Review
Environmental Sciences
Qianhui Lin, Shasha Zhao, Lihua Pang, Cuizhu Sun, Lingyun Chen, Fengmin Li
Summary: This study critically evaluates the data on microplastics in processed foods and conducts a preliminary risk assessment. The results show that the risk posed by microplastics in processed foods is limited, with lower intake in adults compared to children. A correlation is found between the pollution load of sea salts and the level of microplastic pollution in ambient seawater.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yumeng Li, Qiumeng Zhong, Pan He, Long Chen, Haifeng Zhou, Xiaohui Wu, Sai Liang
Summary: Chinese population is at risk of severe health problems due to dietary methylmercury exposure. However, the temporal changes in this risk and the socioeconomic factors driving it are unknown. This study investigates this issue by compiling a time-series inventory of China's methylmercury-related health risk at the provincial level and identifying critical socioeconomic influencing factors through structural decomposition analysis.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah McDonald, Kathryn Hassell, Tom Cresswell
Summary: The study found that estuary fish do not accumulate metals from water, but do accumulate metals from food, especially with higher assimilation efficiency for zinc after multiple feeds. Different metals show specific distribution patterns in tissue accumulation, indicating that feeding frequency and metal loading in food may influence assimilation even with the same dose of metal exposure.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Qing, Yongzhen Li, Jiaqi Yang, Shichun Li, Kaixin Gu, Yunxia Bao, Yuhao Zhan, Kai He, Xiaoying Wang, Yanfei Li
Summary: This study comprehensively analyzed the concentrations of total mercury (THg) in eight food items and methylmercury (MeHg) in aquatic foods, and explored the dietary exposure risks across China. The results showed that plant-based foods were the primary source of mercury exposure in the diet, while aquatic foods contained higher concentrations of methylmercury. Monte Carlo simulations indicated that approximately 6.4% and 7.0% of residents in China exceeded the health-based guidance value for dietary mercury exposure, with higher exposure risks in Southwest and South China. Overall, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of dietary mercury exposure risks in China and highlights the need for further attention to mercury exposure in the diet.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Peng Mao, Jingtao Wu, Feng Li, Shuo Sun, Rong Huang, Lulu Zhang, Jiangming Mo, Zhian Li, Ping Zhuang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different methods on the accumulation and bioaccessibility of cadmium (Cd) in rice by combining in-situ soil Cd immobilization and bioaccessibility-corrected health risk assessment (HRA). The results showed that the co-application of wollastonite and four different phosphates could reduce the Cd concentration in rice, but their impacts on the bioaccessibility of Cd were inconsistent. The bioaccessibility-corrected HRA revealed that the application of wollastonite could reduce the Cd exposure risk from rice consumption.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shervin Hashemi, Youn-Seok Kang, Kun-won Kim, Jiyeon Yang
Summary: This study investigated the dietary exposure and risk assessment of seven groups of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and 22 types of PBDEs compounds in Korean diets. The results showed that decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209) was the dominant congener in terms of exposure and risk for consumers in all age groups. Seafood intake was the main pathway for dietary exposure to PBDEs, while octa-BDEs exposure was mainly through livestock products. Therefore, more accurate food quality management is needed to control the intake of PBDEs, especially for consumers aged below 2 years and over 65 years.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fei-Fei Xu, Jia Song, Yue-Qi Li, Yue-Fei Lai, Jun Lin, Jia-Liang Pan, Hui-Qin Chi, Yan Wang, Zi-Yin Li, Gao-Qiang Zhang, Zhan-Fan Cai, Xu-Xia Liang, An-De Ma, Chu-Ting Tan, Wei-Liang Wu, Xing-Fen Yang
Summary: This study assessed the dietary exposure of local residents from a high-level environmental Cd region by introducing the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of Cd in major local harvests. The results showed a potential health risk for people with high consumption of rice from high-level Cd zones.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingtao Xiang, Yan Li, Jiayu Yang, Kaige Lei, Yi Li, Feng Li, Daofu Zheng, Xiaoqian Fang, Yu Cao
Summary: The study assessed the differences in heavy metal contamination risks between soil and crops in Ningbo, China, and found that heavy metals in soil had varying influences on heavy metals in crops. The interaction of heavy metals plays an important role in pollution risk control, which has been largely ignored in previous studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuefang Chen, Jinyan Qu, Shanwei Sun, Qingyun Shi, Huimin Feng, Yuqi Zhang, Suzhen Cao
Summary: Heavy metal pollution and hazards are major global concerns. A study in South China found that cadmium exposure exceeded national limits in PM2.5 and vegetables, mainly from industrial activities, with ingestion being the primary exposure pathway. Risk levels were found to be unacceptable, emphasizing the importance of multipathway and multimedia exposure assessment in health risk management.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elena Bethencourt-Barbuzano, Dailos Gonzalez-Weller, Soraya Paz-Montelongo, Angel J. Gutierrez-Fernandez, Arturo Hardisson, Conrado Carrascosa, Montana Camara, Carmen Rubio-Armendariz
Summary: This study analyzed the mineral elements in 47 whey protein supplement samples and assessed their dietary exposures in three consumption scenarios. It was found that potassium and calcium were the elements found in higher concentrations. In a high daily consumption scenario, the intake of certain metals exceeded the daily recommended intakes and could pose a risk. It is recommended to improve product information and regulation to prevent potential health risks.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eun-Su Shin, Min-Kyu Park, Gihae Kim, Mandana Barghi, Sung-Deuk Choi, Jiyeon Yang, Yoon-Seok Chang
Summary: This study examined the risk of dietary exposure to polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and dibenzofurans (PCDFs) in the general Korean population. The results showed that although the levels of these compounds in the air have significantly decreased following government regulations, their levels in human serum have not reduced at the same rate. This suggests that humans may unintentionally be exposed to these compounds through food ingestion. The study provides important toxicological information and can guide the development of food safety policies.
Review
Toxicology
Soisungwan Satarug, David A. Vesey, Glenda C. Gobe, Kenneth R. Phelps
Summary: In most parts of the world, the currently accepted upper limits of cadmium (Cd) intake and excretion are 0.83 μg/kg body weight/day and 5.24 μg/g creatinine, respectively. However, recent evidence suggests that even lower levels of Cd accumulation can lead to reduced kidney function and increased risks of various diseases. This raises doubts about the reliability and validity of conventional guidelines for Cd exposure.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyan Yang, Dong Yang, David Taylor, Mingjiang He, Xingmei Liu, Jianming Xu
Summary: This study utilized an integrated model to quantify the critical emission sources and human health risks of Cd, revealing the multi-stage process through which Cd is released to the environment before impacting human receptors. The research found that atmospheric Cd emissions in southeastern China mainly came from non-ferrous metals smelting activities, and atmospheric depositions of Cd caused elevated Cd content in soil and rice, posing health risks. Applying stricter industrial emission standards and effective soil management practices can reduce exposure to Cd pollution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yue He, Hangyan Fang, Xiaodong Pan, Bing Zhu, Jiang Chen, Jikai Wang, Ronghua Zhang, Lili Chen, Xiaojuan Qi, Hexiang Zhang
Summary: Cadmium pollution in food is a major concern for global food safety. A study analyzed the concentration of Cd in six aquatic food categories and calculated Cd exposure levels for urban and rural residents in Zhejiang Province. The mean Cd concentration was 0.699 mg/kg and the average Cd exposure from aquatic foods was 0.00951 mg/kg BW/month. Marine crustaceans were the largest contributor to Cd exposure. The study demonstrated the importance of addressing Cd exposure risks in specific food types or age groups.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Burhan Basaran, Zehra Ozcifci, Hakki Turker Akcay, Ulgen Aytan
Summary: This study examined 14 packaged milk products from various brands in the Turkish market. The researchers physically characterized the microplastics under a microscope and recorded their vibrational spectra using the ATF/FT-IR technique. They determined the polymer types by matching the obtained spectra with reference spectra. The study found microplastics in the milk samples in two different shapes, five different polymers, and six different colors. The average number of microplastics in the milk samples analyzed was 6 ± 5 particles/L. The study also calculated the daily and lifetime microplastic exposure through milk intake. The results indicate a medium level of microplastic contamination in the milk samples, suggesting the need for improvement in all steps of production to reduce microplastic contamination.
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JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Philippe C. Baveye
Summary: The literature related to soils in recent decades often shows instances of bypass and hyperbole, which are detrimental to the long-term pursuit of scientific research. It is important for institutions and individuals in the field to address these issues in order to ensure the integrity and progress of soil research.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Bruno Mbe, Olivier Monga, Valerie Pot, Wilfred Otten, Frederic Hecht, Xavier Raynaud, Naoise Nunan, Claire Chenu, Philippe C. Baveye, Patricia Garnier
Summary: This study aimed to use the Mosaic simulator to analyze carbon mineralization under different microscale environmental conditions and determine how soil structure descriptors could explain CO2 emissions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Soil Science
Valerie Pot, Xavier Portell, Wilfred Otten, Patricia Garnier, Olivier Monga, Philippe C. Baveye
Summary: The development of new generation soil organic matter (SOM) models at the spatial scale of soil microenvironments challenges traditional hypotheses about influences on soil microbial activity. These models better capture interactions at the microscale and provide insights into the dynamics of SOM decomposition.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Hans-Joerg Vogel, Maria Balseiro-Romero, Alexandra Kravchenko, Wilfred Otten, Valerie Pot, Steffen Schlueter, Ulrich Weller, Philippe C. Baveye
Summary: Soil functions, such as climate regulation and water/nutrient cycling, are crucial for addressing environmental issues. Recent non-disturbing imaging techniques have advanced the understanding of soil architecture, emphasizing the importance of exploring soil in its natural state. Biological and physical mixing processes play a key role in the formation and dynamics of soil architecture, highlighting the necessity of a holistic approach focusing on the pore space.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Soil Science
Jacques Berthelin, Magdeline Laba, Gilles Lemaire, David Powlson, Daniel Tessier, Michelle Wander, Philippe C. Baveye
Summary: This article discusses the short-term mineralization kinetics of adding plant residues to soils and its impact on long-term carbon sequestration. The author points out that over 90% of plant residues are rapidly mineralized and released as CO2, making it practically impossible to add sufficient organic carbon to soils for lasting climate change mitigation. However, raising the organic matter content in soils remains important for other reasons.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Letter
Soil Science
Philippe C. Baveye
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Soil Science
Philippe C. Baveye, Maria Balseiro-Romero, Nicolas Bottinelli, Maria Briones, Yvan Capowiez, Patricia Garnier, Alexandra Kravchenko, Wilfred Otten, Valerie Pot, Steffen Schluter, Hans-Jorg Vogel
Summary: This article introduces a national symposium held by the Australian Society of Soil Science in 1991 and Professor John Letey's keynote address. The article discusses the importance of soil structure assessment and suggests focusing on the openings in the structure rather than the debris. The article also emphasizes the significance of constantly asking questions, exploring research directions, and optimizing methods.
Review
Soil Science
Valerie Pot, Xavier Portell, Wilfred Otten, Patricia Garnier, Olivier Monga, Philippe C. Baveye
Summary: In recent years, a new generation of microscale models has been developed to simulate soil microbial activity. This article summarizes the main findings obtained from these models, focusing on six model outputs and emphasizing the interactions between soil architecture and microbial dynamics. The limitations and future directions of microscale models are also discussed, along with the role of high-performance imaging tools in revealing the spatial heterogeneity of soil microbial activity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Letter
Soil Science
Jacques Berthelin, Magdeline Laba, Gilles Lemaire, David Powlson, Daniel Tessier, Michelle Wander, Philippe C. Baveye
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Philippe C. Baveye
Summary: The article discusses the need for profound changes in agricultural practices in recent years and how different opinions should be handled in this debate. The author believes that the emergence and analysis of new perspectives from the public should be welcomed, while also highlighting that stakeholders in agriculture may not necessarily be the ones best suited to drive change, and should not be allowed to influence the discussion.
OUTLOOK ON AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Environmental Studies
Philippe C. Baveye
Summary: Over the past two decades, public trust in science has declined, partly due to the rapid growth of the internet facilitating the spread of alternative viewpoints, and partly due to unethical behavior by some researchers. To address this issue, creating publicly accessible registries that provide information to determine the credibility of researchers could be a solution. Academic institutions, with their retired senior members who meet the criteria of being honest brokers, would be well-suited to oversee the development of such registries.
SCIENCE AND PUBLIC POLICY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Xavier Dupla, Benjamin Moeller, Philippe C. Baveye, Stephanie Grand
Summary: Terrestrial enhanced rock weathering (ERW) is a carbon sequestration technology that involves spreading rock powder on soils. This study evaluates whether rock powder application can lead to trace element accumulation in soils beyond regulatory limits. The results show that ERW can lead to the exceedance of some environmental regulatory limits within a decade, highlighting the need for careful site and rock selection to preserve long-term soil uses.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Philippe C. Baveye, Jacques Berthelin, Daniel Tessier, Gilles Lemaire
Summary: In recent years, there is a growing trend in the literature to not distinguish between the storage and sequestration of organic carbon in soils when incorporating crop residues in agricultural fields to mitigate climate change. However, a simple back-of-the-envelope calculation using mineralization kinetics data reveals fundamental differences, both quantitatively and qualitatively, between the two concepts. To avoid confusion, especially when addressing farmers and policymakers, it is important to not use these terms interchangeably. Further research is needed to better understand the processes involved and improve the currently low efficacy (10%) of carbon sequestration in soils.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Philippe C. Baveye
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Philippe C. Baveye
Summary: Several researchers have encountered difficulties in developing biogeochemical or ecosystem-scale models of soil carbon dynamics in recent years. These models have neglected the microscale study of soil processes and focused only on microbial activity at a macro-ecological level. It is recommended that a radical shift of perspective is needed to address soil-related environmental problems. This shift should involve interdisciplinary research and a bottom-up approach based on microscale findings, while also preserving room for empirical models applicable at large spatial scales to aid in upscaling efforts.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)