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Environmental Sciences
Ghanim Al-Thani, Adel Ehab Ibrahim, Mohammed Alomairi, Baher I. Salman, Mostafa M. Hegazy, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Sami El Deeb
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Semiha Kopru, Mehmet Cadir, Mustafa Soylak
Summary: Veganism, a diet that excludes animal foods, is gaining popularity worldwide. However, long-term adherence to a vegan diet may lead to nutrient and mineral deficiencies, impacting health. A study analyzed the trace element content in various vegan foods purchased from Turkey and found that the levels were below legal limits. These findings highlight the importance of considering nutrient intake in vegan nutrition.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bikash Chandra Maharaj, Maria Rosaria Mattei, Luigi Frunzo, Eric D. van Hullebusch, Giovanni Esposito
Summary: This study proposes a method to assess the bioavailability of trace elements in anaerobic digestion systems using a mathematical model, and predicts the impact of different factors on TE speciation through numerical simulations. Experimental data comparison confirms the applicability of this modeling framework to various anaerobic digestion operations.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Hamed Baniamerian, Parisa Ghofrani-Isfahani, Panagiotis Tsapekos, Merlin Alvarado-Morales, Mohammad Shahrokhi, Irini Angelidaki
Summary: The study found that metals such as nickel and iron are crucial for the anaerobic digestion process, and utilizing nickel and iron coated on TiO2 nanoparticles can enhance hydrolysis rate and methane production of substrates.
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Environmental Sciences
Rajendran Shalini, Geevaretnam Jeyasekaran, Robinson Jeya Shakila, Ulaganathan Arisekar
Summary: The study found that the main accumulation organs of trace elements in commercially important fish along the southeast coast of India are different, and the concentration of toxic trace elements in the edible portion is lower than the international legislation limits.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Catia Figueiredo, Miguel Caetano, Mario Mil-Homens, Ines Tojeira, Joana R. Xavier, Rui Rosa, Joana Raimundo
Summary: The study characterizes rare earth elements and trace elements in five genera of deep-sea sponges collected in the North Atlantic. These sponges showed an increased accumulation of trace elements compared to other organisms, possibly influenced by volcanic activity. Additionally, a Light REE enrichment and a negative Ce anomaly were observed in all studied species, providing a baseline for future comparisons.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yufang Wei, Zipei Li, Wenjuan Ran, Hairong Yuan, Xiujin Li
Summary: This study found that by combining KOH or LFD modifications with trace element supplementation, the biomethane yield of anaerobic co-digestion can be significantly increased. Changes in microbial community at the genus level can affect the main digestion pathways, ultimately influencing co-digestion performance.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Agronomy
Muhammad Moaaz Ali, Binqi Li, Cao Zhi, Ahmed Fathy Yousef, Faxing Chen
Summary: This study used ICP-MS to analyze the impact of molybdenum (Mo) on the levels of macronutrients, micronutrients, and toxic elements in loquat leaves and fruit tissues. The application of Mo led to significant changes in mineral concentrations, with increases observed in some elements while decreases were seen in others. Overall, the addition of Mo greatly influenced the mineral content in loquat, showing both positive and negative effects on different elements.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kisholay Mazumdar, Suchismita Das
Summary: Centella asiatica was found to be an efficient plant for simultaneous extraction of ten trace elements from industrial effluent, showing significant reductions in toxic metals after a 28-day trial. The plant also exhibited improved growth and effective localization of metals in the roots. Additionally, phytoremediation trials with Clarias batrachus confirmed the successful reduction of metal burden in fish, suggesting its utility for bio-monitoring purposes.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Luping Yang, Mingcai Guo, Chenglong Xin, Xiaofei Ren, Lin Wang, Yongjun Liu
Summary: This study compared the concentrations of ten trace elements in four freshwater cultured fish and six marine fish in markets of Shandong province, China, and evaluated the potential human health risks. The majority of the fish species examined were found to be safe for human consumption, but concerns remain regarding chromium in freshwater fish and arsenic in marine fish.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Saima Naz, Ahmad Manan Mustafa Chatha, Durali Danabas, Muhammad Farhan Khan, Youhou Xu, Peng Zhu, Laiba Shafique
Summary: This study assessed the heavy metal accumulation in Cirrhinus mrigala in the Panjnad headwork and evaluated the potential health risks associated with consuming these fish. The results demonstrated significant differences in heavy metal accumulation in different organs, seasons, and locations, leading to the conclusion that C. mrigala from the Panjnad headwork is not safe for human consumption.
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Agricultural Engineering
Kaijun Wang, Sining Yun, Tian Xing, Bingjie Li, Yasir Abbas, Xinming Liu
Summary: The study found that binary and ternary trace elements can significantly improve the rate and yield potential of biogas production from anaerobic digestion of cattle manure. Predictive models showed that the addition of trace elements reduced the activation energy and increased fertility of digestates.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Wokil Bam, Peter W. Swarzenski, Kanchan Maiti, Emiliya Vassileva, Anna Maria Orani, Oxana Blinova, Paul McGinnity, Puspa L. Adhikari, Milton Haughton, Mona Webber
Summary: Unusual and unprecedented pelagic Sargassum blooms in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea have negative effects on coastal ecosystems and oceans. The Sargassum can scavenge trace elements and radionuclides from seawater, posing a potential threat to higher trophic organisms, including humans. This study measures trace elements and radionuclides in Sargassum collected from coastal waters in the Caribbean Sea to determine baseline concentrations and assess scavenging potential. The results show elevated levels of trace elements and radionuclides in the Sargassum, surpassing previous reported values.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Renato Camilleri, Christopher Stark, Alfred J. Vella, Roy M. Harrison, Noel J. Aquilina
Summary: Three microwave-assisted digestion procedures combined with ICP-MS were evaluated for the determination of trace and ultra-trace elements in PM2.5 samples. The addition of HF/H3BO3 aided the dissolution of silicate matrices and refractory compounds. The optimized method using HNO3/HF/H3BO3 digestion showed recovery efficiency greater than 70% for all elements. The validated method was applied to quantify elemental content in indoor and outdoor PM2.5 samples in Malta.
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Energy & Fuels
Sebastian Borowski, Weronika Cieciura-Wloch, Przemyslaw Liczbinski
Summary: The study found that the use of mineral fertilizers can increase the biogas production from vegetable waste, with Substral fertilizer having better effects. The addition of mineral fertilizers changed the microbial communities in the digestates, increasing the relative abundance of Lactobacillaceae and Anaerolineaceae.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
