Article
Environmental Sciences
Subramani Abilaji, Kuppusamy Sathishkumar, Jayaraman Narenkumar, Mohamad S. Alsalhi, Sandhanasamy Devanesan, Punniyakotti Parthipan, Balakrishnan Muthuraj, Aruliah Rajasekar
Summary: Textile effluent was treated through sequential electro oxidation (EO) and photo electro oxidation (PEO) using RuO2-IrO2 coated titanium electrode as an anode and cathode, followed by biodegradation. The pre-treatment of textile effluent by photo electro oxidation for 14 h resulted in 92% decolorization. Subsequent biodegradation of the pre-treated textile effluent achieved a 90% reduction in chemical oxygen demand. Metagenomics analysis revealed the involvement of Fla-vobacterium, Dietzia, Curtobacterium, Mesorhizobium, Sphingobium, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Prevotella, and Stenotrophomonas bacterial communities in the biodegradation of textile effluent. Therefore, the integration of sequential photo electro oxidation and biodegradation offers an efficient and eco-friendly approach for treating textile effluent.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Punniyakotti Elumalai, Xiaohui Yi, Zhenguo Chen, Aruliah Rajasekar, Teresa Cristina Brazil de Paiva, Mohamed A. Hassaan, Guang-guo Ying, Mingzhi Huang
Summary: This study analyzed the contamination levels of Neonicotinoids in agricultural soil and investigated the photo-biodegradation of thiacloprid. The results showed that under specific conditions, the photo-biodegradation process had a high efficiency in degrading THD.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Serge G. Sokolovski, Evgeny A. Zherebtsov, Rajiv K. Kar, David Golonka, Robert Stabel, Nikolai B. Chichkov, Andrei Gorodetsky, Igor Schapiro, Andreas Moeglich, Edik U. Rafailov
Summary: Sensory photoreceptors play a key role in biological responses to light and optogenetics, with phytochromes expanding the spectral range to near-infrared. Activation of bacterial phytochrome by femtosecond laser improves tissue penetration in the 1 μm wavelength range. Two-photon absorption drives the photoreversible Pr <-> Pfr conversion, showing potential for enhanced spatial resolution and penetration through various tissues.
BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Punniyakotti Elumalai, Xiaohui Yi, Tingting Cai, Wei Xiang, Chaoguang Huang, Mingzhi Huang, Guang-Guo Ying
Summary: This study identified three bacteria capable of photo-biodegradation of neonicotinoids from agricultural field soils. Under different colors of LED lights, blue LEDs showed the highest efficiency in supporting the biodegradation of IMI. The intermediate metabolites of IMI under photo-biodegradation conditions were found to be non-toxic to the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Seyed Reza Garakouei, Khosro Issazadeh, Hojjatolah Zamani, Roohan Rakhshaee, Mahdi Shahriarinour
Summary: This study characterized the potential of microbial populations to remove oxaliplatin using suspended-biomass (SB) and moving bed biofilm (MBB) reactors. The results showed that a synthetic consortium including Xenorhabdus spp., Pantoea agglomerans and Bacillus licheniformis exhibited high efficacy in oxaliplatin removal. The MBB reactor showed faster removal kinetics compared to the SB reactor.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Walker O. Smith
Summary: Polar systems are important components of global biogeochemical cycles, but they are undersampled. This study focused on long-term measurements of primary productivity and chlorophyll concentrations in the Ross Sea of Antarctica. The results provide valuable insights into the productivity and composition of polar ecosystems.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weijun Wang, Zixi Zhao, Hai Yan, Haiyang Zhang, Qing X. Li, Xiaolu Liu
Summary: This study found that the bacterial consortium XS19, enriched from soil, can effectively degrade strobilurin fungicides through the action of carboxylesterases in Pseudomonas and Sphingobacterium. This discovery provides a reliable bioremediation paradigm.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Pallabi Sinha Roy, Matthieu M. Mention, Antonio F. Patti, Gil Garnier, Florent Allais, Kei Saito
Summary: A novel and highly tunable reversible polymer adhesive was designed using lignin, the second most abundant polymer. The adhesive exhibits reversible adhesion switching through the photo-responsive property of the p-hydroxycinnamic acid structure. The design strategy and structure-property analysis mechanisms described in this work can be applied to engineer new bio-based and reusable adhesives.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ning Wang, Xinyue Bai, Dandan Huang, Qindong Chen, Mingshuai Shao, Qiyong Xu
Summary: The addition of various amounts of digestate from food waste (DFW)-based compost improved soil properties and promoted the growth of Pak choi. The compost provided essential nutrients such as nitrogen, calcium, magnesium, and organic matter, leading to increased biomass, leaf weight, and root weight of Pak choi. However, excessive nutrient supplementation hindered the growth when the addition amount exceeded 20%.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Emily Byrne, Simeon Schum, Laura Schaerer, Stephen M. M. Techtmann
Summary: Excess plastic waste is a major environmental problem, but microorganisms can metabolize the breakdown products of plastics. Biological and chemical methods are needed for upcycling plastic waste streams. Pyrolysis processes can accelerate plastic depolymerization, and alkene biodegradation has the potential to contribute to the coupling of chemical and biological processing of plastics.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tom W. Bell, David A. Siegel
Summary: The study shows that the spatiotemporal patterns of physiological condition in giant kelp, and thus growth and production, are regulated by different processes depending on the scale of observation. Nutrient supply affects physiological condition dynamics at a regional scale, while internal senescence processes related to canopy age demographics determine patterns of biomass loss at a local scale.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alfredo Perez-Morales, Aida Martinez-Lopez, Aramis Olivos-Ortiz, Carlos Alfonso Alvarez-Gonzalez
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the variation in the Carbon-to-Chlorophyll-a (C:Chl-a), Nitrogen-to-Chlorophyll-a (N:Chl-a), and Hydrogen-to-Chlorophyll-a (H:Chl-a) ratios as indicators of the physiological state of different microalgae species. The results suggest that changes in intracellular pigment content are directly attributed to metabolic requirements rather than photosynthesis processes. The observations document the behavior of different microalgae species and provide essential knowledge to produce macromolecules and bioactive metabolites with various applications.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Jiulong Zhao, Yao Zhang, Jing Zhang, Hang Wu, Jinfeng Li, Yizhou Zhao, Liying Zhang, Duowu Zou, Zhaoshen Li, Shige Wang
Summary: In this study, a nanoparticle with excellent photothermal transforming ability and drug loading capacity is designed for combined tumor therapy. The results show that the nanoparticle has high efficiency in converting light to heat and can be biodegraded effectively.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Shengyong Liu, Fuhua Shen, Faiqa Nadeem, Muneeb Ur Rahman, Muhammad Usman, Hina Ramzan, Muhammad Shahzaib, Reeta Rani Singhania, Wang Yi, Chunyao Qing, Nadeem Tahir
Summary: The triggering effects of nickel ferrite (NiFe2O4) photo nanocatalysts on photo fermentative hydrogen production (PFHP), and metabolic pathways under various excitation sources (incandescent lamp, Xenon lamp, and 532 laser) have been investigated. The addition of NiFe2O4 significantly affected bacterial activity, resulting in higher hydrogen production. Laser excitation of NiFe2O4 showed the highest hydrogen production rate (HPR) within 24 hours, reducing the lag time. The microbial community structure was improved and the abundance of hydrogen-producing bacteria (HPB) increased with the addition of NiFe2O4 and change of light source.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Morvarid Noormohammadi, Ghazaleh Eslamian, Seyyedeh Neda Kazemi, Bahram Rashidkhani
Summary: This study found that an unhealthy dietary pattern was positively associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV), while adherence to a semi-vegetarian dietary pattern was associated with reduced odds of BV.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fasiha Safdar, Muhammad Fahim Khokhar, Fatimah Mahmood, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali Khan, Muhammad Arshad
Summary: This study investigates the observed and future precipitation changes in Pakistan using ground, satellite, and model data. The findings reveal a decreasing trend in winter precipitation and an increase in pre-monsoon precipitation. Future precipitation estimates suggest a rise in precipitation for the northern and western parts of Pakistan, while a decrease is predicted for the plains, which could have negative consequences for agriculture.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Azeem Iqbal, Muhammad Yousuf Shad
Summary: This study explores the development of E-Bayesian estimates for the rate parameter of Maxwell distribution under loss functions. E-Posterior Risk and E-MSE are used as evaluation standards. The study also reveals the association between different E-Bayesian estimates under uniform prior distribution of hyperparameters, and empirical Monte Carlo simulations and real-data application are conducted for verification purposes.
JOURNAL OF STATISTICAL COMPUTATION AND SIMULATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aqib Hassan Ali Khan, Syedah Zoya Kazmi, Cyrus Raza Mirza, Tayyab Ashfaq Butt, Nida Gul, Roco Barros, Sohail Yousaf, Mazhar Iqbal Pakistan
Summary: This study investigates the improvement of soil enzyme activities and finds that the combination of 5% moss, compost, and biochar can effectively increase enzyme activities.
CHIANG MAI JOURNAL OF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Iram Gul, Maria Manzoor, Imran Ahmad, Jean Kallerhoff, Muhammad Arshad
Summary: The present study evaluated the removal of cadmium from contaminated soil using the ornamental plant Pelargonium x hortorum. It was found that the plant can accumulate cadmium and convert it into nanoparticles. Despite the phytotoxic effects of cadmium, P. hortorum was able to survive at higher concentrations and exhibited good tolerance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Aqib Hassan Ali Khan, Amna Kiyani, Mario Santiago-Herrera, Jesus Ibanez, Sohail Yousaf, Mazhar Iqbal, Sonia Martel-Martin, Rocio Barros
Summary: Heavy metals (HMs) are non-biodegradable and can be transferred from environmental matrices to plants through phytoremediation. Phytoremediation of HMs has advantages such as biophilia and carbon neutrality compared to other remediation methods. Studies also suggest that phytoremediation is more sustainable based on life cycle assessment. However, proper management of HMs contaminated biomass after phytoremediation is a challenge, as it can reintroduce HMs into the environment. This review discusses a sustainable phytoremediation strategy using life cycle assessment and various biomass management options.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Azeem Iqbal, Muhammad Yousuf Shad
Summary: This paper introduces the idea of hierarchical modelling to derive the variance parameter of the hierarchical normal and inverse gamma model using E-Bayesian estimation. A hierarchical probability density function is proposed as an alternative to the traditional hierarchical prior density function. E-Bayesian estimators are derived based on two different loss functions and evaluated using E-Posterior Risk. The relationship among the estimators under different prior distributions and the asymptotic properties are also investigated.
JOURNAL OF STATISTICAL COMPUTATION AND SIMULATION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
A. H. A. Khan, S. Tanveer, A. Kiyani, R. Barros, M. Iqbal, S. Yousaf
Summary: This research identified the potential of biosurfactant-producing fungal strains belonging to Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Candida genera for enhancing the hydrocarbon degradation process. The highest biodegradation was observed in Aspergillus niger FA5, followed by Penicillium chrysogenum FP4, Aspergillus terreus FP6, and Candida sp. FG2. The results indicate that fungi capable of producing biosurfactants and effectively reducing surface tension show significant improvements in the rate of hydrocarbon degradation.
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Kanza Saleem, Aisha Zaman, Tayyab Ashfaq Butt, Cyrus Raza Mirza, Ameena Iqbal, Aqib Hassan Ali Khan, Sohail Yousaf, Mazhar Iqbal
Summary: Heavy metal contamination affects plant growth and productivity by causing damage to various levels of plant organization. This study investigated the uptake and distribution of cadmium (Cd) and copper (Cu) in Solanum lycopersicum L. and examined the antioxidant enzyme activity and tolerance capacity. The results showed significant decreases in biomass and growth parameters in response to Cd and Cu stress, indicating that S. lycopersicum is not tolerant or an accumulator of these metals. The use of chelators or soil conditioners may be necessary to mitigate metal toxicity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anum Amin, Maria Manzoor, Muhammad Wajahat Ramay, Ali Hassan, Kiran Hina, Asad Syed, Ali H. Bahkali, Muhammad Arshad
Summary: This study aimed to assess the potential of nanoparticles for the photodegradation of antibiotics and the subsequent improvement in crop productivity and quality. The results showed that TiO2 nanoparticles were the most effective for the removal of antibiotics, with degradation rates of 65% for amoxicillin and 56% for levofloxacin on the 7th day. Furthermore, the application of TiO2 nanoparticles improved the growth and nutrient uptake of wheat under antibiotic stress.
Article
Environmental Sciences
H. Rehman, W. Rehman, Z. Qu, M. Ahmad, S. Yousaf, A. Jamal, M. Iqbal
Summary: In this study, a novel type of biochar called electromagnetic biochar was prepared using raw biochar derived from parthenium weed through electrolysis and chemical co-precipitation with Fe2+. The resulting electromagnetic biochar had an increased surface area, magnetism, and modified surface chemistry due to the formation of iron oxide minerals (magnetite and hematite). It exhibited a 73% higher capacity for adsorbing Cd from industrial wastewater than raw biochar, and remained highly stable in strongly acidic and alkaline aquatic environments, making it a promising tool for Cd removal.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marium Fiaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Sumara Masood Ul Hassan, Adnan Khan Niazi, Muhammad Fahim Khokhar, Muhammad Ansar Zeshan, Muhammad Ansar Farooq, Muhammad Arshad
Summary: Excessive use and release of antibiotics in the developing world have negatively impacted soil processes and crop growth. This study investigated the effects of oxytetracycline and levofloxacin on mung bean plants, showing decreased nitrate reductase activity and increased antioxidant enzyme activity. Lower concentrations of antibiotics increased nitrogen content and overall plant biomass, while higher concentrations decreased plant biomass and nitrogen content. Plants treated with levofloxacin and mixtures exhibited increased glutamine synthetase activity. Low doses of antibiotics had lower toxicity symptoms, but higher doses showed increased oxidative stress. The toxicity trend was levofloxacin > mixture > oxytetracycline.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Manzoor, Usman Rauf Kamboh, Sumaira Gulshan, Sven Tomforde, Iram Gul, Alighazi Siddiqui, Muhammad Arshad
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of two modeling approaches, RSM and ANNs, in extracting lead from contaminated soil. The results showed that ANN was more accurate and achieved an extraction efficiency of 86.05%.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Israr Asghar, Maqsood Ahmed, Iram Gul, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Ishtiaq, Raja Tahir Mahmood, Adnan Umair, Muhammad Ansar Farooq, Sarfraz Ahmed, Imran Ali
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of indigenous plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) for enhancing nutrient availability and plant growth. Soil samples were collected from fallow fields under long-term cultivation of wheat and maize in three different locations. The highest production and solubilization of important plant growth hormones and nutrients were observed in the soil from Samahni, followed by Barnala and Bhimber. Bacillus spp. and Pseudomonas spp. showed the highest levels of certain growth hormones and nutrients. These findings suggest that PGPB have the potential to enhance plant growth and nutrient regulation.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Manzoor, Muhammad Shafiq, Iram Gul, Usman Rauf Kamboh, Dong-Xing Guan, Abdulrahman Ali Alazba, Sven Tomforde, Muhammad Arshad
Summary: This study investigated the root-induced organic acid secretions and their role in lead phytoextraction using the Pb hyperaccumulator Pelargonium hortorum. The results showed that malic acid and citric acid significantly increased the availability and uptake of lead in the soil, with malic acid being the most effective. The application of organic acids also improved soil enzymatic activities, indicating their potential for long-term soil regeneration.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rabeea Zafar, Deedar Nabi, Arwa Abdulkreem Al-Huqail, Usama Jamil, Sher Jamal Khan, Zaheer Ahmed, Muhammad Arshad
Summary: The study aimed to devise a strategy for efficiently and concurrently eliminating multiple antibiotics from water. A silicone-based polymer adsorbent was prepared and successfully used to remove antibiotics from aqueous solutions. Various experiments and analyses were conducted to understand the adsorption mechanisms. The results showed that the adsorbent had high removal efficiency and could maintain its adsorption capacity after regeneration.
EMERGING CONTAMINANTS
(2023)
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)