Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
N. C. Mondal, V Ajaykumar
Summary: Assessing the morphodynamic groundwater reserves is crucial for sustainable water resource management. A study proposes an information-based model to evaluate natural groundwater reserves in a part of the Ganga basin in Northern India, where there is spatial variability in natural groundwater reserves. The study utilizes marginal information of rainfall data and transinformation between rainfall and monthly depth to groundwater level measurements to estimate recharge rates and annual rainfall input to groundwater reserves, providing guidance for sustainable groundwater resource management in the morphodynamic system of the Ganga river basin.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Li Zhang, Xinxin Li, Ye Tian, Bin Hao, Jiufang Han, Hong Chen, Bingsuo Zou, Chunhua Du
Summary: In this paper, a one-step deposition method is used to prepare single-crystal perovskite-based photodetectors with fast deposition on the electrode. By optimizing the precursor solution, microplatelets with a photoluminescence wavelength range from 418 to 600 nm are fabricated. The resulting photodetectors exhibit low dark current, high responsivity and detectivity, and ultrafast response time.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Li Zhang, Xinxin Li, Ye Tian, Bin Hao, Jiufang Han, Hong Chen, Bingsuo Zou, Chunhua Du
Summary: In this study, a single-crystal perovskite-based photodetector was prepared by one-step deposition of microplatelets synthesized on the electrode. The precursor solution was carefully optimized to fabricate crystals with a detection wavelength range of 418 to 600 nm. The resulting photodetectors exhibited low dark current, high responsivity and detectivity, and an ultrafast response rate. These perovskite photodetectors with a simple fabrication process and tunable detection wavelength meet the demand for low-cost and high-performance photodetectors.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Sarah Fakhreddine, Henning Prommer, Bridget R. Scanlon, Samantha C. Ying, Jean-Philippe Nicot
Summary: Population growth and climate variability have increased the need to enhance freshwater security and diversify water supplies, leading to the global use of managed aquifer recharge (MAR). However, the introduction of recharge water may alter geochemical and hydrological conditions in receiving aquifers, potentially mobilizing toxic naturally occurring contaminants and threatening human and ecosystem health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miguel Angel Marazuela, Alejandro Garcia-Gil, Juan C. Santamarta, Samanta Gasco-Cavero, Noelia Cruz-Perez, Thilo Hofmann
Summary: The increase in extreme precipitation events due to climate change and urban development has led to a need for new stormwater management facilities. The Canary Islands have developed a unique facility called a dry gallery, which utilizes water mines for the management of stormwater. However, the lack of scientific knowledge about these facilities has hindered their proper design and management. This study provides the first simulation of the infiltration process and wetting front propagation from dry galleries, offering recommendations for their installation and sizing. The results show that the infiltration process is highly transient and neglecting unsaturated conditions or geological configuration could lead to a significant underestimation of sizing.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuening Tang, Min Yan, Xiaoxiong Wang, Chunhui Lu, Jian Luo
Summary: Groundwater lens is crucial for providing freshwater supply for inhabitants of small islands, and its profile and volume are sensitive to factors such as topography, soil type, and human activities. Spatial recharge patterns have a significant impact on the lens volume, with smaller recharge areas or a more concentrated recharge rate resulting in a larger lens volume for a given constant total recharge.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shijun Sun, Zhen Liu, Francesca Colombo, Rui Gao, Yuming Yu, Yi Qiu, Jie Su, Liangbing Gan
Summary: In this study, a 19-membered open-cage fullerene derivative was successfully synthesized in 7 steps and 5.5% yield. Different conditions were used to encapsulate chloride, fluoride, bromide, and iodide anions. The crystal structures of the encapsulated derivatives revealed the location of the anions and the connection of the cations.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miguel Fernandez-Mejuto, Jose Miguel Andreu, Ernesto Garcia-Sanchez, Rebeca Palencia
Summary: This study provides updated recharge estimates and water budgets for 200 aquifers in the Province of Alicante, showing low mean annual values of recharge from precipitation and two main differentiated domains in the area.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucas Vituri Santarosa, Didier Gastmans, Tatiana Penteado Sitolini, Roberto Eduardo Kirchheim, Sebastian Balbin Betancur, Marcelo E. Dias de Oliveira, Jose Claudio Viegas Campos, Rodrigo Lilla Manzione
Summary: This study aims to estimate the spatial and temporal variations of groundwater recharge in the outcrop zones of the Guarani Aquifer System in Brazil, using the Spatial Recharge method and comparing it with two traditional methods. The three methods showed similar estimates for groundwater recharge, around 17% of total rainfall, with the SR method providing robust estimation capabilities for areas lacking hydrological monitoring programs. The SR method offers valuable information for water management policymakers to mitigate impacts of climate variations and land use on recharge processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose Adson Andrade de Carvalho Filho, Hedmun Matias da Cruz, Bruna Soares Fernandes, Fabricio Motteran, Anderson Luiz Ribeiro de Paiva, Jaime Joaquim da Silva Pereira Cabral
Summary: Bank filtration has been proven effective in removing diclofenac through various biogeochemical processes. The ideal conditions for diclofenac removal include aerobic conditions, higher temperatures, neutral pH, and sediments with heterogeneous fractions. However, there is still debate on which factor contributes the most to the attenuation mechanism. Further research is necessary to better understand the degradation and mobility of diclofenac for improved removal efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Matthew W. Becker, Brett Harris, Roman Pevzner
Summary: The storage of fluids in the subsurface is crucial for various applications. However, the vertical distribution of poroelastic storage in geologic formations has been relatively understudied compared to permeability. Through experiments in a regional aquifer, we observed highly localized strain and complex hydromechanical behavior, which challenges current models and observations but offers potential for complete representation and prediction of fluid storage in the subsurface.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Carina Eisfeld, Jack F. Schijven, Jan M. van der Wolf, Gertjan Medema, Emiel Kruisdijk, Boris M. van Breukelen
Summary: Irrigation with surface water carrying plant pathogens poses a risk for agriculture. Managed aquifer recharge enhances fresh water availability while simultaneously it may reduce the risk of plant diseases by removal of pathogens during aquifer passage.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose David Henao Casas, Enrique Fernandez Escalante, Rodrigo Calero Gil, Francisco Ayuga
Summary: Adaptation strategies are crucial to mitigate the impacts of climate change on social and environmental assets. Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) is a low-regret adaptive measure that not only solves social and environmental challenges, but also reduces the expected impacts of climate change.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wesley R. Neely, Adrian A. Borsa, Jennifer A. Burney, Morgan C. Levy, Francesca Silverii, Michelle Sneed
Summary: This study analyzes surface deformation in California's San Joaquin Valley using radar and positioning data, showing that subsidence rates were twice as high in 2016 compared to 2017, possibly due to increased groundwater pumping. In the wetter 2017 water year, the locations of greatest subsidence migrated outward, possibly reflecting a surplus of water supply in low-lying areas. Patterns in seasonal deformation reveal entry points and potential pathways for groundwater recharge.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosemary Knight, Klara Steklova, Alex Miltenberger, Seogi Kang, Meredith Goebel, Graham Fogg
Summary: Given the decline in groundwater levels in California's Central Valley, it is important to implement managed aquifer recharge to supplement groundwater systems. This study assessed the use of airborne electromagnetic (AEM) data to locate incised valley fill (IVF) deposits, which can serve as optimal sites for recharge. The AEM data successfully identified IVF deposits in the Kings River alluvial fan, demonstrating the potential for this method to rapidly locate and utilize these valuable natural infrastructures for groundwater recharge.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Rotiroti, Tullia Bonomi, Elisa Sacchi, John M. McArthur, Rasmus Jakobsen, Alessandra Sciarra, Giuseppe Etiope, Chiara Zanotti, Veronica Nava, Letizia Fumagalli, Barbara Leoni
Summary: Understanding the factors that control arsenic concentrations in groundwater is crucial for providing safe water in regions with arsenic-polluted aquifers. This study evaluated the source, transport, and fate of arsenic in Pleistocene aquifers through an analysis of redox properties in the Po Plain, Italy. The study found that arsenic concentrations in groundwater are influenced by the operation of multiple terminal electron acceptors, the presence of organic matter, and the positioning of well-screens. The conceptual model proposed may be applicable to Pleistocene aquifers worldwide with similar characteristics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Filippini, Chiara Zanotti, Tullia Bonomi, Vito G. Sacchetti, Alessandro Amorosi, Enrico Dinelli, Marco Rotiroti
Summary: This study explores the potential for using assemblage of site-specific datasets from contaminated/polluted sites to define arsenic (As) Natural Background Levels (NBLs) at the meso-scale. The results show that site-specific datasets, if properly pre-treated, are an effective alternative for deriving NBLs when regional monitoring networks fail to capture local-scale variability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Barbara Leoni, Chiara Zanotti, Veronica Nava, Marco Rotiroti, Gennaro Alberto Stefania, Luca Fallati, Valentina Soler, Letizia Fumagalli, Alessandra Savini, Paolo Galli, Tullia Bonomi
Summary: The study evaluated the impacts of anthropic activities on groundwater quality in a typical island of the Maldives, highlighting the moderate contamination and localized heavy pollution of groundwater resources. To address these impacts, it is essential to establish a sewage system paired with wastewater recycling to reduce water over-exploitation. Collaborative and educational initiatives can increase the capacity for planning sustainable development.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chiara Zanotti, Mariachiara Caschetto, Tullia Bonomi, Marco Parini, Giuseppa Cipriano, Letizia Fumagalli, Marco Rotiroti
Summary: This study calculated local NBLs in groundwater by analyzing redox-sensitive species and identified the generating hydrogeochemical processes. The results showed that the spatial variability of the target species is mainly influenced by redox conditions, highlighting the importance of considering local NBLs and their associated hydrogeochemical processes for sustainable groundwater management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Elisabetta Preziosi, Marco Rotiroti, M. Teresa Condesso de Melo, Klaus Hinsby
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Davide Sartirana, Marco Rotiroti, Tullia Bonomi, Mattia De Amicis, Veronica Nava, Letizia Fumagalli, Chiara Zanotti
Summary: The increase in urbanization has led to greater interaction between groundwater and underground infrastructure. Analyzing groundwater time-series using a data-driven approach can improve urban conceptual models and help design underground development.
HYDROGEOLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Diego Di Curzio, Marco Rotiroti, Elisabetta Preziosi
Summary: This technical note summarizes and discusses the critical points discussed during the Roundtable on groundwater contamination, including the current technical-administrative procedure required by Italian legislation and suggested measures for environmental remediation.
ACQUE SOTTERRANEE-ITALIAN JOURNAL OF GROUNDWATER
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Tullia Bonomi, Davide Sartirana, Luca Toscani, Gennaro A. Stefania, Chiara Zanotti, Marco Rotiroti, Agnese Redaelli, Letizia Fumagalli
Summary: The town of Mantua serves as a prime example of the intricate interplay between surface water and groundwater systems in urban areas. The Site of National Interest (SIN) Laghi di Mantova e Polo Chimico experiences extensive pumping activities through industrial wells and hydraulic barriers. To better understand the interactions between groundwater and the surface water system, a transient numerical model was developed using MODFLOW-2005 and the Streamflow-Routing (SFR2) package. The findings highlight the seasonal variability of the groundwater and surface-water relationship, which also influences the operation of hydraulic barriers. The calibrated model can be beneficial for stakeholders in effectively managing pumping activities within the SIN in the future.
ACQUE SOTTERRANEE-ITALIAN JOURNAL OF GROUNDWATER
(2022)
Editorial Material
Water Resources
Sergio Rusi, Luca Alberti, Stefania Da Pelo, Giovanna De Filippis, Diego Di Curzio, Giovanni Forte, Manuela Lasagna, Marco Petitta, Vincenzo Piscopo, Elisabetta Preziosi, Marco Rotiroti, Glenda Taddia, Alberto Tazioli, Riccardo Torri, Daniela Valigi, Valentina Vincenzi
ACQUE SOTTERRANEE-ITALIAN JOURNAL OF GROUNDWATER
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Claudia J. del Rio, Eduardo S. Bellosi, John M. McArthur, Matthew F. Thirlwall
Summary: This passage discusses early geological investigations of the Oligocene-Miocene Patagoniense deposits in southern South America, focusing on the use of new strontium isotope ages to improve correlation among different basins. It highlights the importance of radiometric dating in determining the age and correlation of these deposits, and how this information can help refine our understanding of the geological history of the region.
JOURNAL OF SOUTH AMERICAN EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chiara Zanotti, Marco Rotiroti, Agnese Redaelli, Mariachiara Caschetto, Letizia Fumagalli, Camilla Stano, Davide Sartirana, Tullia Bonomi
Summary: A study was conducted on groundwater contamination in an urban area using time series exploratory analysis and cluster analysis. The results not only provided a spatio-temporal overview of the data variability but also helped in developing data-driven monitoring strategies and early warning systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Davide Sartirana, Chiara Zanotti, Marco Rotiroti, Mattia De Amicis, Mariachiara Caschetto, Agnese Redaelli, Letizia Fumagalli, Tullia Bonomi
Summary: Urbanization worldwide has led to increased use of the subsurface, resulting in significant groundwater and underground infrastructure interactions. This study utilized numerical models to simulate underground infrastructures and quantify infiltrations. The findings demonstrated that subway tunnels were the most affected areas, and the method successfully quantified infiltrations caused by interaction with the water table.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marco Zanchi, Stefano Zapperi, Chiara Zanotti, Marco Rotiroti, Tullia Bonomi, Stefano Gomarasca, Stefano Bocchi, Caterina A. M. La Porta
Summary: Time-dependent geolocalized analysis of pollution data is crucial for understanding and mitigating water pollution. This study examines pollutant concentrations in surface waters and groundwater in Lombardy, finding that groundwater has more sites exceeding legal limits for heavy metals. The results suggest that implementing stricter laws can improve the ecological status of water.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Marco Rotiroti, Elisa Sacchi, Mariachiara Caschetto, Chiara Zanotti, Letizia Fumagalli, Michela Biasibetti, Tullia Bonomi, Barbara Leoni
Summary: Freshwater pollution by nitrate, mainly from agricultural activities and untreated effluents, is a significant threat to human and ecosystem health. This study in the Oglio River basin shows that the interaction between surface water and groundwater, along with irrigation practices, plays a crucial role in nitrate concentrations. Groundwater-fed irrigation leads to higher nitrate concentrations due to recirculation, while surface-water-irrigation dilutes nitrate concentrations. The control of irrigation return flow on groundwater nitrate has implications for nitrate pollution and climate change.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(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)