Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueli Ren, Mengjia Zhang, Hongwu Wang, Xiaohu Dai, Hongbin Chen
Summary: This study demonstrated that MBR had higher removal efficiency for PCPs compared to CW, mainly through sludge adsorption and biodegradation, while CW relied on a combination of plant absorption, microbial biodegradation, and substrate adsorption, depending on the type of PCP.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
A. K. Priya, Lalitha Gnanasekaran, Saravanan Rajendran, Jiaqian Qin, Yasser Vasseghian
Summary: Synthetic and indigenous products contribute to micropollutants, including pharmaceuticals, personal care items, steroid hormones, and agrochemicals, which can harm living organisms even at low concentrations. Residual PPPs at dangerously high levels have been detected in the ecosystem, with residential sewage treatment plants being a major source. These pollutants have a longer lifespan in the environment due to their robust structure.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yizhou Tu, Huimin Wang, Pingping Yang, Guizhou Xu, Xuejiao Hu, Aimin Li, Xianchuan Xie
Summary: Thienyl cyclodextrin polymer (Th-CDP) with high surface area was synthesized in an ionic liquid system for efficient removal of PPCPs in aquatic environments, showing excellent adsorption towards hydrophobic compounds. Th-CDP has great potential for application due to its superior adsorption performance, regenerability, and green synthesis process, making it a promising method for removing PPCPs.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Manthiram Karthik Ravichandran, S. Yoganathan, Ligy Philip
Summary: The study reports the presence of various pharmaceuticals and personal care product residues in wastewater from Vichoor village in Tamil Nadu, India. Among the detected compounds, caffeine, triclosan, bisphenol A, and diethyl phthalate were most frequently found. Seasonal variation may impact the concentration of selected pollutants, while the vertical flow constructed wetland demonstrated efficient removal of these contaminants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cheyenne Hawkins, Gregory Foster, Scott Glaberman
Summary: Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are difficult to assess due to their diverse characteristics, and new prioritization methodologies comparing monitoring concentrations to toxicity data sources are needed. In this study, the potential risks of 99 PPCPs in an urban tributary were evaluated, and the highest risks were found near wastewater treatment plant and sewer overflows. Urban tributaries are important to monitor as their flow may not adequately dilute contaminants. Common psychotropics and ubiquitous chemicals exceeded thresholds of concern, indicating the need for further investigation. Improved coordination among monitoring programs is needed for global chemical prioritization efforts.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bukola Ojobe, Radek Zouzelka, Barbora Satkova, Magdalena Vagnerova, Alzbeta Nemeskalova, Martin Kuchar, Jan Bartacek, Jiri Rathousky
Summary: The study demonstrates that heterogeneous photocatalysis using anatase and rutile nanopowders can efficiently degrade pharmaceuticals in greywater effluents, with complete degradation observed in practical concentrations. This proves that photocatalysis with anatase TiO2 is a feasible additional treatment for greywater recycling, even in the presence of background species.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Marisa de Jesus Silva Chaves, Jonatas Kulzer, Paula da Rosa Pujol de Lima, Sergiane Caldas Barbosa, Ednei Gilberto Primel
Summary: The presence of PPCPs in aquatic environments has raised public concern in recent decades. This review summarizes data on PPCP occurrence in water, sediment, and aquatic organisms from the past few years, highlighting the widespread occurrence of certain compounds and their potential environmental risks. The study also reveals regional disparities in research focus and contamination levels, with Asia and Europe having a higher number of studies and Africa and Asia being the most contaminated continents. The impact of COVID-19 on PPCP contamination is also discussed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
H. M. Abd-ur-Rehman, A. Deletic, K. Zhang, V Prodanovic
Summary: The study showed that designing green wall media with a mixture of carbon waste materials such as date seeds, coffee grinds, and coco coir can effectively remove XOCs from domestic greywater. The removal rate of XOCs increased with the hydrophobicity of the pollutants, and the presence of background pollutants in greywater matrix affected the initial adsorption kinetics of XOCs.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Astha Singh, Brijesh Kumar Mishra
Summary: One of the most concerning issues of the 21st century is the problem of microplastics, which are released into the environment through the usage of personal care products. The review discusses the sources, types, levels, and environmental fate of microbeads in these products, as well as analytical techniques used to study their composition and morphology. It aims to guide future research and policy development.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
H. M. Abd-ur-Rehman, V. Prodanovic, A. Deletic, S. J. Khan, J. A. McDonald, K. Zhang
Summary: Green walls provide a new and on-site method for treating and reusing greywater in urban areas. This study investigated the performance of different lightweight green wall media in removing twelve emerging contaminants from greywater. The results showed that coco coir and media mix columns achieved excellent removal of all contaminants through adsorption, with some hydrophilic contaminants also undergoing biodegradation. However, further research is needed to investigate the synergetic contribution of plants and media in removing these contaminants in long-term vegetated green wall systems.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xuan Shi, Bo Ren, Xin Jin, Xiaochang C. Wang, Pengkang Jin
Summary: The discharge of personal care products (PPCPs) to sewer systems has increased due to urban expansion, while the transformation of PPCPs in sewer systems and their potential threats to receiving water environments have been rarely explored. This study investigated the effect of PPCPs transformation in a pilot sewer system by continuously adding six PPCPs over a 90-day experimental period. The results showed that under PPCPs stress conditions, the biological metabolism of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous pollutants was restricted. Genomic detection confirmed that the diversity of microflora in sewer sediment significantly decreased with PPCPs transformation, and the relative abundance of dominant phylum species increased. In addition, the study found that two types of antibiotics were the main inducements for metabolic dysfunction in sewer systems, leading to the increase of functional genes associated with human diseases and the formation of more harmful metabolites. This investigation provides insights into the metabolic hazards of PPCPs bioconversions in sewers and highlights the importance of addressing PPCPs emission to sewers.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Veronica van der Schyff, Lenka Suchankova, Katerina Kademoglou, Lisa Melymuk, Jana Klanova
Summary: The personal care product industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry worldwide. While some products are marketed as green or natural, there is no significant difference in the concentrations of harmful compounds between green and conventional products. However, the cumulative intake of harmful compounds is an order of magnitude higher for individuals using conventional products compared to those using green products exclusively.
Review
Toxicology
Sonia Sanajou, Gonul Sahin, Terken Baydar
Summary: The use of aluminium in cosmetics and personal care products has raised concerns regarding potential harm to the body. The dermal absorption of aluminium and its potential link to diseases like Alzheimer's disease are not widely understood. Further research is needed to determine the long-term effects of exposure to aluminium-based products.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thanh Huy Ngo, Dieu-Anh Van, Hoai Le Tran, Norihide Nakada, Hiroaki Tanaka, Trung Hai Huynh
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in Cau River in Vietnam. Results showed the presence of 36 out of 56 investigated PPCPs in samples, with higher concentrations observed downstream. Among the detected PPCPs, caffeine, sulfamethoxazole, and lincomycin were found in water samples, while triclocarban, levofloxacin, and griseofulvin were found in sediment samples. Risk assessment indicated a moderate ecological risk to aquatic organisms posed by PPCPs in the river.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carla Lopez, Mac-Anthony Nnorom, Yiu Fai Tsang, Charles W. Knapp
Summary: This study examined the short-term toxic effects of six common PPCPs on enriched nitrifying cultures. Triclosan showed the greatest inhibition on nitrification, while colistin had the lowest EC50 for overall nitrification. Ampicillin and ofloxacin also displayed varying levels of toxicity on nitrifying bacteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yael Dubowski, Yuval Alfiya, Yael Gilboa, Sara Sabach, Eran Friedler
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Caleb Christian Amos, Ataur Rahman, John Mwangi Gathenya, Eran Friedler, Fazlul Karim, Andre Renzaho
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tiange Wu, Haihong Song, Jianbin Wang, Eran Friedler
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eran Friedler, Diana F. Chavez, Yuval Alfiya, Yael Gilboa, Amit Gross
Summary: This study investigated the reuse of greywater (GW) and found that total suspended solids (TSS) and 5-d biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) have a negative impact on disinfection efficiency during the treatment process. Multiple linear regression models were established to predict the FC inactivation by chlorination or UV irradiation. The models were validated and showed a high level of variability in the measured FC inactivation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yael Gilboa, Yuval Alfiya, Sara Sabach, Eran Friedler, Yael Dubowski
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility of using vacuum-ultraviolet (VUV) radiation for advanced oxidation treatment to remove H2S from groundwater.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ofer Snir, Eran Friedler
Summary: The study developed a high-temporal-resolution stochastic rainwater harvesting model to assess the dual benefits of RWH: potable water savings and runoff reduction.
Editorial Material
Water Resources
Sarina J. Ergas, Jose Amador, Treavor Boyer, Eran Friedler
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE WATER IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karin Yaniv, Marilou Shagan, Yair E. Lewis, Esti Kramarsky-Winter, Merav Weil, Victoria Indenbaum, Michal Elul, Oran Erster, Alin Sela Brown, Ella Mendelson, Batya Mannasse, Rachel Shirazi, Satish Lakkakula, Oren Miron, Ehud Rinott, Ricardo Gilead Baibich, Iris Bigler, Matan Malul, Rotem Rishti, Asher Brenner, Eran Friedler, Yael Gilboa, Sara Sabach, Yuval Alfiya, Uta Cheruti, Nadav Davidovich, Jacob Moran-Gilad, Yakir Berchenko, Itay Bar-Or, Ariel Kushmaro
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a global impact on healthcare, economies, and societies, highlighting the need for novel disease monitoring methods. Recent data suggests that wastewater monitoring can be an efficient tool for epidemiological surveillance and early warning of SARS-CoV-2 circulation at the population level. This study showed varying presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater samples from different locations in a city before a clinical resurgence, indicating the potential for early detection of infection outbreaks in populations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ofer Snir, Eran Friedler, Avi Ostfeld
Summary: The practice of rainwater harvesting has the potential to alleviate stress on urban water distribution systems. This study suggests a method that uses a genetic algorithm to improve the capability of rainwater collection systems while reducing the impact on harvested rainwater availability.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Itay Bar-Or, Karin Yaniv, Marilou Shagan, Eden Ozer, Merav Weil, Victoria Indenbaum, Michal Elul, Oran Erster, Ella Mendelson, Batya Mannasse, Rachel Shirazi, Esti Kramarsky-Winter, Oded Nir, Hala Abu-Ali, Zeev Ronen, Ehud Rinott, Yair E. Lewis, Eran Friedler, Eden Bitkover, Yossi Paitan, Yakir Berchenko, Ariel Kushmaro
Summary: SARS-CoV-2, an RNA virus, has had a significant impact on affected countries' healthcare systems, economies, and societies in the past 8 months. Wastewater monitoring may serve as an efficient tool for epidemiological surveillance of the virus in large populations.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Michelle E. Portman, Olga Vdov, Manfred Schuetze, Yael Gilboa, Eran Friedler
Summary: Studying perceptions about reuse of alternative water sources provides insights into the necessary conditions for transitioning to large-scale decentralized water reuse. A survey was conducted based on initial interviews with water management experts in Israel to understand the public's willingness to adopt reuse practices and preferences for different types of reused water. The results showed that knowledge about reuse practices was the most significant factor influencing willingness to implement reuse practices for all three alternative water sources. Additionally, health risks were found to be more important than convenience and costs in hypothetical scenarios of water savings.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Y. Sharaby, Y. Gilboa, Y. Alfiya, S. Sabach, U. Cheruti, Eran Friedler
Summary: A wastewater-based epidemiology program was used in a long-term study at Technion campus to detect and contain the spread of COVID-19. Results from wastewater surveillance were used to create a traffic-light scheme for tracking and containing COVID-19 on campus. Out of 523 sewage samples, 87.4% were negative and 11.5% were positive for SARS-CoV-2, with additional cases being identified through clinical testing.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Yael Gilboa, Eran Friedler, Manfred Schuetze
Summary: In this study, a dynamic model coupled with Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Costing was developed to analyze water balance and assess the environmental and economic aspects of water reuse under typical Israeli conditions. Six different scenarios using various water sources were compared. The results indicate that using treated greywater or treated wastewater for non-potable uses are the most economical scenarios, while the business-as-usual scenario of using only potable water has the largest negative environmental impacts.
URBAN WATER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yael Gilboa, Eran Friedler, Firas Talhami, Gideon Gal
Summary: Water residence time is crucial in lakes and reservoirs as it affects the water quality and ecological processes. Accurate quantification of water residence time and its distribution is important for lake management. This study presents a novel approach based on the Leslie matrix model for assessing residence time in lakes and reservoirs. It provides a more accurate quantification of mean residence time and can be adapted to other waterbodies.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tara E. Randall, Yarrow S. Linden, Jasmine Gamboa, Breanna Real, Eran Friedler, Karl G. Linden
Summary: This study aimed to understand the conditions that impact bacterial repair and regrowth following UV LED exposure and the significance for UV LED disinfection in reuse settings. The results showed that dark repair and regrowth mechanisms did not occur, water matrix did not have a significant effect on bacterial recovery, and UV light at 265 nm inhibited photorepair to a greater extent.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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)
