Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Junmin Li, Xuejiao Hu, Xiaoming Wang, Jianing Yang, Lei Zhang, Qianyun Deng, Xiqin Zhang, Zixia Wang, Tieying Hou, Shan Li
Summary: A novel one-tube rapid diagnostic approach based on formamide and colorimetric RT-LAMP was established for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 without the extraction of specific viral RNA. The technique showed high specificity and could visually detect the virus within 45 minutes.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jun I. L. Yang, Bong Gu Lee, Ju-Hyeong Park, Min-Kyeong Yeo
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of environmental factors, including disinfection, on the airborne microbiome during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that the time of disinfection and geographic location had significant effects on the diversity and composition of the microbial community in classrooms.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Praveen Rai, Ballamoole Krishna Kumar, Vijaya Kumar Deekshit, Indrani Karunasagar, Iddya Karunasagar
Summary: COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that has spread globally, requiring collaborative efforts for accurate diagnosis and prevention. While RT-qPCR detection is considered the gold standard for early virus detection, challenges such as technical complexity and limited applicability have led to the development of portable POC tests.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hossein Rahimi, Marziyeh Salehiabar, Murat Barsbay, Mohammadreza Ghaffarlou, Taras Kavetskyy, Ali Sharafi, Soodabeh Davaran, Subhash C. Chauhan, Hossein Danafar, Saeed Kaboli, Hamed Nosrati, Murali M. Yallapu, Joao Conde
Summary: The emergence of COVID-19 in 2019 has become a global pandemic, leading to serious concerns worldwide. The development of CRISPR-based diagnostic systems has reshaped molecular diagnosis and inspired researchers to develop more efficient methods for COVID-19 detection and treatment. The advantages of CRISPR-based COVID-19 diagnostic systems include high detection speed, sensitivity, precision, portability, and the elimination of the need for specialized laboratory equipment.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bawlah Tahir, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Firayad Ayele, Desalegn Admassu Ayana
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the performance of saliva compared to nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) in the detection of SARS-CoV-2. The results showed that saliva had a higher detection rate for SARS-CoV-2 compared to NPS, and there was significant agreement between the two specimens. Therefore, saliva could be a suitable and easily obtainable alternative diagnostic specimen for SARS-CoV-2 molecular diagnosis.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Sulaiman Alsalameh, Khalid Alnajjar, Tariq Makhzoum, Noor Al Eman, Ismail Shakir, Tanveer Ahmad Mir, Khaled Alkattan, Raja Chinnappan, Ahmed Yaqinuddin
Summary: This article reviews the recent advances and advantages of using biosensors for COVID-19 diagnosis. Traditional methods have limitations, while biosensors are sensitive, specific, rapid, and user-friendly, with the potential to go beyond traditional standards in diagnostics.
Article
Virology
Reza Soleimani, Corentin Deckers, Te-Din Huang, Pierre Bogaerts, Stephanie Evrard, Isaline Wallemme, Boutaina Habib, Pauline Rouze, Olivier Denis
Summary: This study evaluated the performances of two rapid antigen testing devices in detecting SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal samples, showing relatively high sensitivity, especially with lower cycle threshold values, and 100% specificity for both devices.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eduarda Carvalho-Correia, Carla Calcada, Fernando Branca, Nuria Estevez-Gomez, Loretta De Chiara, Nair Varela, Pilar Gallego-Garcia, David Posada, Hugo Sousa, Joao Sousa, Maria Isabel Veiga, Nuno S. Osorio
Summary: This study developed a new multiplex RT-qPCR method (OmniSARS2) based on SARS-CoV-2 genomic knowledge for rapid and efficient virus detection, showing high sensitivity and specificity without cross-reactivity with other coronaviruses or common pathogens.
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Stephen Bustin, Reinhold Mueller, Gregory Shipley, Tania Nolan
Summary: This commentary aims to clarify the true strengths and limitations of molecular testing technology, especially RT-qPCR, and to address and help stop the unfounded speculation surrounding its use.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Raphael Nyaruaba, Caroline Mwaliko, David Dobnik, Pavel Neuzil, Patrick Amoth, Matilu Mwau, Junping Yu, Hang Yang, Hongping Wei
Summary: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has created a global public health crisis. While RT-qPCR is the current gold standard for diagnosis, dPCR has shown to be more effective in detecting low viral loads. Understanding the applications of dPCR will help shape future diagnosis and monitoring of infectious disease outbreaks.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel Toribio-Avedillo, Clara Gomez-Gomez, Laura Sala-Comorera, Lorena Rodriguez-Rubio, Albert Carcereny, David Garcia-Pedemonte, Rosa Maria Pinto, Susana Guix, Belen Galofre, Albert Bosch, Susana Merino, Maite Muniesa
Summary: Wastewater-based surveillance is a valuable tool for monitoring viral circulation and serving as an early warning system. This study conducted a 15-month weekly sampling campaign in two wastewater treatment plants in Barcelona, Spain, and found the presence of SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in wastewater. The data obtained from wastewater surveillance provided new information on the abundance of respiratory viruses in the Barcelona area and correlated favorably with clinical data.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ryland Corchis-Scott, Qiudi Geng, Abdul Monem Al Riahi, Amr Labak, Ana Podadera, Kenneth K. S. Ng, Lisa A. Porter, Yufeng Tong, Jess C. Dixon, Sherri Lynne Menard, Rajesh Seth, R. Michael Mckay
Summary: Wastewater surveillance has proven effective in tracking community infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. This report describes the results of surveillance in residence halls on a university campus, aiming to prevent outbreak escalation and estimate fecal shedding rates of SARS-CoV-2 in a non-clinical setting.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ananda Tiwari, Anssi Lipponen, Anna-Maria Hokajarvi, Oskari Luomala, Anniina Sarekoski, Annastiina Rytkonen, Pamela Osterlund, Haider Al-Hello, Aapo Juutinen, Ilkka T. Miettinen, Carita Savolainen-Kopra, Tarja Pitkanen
Summary: Wastewater-based surveillance is a cost-effective method for monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic at a population level. This study in Finland monitored SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater samples from multiple treatment plants over a 10-month period. The detection rate of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater was 79%, and the surveillance proved to be a reliable indicator for COVID-19 incidence, independent of clinical testing strategies or individual testing willingness.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoqing Xu, Yu Deng, Xiawan Zheng, Shuxian Li, Jiahui Ding, Yu Yang, Hei Yin On, Rong Yang, Ho-Kwong Chui, Chung In Yau, Hein Min Tun, Alex W. H. Chin, Leo L. M. Poon, Malik Peiris, Gabriel M. Leung, Tong Zhang
Summary: Sewage surveillance is a valuable supplementary tool for COVID-19 control, and the interpretation of sewage data is crucial. This study compared the performance of seven commonly used primer-probe sets in RT-qPCR and evaluated their usefulness in a sewage surveillance program in Hong Kong. The results showed that the N1 primer-probe set was the best in detecting signals from new cases and convalescent patients in the community.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Cecilia V. Tapia, Campos Marcia, Mora Ivone, Pozas Nadia, Morales Lesly, Guzman Camila, Aguilera Valentina, Ibarra Paula, Magne Fabien
Summary: A study compared saliva, nasal mid-turbinate swab, and nasopharyngeal swab samples in 112 ambulatory patients suspected of COVID-19, finding that while saliva samples had lower sensitivity for SARS-CoV-2 detection compared to NP swabs, they could be an interesting alternative sampling method when NP swabs cannot be collected.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ali Behnami, Khaled Zoroufchi Benis, Mohammad Shakerkhatibi, Siavash Derafshi, Mir Mohammad Chavoshbashi
STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ali Behnami, Khaled Zoroufchi Benis, Mohammad Shakerkhatibi, Esmaeil Fatehifar, Siavash Derafshi, Mir Mohammad Chavoshbashi
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Afshin Ebrahimi, Negar Jafari, Karim Ebrahimpour, Mahbobe Karimi, Sadegh Rostamnia, Ali Behnami, Reza Ghanbari, Amir Mohammadi, Behzad Rahimi, Ali Abdolahnejad
Summary: The novel B/T/N-Z nanocomposite effectively removed MC-LR from water, with contact time, catalyst dosage, and pH significantly impacting the removal efficiency. Increasing contact time, catalyst dosage, and acidic pH had positive effects on MC-LR removal.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yaghoub Hajizadeh, Negar Jafari, Farzad Fanaei, Reza Ghanbari, Amir Mohammadi, Ali Behnami, Azin Jafari, Mohammad Aghababayi, Ali Abdolahnejad
Summary: The residents of Isfahan are exposed to high levels of PM2.5, SO2, and O-3 concentrations for a significant number of days throughout the year. Pollutant concentrations show an increasing trend from morning to evening, with higher levels on Fridays and during the cold months. The study highlights the significant health risks associated with ambient PM2.5 pollution and provides valuable data for policymakers to plan effective air pollution control strategies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Shakerkhatibi, Khaled Zoroufchi Benis, Mohammad Asghari-Jafarabadi, Homayon Sadeghi-Bazarghani, Hamid Allahverdipour, Daryoush Savadi Oskouei, Esmaeil Fatehifar, Masoumeh Farajzadeh, Adeleh Yadeghari, Khalil Ansarin, Rozita Jafari, Akram Zakeri, Parisa Moshashaei, Ali Behnami
Summary: This study found a higher prevalence of severe asthma cases among children/adolescents in an industrial area, possibly linked to air pollution.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Toxicology
Negar Jafari, Ali Abdolahnejad, Ali Behnami, Amir Mohammadi, Farzad Fanaei, Afshin Ebrahimi
Summary: The study successfully degraded MC-LR in water using BiVO4/NaY-Zeolite nanocomposite, achieving a maximum removal efficiency of 96.26%. The optimal conditions after optimization were pH of 7, contact time of 135 minutes, and catalyst dose of 0.75g/L.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khaled Zoroufchi Benis, Ali Behnami, Ehsan Aghayani, Somayeh Farabi, Mojtaba Pourakbar
Summary: The combined biological and physicochemical process efficiently removed COD and detergent from laundry wastewater, showing promising potential for treatment and reuse. This process utilized microbial adaptation, dehydrogenase activity, and identified dominant bacteria for improved performance. Operating cost analysis indicated the feasibility of the suggested approach.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mojtaba Pourakbar, Farshid Ghanbari, Amir Hossein Cheshme Khavar, Maryam Khashij, Mohammad Mehralian, Ali Behnami, Mohammad Satari, Mostafa Mahdaviapour, Ali Oghazyan, Ehsan Aghayani
Summary: This study comprehensively investigated the degradation of naproxen (NPX) using different processes, and found that the UV/O-3/PMS process was the most efficient. The results also showed that ozonation in the UV/PMS process improved the removal efficiency. Hydroxylation and decarboxylation were identified as the main pathways in NPX degradation. The UV/O-3/PMS process effectively reduced the toxicity of the NPX-laden solution. Cost analysis showed that the UV/O-3/PMS process was the most cost-effective.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Behzad Mohammadi Khangahi, Farhad Ghayurdoost, Mohammad Ghanbari Ghozikali, Gholam Hossein Safari
Summary: This study investigated the fluoride level in drinking water in rural areas of East Azerbaijan province in Iran, assessing non-carcinogenic risk and conducting sensitivity and uncertainty analysis for four age groups. The average fluoride concentration in drinking water ranged from 0.26 to 0.59 mg/L in cold seasons and 0.30 to 0.59 mg/L in warm seasons. The health risk order was infants > children > teenagers > adults, and fluoride in drinking water was the most influential factor in estimating health risk. Overall, drinking water in rural areas did not pose a significant non-carcinogenic risk to consumers.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Behnami, Negar Jafari, Khaled Zoroufchi Benis, Farzad Fanaei, Ali Abdolahnejad
Summary: The present study investigated the spatio-temporal variation of BTEX in the urban ambient air of Maragheh, Iran, and assessed their health risks. The study found that BTEX concentrations were significantly higher in high traffic areas compared to low traffic areas, with the highest concentrations observed in winter due to emissions from house heating. Heavy vehicular traffic and lack of hydroxyl radicals resulted in higher BTEX concentrations during rush hours. The inhalation lifetime cancer risk for benzene and ethylbenzene exceeded the recommended values for children and adults.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ali Behnami, Ehsan Aghayani, Khaled Zoroufchi Benis, Mohammad Sattari, Mojtaba Pourakbar
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate and compare different activation processes for amoxicillin degradation. UV radiation was found to be the most effective method for persulfate activation, providing complete destruction of amoxicillin and resulting in non-toxic compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ali Behnami, Jean-Philippe Croue, Ehsan Aghayani, Mojtaba Pourakbar
Summary: The study successfully oxidized cyanide-laden wastewaters using an ozonation process catalyzed by MgO and persulfate, showing promising results in both experimental and industrial wastewater treatment.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mojtaba Pourakbar, Ali Behnami, Mostafa Mahdavianpour, Fatemeh Shokri Dariyan, Ehsan Aghayani
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)