Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alba Perez-Cataluna, Alvaro Chiner-Oms, Enric Cuevas-Ferrando, Azahara Diaz-Reolid, Irene Falco, Walter Randazzo, Ines Giron-Guzman, Ana Allende, Maria A. Bracho, Inaki Comas, Gloria Sanchez
Summary: Wastewater-based epidemiology is an effective tool for epidemiological surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, and when combined with high-throughput sequencing techniques, it can analyze viral diversity. The study proves the ability of sewage sequencing to anticipate mutations and assist in clinical testing for decision-making and analysis of the pandemic's evolution.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mukhlid Yousif, Said Rachida, Setshaba Taukobong, Nkosenhle Ndlovu, Chinwe Iwu-Jaja, Wayne Howard, Shelina Moonsamy, Nompilo Mhlambi, Sipho Gwala, Joshua I. Levy, Kristian G. Andersen, Cathrine Scheepers, Anne von Gottberg, Nicole Wolter, Jinal N. Bhiman, Daniel Gyamfi Amoako, Arshad Ismail, Melinda Suchard, Kerrigan Mccarthy
Summary: Wastewater surveillance is an important tool to support clinical monitoring efforts, as it can identify and characterize SARS-CoV-2 variants not detected by clinical surveillance. Wastewater genomics can reliably recover the prevalence of local circulating variants and provide a signal of upcoming lineage transitions. This study demonstrates the utility of wastewater genomics in monitoring the evolution and spread of endemic viruses.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Harry T. Child, George Airey, Daniel M. Maloney, Abby Parker, Jonathan Wild, Suzie Mcginley, Nicholas Evens, Jonathan Porter, Kate Templeton, Steve Paterson, Ronny van Aerle, Matthew J. Wade, Aaron R. Jeffries, Irene Bassano
Summary: Wastewater-based epidemiology is a powerful tool for monitoring the emergence and spread of viral pathogens at the population scale. Metagenomic sequencing methods, which are target-agnostic, can detect a wide range of target viruses. Deep shotgun metagenomic sequencing is unable to provide sufficient genome coverage, while hybrid-capture enrichment sequencing and tiled-PCR sequencing have stronger capabilities for detecting and genotyping viruses in wastewater samples.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohamed Elsamadony, Manabu Fujii, Takayuki Miura, Toru Watanabe
Summary: The study discusses concerns related to the presence of viruses in sewage, particularly focusing on the possible transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2. Further research is needed to prevent the spread of the virus, especially in developing countries, where the feces- and sewage-derived transmission routes may be of significance.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Virology
Chuan Xu, Annie Wang, Ke Geng, William Honnen, Xuening Wang, Natalie Bruiners, Sukhwinder Singh, Fortunato Ferrara, Sara D'Angelo, Andrew R. M. Bradbury, Maria Laura Gennaro, Dongfang Liu, Abraham Pinter, Theresa L. Chang
Summary: This study utilized a simple, two-plasmid pseudotyped virus system to investigate the entry event of SARS-CoV-2 in various cell lines. Pseudotyped SARS-CoV-2 viruses produced under serum-free conditions were able to infect a broader range of cells, including those without hACE2 overexpression.
Article
Virology
Naveen Duhan, Rakesh Kaundal
Summary: SARS-CoV-2, a novel betacoronavirus strain, has caused a global pandemic with a high death toll. Efforts are being made worldwide to develop vaccines and medicines to reduce the spread and fatality rates of the disease and control the emergence of new variants. Understanding the protein-protein interaction mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 in humans and comparing it with previous strains is crucial for these efforts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Warish Ahmed, Aaron Bivins, Asja Korajkic, Suzanne Metcalfe, Wendy J. M. Smith, Stuart L. Simpson
Summary: Two virus concentration methods, AE and NMVP, along with extraction kits were used to quantify PMMoV and SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater samples. The results showed that NMVP workflow produced higher PMMoV concentrations in 58% of samples, while AE workflow produced higher SARS-CoV-2 concentrations in 69% of samples. The concentrations of PMMoV were not sensitive to turbidity, but the concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 were strongly correlated with turbidity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samendra Sherchan, Ocean Thakali, Luisa A. Ikner, Charles P. Gerba
Summary: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in more than 600 million cases and over 6 million deaths. While the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets or direct contact, it has been found to persist in feces. This study investigated the survival of SARS-CoV-2 in different wastewater samples, including filtered and unfiltered raw wastewater, as well as secondary effluent. The virus showed a progressive decline in infectivity over time and was found to survive for varying periods in the different wastewater matrices, with the longest survival time observed in secondary effluent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bikash Malla, Ocean Thakali, Sadhana Shrestha, Takahiro Segawa, Masaaki Kitajima, Eiji Haramoto
Summary: This study applied high-throughput quantitative PCR (HT-qPCR) to detect SARS-CoV-2, its nucleotide substituted RNA, and other pathogenic viruses in wastewater. The results showed that using multiple assays increased the detection rate, and HT-qPCR may be the most time-efficient and cost-effective method for tracking COVID-19 and monitoring community health.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Elina Vaisanen, Miao Jiang, Larissa Laine, Matti Waris, Ilkka Julkunen, Pamela Osterlund
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 genomic RNA is infectious and should be studied and handled in higher containment level laboratories. The nature of RNA infectiousness and appropriate biosafety measures have been discussed.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Kuldeep Dhama, Shailesh Kumar Patel, Mohd Iqbal Yatoo, Ruchi Tiwari, Khan Sharun, Jaideep Dhama, Senthilkumar Natesan, Yashpal Singh Malik, Karam Pal Singh, Harapan Harapan
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the potential of virus transmission through fecal-oral route and the presence of virus in sewage and wastewater poses a potential threat. Asymptomatic patients could also play a role in disease transmission. Therefore, wastewater-based surveillance could offer valuable insights into virus prevalence and serve as an early warning system.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Livia C. T. Scorza, Graeme J. Cameron, Roisin Murray-Williams, David Findlay, Julie Bolland, Brindusa Cerghizan, Kirsty Campbell, David Thomson, Alexander Corbishley, David Gally, Stephen Fitzgerald, Alison Low, Sean McAteer, Adrian M. I. Roberts, Zhou Fang, Claus-Dieter Mayer, Anastasia Frantsuzova, Sumy V. Baby, Tomasz Zielinski, Andrew J. Millar
Summary: Wastewater-based monitoring was established in Scotland to track SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA levels in the sewage network during the COVID-19 pandemic. A curated dataset from May 2020 to February 2022 was presented, with viral levels analyzed using RT-qPCR assays. The wastewater data contribute to estimates of disease prevalence and the viral reproduction number in Scotland and the UK.
Article
Virology
Shixing Yang, Tongling Shan, Yuqing Xiao, Heteng Zhang, Xiaochun Wang, Quan Shen, Yan Wang, Yuxin Yao, Qi Liu, Hao Wang, Wen Zhang
Summary: Analysis of pangolin metagenomic data suggests that pangolins may be intermediate hosts for SARS-CoV-2, but further sampling and analysis from various countries are needed for confirmation.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hao Wang, Marianela Patzi Churqui, Timur Tunovic, Lucica Enache, Anette Johansson, Magnus Lindh, Martin Lagging, Kristina Nystrom, Helene Norder
Summary: The quantification of viral genomes in wastewater reflects the prevalence of viral infections within the community. The study found that the spread of common enteric viruses in the community was affected by the Swedish COVID-19 interventions. The winter seasonality of norovirus GII and rotavirus in wastewater was interrupted shortly after the introduction of the COVID-19 interventions, and they remained at low levels throughout the pandemic.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Nicole C. Rondeau, Oliver J. Rose, Ellen R. Alt, Lina A. Ariyan, Annabelle B. Elikan, Jenna L. Everard, Abigail R. Schreier, Maya E. Tessler, Grace H. Tulinsky, Janet R. Vo, Caroline A. Ray, Cynthia Y. Yang, J. J. L. Miranda, Brian J. Mailloux
Summary: We established wastewater surveillance as part of our public health response to COVID-19 in a small urban college in New York City. Our results showed that wastewater monitoring could not accurately estimate the number of cases at the building level, but it was effective in detecting outbreak clusters. Our assay had a 60% positive predictive power, 90% negative predictive power, and 90% specificity, but the sensitivity was low at 40%.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Natasha, Muhammad Shahid, Sana Khalid, Behzad Murtaza, Hasnain Anwar, Ali Haidar Shah, Aneeza Sardar, Zunaira Shabbir, Nabeel Khan Niazi
Summary: Freshwater shortage and contamination is a major global issue impacting socioeconomic values. This review focuses on the use of wastewater for crop production in semiarid and arid areas, highlighting its potential as a source of essential nutrients but also its negative effects due to toxic substances such as heavy metals. The case study of Pakistan, which faces severe freshwater scarcity, examines the use of untreated wastewater in agriculture and its impact on soil chemistry and human health. The review provides data analysis and proposes solutions and future perspectives for addressing the challenges.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Mahroz Hussain, Irshad Bibi, Fawad Ali, Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib, Muhammad Shahid, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Khalid Hussain, Sabry M. Shaheen, Hailong Wang, Qamar Shakil, Jorg Rinklebe
Summary: This study explores the impact of different ameliorants on the geochemical distribution of arsenic in two soils and highlights the pivotal role of organic amendments, particularly biochar, in immobilizing arsenic under paddy soil conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huaqiang Fu, Zhe Wang, Peng Li, Wei Qian, Zixin Zhang, Xin Zhao, Hao Feng, Zhugen Yang, Zongkui Kou, Daping He
Summary: This study demonstrates the positive role of well-structured three-dimensional channels in improving water permeance and purification performance for highly efficient wastewater treatment using graphene oxide-based membranes. The regular and negatively-charged three-dimensional channels significantly enhance water permeance and enable effective dye rejection.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sabry M. Shaheen, Ahmed Mosa, Parimala Gnana Soundari Arockiam Jeyasundar, Noha E. E. Hassan, Xing Yang, Vasileios Antoniadis, Ronghua Li, Jianxu Wang, Tao Zhang, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Muhammad Shahid, Gaurav Sharma, Daniel S. S. Alessi, Meththika Vithanage, Zeng-Yei Hseu, Ajit K. K. Sarmah, Binoy Sarkar, Zengqiang Zhang, Deyi Hou, Bin Gao, Hailong Wang, Nanthi Bolan, Joerg Rinklebe
Summary: This study critically reviews the effects of biochar (BC) on the mobilization, phytoextraction, phytostabilization, and bioremediation of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in contaminated soils. The potential mechanisms of interaction between BC and PTEs in soils are discussed in detail. The review demonstrates the contradictory effects of BC on PTE mobilization and highlights the opportunities for using BC as a mobilizing agent to enhance phytoremediation of PTE-contaminated soils.
EARTH SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Shahid, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani, Zeid A. ALOthman, Irshad Bibi, Tasveer Zahra Tariq, Natasha Natasha, Sana Khalid, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Behzad Murtaza
Summary: Untreated wastewater used in agriculture poses severe ecological risks due to various pollutants. This study examined the effects of mixing freshwater or groundwater with sewage water on soil and maize crop contamination. Results showed high levels of Cd and Cr in sewage water. Mixing freshwater or groundwater with sewage water increased soil content of As and decreased Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn compared to sewage water alone. Maize accumulated PTEs in roots and shoots, with potential carcinogenic risks to livestock consuming contaminated fodder. Mixing water sources can be an effective strategy to minimize environmental/health hazards.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Wenliang Li, Xuanye Ma, Yang-Chun Yong, Guozhen Liu, Zhugen Yang
Summary: Detection of pathogens is crucial for global public health, and paper-based microfluidic analytical devices (mu PADs) offer a promising solution for rapid and on-site diagnosis.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Oluwasesan Adegoke, Kayode Oyinlola, Ojodomo J. Achadu, Zhugen Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel metal-enhanced fluorescence (MEF) and electrochemical biosensor was developed for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein. The biosensor utilized SiO2-coated Si-doped ZnSeS quantum dots (QDs) and aptamer-molecular beacon (Apta-MB) as the sensing elements, and cationic gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as the signal amplifiers. Under optimized experimental conditions, the biosensor demonstrated enhanced sensitivity in detecting the SARS-CoV-2 S protein. The detection was successfully performed in saliva samples.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Review
Soil Science
Xinyu Zhao, Evrim Elcin, Lizhi He, Meththika Vithanage, Xiaokai Zhang, Jie Wang, Shuo Wang, Yun Deng, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Sabry M. Shaheen, Hailong Wang, Zhenyu Wang
Summary: The increase of cultivated varieties of Chinese herbal remedies, the expansion of cultivation area, and long-term monoculture cropping have led to aggravated problems of soil diseases, yield loss, and quality reduction. Biochar, as a carbon-rich material, has the potential to improve soil quality and alleviate continuous crop obstacles for Chinese herbal remedies.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yurong Gao, Hanbo Chen, Zheng Fang, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Kwasi Adusei-Fosu, Jianhong Li, Xing Yang, Zhongzhen Liu, Nanthi S. Bolan, Bin Gao, Deyi Hou, Chenghua Sun, Jun Meng, Wenfu Chen, Bert F. Quin, Hailong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the sorption and oxidation behavior of iron-modified biochar (FeBC) for trivalent antimony (Sb(III)) in aqueous solutions. The results showed that FeBC had a strong sorption capacity for Sb(III) and the addition of oxidizing agents further enhanced its sorption capacity. This study provides important information for the development of effective biochar-based composite materials for the removal of Sb(III) from drinking water and wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Iffat Rashid, Syed Najaf Hasan Naqvi, Hareem Mohsin, Kaneez Fatima, Muhammad Afzal, Fahad Al-Misned, Irshad Bibi, Fawad Ali, Nabeel Khan Niazi
Summary: This pilot-scale research introduces a new intervention for the remediation of phenol and Cr co-contaminated aquatic ecosystems using bacterial augmented floating wetlands technology. The study shows that the combined use of wetland plants and bacterial consortium in floating treatment wetlands significantly improves water quality and reduces phenol and chromium contamination. The findings suggest that this approach is a promising and cost-effective solution for remediation in developing countries with limited access to advanced technologies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Mahroz Hussain, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Irshad Bibi, Fawad Ali, Fahad Al-Misned, Khalid Hussain, Muhammad Shahid, Abdul Rehman, Hailong Wang
Summary: This study provides new insights into the significance of foliar-applied phosphorus, silicon, and selenium for managing and remediating arsenic in rice genotypes. Results showed that foliar-applied silicon was the most effective strategy in reducing arsenic uptake and health risks in rice grain, while phosphorus was only effective for one genotype. Surprisingly, selenium had no significant effect on arsenic accumulation in both genotypes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Fazila Younas, Sadia Younas, Irshad Bibi, Zia Ur Rahman Farooqi, Muhammad Ashir Hameed, Waqas Mohy-Ud-Din, Muhammad Tahir Shehzad, Muhammad Mahroz Hussain, Qamar Shakil, Muhammad Shahid, Nabeel Khan Niazi
Summary: This review provides new information and insights on the utilization of agriculture-based biosorbents for contaminant removal, particularly heavy metal(loids), from water/wastewater. The review discusses the mechanisms, adsorption efficiency, and regeneration ability of biosorbents, as well as their practical application and economic analysis. Biosorbents obtained from agricultural waste have shown high efficiency in removing heavy metal(loids) from contaminated water, and chemically modified biosorbents enhance their stability and adsorption capacity. The study also highlights the main mechanisms of adsorption and the preferred eluents for regeneration. Economic analysis shows that agricultural waste-based biosorbents are a cheaper alternative to traditional commercial adsorbents. The review identifies research gaps for further development and application of waste peels in heavy metal(loids)-contaminated wastewater remediation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kaixuan Wang, Nuanfei Zhu, Yumo Li, Hu Zhang, Beibei Wu, Jian Cui, Jun Tang, Zhugen Yang, Fang Zhu, Zhen Zhang
Summary: In this study, a universal detection system based on a novel polyadenine-based tetrahedral DNA nanostructure was developed, which can rapidly and sensitively detect various targets in different fields.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Di Lv, Hongyun Liu, Qi An, Chengwei Lei, Yanxuan Wang, Jin Sun, Chuanhai Li, Yongfeng Lin, Qing Dong, Zhugen Yang, Kui Che, Wendong Liu, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study found that exposure to GenX in pregnant rats leads to developmental delays in their offspring and causes inflammation in the placenta. The results suggest that placental inflammation may play a key role in this process through the Rap1 signaling pathway.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huaqiang Fu, Zhe Wang, Peng Li, Wei Qian, Zixin Zhang, Xin Zhao, Hao Feng, Zhugen Yang, Zongkui Kou, Daping He
Summary: This study successfully improves water permeance and purification performance for efficient wastewater treatment by constructing well-structured three-dimensional water channels in GO/SiO2 composite membranes. The 3D channels achieve a record-high water permeance and demonstrate excellent charge selectivity towards dye molecules in wastewater.
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)
