Review
Environmental Sciences
Saurav Kumar, Tapas Paul, S. P. Shukla, Kundan Kumar, Sutanu Karmakar, Kuntal Krishna Bera, Chandra Bhushan Kumar
Summary: Triclosan (TCS), an emergent pollutant, is raising global concern due to its toxic effects on organisms and aquatic ecosystems. Thorough research on identifying potential biomarkers for assessing chronic effects of TCS is crucial for addressing ecological impacts and monitoring in the future. Subcellular biomarkers such as oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, neurotoxicity, and metabolic enzymes can be used to evaluate the cytotoxic effect of TCS in future investigations.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Huu Tuan Tran, Chitsan Lin, Xuan-Thanh Bui, Minh Ky Nguyen, Ngoc Dan Thanh Cao, Hussnain Mukhtar, Hong Giang Hoang, Sunita Varjani, Huu Hao Ngo, Long D. Nghiem
Summary: This article reviews the occurrence, fate, and concentration of phthalates in various environmental matrices and discusses the application and efficiency of various advanced wastewater treatment technologies in phthalate removal, as well as identifies key factors influencing the removal efficiency.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Matin Funck, Mohammed S. M. Al-Azzawi, Aylin Yildirim, Oliver Knoop, Torsten C. Schmidt, Jorg E. Drewes, Jochen Tuerk
Summary: The study investigated the efficiency of sand filters in retaining microplastics in wastewater treatment plants, comparing continuously and discontinuously backwashed sand filters. The analysis method used thermal extraction desorption gas chromatography mass spectrometry (TED-GC-MS) for sampling secondary treated wastewater effluents. Results showed that sand filters offered additional efficient microplastic retention capabilities and PE was the most common polymer detected in the effluents. Furthermore, the study compared the performance of filter cells with aged and restored granular media, finding no significant difference in microplastic retention.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chaofan Zhang, Xi Chen, Shih-Hsin Ho
Summary: Carbon nanomaterials offer a promising solution for wastewater treatment, with a focus on advanced oxidation processes and potential ecological impacts. Current research highlights advancements in utilizing CNMs for wastewater treatment, while emphasizing the importance of evaluating aquatic toxicity for realistic exposure scenarios.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lingrong Zhang, Zhu Zhu, Menglin Zhao, Jia He, Xuan Zhang, Fanghua Hao, Peng Du
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence, removal, emission, and environmental risk assessment of 32 antibiotics and metabolites at wastewater treatment plants in Wuhu, China. Ofloxacin concentrations dominated all plants, and sulfachinoxalin was only detected in one plant treating mixed sewage. The average removal of individual antibiotics or metabolites ranged from -94.7% to 100%. There was a noticeable seasonal emission pattern, with lower emissions observed during summer. The plants discharged 85.2±43.8 g of antibiotics and metabolites each day, with the majority being discharged into the mainstream of the Yangtze River.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Antonopoulou, Margarita Dormousoglou, Alexandra Spyrou, Alexandra Aikaterini Dimitroulia, Dimitris Vlastos
Summary: This study investigated the toxic potential of the antidepressant Paroxetine (PRX) on aquatic organisms and human lymphocytes. The results showed that PRX caused toxic effects on aquatic organisms and induced cytotoxic and genotoxic effects in human lymphocytes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bin Yang, Haiyan Cui, Jie Gao, Jing Cao, Goran Klobucar, Mei Li
Summary: Bioassays were conducted to evaluate the toxic effects of pollutants in water, in addition to physico-chemical water quality evaluation. The study assessed the environmental health risks of industrial wastewater along the Yangtze River in China using a battery of bioassays. The results showed effective wastewater treatment processes in reducing various toxicities, and identified polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons as potential major toxic chemicals of concern.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anthony Heebner, Bassim Abbassi
Summary: This study evaluated a new combined treatment approach by combining ozonation and electrolysis for the mineralization of organic compounds in water. The results showed that the method was most effective for TOC removal in alkaline conditions and significantly enhanced performance compared to ozonation alone in acidic conditions. The initial pH had a more significant effect on TOC removal than current density, but both parameters were relevant. Under optimized conditions, 63% TOC removal was achieved.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shaoyu Tang, Lei Xu, Xiaolong Yu, Shuona Chen, Huanyong Li, Ying Huang, Junfeng Niu
Summary: Capecitabine was efficiently degraded by electrochemical oxidation, UV/H2O2 oxidation, and ozonation. Different oxidation methods showed variations in degradation rates and generated metabolites, with electrochemical oxidation being the only process capable of achieving over 90% removal of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity within 60 minutes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
J. S. Jenila, Praveen Kumar Issac, Su Shiung Lam, J. Christina Oviya, Sumathi Jones, Ganesh Munusamy-Ramanujam, Soon Woong Chang, Balasubramani Ravindran, Mahesh Mannacharaju, Suresh Ghotekar, Kuan Shiong Khoo
Summary: Gestagens are common pollutants in the aquatic ecosystem, comprising natural and synthetic gestagens. They negatively affect fish reproduction and development by interacting with hormone receptors and disrupting the hormonal regulation of sperm motility and oocyte maturation. Their impacts on fish populations and ecosystems, especially in combination with other pollutants, are not well understood.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shanmugam Poornima, Sivasubramanian Manikandan, Vivekanandhan Karthik, Ramalingam Balachandar, Ramasamy Subbaiya, Muthupandian Saravanan, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The increasing trend of industrialization leads to the release of industrial effluents. Waste water treatment is important for waste disposal and sustainability. Sustainable and energy efficient treatment methods are attractive, but existing technologies have sustainability issues. Conventional and advanced technologies are implemented for wide range of effluents, but secondary sludge generation is unaddressed. Biochar is effective for certain contaminants. Nanotechnology and membrane technology are promising for waste water treatment. Carbon nano structures, nano filters, graphene, and nano magnets are potential candidates.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Eva Domingues, Eryk Fernandes, Joao Gomes, Rui C. Martins
Summary: Pork production generates wastewater with high pollutant load and the intensive use of pharmaceuticals leads to effluents rich in these compounds. Traditional biological depuration treatments are effective on organic load removal but are time-consuming and inefficient on abating persistent contaminants like pharmaceutical compounds, necessitating the pursuit of alternative technologies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
M. Sagaseta de Ilurdoz, J. Jaime Sadhwani, J. Vaswani Reboso
Summary: The paper highlights the seriousness of antibiotic contamination and emphasizes the need for research on effective methods to remove antibiotics from water. It provides an overview of antibiotic concentrations in different types of water and explores various methods for elimination. The paper also compares the advantages and disadvantages of these methods and presents the removal percentages achieved in representative studies. Biological methods and membrane technology show the best elimination efficiency, while chemical methods and constructed wetlands perform poorly in removing antibiotics.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Yuan, Yaya Pian
Summary: Combined with human-to-human contact, the potential for SARS-CoV-2 transmission via aerosols and feces highlights the importance of treating hospital wastewater. This review summarizes the presence and removal of pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites in hospital wastewater, as well as related diseases and treatment processes. Further research is needed to investigate the fate of pathogens in hospital wastewater and optimize disinfection processes in response to the current global pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Farhad Ahmadijokani, Ahamadreza Ghaffarkhah, Hossein Molavi, Subhajit Dutta, Yi Lu, Stefan Wuttke, Milad Kamkar, Orlando J. Rojas, Mohammad Arjmand
Summary: Recent advances in ordered porous materials, such as metal-organic (MOF) and covalent organic (COF) frameworks, have the potential to revolutionize wastewater treatment strategies. The combination of COF and MOF offers superior functionality and performance, due to their large surface area, high crystallinity, thermal and chemical stability, and well-defined structures. COF-MOF hybrids have shown favorable features in different wastewater treatment sectors, and present new opportunities for effective environmental remediation.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rachel C. Scholes, Carsten Prasse, David L. Sedlak
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Carsten Prasse, Urs von Gunten, David L. Sedlak
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Michael R. Rose, Stephanie S. Lau, Carsten Prasse, John D. Sivey
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jean Van Buren, Carsten Prasse, Emily L. Marron, Brighton Skeel, David L. Sedlak
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Emily L. Marron, Carsten Prasse, Jean Van Buren, David L. Sedlak
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Urs Jans, Carsten Prasse, Urs von Gunten
Summary: The Fe-TAML/H2O2 system is effective in degrading electron-rich phenolic compounds and polyaromatic ethers in wastewater, but shows slower oxidation rates for other types of compounds. Trichlorophenol is readily oxidized by the system, and iodide is oxidized to hypoiodous acid, accelerating H2O2 consumption.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Paul J. Ferraro, Carsten Prasse
Summary: Traditional approaches to protecting drinking water supplies have fallen behind the ever-expanding list of chemicals emitted into the environment by humans. However, advancements in bioassays, the measurement of complex chemical mixtures, and artificial intelligence are leading to a more proactive and holistic approach to assessing and maintaining the quality of drinking water.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mina W. Tehrani, Matthew N. Newmeyer, Ana M. Rule, Carsten Prasse
Summary: A study analyzed e-liquids and aerosols from popular e-cig products using liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry, finding unknown compounds and hazardous additives. The research demonstrates the importance of assessing chemical exposures resulting from vaping.
CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Letter
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mina W. Tehrani, Matthew N. Newmeyer, Ana M. Rule, Carsten Prasse
CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhuoyue Zhang, Carsten Prasse
Summary: This study investigated the formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs) in the reaction of free chlorine with para-substituted phenols. The DBPs were categorized into four groups based on their chemical structures and formation mechanisms. Novel ring cleavage products, including alpha, beta-unsaturated C-4-dialdehydes and C-4-dicarboxylic acids, were identified and quantified for the first time in this study. The study proposed an overall transformation pathway for the reaction of para-substituted phenols with free chlorine leading to the formation of novel C-4 ring cleavage products.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Steven J. Chow, Henry C. Croll, Nadezda Ojeda, Jamie Klamerus, Ryan Capelle, Joan Oppenheimer, Joseph G. Jacangelo, Kellogg J. Schwab, Carsten Prasse
Summary: This pilot-scale study compared the adsorption behaviors of PFAS in granular activated carbon (GAC) and two strong-base gel anion exchange resin (AER) columns. The results showed that AER performed better than GAC in terms of PFAS removal, especially for longer-chain PFAS. The study also highlighted the importance of considering operational complexities and the impacts of unregulated co-contaminants in the design of robust PFAS treatment systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matthew N. Newmeyer, Lesliam Quiros-Alcala, Lucy K. Kavi, Lydia M. Louis, Carsten Prasse
Summary: This study assessed occupational chemical exposures among Black and Latina hairdressers in the United States. By analyzing urine samples, the researchers detected 24 compounds that had median peak areas ≥2 times greater among hairdressers compared to office workers. These findings contribute to a better understanding of occupational chemical exposures in this workforce and provide strategies to reduce potential work-related health disparities.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Veronica J. J. Wallace, Eric G. G. Sakowski, Sarah P. P. Preheim, Carsten Prasse
Summary: Bacteria exposed to antiviral drugs can develop resistance mutations that also make them resistant to antibiotics. This study investigates the ability of antiviral drugs to induce antimicrobial resistance and finds that they can alter the resistance profiles of both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mathilde J. Hedegaard, Carsten Prasse, Hans-Jorgen Albrechtsen
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Carsten Prasse
Summary: Research has shown that drinking water contains a complex mixture of organic chemicals, but current methods primarily focus on evaluating individual chemicals or mixtures without identifying the specific chemicals causing toxic effects. Therefore, novel strategies are needed to assess chemical mixtures and determine the responsible species for observed toxic effects. This critical review introduces a new approach called RDA for evaluating and identifying organic electrophiles present in drinking water, offering a new pathway for understanding harmful substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
