Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Wu, Liu Cao, Ting-Ting Zheng, Shu-Yu Feng, Guan-Wei Ma, Ying-Ying He, Ping Wu
Summary: This study developed an intervention strategy to reduce pregnant women's exposure to phthalates, incorporating modifications to diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors at different time periods. Results showed significant decreases in certain phthalate metabolites after each intervention, suggesting that written recommendations can effectively reduce phthalate burden during pregnancy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carmen Freire, Francesca Castiello, Maria-Jose Lopez-Espinosa, Andrea Beneito, Aitana Lertxundi, Alba Jimeno-Romero, Martine Vrijheid, Maribel Casas
Summary: Prenatal exposure to certain phthalates is associated with pubertal development, particularly earlier puberty in boys with normal weight and girls with overweight/obesity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Pen-Hua Su, Jing-Yang Huang, Shu-Li Julie Wang, Hua-Pin Chang
Summary: This study explored the association between prenatal and childhood exposure to phthalates and pubertal development and found that phthalate exposure at certain time points may influence the reproductive development of children during puberty.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jooah Lee, Jeeyoung Kim, Sabrina Shafi Zinia, Jaehyun Park, Sungho Won, Woo Jin Kim
Summary: Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy has been found to affect the human endocrine system and have negative effects on pregnant women and their children. A study was conducted in a Korean birth cohort to investigate the association between prenatal phthalate exposure and DNA methylation patterns in the cord blood of infants. The results revealed significant associations between phthalate levels and DNA methylation at multiple CpG sites, suggesting that these alterations in DNA methylation may serve as biomarkers of maternal exposure to phthalates and provide insights into the mechanisms of phthalate impact on maternal and neonatal health.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dennis Khodasevich, Nina Holland, Alan Hubbard, Kim Harley, Julianna Deardorff, Brenda Eskenazi, Andres Cardenas
Summary: This study investigated the impact of prenatal exposure to 11 phthalate metabolites on epigenetic aging in children. The results suggest that certain phthalates are associated with epigenetic aging in children, and the effect may vary depending on sex and timing of measurement.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chia-Huang Chang, Yen-An Tsai, Yu-Fang Huang, Ming-Song Tsai, Jia-Woei Hou, Ching-Ling Lin, Pei-Wei Wang, Li-Wei Huang, Chih-Yao Chen, Chia-Fang Wu, Chia-Jung Hsieh, Ming-Tsang Wu, Shu-Li Wang, Mei-Lien Chen
Summary: The Taiwan Maternal and Infant Cohort Study aimed to evaluate the effects of prenatal exposure to phthalic acid esters (PAEs) on infant health. The study found an increased risk of small for gestational age (SGA) in male neonates with higher maternal exposure to mono-n-butyl phthalate (MnBP) in the third trimester, while a negative association was observed in female neonates. Exposure to high levels of MnBP during pregnancy may increase the risk of LBW/SGA in male neonates, but an opposite association was observed for LBW or SGA in male and female neonates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hui Gao, Meng-Long Geng, Kun Huang, Bei-Bei Zhu, Cheng Zhang, Hong Gan, Juan Tong, Xiu-Long Wu, Cheng-Yang Hu, Si-Ying Zhang, Peng Zhu, Qu-Nan Wang, Fang-Biao Tao
Summary: Maternal exposure to most phthalates and their metabolites was associated with placental weight, efficiency and chorionic plate area in both a linear and an inverted U-shaped non-linear manner. However, there was no association found between maternal combined exposure to the total phthalate metabolites and placental measures.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leny Mathew, Nathaniel W. Snyder, Kristen Lyall, Brian K. Lee, Leslie A. McClure, Amy J. Elliott, Craig J. Newschaffer
Summary: The study measured phthalate metabolites in urine and meconium samples from a population at high risk for neurodevelopmental disorders, finding that most metabolites were present in both samples but with low correlation. The distribution of metabolites in urine was similar between T2 and T3, and correlations between the same metabolites in urine and meconium varied by trimester.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aalekhya Reddam, Andreas Sjodin, Whitney Cowell, Richard Jones, Shuang Wang, Frederica Perera, Julie B. Herbstman, Allison Kupsco
Summary: This study found associations between exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and birth outcomes in a cohort of Dominican and African American newborns, mainly affecting birth weight and length.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Nicole B. Salvi, Akhgar Ghassabian, Sara G. Brubaker, Hongxiu Liu, Linda G. Kahn, Leonardo Trasande, Shilpi S. Mehta-Lee
Summary: In this cohort study, there were no clinically meaningful associations found between early pregnancy phthalate exposure and fetal penile length or width.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chengyu Pan, Jinxia Yu, Qian Yao, Nan Lin, Zhenping Lu, Yan Zhang, Shasha Zhao, Zixia Wang, Xiaoning Lei, Ying Tian, Yu Gao
Summary: This study investigated the prenatal exposure to neonicotinoid insecticides (NEOs) in pregnant women in China and assessed its association with birth outcomes. The study found that exposure to NEOs may have an impact on the head circumference and ponderal index of newborns, and this association may be mediated by urinary 8-OHdG. These findings are important for understanding the effects of NEOs on human health.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qian Li, Corina Lesseur, Pranathi Srirangam, Kirtan Kaur, Karen Hermetz, W. Michael Caudle, Nancy Fiedler, Parinya Panuwet, Tippawan Prapamontol, Warangkana Naksen, Panrapee Suttiwan, Brittney O. Baumert, Ke Hao, Dana Boyd Barr, Carmen J. Marsit, Jia Chen
Summary: The aim of this study is to evaluate changes in the placental transcriptome associated with prenatal exposure to organophosphate (OP) pesticides. The study found significant negative associations between DEP metabolite and two specific placental gene modules in early and late pregnancy, suggesting that prenatal OP exposure may disrupt placental gene networks in a time-dependent manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Boonsita Suwannakul, Ratana Sapbamrer, Natrujee Wiwattanadittakul, Surat Hongsibsong
Summary: This study revealed a potential association between prenatal urinary OP metabolite levels among pregnant agricultural workers and adverse birth outcomes in infants, emphasizing the need for effective strategies to reduce prenatal exposure to OP pesticides.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiufeng Li, Xi Qian, Yanqiu Zhou, Yuanyuan Li, Shunqing Xu, Wei Xia, Zongwei Cai
Summary: The study revealed sex-specific and trimester-specific relationships of DEHP exposure to offspring growth. In males, DEHP exposure in different trimesters showed varying impacts on fetal growth, birth size, and growth at 6, 12, and 24 months. In females, DEHP exposure had different associations with birth length and BMI at different time points, indicating trimester-specific effects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maayan Yitshak-Sade, Itai Kloog, D. Joel Schwartz, Victor Novack, Offer Erez, C. Allan Just
Summary: The study found associations between heat, PM2.5 exposure, and lower term birth weight, with pregnant women being more susceptible to these exposures towards the end of pregnancy. Heat sensitivity was higher in the initial weeks of pregnancy as well. These findings suggest critical windows of susceptibility that could be communicated to pregnant women during routine prenatal visits to increase awareness and target interventions to reduce exposures.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jayati Das-Munshi, Chin-Kuo Chang, Alex Dregan, Stephani L. Hatch, Craig Morgan, Graham Thornicroft, Robert Stewart, Matthew Hotopf
Summary: Regardless of ethnicity, individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI) experience significantly reduced life expectancy at birth compared to the general population, with men diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum and bipolar disorders facing a loss of 14.5 years, and women 13.2 years. This trend is similar for people with depression as well, indicating that life expectancy for SMI patients is lower than the general population residing in the most deprived areas in England.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Wen-Yin Chen, Sheng-Jean Huang, Chin-Kuo Chang, Chun-Hung Pan, Sheng-Shiang Su, Tien-Wei Yang, Chian-Jue Kuo
Summary: This study looked at the long-term mortality outcomes and associated risk factors in patients with severe mental disorders receiving home care CM. Patients with organic mental disorders had the highest mortality risk, while patients with schizophrenia had comparable mortality risks to those with bipolar disorder or major depression.
NORDIC JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Ju Chang-Chien, Hsin-Yi Huang, Hui-Ju Tsai, Chi-Jen Lo, Wan-Chen Lin, Yu-Lun Tseng, Shih-Ling Wang, Hung-Yao Ho, Mei-Ling Cheng, Tsung-Chieh Yao
Summary: This study investigates the potential of EBC metabolomic profiles in discriminating stable asthma in Asian children, showing better performance compared to conventional clinical tests like FeNO or spirometry. The metabolomic signature of EBC had high discriminative ability in both the training and validation sets, suggesting its potential as a diagnostic tool for asthma in children.
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tsung-Lin Tsai, Wei-Te Lei, Chin-Chi Kuo, Hai-Lun Sun, Pen-Hua Su, Shu-Li Wang
Summary: The study found that prenatal and childhood exposure to inorganic arsenic was significantly associated with the occurrence of asthma and allergic rhinitis in children. Further large cohort follow-up studies are important to validate the association between inorganic arsenic exposure and allergic diseases in children.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao-Yu Shen, Jun-Cheng Weng, Jeng-Dau Tsai, Pen-Hua Su, Ming-Chih Chou, Shu-Li Wang
Summary: Previous studies have shown that prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can lead to adverse neuropsychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. This study aimed to explore the association between prenatal EDC concentrations and brain structure changes in teenagers using MRI techniques. The results suggest that prenatal exposure to EDCs may induce specific alterations in brain regions/structures in teenagers, including decreased focal brain volume and white matter structural changes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Edward Chesney, Deborah Robson, Rashmi Patel, Hitesh Shetty, Sol Richardson, Chin-Kuo Chang, Philip McGuire, Ann McNeill
Summary: A study in South East London examined the impact of smoking on life expectancy and survival in patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar affective disorder. Findings showed that smoking was associated with shorter life expectancy and increased mortality risk, highlighting the importance of reducing smoking in this population to narrow the mortality gap with the general population.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Kelsey Rush, Marcella Fok, Paul Moran, Sarah Dorrington, Hitesh Shetty, Robert Stewart, Chin-Kuo Chang
Summary: Individuals with personality disorders are at increased risk of hospitalization due to self-harm if they also have comorbid psychiatric conditions such as substance use disorders, depressive disorders, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa. However, comorbid severe mental illness was found to have a negative association with self-harm admissions. Assessing and treating comorbid psychiatric disorders is crucial for individuals with personality disorders.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Wan-Yu Lin, Chin-Kuo Chang, Fu- Tung, Tung-Yi Lin, Yu-Kai Lin
Summary: This study evaluated the association between body mass index (BMI) and mental health status in older adults aged 65 years or above residing in Taipei City, Taiwan. The study found that underweight individuals had a higher risk of inferior mental health status, while obese individuals had a lower risk. Furthermore, the protective effect of obesity was mainly observed in females.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Po -Yu Chen, Chin-Kuo Chang, Chun-Hsin Chen, Su-Chen Fang, Valeria Mondelli, Chih-Chiang Chiu, Mong-Liang Lu, Ling-Ling Hwang, Ming-Chyi Huang
Summary: This study compared the levels of orexin-A and metabolic profiles in drug-free patients, aripiprazole-treated patients, and clozapine-treated patients with schizophrenia. The results showed that patients under antipsychotic drug treatment had increased orexin-A levels compared to drug-free patients, with the aripiprazole-treated group having higher orexin-A levels than the clozapine-treated group. Higher orexin-A levels were associated with reduced risks of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Even after adjusting for the effects of metabolic problems, antipsychotic drug treatment was still associated with orexin-A regulation, with aripiprazole having a more significant effect than clozapine. This suggests that antipsychotic drugs have an independent effect on orexin-A levels, and the effect may vary depending on the drug's obesogenicity.
JOURNAL OF THE FORMOSAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Giouliana Kadra-Scalzo, Deborah Ahn, Alex Bird, Matthew Broadbent, Chin-Kuo Chang, Megan Pritchard, Hitesh Shetty, David Taylor, Richard Hayes, Robert Stewart
Summary: This study compared mental healthcare use and healthcare professional contacts for patients before and after initiation of paliperidone palmitate, finding a decrease in inpatient bed days but longer active time in service case load for patients after initiation. Additionally, there was a decrease in face-to-face and telephone contacts with medical and social work HCPs, and an increase in contacts with clinical psychologists in the postinitiation period.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chin-Kuo Chang, Yu-Kai Lin, Chien-Wei Lin, Ming-Wei Su, Hou-Wei Chu, Chih-Da Wu, Yu-Ting Zeng, Bao-Luen Chang
Summary: Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollutants, particularly NO2 and SO2, increases the risk of chronic inflammatory airway diseases (CIADs). Additionally, there is a synergistic interaction between PM10 and CO, further increasing the risk of CIADs.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Deborah Ahn Robins, Nina H. Grootendorst-van Mil, Chin-Kuo Chang, David Chandran, Hitesh Shetty, Jyoti Sanyal, James H. MacCabe, Hannah Cohen, Robert Stewart, Frederike Schirmbeck, Lieuwe de Haan, Richard D. Hayes
Summary: This study estimated the prevalence of obsessive-compulsive symptoms and obsessive-compulsive disorder in patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, and found that OCS and OCD were associated with more severe clinical characteristics. Automated information extraction tools have the potential to improve recognition and treatment of co-occurring OCS/OCD.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Biomedical
Tzu-Hsueh Tsai, Hsin-Chia Chen, Hao Chiao Yang, Yu-Chieh Chao, Jyh-Miin Lin, Chih-Ching Chen, Hing-Chiu Chang, Chin-Kuo Chang, Wei-Hsuan Yu, Feng-Nan Hwang, Martin Graves
Summary: Recent studies have found that the line between data-driven deep-learning non-Cartesian magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reconstruction methods and conventional optimization-based, iterative reconstruction methods is becoming less distinct. The use of generalized inverse in MRI reconstruction has been hindered by storage limitations, but a new data-free iterative learning method shows promise in overcoming this challenge. Numerical simulations using in vivo MRI demonstrate that this method achieves similar image quality with significantly shorter run-times compared to conventional methods.
2022 14TH BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (BMEICON 2022)
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Hsin-Chia Chen, Haw-Chiao Yang, Chih-Ching Chen, Seb Harrevelt, Yu-Chieh Chao, Jyh-Miin Lin, Wei-Hsuan Yu, Hing-Chiu Chang, Chin-Kuo Chang, Feng-Nan Hwang
Summary: The study aimed to improve the image quality of BLADE MRI by implementing reconstructions with two tensor solvers. It was found that the L1TV-LAD solver consistently outperformed other solvers and vendor-provided images, suggesting potential for further development of computing systems to enhance MRI image quality.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jayati Das-Munshi, Chin Kuo Chang, Ioannis Bakolis, Matthew Broadbent, Alex Dregan, Matthew Hotopf, Craig Morgan, Robert Stewart
Summary: The study reveals the impact of COVID-19 on mortality rates of individuals with mental disorders and intellectual disabilities, showing that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the mortality rates of these patients further increased, with significant differences in SMRs among different psychiatric conditions, while similar risks were observed across ethnic groups.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)