Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Weeberb J. Requia, Stefania Papatheodorou, Petros Koutrakis, Rajarshi Mukherjee, Henrique L. Roig
Summary: The study found that exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm birth in Brazil, especially in the Southeast and North regions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Torres Toda, Demetris Avraam, Timothy James Cadman, Serena Fossati, Montserrat de Castro, Audrius Dedele, Geoffrey Donovan, Ahmed Elhakeem, Marisa Estarlich, Amanda Fernandes, Romy Goncalves, Regina Grazuleviciene, Jennifer R. Harris, Margreet W. Harskamp-van Ginkel, Barbara Heude, Jesus Ibarluzea, Carmen Iniguez, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe, Deborah Lawlor, Aitana Lertxundi, Johanna Lepeule, Rosemary McEachan, Giovenale Moirano, Johanna L. T. Nader, Anne-Marie Nybo Andersen, Marie Pedersen, Costanza Pizzi, Theano Roumeliotaki, Susana Santos, Jordi Sunyer, Tiffany Yang, Marina Vafeiadi, Tanja G. M. Vrijkotte, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Martine Vrijheid, Maria Foraster, Payam Dadvand
Summary: Research suggests that maternal exposure to natural environments, especially green spaces, is associated with healthy fetal growth. However, there is limited research on the effects of blue spaces. This study evaluated the associations between maternal exposure to natural environments and birth outcomes in nine European countries. The findings indicate that residential proximity to green spaces is linked to increased birth weight and reduced risk of small for gestational age (SGA). However, there is little association between accessibility to green spaces or exposure to blue spaces and birth outcomes. These findings highlight the importance of promoting natural environments, especially in deprived areas.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sam Heft-Neal, Anne Driscoll, Wei Yang, Gary Shaw, Marshall Burke
Summary: Limited evidence exists on the impact of wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy on birth outcomes. This study found that each additional day of exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy was associated with a 0.49% increase in the risk of preterm birth. The effects were stronger with exposure later in pregnancy and driven by high intensity smoke exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Eline M. P. Poels, Karin Sterrenburg, Andre Wierdsma, Richard Wesseloo, Annemerle Beerthuizen, Laura van Dijke, Condon Lau, Witte J. G. Hoogendijk, Hanan El Marroun, Inge L. van Kamp, Hilmar H. Bijma, Veerle Bergink
Summary: Research shows that lithium use during pregnancy is associated with increased fetal growth parameters at 18-22 weeks gestational age, including head circumference, abdominal circumference, and femur length, as well as increased birth weight. However, it is also associated with a decrease in gestational duration. Further research is needed to explore the short- and long-term implications of these findings.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naomi Graafland, Esmee Essers, Anke Posthumus, Dionne Gootjes, Albert Ambros, Eric Steegers, Monica Guxens
Summary: This study found that exposure to outdoor residential noise during pregnancy is associated with larger embryonic size. Additionally, a reduction in total noise exposure during pregnancy partially explains the association between exposure to greenness and smaller embryonic size.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Dennis Yuezen, Isabel Graf, Ann-Christin Tallarek, Bettina Hollwitz, Christian Wiessner, Ekkehard Schleussner, Detlef Stammer, Amy Padula, Kurt Hecher, Petra Clara Arck, Anke Diemert
Summary: Climate change, especially exposure to heat, has a negative impact on human health and can lead to diseases. This study conducted in Hamburg, Germany, reveals that extreme heat and prolonged heat exposure increase the risk of preterm birth in a temperate climate region. The critical period of heat exposure was found to be between gestational ages 34-37 weeks, and pregnancies with female fetuses were more susceptible to heat stress-induced preterm birth. These findings emphasize the importance of monitoring and providing appropriate care for pregnant women at risk in temperate climate regions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xi Chen, Li Huang, Qian Li, Xu Zhang, Xiaoyi Wang, Guoqiang Sun, Nianhua Yi, Guoping Xiong, Xuefeng Yang, Liping Hao, Hongying Yang, Nianhong Yang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between thallium exposure in early pregnancy and the risk of preterm birth (PTB). The results showed that higher thallium exposure was associated with an increased risk of PTB. Stratified analysis also revealed a more significant effect of thallium exposure on PTB in male newborns.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Esha Bhattacharjee, Arindam Maitra
Summary: Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal mortality and health complications, and understanding its genetic underpinnings can improve prediction and enhance biological mechanism understanding. Although recent genome-based studies have identified genetic loci related to PTB, inconsistencies and lack of functional validation across studies remain a challenge.
NPJ GENOMIC MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ping Qiao, Kechen Fan, Yirong Bao, Ling Yuan, Haidong Kan, Yan Zhao, Jing Cai, Hao Ying
Summary: This study suggests that exposure to ambient air pollution with fine particles may be a risk factor for spontaneous preterm birth in twin pregnancies. The middle stage of pregnancy seems to be a critical window for the impacts of PM2.5 exposure on preterm birth in twins.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Torres Toda, Marisa Estarlich, Ferran Ballester, Montserrat De Castro, Ana Fernandez-Somoano, Jesus Ibarluzea, Carmen Iniguez, Aitana Lertxundi, Mikel Subiza-Perez, Jordi Sunyer, Adonina Tardon, Maria Foraster, Payam Dadvand
Summary: Exposure to residential greenspace is associated with fetal growth, particularly in relation to abdominal circumference, biparietal diameter, and femur length. Participants with lower socioeconomic status show stronger associations, and air pollution may mediate these associations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Roy R. Gerona, Jill L. Reiter, Igor Zakharevich, Cathy Proctor, Jun Ying, Robin Mesnage, Michael Antoniou, Paul D. Winchester
Summary: This study found that almost all pregnant women in a Midwestern cohort in the United States had detectable levels of glyphosate (GLY) in their urine. The study also found that higher maternal GLY levels in the first trimester were associated with lower birth weight percentiles and increased risk of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Imogen D. Grant, Dino A. Giussani, Catherine E. Aiken
Summary: Pregnancies in high-altitude areas have higher odds of low birth weight, small for gestational age, and spontaneous preterm birth compared to low-altitude areas. Birth weight decreases as altitude increases, but gestational age at delivery remains similar regardless of altitude. These findings have important implications for populations living above 2500 meters globally.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zahra Aghaei, John G. Sled, John C. Kingdom, Ahmet A. Baschat, Paul A. Helm, Karl J. Jobst, Lindsay S. Cahill
Summary: This study investigated the effects of maternal exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics on fetal and placental growth using experimental mice. The results showed that fetuses from dams exposed to plastics exhibited growth restriction in late gestation, with a 12% decrease in fetal weight at the highest exposure concentration.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Erin E. Bennett, Katie M. Lynch, Xiaohui Xu, Eun Sug Park, Qi Ying, Jingkai Wei, Richard L. Smith, James D. Stewart, Eric A. Whitsel, Melinda C. Power
Summary: Current research on the characteristics and predictors of movers is limited. In this study, we analyzed the ARIC cohort to identify important predictors of moving for different types of movers, and found that interaction between characteristics plays a crucial role. This work has important implications for epidemiological research and studies focusing on residential mobility as an exposure.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Shen, Hongping Zhang, Shenpeng Wu, Jing Dong, Huimin Li, Ying Yang, Jihong Xu, Ya Zhang, Qiaomei Wang, Haiping Shen, Yiping Zhang, Donghai Yan, Lifang Jiang, Xueyi Xu, Guangbin Quan, Xia Meng, Yuan He, Jing Cai, Haidong Kan, Xu Ma
Summary: Unlike singletons, twins require attention to both birth weight and discordance. Maternal air pollution exposure may impact twin growth discordance, but this relationship is understudied. This study found that long-term ozone exposure during preconception and pregnancy was associated with reduced birth weight and increased growth discordance in twins.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nicole C. Deziel, Joshua L. Warren, Mercedes A. Bravo, Franchesca Macalintal, Rachel T. Kimbro, Michelle L. Bell
Summary: The study evaluated the spatial distribution, variability, and relationships among different metrics of social vulnerability and isolation across urban and rural settings to inform interpretation and selection of metrics for environmental disparity research.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seulkee Heo, Michelle L. Bell
Summary: The study explored the disparities in accessing greenspace by sociodemographic status, and found that different greenspace metrics were associated with income, education, linguistic isolation, race/ethnicity, and age. The findings highlight the need to consider different greenspace indicators in decision-making processes within local contexts.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Damien Foo, Mohinder Sarna, Gavin Pereira, Hannah C. Moore, Annette K. Regan
Summary: This retrospective cohort study examined the association between in utero exposure to seasonal inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) and the risk of a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder in early childhood. The results showed that there was no increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders following in utero exposure to seasonal IIV. However, there was some evidence suggesting that exposure during the first trimester may reduce the risk of seizure disorders, and exposure in preterm children may reduce the risk of sleep disorders.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lydia Sandrah Kaforau, Gizachew A. A. Tessema, Jonine Jancey, Hugo Bugoro, Gavin Pereira
Summary: Low birth weight (LBW) is responsible for more than 80% of under-5 deaths worldwide, with a majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries. A study in the Solomon Islands using 2015 demographic and health survey data found that the prevalence of LBW was 10%. Risk factors associated with LBW included history of marijuana and kava use, polygamous relationships, lack of antenatal care, and decision-making by another person. Additionally, household size and tobacco and cigarette use history were also linked to LBW cases in the Solomon Islands. The study highlights the importance of addressing behavioral and social risk factors in reducing LBW rates.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Masna Rai, Massimo Stafoggia, Francesca de'Donato, Matteo Scortichini, Sofia Zafeiratou, Liliana Vazquez Fernandez, Siqi Zhang, Klea Katsouyanni, Evangelia Samoli, Shilpa Rao, Eric Lavigne, Yuming Guo, Haidong Kan, Samuel Osorio, Jan Kysely, Ales Urban, Hans Orru, Marek Maasikmets, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola, Niilo Ryti, Mathilde Pascal, Masahiro Hashizume, Chris Fook Sheng Ng, Barrak Alahmad, Magali Hurtado Diaz, Cesar De la Cruz Valencia, Baltazar Nuness, Joana Madureira, Noah Scovronick, Rebecca M. Garland, Ho Kim, Whanhee Lee, Aurelio Tobias, Carmen Iniguez, Bertil Forsberg, Christofer Astrom, Ana Maria Vicedo-Cabrera, Martina S. Ragettli, Yue-Liang Leon Guo, Shih-Chun Pan, Shanshan Li, Antonio Gasparrini, Francesco Sera, Pierre Masselot, Joel Schwartz, Antonella Zanobetti, Michelle L. Bell, Alexandra Schneider, Susanne Breitner
Summary: A study conducted in 482 locations across 24 countries found that heat has an impact on cardiovascular and respiratory mortality, and air pollution exacerbates this effect. The effect on respiratory mortality is stronger than on cardiovascular mortality. Therefore, it is crucial to implement mitigation measures based on the new WHO Air Quality Guidelines to improve health and promote sustainable development.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sylvester Dodzi Nyadanu, Gizachew A. Tessema, Ben Mullins, Bernard Kumi-Boateng, Anthony Adofo Ofosu, Gavin Pereira
Summary: This study examined the association between prenatal long-term ambient temperature exposure and stillbirth in Ghana. It found that long-term heat stress exposure was associated with a greater risk of stillbirth.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marwan Awad Ahmed, Helen D. Bailey, Gavin Pereira, Scott W. White, Kingsley Wong, Bridgette J. McNamara, Paul Rheeder, Rhonda Marriott, Carrington C. J. Shepherd
Summary: This retrospective cohort study examined the impact of diabetes in pregnancy (DIP) on neonatal outcomes in Aboriginal women from Western Australia. It found that DIP increased the risks of fetal overgrowth, shoulder dystocia, and congenital anomalies in Aboriginal babies. Improving diabetes care for Aboriginal women and further research on preventing shoulder dystocia can help reduce these disparities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Annette K. Regan, Gavin Pereira
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maryam Mozooni, Gavin Pereira, David Brian Preen, Craig Edward Pennell
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of acculturation on the risk of preterm birth and low birthweight in immigrants in Australia. The study found that less acculturated migrant women had a higher risk of preterm birth but lower risk of low birthweight compared to Australian-born women. Conversely, more acculturated migrant women had a similar risk of low birthweight but higher risk of preterm birth compared to Australian-born women. These findings suggest the importance of considering acculturation when providing antenatal care to migrants.
Article
Emergency Medicine
Scott A. Sims, Gavin Pereira, Daniel M. Fatovich, David Preen, Melissa O'Donnell
Summary: The study evaluates the usefulness of night-time presentations in measuring alcohol-related harm (ARH) among young trauma patients. Night-time presentations can serve as a proxy measure of ARH, but they are not a strong predictor. Targeted interventions during night hours and mandatory data collection strategies are recommended for accurate measurement of ARH cases.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE AUSTRALASIA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cheng He, Peng Yin, Renjie Chen, Ya Gao, Wei Liu, Alexandra Schneider, Michelle L. Bell, Haidong Kan, Maigeng Zhou
Summary: This nationwide study confirms that higher summer temperatures are associated with an increased risk of accidental deaths. Younger age groups and males face a higher risk. This indicates that current estimates of the health effects of climate change might be underestimated, particularly for younger populations.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucien Swetschinski, Kelvin C. Fong, Rachel Morello-Frosch, Julian D. Marshall, Michelle L. Bell
Summary: The societal costs of air pollution have historically been measured in terms of premature deaths, disability-adjusted life years, and medical costs. However, emerging research shows that air pollution can also impact human capital formation. Extended exposure to pollutants such as PM2.5 during childhood can lead to health complications and hinder academic performance and skill acquisition. A study analyzing income data for Americans born between 1979 and 1983 found that early-life exposure to PM2.5 is associated with lower predicted income percentiles in adulthood. The study estimates that meeting air quality standards for PM2.5 could have increased 2014-2015 earnings by $7.18 billion for this birth cohort.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jieun Min, Whanhee Lee, Michelle L. Bell, Yijun Kim, Seulkee Heo, Ga Eun Kim, Jee Hyun Kim, Ji Young Yun, Soo In Kim, Joel Schwartz, Eunhee Ha
Summary: This study investigates the risks and excess costs of hospital admission for neurological symptoms due to long-term exposure to PM2.5. The results show a positive correlation between PM2.5 and headache, as well as convulsion, and estimate the additional hospital admission costs associated with these symptoms.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Michelle L. Bell, Krystal J. G. Pollitt, Nicole C. Deziel
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rongbin Xu, Tingting Ye, Xu Yue, Zhengyu Yang, Wenhua Yu, Yiwen Zhang, Michelle L. Bell, Lidia Morawska, Pei Yu, Yuxi Zhang, Yao Wu, Yanming Liu, Fay Johnston, Yadong Lei, Michael J. Abramson, Yuming Guo, Shanshan Li
Summary: Wildfires caused by climate change are increasing in severity and frequency, leading to higher levels of air pollution. This study reveals that the global population is increasingly exposed to air pollution from landscape fires, with higher levels in low-income countries compared to high-income countries.
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)
