble, Vandana B. Patravale
Summary: The research developed a dry powder inhaler to improve the treatment rates of pulmonary infections by preparing nanoformulations and blending them with lactose, achieving satisfactory drug release and stability.
DRUG DELIVERY AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jun-Hyung Lim, Sang Hwan Nam, Jongwoo Kim, Nam Hoon Kim, Gun-Soo Park, Jin-Soo Maeng, Se-Jin Yook
Summary: A three-stage high-volume bioaerosol sampler was developed for size-selective sampling of bioaerosols at a high flow rate of 1000 L/min, enabling detection of viruses in crowded public places. The sampler collects bioaerosols in different size ranges, allowing for analysis via polymerase chain reaction to confirm the presence of viruses.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Joan Truyols Vives, Josep Muncunill, Nuria Toledo Pons, Herme G. Baldovi, Ernest Sala Llinas, Josep Mercader Barcelo
Summary: The use of a liquid impinger collector and ddPCR is an effective strategy for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in bioaerosols. Increasing the sampled air volume can improve the detection rate of positive samples. The selection of primer/probe sets is crucial for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in bioaerosols.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xue Cao, Wenjuan Li, Ting Wang, Dongzhi Ran, Veronica Davalos, Laura Planas-Serra, Aurora Pujol, Manel Esteller, Xiaolin Wang, Huichuan Yu
Summary: Epigenetic aging is associated with the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and developing severe COVID-19. The accumulation of epigenetic aging from COVID-19 may contribute to the post-COVID-19 syndrome among survivors.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyue Li, Haoxuan Chen, Xiao Qi, Yijiao Peng, Lian Zhou, Jianxin Ma, Maosheng Yao
Summary: Airborne transmission of infectious diseases has drawn significant attention, leading to intense debates on aerosol transmission due to the lack of qualified instruments. Air sampling plays a critical role in studying airborne pathogens, with the Yao-CSpler cyclone sampler demonstrating high efficiency in collecting microorganisms and viruses. The sampler outperforms traditional methods and has been successfully used to sample SARS-CoV-2 during the COVID-19 outbreaks in Wuhan and Beijing, showing the urgent need for more efficient bioaerosol samplers.
AEROSOL AND AIR QUALITY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Krishna Malakar, Chunhui Lu
Summary: This study uses Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), a computational topic modeling technique, to analyze the concerns and issues of countries in responding to hydrometeorological disasters during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings reveal that countries have faced multiple crises during the pandemic, including locust attacks, epidemics, and conflicts. Maintaining social distancing and navigating lockdowns for disaster relief have been challenging. Children are a key topic for most countries, but other vulnerable groups also require attention.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gagan Deep Sharma, Aviral Kumar Tiwari, Mansi Jain, Anshita Yadav, Mrinalini Srivastava
Summary: The study examines the impact of COVID-19 on the global economy and environment, as well as the influence of environment on the transmission of the novel coronavirus. It provides insights into the transmission of the virus in different environments, offers methodological guidance for future researchers, and informs policymakers about the efficacy of environmental measures in controlling the spread of COVID-19.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jana Scevkova, Jozef Dusicka, Eva Zahradnikova, Regina Sepsiova, Jozef Kovac, Zuzana Vaskova
Summary: The intensity of birch pollen season can be measured by the seasonal pollen integral (SPIn) and pollen allergen potency (PAP). The study found that the variation in SPIn is mainly attributed to changes in environmental conditions during the pre-season period, while the year-to-year variation in PAP levels is affected by both pre- and in-season conditions. The environmental conditions, such as weather and air pollutants, have significant impacts on the SPIn and PAP levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sindy SanJuan-Reyes, Leobardo Manuel Gomez-Olivan, Hariz Islas-Flores
Summary: The emerging infectious disease COVID-19, caused by SARS-COV2, has become a public health threat with high infection rates and life-threatening consequences. Environmental factors also play a role in transmission and impact on human health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariano Mertens, Patrick Joeckel, Sigrun Matthes, Matthias Nuetzel, Volker Grewe, Robert Sausen
Summary: The recent COVID-19 pandemic and its associated emission reductions have led to a decrease in ozone concentration in Europe, primarily due to a reduction in anthropogenic ozone precursors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Nayereh Rezaie Rahimi, Reza Fouladi-Fard, Rahim Aali, Ali Shahryari, Mostafa Rezaali, Yadollah Ghafouri, Mohammad Rezvani Ghalhari, Mahdi Asadi-Ghalhari, Babak Farzinnia, Oliveri Conti Gea, Maria Fiore
Summary: The global crisis caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has impacted various aspects, and environmental factors play a significant role in the transmission and viability of the virus, highlighting the importance of environmental considerations in combating the pandemic.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Liane Yuri Kondo Nakada, Rodrigo Braga Moruzzi
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-WATER SUPPLY
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liane Yuri Kondo Nakada, Regina Maura Bueno Franco, Vagner Ricardo da Silva Fiuza, Luciana Urbano dos Santos, Nilson Branco, Jose Roberto Guimaraes
Article
Water Resources
Liane Yuri Kondo Nakada, Rodrigo Braga Moruzzi
ENGENHARIA SANITARIA E AMBIENTAL
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liane Yuri Kondo Nakada, Rodrigo Custodio Urban
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liane Yuri Kondo Nakada, Rodrigo Custodio Urban
Summary: The study found that the spread of COVID-19 in the expanded metropolitan area of Sao Paulo is directly associated with the availability of highways, positively correlated with population density, negatively correlated with social isolation rate, and inversely correlated with temperature and UV radiation. This suggests that sunlight might contribute to reducing the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rodrigo Custodio Urban, Liane Yuri Kondo Nakada
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decrease in solid waste production in major cities in Brazil, but improper handling of medical waste and disposable face masks poses environmental and health risks. The suspension of recycling programs has resulted in a double loss of both economic and environmental impacts.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Rodrigo Custodio Urban, Liane Yuri Kondo Nakada
Summary: The research findings indicate that there is a correlation between COVID-19 death incidence and social aspects such as population density, average people per household, and informal urban settlements. The geographically weighted regression (GWR) model provides the best explanation for the spatial distribution of COVID-19 in São Paulo city, highlighting the spatial aspects of the data.
ENVIRONMENT AND URBANIZATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liane Yuri Kondo Nakada, Luciana Urbano dos Santos, Jose Roberto Guimaraes
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2020)