Article
Environmental Sciences
Tao Sun, Junfei Zhan, Fei Li, Chenglong Ji, Huifeng Wu
Summary: Microplastics (MPs) are a global concern due to their presence in aquatic environments, with the genotoxic effects on aquatic organisms remaining controversial. This meta-analysis showed that MPs induce genotoxicity in aquatic organisms at environmentally relevant concentrations, with different endpoints showing varying degrees of genotoxic effects. The overall estimate of genotoxicity increased by 24%, and the magnitude of genotoxicity was correlated with particle size, living habitat, and tested species.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Fei Xiong, Jinyan Liu, Kai Xu, Jiawei Huang, Daqin Wang, Fuxian Li, Shiyuan Wang, Juan Zhang, Yuepu Pu, Rongli Sun
Summary: This meta-analysis examined the effects of microplastics on neurotransmitter levels in aquatic animals and found that they significantly decrease acetylcholinesterase levels in the brain. However, there was no significant effect on other neurotransmitters. The study also identified particle size and exposure time as important factors in neurotoxicity, while animal species, composition, morphology, and concentration of microplastics had no significant impact. The findings provide scientific evidence for assessing the health risks and neurotoxicity of microplastics in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jaehee Kim, Md Niamul Haque, Somyeong Lee, Do-Hee Lee, Jae-Sung Rhee
Summary: The combined effects of hexavalent chromium and microplastics on aquatic organisms are not well understood. This study found that microplastics can exacerbate the toxicity of hexavalent chromium, leading to decreased survival rates and reproductive ability in aquatic animals.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Barbara Rani-Borges, Richard Meitern, Paul Teesalu, Merilin Raudna-Kristoffersen, Randel Kreitsberg, Margit Heinlaan, Arvo Tuvikene, Angela Ivask
Summary: The lack of studies on the toxicity of microplastics (MP) at environmentally relevant concentrations and exposure times is concerning. In this study, the potential adverse effects of low density polyethylene (LDPE) microplastics on two species of competing amphipods were analyzed. The results showed that both amphipods effectively ingested and egested LDPE microplastics, and high concentrations of LDPE microplastics had negative impacts on mortality, swimming ability, and oxidative stress levels. G. lacustris was more sensitive to LDPE microplastics and may lose its competitiveness in MP polluted environments.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yingxue Yu, Anil K. Battu, Tamas Varga, Adam C. Denny, Tahsin Md. Zahid, Indranil Chowdhury, Markus Flury
Summary: This study investigated the effects of incorporating polyester fibers and polypropylene granules into silt loam soil on its physical properties. It was found that microplastics had significant effects on soil physical properties only at high concentrations, and the shape of the microplastics played a role in their impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Qin-Yuan Meng, Chun-Quan Kang, Wei Dang, Steven D. Melvin, Hong-Liang Lu
Summary: The potential adverse effects of glyphosate-based herbicides on non-fish vertebrate species, particularly turtles, were examined. Growth, functional performance, gut microbial diversity, liver antioxidant responses, and metabolite profiles were analyzed in soft-shelled turtle hatchlings exposed to different concentrations of glyphosate-isopropylammonium. While there were no significant changes in growth, functional performance, gut microbiota, or liver antioxidant responses, metabolite profiles showed disturbances primarily in amino acid metabolism at environmentally relevant concentrations. These results suggest that metabolite profiling may be more sensitive in detecting glyphosate-related hepatotoxicity in turtles.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Victor Ventura de Souza, Tatiana da Silva Souza, Jose Marcello Salabert de Campos, Luiza Araujo de Oliveira, Yves Moreira Ribeiro, Daniela Chemin de Melo Hoyos, Rogeria Maura Panzini Xavier, Ives Charlie-Silva, Samyra Maria dos Santos Nassif Lacerda
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of atrazine, a commonly found herbicide in surface waters, on three bioindicators. Results show that atrazine can induce genetic toxicity, morphological changes, and behavioral alterations in Allium cepa, Daphnia magna, and zebrafish. These findings suggest that even at low concentrations and short-to-medium-term exposure, atrazine poses risks to biodiversity.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zahra Sobhani, Logeshwaran Panneerselvan, Cheng Fang, Ravi Naidu, Mallavarapu Megharaj
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of polyethylene microplastics (PEMP) on the soil ecosystem and earthworms for the first time. The results showed that high concentrations of PEMP significantly reduced earthworm reproduction and caused DNA damage. It was also found that earthworms exposed to PEMP-amended soils accumulated plastic additives.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sudharsanam Abinandan, Kuppan Praveen, Kadiyala Venkateswarlu, Mallavarapu Megharaj
Summary: Microplastics (MPs) have significant ecological and bioeconomic implications at environmentally relevant concentrations, posing a threat to aquatic ecosystems and the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study found that the growth rate of microalgae was reduced by 10-15% in the presence of three types of MPs (PET, PVC, and PS), indicating an increased energy demand. The impacts on biochemical processes varied with concentration. Through a comprehensive analysis, it was revealed that MPs not only affect SDG 14 (Life Below Water), but also have direct and indirect influences on five other SDGs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luying Wu, Mohammed Zeeshan, Yao Dang, Li-Ya Liang, Yan-Chen Gong, Qing-Qing Li, Ya-Wen Tan, Yuan-Yuan Fan, Li-Zi Lin, Yang Zhou, Ru-Qing Liu, Bo-Yi Yang, Li-Wen Hu, Xiao-Wen Zeng, Yunjiang Yu, Guang-Hui Dong
Summary: This study found that exposure to F-53B can cause histological and morphological changes in zebrafish eyes, leading to visual motor dysfunctions, perturbation of retinoid signaling and retinal development, and ultimately inducing apoptosis.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luanna Alves Miranda, Victor Ventura de Souza, Renata Alice Campos, Jose Marcello Salabert de Campos, Tatiana da Silva Souza
Summary: This study investigates the toxicity of commercial formulations containing glyphosate, 2,4-D, imidacloprid, and iprodione, on Allium cepa. The results suggest that these pesticides, both individually and in mixture, may pose a risk to non-target organisms by inducing genotoxic and physiological effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chi-Yun Chen, Tien-Hsuan Lu, Ying-Fei Yang, Chung-Min Liao
Summary: This study developed a toxicokinetic/toxicodynamic-based risk assessment framework to examine the health effects of zebrafish and red tilapia in response to environmental concentrations of microplastics. The findings suggest that microplastic pollution is likely to enhance fish health risks and should be considered in evaluations of freshwater fish susceptibility to microplastics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Silvia-Maria Banyoi, Tove Porseryd, Josefine Larsson, Mats Grahn, Patrik Dinnetz
Summary: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that are widely present in aquatic environments worldwide and have potential health risks. The current monitoring and regulation of PFAS are insufficient, especially regarding the effects of PFAS on different aquatic organisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jin-Can Chen, Chao Fang, Rong-Hui Zheng, Ming-Liang Chen, Duck-Hyun Kim, Young-Hwan Lee, Christyn Bailey, Ke-Jian Wang, Jae-Seong Lee, Jun Bo
Summary: This study indicates that exposure to polystyrene microplastics can induce inflammation response and impair immune functions and growth development of marine medaka larvae. Accumulation of polystyrene microplastics results in hyperactive behavior in the larvae.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Keyi Chen, Ronggui Tang, Yongming Luo, Youchao Chen, Ali EI-Naggar, Jianhang Du, Aiai Bu, Yan Yan, Xinghang Lu, Yanjiang Cai, Scott X. Chang
Summary: Examining the transcriptomic and metabolic responses of earthworms to microplastic-contaminated soil is crucial for understanding the molecular-level toxicity of microplastics. This study investigated the effects of environmentally relevant concentrations of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) microplastics on earthworms at various levels. The findings revealed that PP and PE induced oxidative stress, damaged the digestive and immune systems, disrupted lipid metabolism, and affected osmoregulation extent in earthworms.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhen Lu, Shuang Wang, Xiujuan Shan, Chenglong Ji, Huifeng Wu
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Feng Liu, Zhen Lu, Huifeng Wu, Chenglong Ji
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoqing Wan, Xiangjing Meng, Fei Li, Jiawang Ding, Chenglong Ji, Huifeng Wu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiangjing Meng, Fei Li, Xiaoqing Wang, Jialin Liu, Chenglong Ji, Huifeng Wu
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Deliang Yu, Xiao Peng, Chenglong Ji, Fei Li, Huifeng Wu
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chenglong Ji, Zhen Lu, Lanlan Xu, Fei Li, Ming Cong, Xiujuan Shan, Huifeng Wu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoqing Wang, Fei Li, Jingwen Chen, Chenglong Ji, Huifeng Wu
Summary: The study utilized various techniques to explore the potential toxic effects of triphenyl phosphate (TPP) on thyroid interference at submolecular to cellular levels through the AOP framework. Data was retrieved from a comparative toxicogenomics database (CTD) to identify core genes, molecular dynamics (MD) analysis was used to investigate configuration changes and confirm the molecular initiating event (MIE), and transcriptomic analysis was employed to supplement the relationships between MIEs and key events (KEs) of the AOP.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoqing Wang, Fei Li, Jialin Liu, Qiongyu Li, Chenglong Ji, Huifeng Wu
Summary: This study investigated the underlying toxicological mechanisms of hepatocyte apoptosis through the PARP1 dependent cell death pathway induced by triphenyl phosphate (TPP). The results indicated that the mitochondrial PARP1 dependent pathway played a pivotal role in L02 cells apoptosis, highlighting the importance of PARP1 as a molecular target in this process and contributing to our understanding of hepatocytes apoptosis, early hepatic toxicity, and liver diseases.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tao Sun, Junfei Zhan, Fei Li, Chenglong Ji, Huifeng Wu
Summary: The study found that microplastics can enhance biological performance and reduce oxidative stress biomarkers in aquatic organisms at environmentally relevant concentrations. The responses varied among different biological endpoints, with stimulatory effects observed in consumption, growth, reproduction, and survival. The meta-regression analysis showed that the responses to MPs were independent of habitat, MP characteristics, and exposure duration. The findings suggest that exposure to MPs at low and high concentrations may lead to opposite or non-monotonic responses in aquatic biota.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoqing Wang, Li Wang, Fei Li, Yuefa Teng, Chenglong Ji, Huifeng Wu
Summary: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals, such as organophosphorus ester (OPEs) flame retardants, can impact lipid metabolism and induce chronic health issues. Triphenyl phosphate (TPP) in OPEs is particularly concerning for causing lipid metabolism abnormalities by damaging cell membrane structures and activating the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1 (GPER) pathway.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoqing Wang, Yuefa Teng, Chenglong Ji, Huifeng Wu, Fei Li
Summary: Huge amounts of metals have been released into the environment due to human activities, posing risks to human health. In this study, the authors used high-throughput analysis and computational methods to identify the key interactions between metal ions and p53 protein, revealing the important characteristics that determine metal ions' activities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoqing Wang, Fei Li, Jingwen Chen, Yuefa Teng, Chenglong Ji, Huifeng Wu
Summary: Facing billions of tons of pollutants entering the ocean each year, aquatic toxicity is becoming a crucial endpoint for evaluating chemical adverse effects on ecosystems. This study successfully predicted the aquatic chronic toxicity of chemicals using machine learning models, with rotifer population abundance as the endpoint, providing insights for the rational design of green and safer alternatives.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huanni Zhang, Xiaoqing Wang, Runqian Song, Wen Ding, Fei Li, Li Ji
Summary: Metabolism, especially by CYP450 enzymes, plays a crucial role in mediating the toxification and detoxification of xenobiotics in humans. The metabolic pathways of emerging pollutants, which could potentially cause idiosyncratic toxicity, are often overlooked. This study focused on the sulfonamide antibiotics pollution in aqueous systems and investigated the metabolic processes of sulfamethoxazole (SMX), specifically the coupling and fragmenting initiated by amino H-abstraction catalyzed by human CYP450 enzymes. The findings emphasized the importance of using computations prior to experiments in environmental chemistry and toxicology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingyu Zhong, Jianhui Tang, Xinyu Guo, Chao Guo, Fei Li, Huifeng Wu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)