Article
Electrochemistry
Samuel Pina, Pamela Sepulveda, Alejandra Garcia-Garcia, Alejandra Moreno-Barcenas, Carla Toledo-Neira, Ricardo Salazar-Gonzalez
Summary: A novel and sensitive electrochemical sensor was developed for the simultaneous determination of low concentration levels of Bisphenol-A (BPA) and Bisphenol-S (BPS) in wastewater and surface water. The sensor utilized a modified glassy carbon electrode with hybrid iron nanoparticles and a nanostructure of graphene oxide, resulting in a stable heterostructure with efficient electronic transfer and impressive electro-catalytic capacity. The method was optimized using a chemometric tool and demonstrated a linear range and detection limits. Comparisons with HPLC-DAD technique validated the electrochemical method's success in simultaneous detection and quantification of BPA and BPS in wastewater and surface water.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jerrold J. Heindel, Sarah Howard, Keren Agay-Shay, Juan P. Arrebola, Karine Audouze, Patrick J. Babin, Robert Barouki, Amita Bansal, Etienne Blanc, Matthew C. Cave, Saurabh Chatterjee, Nicolas Chevalier, Mahua Choudhury, David Collier, Lisa Connolly, Xavier Coumoul, Gabriella Garruti, Michael Gilbertson, Lori A. Hoepner, Alison C. Holloway, George Howell, Christopher D. Kassotis, Mathew K. Kay, Min Ji Kim, Dominique Lagadic-Gossmann, Sophie Langouet, Antoine Legrand, Zhuorui Li, Helene Le Mentec, Lars Lind, P. Monica Lind, Robert H. Lustig, Corinne Martin-Chouly, Vesna Munic Kos, Normand Podechard, Troy A. Roepke, RobertM. Sargis, Anne Starling, Craig R. Tomlinson, Charbel Touma, Jan Vondracek, Frederick vom Saal, Bruce Blumberg
Summary: Obesity is a multifactorial disease caused by genetic and environmental factors. Overeating and lack of exercise are common causes, but environmental substances known as obesogens can also disrupt the balance of energy intake and expenditure, increasing the risk of obesity. Obesogens primarily affect the development and function of adipose tissue, liver, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and brain, altering the control of metabolism. The most sensitive period for obesogen exposure is in utero and early childhood, which may lead to changes in gene expression that can be transmitted to future generations.
BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Elisabetta Loffredo, Marco Parlavecchia
Summary: This study explored an innovative approach using plant-based adsorbents and mycodegradation to remediate a multi-contaminated soil, with wood biochar showing the highest adsorption rates for endocrine disrupting chemicals. Fungi degradation further reduced soil toxicity, especially with Pleurotus eryngii, indicating a promising and cost-effective strategy for soil remediation and pollutant elimination.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
G. Bhanjana, G. R. Chaudhary, N. Dilbaghi, A. Kaushik, K. -h. Kim, S. Kumar
Summary: In this research, the synthesis and utilization of novel-shaped silver oxide nanoblades (Ag2O NBs) for direct electrochemical sensing of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (HBA) were reported for the first time. The synthesized Ag2O NBs exhibited excellent electrocatalytic competence and oxidation capability towards HBA. A standardized cyclic voltammetry (CV) technique was successfully optimized for the determination of HBA content, and the fabricated sensor showed high sensitivity and selectivity. The practicality of the sensor was demonstrated through analysis of various field samples.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Marcos, D. Trigo, A. B. Muniz-Gonzalez, N. Tilikj, J. L. Martinez-Guitarte, M. Novo
Summary: The study indicates that BPS is slightly less toxic than BPA, supporting its use as an alternative. Additionally, the results highlight the harmful effects that an increase in temperature can have on earthworm populations, exceeding those of certain toxicants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mengnan Lu, Ruoyang Feng, Yujie Qin, Hongyang Deng, Biyao Lian, Chunyan Yin, Yanfeng Xiao
Summary: This study investigated the influence of genetic and environmental factors on menarche age by conducting a transcriptome-wide association study. Several genes associated with menarche age and environmental endocrine disruptors were identified. These findings expand our understanding of the genetic and environmental factors related to the onset of female puberty.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Electrochemistry
Damini Verma, Amit K. Yadav, Garima Rathee, Kunaal Dhingra, Maumita Das Mukherjee, Pratima R. Solanki
Summary: The use of Bisphenol-A (BPA) and its derivatives in dentistry has raised concerns due to the release of BPA into saliva and its potential health risks. Conventional techniques for estimating leached BPA from dental sealants are complex and time-consuming. Biosensors, on the other hand, offer a fast and accurate alternative for detecting leached BPA. However, there is a lack of studies on testing leached BPA from dental sealants using biosensors.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sylvie Nelieu, Isabelle Lamy, Sara Karolak, Ghislaine Delarue, Olivier Crouzet, Claire Barraud, Maya Bimbot, Fatima Allaoui, Christophe Hanot, Arnaud Delorme, Yves Levi, Florence D. Hulot, Emmanuelle Baudry
Summary: This study focused on 12 ponds located in a peri-urban area, revealing that contamination profiles were more correlated with agricultural land use. Half of the ponds were classified as degraded states due to physico-chemical parameters. The main quantified organic pollutants were pesticides, with levels high enough in certain cases to exceed classical risk thresholds.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Michiel A. van den Dries, Kelly K. Ferguson, Alexander P. Keil, Anjoeka Pronk, Suzanne Spaan, Akhgar Ghassabian, Susana Santos, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe, Leonardo Trasande, Henning Tiemeier, Monica Guxens
Summary: Prenatal exposure to nonpersistent chemical mixtures is associated with lower nonverbal IQ in children, but not emotional and behavioral problems. This exposure is universal and may impact neurodevelopment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Wen-Tien Tsai
Summary: This paper surveyed the updated information about the production and environmental distribution of BPA in Taiwan over the past decade, and summarized the regulatory strategies and countermeasures for managing the environmental risks of BPA by the Taiwan government. The findings showed that most monitoring data were below acceptable risks, and recommended some countermeasures to echo international actions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohamad Zandieh, Juewen Liu
Summary: Nanozyme refers to various catalysts, including immobilized inorganic metal complexes, immobilized enzymes, and inorganic nanoparticles. This article provides a detailed history of nanozymes and categorizes them into two types. The definition of nanozymes is evolving and can cover most claimed nanozymes based on the same substrates and products as enzymes, although with different mechanisms. A broader definition can inspire application-based research using nanomaterials for analytical, environmental, and biomedical purposes. Understanding the catalytic mechanism of nanozymes is crucial for further engineering of active sites, and the future perspective of the nanozyme field is discussed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. K. Dziobak, R. S. Wells, E. C. Pisarski, E. F. Wirth, L. B. Hart
Summary: This study evaluated exposure to phthalate metabolites in free-ranging bottlenose dolphins, finding that approximately 75% of the dolphins had detectable concentrations of at least one phthalate metabolite. Sex and age did not significantly affect the detection and concentration of phthalate metabolites.
Article
Biology
Marta Lombo, Paz Herraez
Summary: Environmental pollution, specifically endocrine-disrupting chemicals, poses a threat to male reproductive health by affecting sperm motility, sexual function, and gonad development. The consequences of paternal exposure to these harmful chemicals for future generations remain largely unknown. Sperm, traditionally viewed as simple carriers of genetic material, are now recognized to play a crucial role in offspring development and long-term health, making them a key target for EDCs and their potential impact on subsequent generations.
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tolulope E. Asala, Asok K. Dasmahapatra, Anitha Myla, Paul B. Tchounwou
Summary: This study evaluated the endocrine disruption potential of graphene oxide (GO) using Japanese medaka fish as a model. Results showed a sex-specific difference and non-linear effect of GO exposure on the thyroid and gas gland cells. Sex effect should be considered while assessing the toxicity of endocrine disrupting chemicals on the thyroid gland.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yingjie Zhao, Li Tian, Shiqi Wu, Xin Zhang, Zhuo Sun, Yue Hu, Yue Wang, Ruizhan Chen, Juan Lu
Summary: A sensitive ECL sensor for permethrin detection was developed based on Fe2O3 and Au NPs, showing enhanced ECL response and efficient detection of permethrin within a certain concentration range. The proposed strategy can provide a simple and reliable approach for pesticide detection, indicating great application prospects.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
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)