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Environmental Sciences
Xiaojun Zhou, Juanli Lian, Yan Cheng, Xinke Wang
Summary: The study examined the effects of indoor environmental parameters, such as temperature and humidity, on the partitioning behavior of phthalate esters between gas and particles. It was found that temperature had a significant impact on the gas/particle partition coefficient (K-p) with an exponential decay law observed between K-p and absolute temperature. In contrast, humidity had a smaller effect on K-p compared to temperature, and no obvious law was identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Construction & Building Technology
Jeong-In Jeon, Hye-Won Lee, Si-Hyun Park, Dan-Ki Yoon, Jeong-Il Lee, Cheol-Min Lee
Summary: This study proposes an organic film-based method to assess semivolatile organic compound (SVOC) exposure in indoor environments. Various phthalate exposure pathways were examined in children and adults, and the findings provide important baseline data for future research in health risk assessments and SVOC exposure utilizing organic films.
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Food Science & Technology
Salvatore Velotto, Jonathan Squillante, Agata Nolasco, Raffaele Romano, Teresa Cirillo, Francesco Esposito
Summary: This study evaluated the concentration of DEHP and DBP in coffee powder and beverages, and assessed their migration from different packaging and machines. The results showed higher levels of DEHP in coffee beverages extracted by a professional machine than in coffee powder. However, the levels of PAEs did not exceed the specific migration limits, and exposure to PAEs from coffee beverages was low, indicating that coffee can be considered a safe beverage in terms of PAE exposure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yin Hou, Mengchen Tu, Cheng Li, Xinyu Liu, Jing Wang, Chao Wei, Xin Zheng, Yihong Wu
Summary: In this study, the ecological risks of phthalate esters (PAEs) in water were evaluated using two risk assessment methods. The results showed that DEHP posed a high risk in Baiyangdian Lake and should receive attention. In typical rivers in China, BBP, DEP, DIBP, and DBP posed potential risks, while DEHP posed a high risk. In terms of sediment, DBP had a high risk in some rivers and medium risk in others, while DEHP had a high risk in a few rivers and low to medium risk in others. This study provides an important reference for the protection of aquatic organisms and the risk management of PAEs in China.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elise Lorre, Federica Bianchi, Irma Vybernaite-Lubiene, Jovita Mezine, Mindaugas Zilius
Summary: This study investigated the external sources and seasonal variation of eight plasticizers in the Curonian Lagoon, focusing on their partitioning between dissolved and particulate phases. The results were combined with hydrological inputs to estimate the lagoon's role in regulating pollutant transport to the sea. Plasticizers were detected in all samples, with DEHP being the most abundant and mainly associated with particulate matter. DnBP and DiBP were also found, predominantly in the dissolved phase. Meteorological conditions played a significant role in the distribution of PAEs, with high concentrations during the river ice-covered season and heavy rainfall events.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenping Zhang, Xu Li, Changsheng Guo, Jian Xu
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and ecological risks of phthalate esters in sediment samples from Taihu Lake, China. It revealed that DBP and DIBP were the dominant PAEs, with the highest concentrations found in the northern lake, indicating varying pollution levels across different areas of the lake. The historical trend of PAEs in sediments showed an increase since the 1990s in the northern core sediments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manli Wang, Youzhi Su, Jianjiang Lu, Yujun Yan, Xiaowen Yin, Li Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of phthalate esters (PAEs) in Bosten Lake's water during dry and flood seasons, and evaluated the content levels and risks. The results showed that the PAEs content in the water of Bosten Lake is moderate, with DBP and DIBP as the main PAEs. The content of PAEs is influenced by the physicochemical properties of water, especially during the dry season. PAEs mainly come from domestic pollution and chemical production. The health risk assessment results indicate that PAEs in water do not pose a carcinogenic or non-carcinogenic risk to humans, meeting the conditions of Bosten Lake as a fishing and grazing area, but the pollution of PAEs should not be ignored.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria Khishdost, Sina Dobaradaran, Gholamreza Goudarzi, Afshin O. Takdastan, Ali Akbar O. Babaei
Summary: Due to the increasing population, the presence of harmful compounds, especially phthalate esters (PAEs), is a significant issue of environmental pollution. This study evaluated the occurrence and ecological risks of PAEs in the Persian Gulf. Water samples from industrial sites, rural sites, and urban sites were analyzed for seven PAEs. The results showed that DEHP had the highest risk to algae, crustaceans, and fish, while DMP and DEP had lower risks. The findings can contribute to effective control measures and remedial strategies for PAEs pollution in the Persian Gulf.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shunhao Ai, Xiangyun Gao, Xiaonan Wang, Ji Li, Bo Fan, Shiqing Zhao, Zhengtao Liu
Summary: Phthalate esters (PAEs) are widely produced and used in China as endocrine disruptors, with a significant amount entering aquatic systems annually. A study in Poyang Lake found that concentrations of PAEs nearly doubled in the dry season compared to the wet season, with DBP and DEHP being the most abundant congeners. The ecological risk assessment revealed that while DEP and BBP posed no risk in the lake, DBP had a potential risk and DEHP had an unacceptable risk that requires further action.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nian Wu, Lin Tao, Kunming Tian, Xia Wang, Caidie He, Songlin An, Yingkuan Tian, Xiang Liu, Wei Chen, Haonan Zhang, Pei Xu, Dengqing Liao, Juan Liao, Linglu Wang, Derong Fang, Zhongmei Hu, Hongyu Yuan, Jingyi Huang, Xiaoshan Chen, Li Zhang, Xiaohui Hou, Rong Zeng, Xingyan Liu, Shimin Xiong, Yan Xie, Yijun Liu, Quan Li, Xubo Shen, Yuanzhong Zhou, Xuejun Shang
Summary: This study investigated the urinary concentrations of nine phthalic acid ester (PAE) metabolites in pregnant women in China. The results showed cumulative exposure to PAEs among pregnant women, and residential characteristics were found to be associated with urinary PAE metabolite concentrations. Living in buildings and using coal/kerosene/wood/wheat straw as domestic fuel were associated with higher health risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fuhong Sun, Yanru Tao, Di Shi, Jiwei Yang, Huixian Li, Yuan Wei, Hailei Su
Summary: The study collected toxicity data, derived water quality criteria, and evaluated the distribution and ecological risk of DBP and DEHP in surface water environment of China. The results showed higher ecological risks of DBP and DEHP in North China and Yangtze River region, indicating the need for strengthened water quality management to prevent harmful effects on aquatic environments.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Zhang, Xu Li, Heng Zhang, Wenxiu Liu, Yang Liu, Changsheng Guo, Jian Xu, Fengchang Wu
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations, distributions, and health risks of phthalate esters (PAEs) in outdoor dust samples on the Tibetan Plateau in China. The results showed that the commercial districts had high concentrations of PAEs, which were mainly attributed to the heavy use of PAEs in consumer products and cosmetics. The main pathways of human exposure to PAEs in outdoor dust were ingestion and dermal absorption.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dong Wang, Yue Xi, Xiao-Yan Shi, Yu-Jie Zhong, Chao-Li Guo, Ya-Nan Han, Feng-Min Li
Summary: The application of plastic film mulching affects PAEs concentrations in soil-crop system, but the risks to people eating crop products are relatively low.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huan Wang, Congyu Li, Guokai Yan, Yanjie Zhang, Haiyan Wang, Weiyang Dong, Zhaosheng Chu, Yang Chang, Yu Ling
Summary: This study investigates the spatiotemporal distributions of six phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in the surface sediments of the Songhua River. The results show that the concentration of PAEs is higher in the spring compared to summer and autumn, and the upper reaches of the river have higher PAEs concentrations than the middle and lower reaches. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) are the most abundant PAEs. Ecological risk assessment reveals that DBP and DEHP pose moderate or high risks to aquatic organisms. Agricultural sources are identified as the primary contributor to the PAEs pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shunhao Ai, Xiaonan Wang, Xiangyun Gao, Qianyun Xu, Ji Li, Zhengtao Liu
Summary: In this study, the distribution and bioaccumulation of six phthalate esters (PAEs) were investigated in 11 edible fish species from Poyang Lake, China. The results showed high levels of PAEs, particularly DEHP and DBP, in the fish. Using these results, human health criteria were derived, revealing a potential carcinogenic risk from DEHP intake for residents of the Poyang Lake region.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2023)
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)