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Chemistry, Analytical
Babak Peykarestan, Mohammad Rezaei, Ali Akbar Malekirad, Bahareh Ghasemidehkordi, Maryam Jabbari, Nabi Shariatifar, Taiebeh Basaki, Francisco J. Barba, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
Summary: The study investigated the concentration of bio-available aluminium (Al) in fruits from different regions of Markazi province in Iran and found that the levels were lower than the tolerable daily intake, indicating no health risk from consuming these fruits.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mahdieh Raeeszadeh, Hamed Gravandi, Abolfazl Akbari
Summary: The accumulation of heavy metals in food due to industrialization poses a potential threat to public health. This study assessed the concentrations of heavy metals in meat from various farm animal species in Sanandaj, Iran. The results showed that lead, cadmium, arsenic, zinc, copper, chromium, and nickel exceeded the maximum permissible limits. Monitoring and reducing heavy metal pollution in meat is crucial for public health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Homayon Yousefi, Elena Lak, Mohammad Javad Mohammadi, Habib Allah Shahriyari
Summary: Exposure to toxic air pollutants can increase the lifetime cancer risk among children and adults. It is crucial to raise public awareness, especially among vulnerable groups, about the impact of cancer and reduce exposure to toxic air pollutants to decrease cancer prevalence. Further research using more sophisticated methodology is needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abbas Taati, Mohammad Hassan Salehi, Jahangard Mohammadi, Reza Mohajer, Sergi Diez
Summary: The study investigated trace elements in atmospheric dust samples collected around the Arak industrial area. Results showed that concentrations of Cd, As, Ni, and Co had lower carcinogenic risks than the permissible limit, but some elements posed potential risks for children. Most non-carcinogenic health risks for trace elements were below the safe level.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samira Sheikhi, Zahra Faraji, Hassan Aslani
Summary: The study revealed severe arsenic contamination in rural areas of Hashtroud, Iran, affecting 1329 individuals and posing health risks, with hazard quotient exceeding EPA guidelines for adults and adolescents. Urgent management strategies are recommended to ensure water supply and health safety for local residents.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mohammad Reza Zarei, Saeid Fallahizadeh, Saeed Rajabi, Ehsan Gharehchahi, Negin Rahimi, Abooalfazl Azhdarpoor
Summary: This study assessed the health risks of nitrite, nitrate, and fluoride in the drinking water of Yasuj, Iran using probabilistic and deterministic approaches. The concentrations of these elements were found to be lower than the international standards, indicating the drinking water in Yasuj is safe for inhabitants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Shalenie P. den Braver-Sewradj, Jan van Benthem, Yvonne C. M. Staal, Janine Ezendam, Aldert H. Piersma, Ellen V. S. Hessel
Summary: This study summarized the irreversible adverse health effects caused by occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)), and found that such exposure may lead to lung cancer, nose and nasal sinus cancer in humans.
REGULATORY TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Roghayeh Abedini, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Maziar Naderi, Ebrahim Molaee Aghaee, Parisa Sadighara
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of melamine and cyanuric acid in widely used milk brands and the probability of non-carcinogenic risk for adults and infants. The results showed that the concentrations of these compounds were higher in creamy milk samples and sterilized milk samples.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Roghayeh Abedini, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Maziar Naderi, Ebrahim Molaee Aghaee, Parisa Sadighara
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of melamine and cyanuric acid in widely used milk brands and assessed the non-carcinogenic risk probability for adults and infants. The results showed that melamine concentrations were higher in creamy milk samples compared to less-creamy samples, and higher in sterilized milk samples compared to pasteurized samples. A conversion factor of 0.7 was proposed to estimate the cyanuric acid concentration in milk samples when the melamine concentration is known but the cyanuric acid concentration is unknown.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huarong Zhao, Kangming Shi, Jianqiao Qin, Zikang Ren, Guoliang Yang
Summary: Heavy-metal pollution in the vicinity of the Dabaoshan mine, the largest polymetallic mine in South China, has been widely recognized. This study collected samples of rice and paddy soil near the mine and analyzed their physical and chemical properties, as well as the levels of Cu, Cd, Zn, Pb, and Ni. The results showed that there was pollution of Cu, Cd, Zn, and Pb in the area, with Cd pollution being especially severe. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen land management, carry out soil heavy metal pollution treatment, and reduce the health risks of heavy metals in the study area.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hamed Jahani Moghaddam, Amir Mohammadi, Mohammad Shakerkhatibi, Zahra Sabeti, Mohammad Mosaferi
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of pollutants in groundwater resources in the western region of Urmia Lake, Iran and assessed their health risks. The majority of samples had pollutant concentrations within the recommended range by the World Health Organization. However, in some areas, the groundwater quality was not suitable for drinking, highlighting the need for monitoring and identifying pollution sources to reduce health risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Fadime Canbolat
Summary: This study evaluated the non-carcinogenic health risk of elemental impurities in orally administered vitamin C supplements. Analysis of 12 supplements detected low levels of Cr and Hg, but the calculated hazard quotient and hazard index values did not indicate a risk to human health. Except for Cr, no other carcinogenic elements were detected. The study suggests further monitoring and risk-reducing measures for Hg.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ching-Chang Lee, Yi-Yun Wu, Colin S. Chen, Chien-Jung Tien
Summary: This study found the presence of SCCPs in sediments and fish from major rivers in Taiwan, indicating potential sources from human activities and accumulation in sediments. SCCP levels in sediments of 20 major rivers in Taiwan may pose potential ecological risks, but consumption of contaminated river fish showed minimal health risks for most residents, with some concern for health risks in children due to potential bioaccessibility of SCCPs. Routine monitoring of SCCPs in river ecosystems is recommended to protect aquatic organisms and human health.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Amin Mohammadpour, Zeynab Tabatabaee, Reza Dehbandi, Razieh Khaksefidi, Mohammad Golaki, Ehsan Gharechahi, Mohammad Reza Samaei, Reza Mohammadpour, Amin Sheibani, Ahmad Badeenezhad
Summary: The study conducted in the southern province of Iran found that the fluoride concentration in drinking water ranged from 0.1 to 0.9 mg/L, following a normal distribution, with higher concentrations observed in the central and northern regions. Monte-Carlo simulation revealed a potential non-carcinogenic risk for children in the 95th percentile, while sensitivity analysis identified fluoride concentration and water consumption rate as the most influential factors in the model. The results highlight the importance of continuous monitoring of fluoride levels in water resources and implementing proper dietary guidelines in this province.
STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Changcai Wu, Shaodong Pan, Yongpan Shan, Jinjie Cui, Yan Ma
Summary: There is controversy surrounding the harmful effects of neonicotinoids on pollinators. A study conducted in major cotton areas in China found that a high percentage of samples contained neonicotinoid pesticides. Acetamiprid, clothianidin, and dinotefuran were the most frequently detected neonicotinoids, with acetamiprid, clothianidin, and dinotefuran reaching a certain level of risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Milad Esmaeilbeigi, Mohammad Reza Kalbassi, Javad Seyedi, Mohammad Behzadi Tayemeh, Jamshid Amiri Moghaddam
Summary: The study found that exposure to benzo [alpha]pyrene (B alpha P) led to increased DNA damage in liver and gill cells, as well as an increase in micro- and bi-nucleated erythrocytes in a time and concentration-dependent manner. Additionally, liver and gill tissues displayed several histopathological lesions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Javad Seyedi, Mohammad Reza Kalbassi, Milad Esmaeilbeigi, Mohammad Behzadi Tayemeh, Jamshid Amiri Moghadam
Summary: The study found that non-optimal doses of SeNPs can reduce sperm quality, induce oxidative stress, and DNA damage in sperm, and disrupt testis development in goldfish.
JOURNAL OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Milad Esmaeilbeigi, Mohammad Behzadi Tayemeh, Seyed Ali Johari, Farshid Ghorbani, Iman Sourinejad, Il Je Yu
Summary: This study utilized response surface methodology to investigate the antagonistic effect of HgCl2 and AgNPs on the mortality rate of zebrafish, with results showing a significant reduction in zebrafish mortality rate in the presence of AgNPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Ali Kazemi, Milad Esmaeilbeigi, Amir Ansari, Ali Ghanavati Asl, Behrooz Mohammadzadeh
Summary: This study assessed the effect of different cooking methods on the concentration of heavy metals in marine fish. The results showed significant alterations in the metal concentration depending on the cooking method used. The highest concentration was found in spiced muscle samples. The health risk assessment indicated non-carcinogenic risks for some heavy metals and acceptable carcinogenic risks for the target population.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Ashkan Banan, Ali Forouharmehr, Mohammad Reza Kalbassi, Milad Esmaeilbeigi, Mahmoud Bahmani, Mohammadali Yazdani Sadati, Alan S. Kolok, Eleanor G. Rogan
Summary: This study investigated the effects of salinity on the toxicity of silver nanoparticles in Persian sturgeon. The results showed that exposure to silver nanoparticles caused concentration-dependent DNA damage in the liver cells of the fish, and increasing salinity significantly increased the tail moment index of the fish. Silver bioaccumulation was highest in the liver, followed by the gills and intestine. Furthermore, elevated salinity significantly increased the bioaccumulation of silver in the liver. Behavioral analysis revealed the emergence of abnormal behaviors with increasing salinity and silver nanoparticle concentrations. Therefore, changes in salinity can significantly affect the toxicity of emerging pollutants such as silver nanoparticles in marine ecosystems.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Hedieh Parang, Milad Esmaeilbeigi
Summary: The total mercury content in the muscle of four commonly consumed fish species in the Anzali Wetland was investigated. The study found that the fish in the wetland were contaminated with mercury, but the human health risks were relatively low.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Kazemi, Milad Esmaeilbeigi, Zahra Sahebi, Sharif Joorabian Shooshtari
Summary: This study investigated the concentration of metals in groundwater samples from a heavily contaminated mining district in South Khorasan, Eastern Iran. The results showed that there is a high health risk associated with the metals in certain areas of South Khorasan. The water quality of the groundwater samples was found to be suitable for drinking and irrigation, with a mainly sodium chloride composition. Additionally, there were positive correlations among various hydrochemical parameters in the water samples.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elaheh Ebrahimpour, Ali Kazemi
Summary: A novel magnetic nanoadsorbent was synthesized for the removal of mercury and lead from wastewater. The adsorbent was characterized and tested, and showed excellent adsorption capacity and kinetic properties for both metals. The study suggests that this nanoadsorbent has great potential for the treatment of heavy metal pollution in wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Samaneh Fayyaz, Siavash Khadem Masjedi, Ali Kazemi, Eshagh Khaki, Mazaher Moeinaddini, Stig Irving Olsen
Summary: Seawater desalination is a global solution to water supply, especially for countries with limited water resources. This study assessed the life cycle environmental impacts of seawater reverse osmosis powered by fossil fuels, including the impact of brine rejection and solid waste. The results showed that reducing electricity consumption could significantly decrease the environmental impacts. This study provides a baseline for further comparisons.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Milad Esmaeilbeigi, Ali Kazemi, Mohammad Gholizadeh, Radin Dabbagh Rezaeiyeh
Summary: This study investigated the concentration of heavy metals and microplastics in Atropus atropos caught from two marine locations in Bushehr, northwest of the Persian Gulf. The results showed that the presence of heavy metals and microplastics in the fish caused health problems, emphasizing the need for effective environmental programs to reduce the risk to marine biota.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Gholizadeh, Behrooz Mohammadzadeh, Ali Kazemi
Summary: This study assesses the human health risk associated with the accumulation of lead, copper, zinc, nickel, and arsenic in the muscle of bartail flathead collected from Jofreh Pier and Bushehr Port in northwest Persian Gulf of Iran. The results show that the concentration of arsenic exceeds the acceptable limit.
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)