Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Shen, Peng Liu, Yongqi Sun, Xiaoxiao Xu, Longfei Guo, Qiong Rao, Minlan Chen, Xunyue Liu
Summary: This study found that prothioconazole is toxic to zebrafish embryos, causing malformations and apoptosis. Exposure to high concentrations of prothioconazole up-regulated the expression levels of oxidative stress defense-related genes and p53, leading to apoptosis in the early life stages of zebrafish.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Kang Tang, Jing Tang, Jinfeng Zeng, Wei Shen, Min Zou, Chi Zhang, Qianru Sun, Xiaoyan Ye, Chunwei Li, Caijun Sun, Siyang Liu, Guozhi Jiang, Xiangjun Du
Summary: The HUMPPI-2022 network provides insights into the network topology and functional characteristics of immune-related genes and virus-human interactions, shedding light on their roles in the human immune system and viral pathogenesis.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Zhijun Li, Xinwei Li, Mengdi Jin, Yang Liu, Yang He, Ningning Jia, Xingyao Cui, Yane Liu, Guoyan Hu, Qiong Yu
Summary: This study identified 15 key genes potentially associated with schizophrenia through analyzing multiple gene expression datasets using various bioinformatics algorithms. The study also found correlations between the expression of these hub genes and immune infiltrating cells. Furthermore, a risk prediction model based on these genes and immune cells achieved high accuracy in early diagnosis of schizophrenia.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Piotr Jozef Olbromski, Piotr Pawlik, Anna Bogacz, Stefan Sajdak
Summary: Ovarian cancer is a common cause of death among women worldwide. The current diagnostic and prognostic procedures available for the treatment of ovarian cancer are either not specific or are very expensive. This study evaluated the expression of selected genes and found that KRAS, NOXA, PUMA, c-FOS, and c-JUN may be associated with poor prognosis in ovarian cancer.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bethany M. Henrick, Lucie Rodriguez, Tadepally Lakshmikanth, Christian Pou, Ewa Henckel, Aron Arzoomand, Axel Olin, Jun Wang, Jaromir Mikes, Ziyang Tan, Yang Chen, Amy M. Ehrlich, Anna Karin Bernhardsson, Constantin Habimana Mugabo, Ylva Ambrosiani, Anna Gustafsson, Stephanie Chew, Heather K. Brown, Johann Prambs, Kajsa Bohlin, Ryan D. Mitchell, Mark A. Underwood, Jennifer T. Smilowitz, J. Bruce German, Steven A. Frese, Petter Brodin
Summary: Early immune-microbe interactions play a role in the development of allergies, asthma, and inflammatory diseases. Breastfeeding promotes healthier immune-microbe relationships by providing necessary nutrients to beneficial microbes. The lack of bifidobacteria and genes required for HMO utilization can lead to systemic inflammation and immune dysregulation in early life.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Wei Guan, Jiaruo Xu, Yinghan Shi, Xiuli Wang, Shaoyan Gu, Lixin Xie
Summary: Using microarray gene expression datasets and fatty acid metabolism signatures, this study identified VNN1 as a potential biomarker for sepsis diagnosis. VNN1 was found to be relevant to immune cells and function, with high expression indicating activation of certain metabolic pathways. VNN1 expression also showed correlations with tumor prognosis and immune infiltration in tumor tissue.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Junwei Xiang, Wenkai Huang, Yaodong He, Yunshan Li, Yuanyin Wang, Ran Chen
Summary: Key biomarkers of periodontitis were successfully identified using machine learning, and a satisfactory diagnostic model was developed.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Kevin Bi, Meng Xiao He, Ziad Bakouny, Abhay Kanodia, Sara Napolitano, Jingyi Wu, Grace Grimaldi, David A. Braun, Michael S. Cuoco, Angie Mayorga, Laura DelloStritto, Gabrielle Bouchard, John Steinharter, Alok K. Tewari, Natalie Vokes, Erin Shannon, Maxine Sun, Jihye Park, Steven L. Chang, Bradley A. McGregor, Rizwan Haq, Thomas Denize, Sabina Signoretti, Jennifer L. Guerriero, Sebastien Vigneau, Orit Rozenblatt-Rosen, Asaf Rotem, Aviv Regev, Toni K. Choueiri, Eliezer M. Van Allen
Summary: The study shows that immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) remodels the RCC microenvironment and modifies the interplay between cancer and immune cell populations, critical for understanding response and resistance to ICB.
Article
Immunology
Haoting Zhan, Haolong Li, Linlin Cheng, Songxin Yan, Wenjie Zheng, Yongzhe Li
Summary: CCL4 and NPY2R have been identified as potential diagnostic biomarkers for BD, indicating inflammatory status and predicting vascular involvement in BD, respectively.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Atara Posner, Tharani Sivakumaran, Andrew Pattison, Dariush Etemadmoghadam, Niko Thio, Colin Wood, Krista Fisher, Samantha Webb, Anna DeFazio, Nicholas Wilcken, Bo Gao, Christos S. Karapetis, Madhu Singh, Ian M. Collins, Gary Richardson, Christopher Steer, Mark Warren, Narayan Karanth, Andrew Fellowes, Stephen B. Fox, Rodney J. Hicks, Penelope Schofield, David Bowtell, Owen W. J. Prall, Richard William Tothill, Linda Mileshkin
Summary: This study evaluated immune and genomic biomarkers as well as predicted tissue of origin in patients with cancer of unknown primary (CUP). It was found that some CUP tumors had genomic features associated with response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), and a high immune-related (IR) score was the most sensitive predictive feature of ICI response, which should be further evaluated in a larger patient series.
JOURNAL FOR IMMUNOTHERAPY OF CANCER
(2023)
Review
Biology
Kazuyuki Hamada, Takuya Tsunoda, Kiyoshi Yoshimura
Summary: The gut microbiota has the potential to serve as a novel marker in predicting the therapeutic efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Ahmed Ateya, Mona Al-Sharif, Mohamed Abdo, Liana Fericean, Bothaina Essa
Summary: Pneumonia is a common problem in small ruminant medicine practice, negatively affecting goat breeding. Molecular genetic tools, such as PCR-DNA sequencing, can overcome the limitations of conventional approaches used by animal breeders to promote animal health. This study identified SNPs associated with pneumonia resistance/susceptibility in Baladi goats and found differences in mRNA levels between healthy and affected goats, suggesting the potential importance of finding potential genes linked to pneumonia risk.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Giacomo Limonta, Annalaura Mancia, Luigi Abelli, Maria Cristina Fossi, Ilaria Caliani, Cristina Panti
Summary: This study found that exposure to microplastics may up-regulate genes involved in xenobiotics catabolic processes and adaptive immunity, while inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity. However, the effects on lactate dehydrogenase activity were not significant.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Reproductive Biology
A. R. Guadagnin, D. A. Velasco-Acosta, S. L. Stella, D. Luchini, F. C. Cardoso
Summary: Feeding rumen-protected methionine during the peripartal period and early lactation can enhance uterine immune response and metabolism in Holstein cows, as indicated by favorable gene expressions related to uterine immunometabolism during this challenging period.
Article
Immunology
Tongtong Li, Yiqin Cai, Chenfei Li, Jingwen Huang, Jiajing Chen, Ze Zhang, Ruibing Cao, Bin Zhou, Xiuli Feng
Summary: The study found that the truncated MDA5 recombinant proteins with complete CARD2 region play important roles in antiviral and immune enhancement, providing important material for the further study of the immunoregulatory function and clinical applications of MDA5 protein.
Review
Toxicology
Caroline Portela Peruzzi, Natalia Brucker, Guilherme Bubols, Larissa Cestonaro, Rafael Moreira, Daiane Domingues, Marcelo Arbo, Pedro Olivo Neto, Marli Maria Knorst, Solange Cristina Garcia
Summary: Peripheral biomarkers are crucial for detecting occupational exposures and early health alterations. Silicosis is a common issue, and studies in this area aim to diagnose or predict it in advance.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sabrina Nascimento, Natalia Brucker, Gabriela Goethel, Elisa Sauer, Caroline Peruzzi, Bruna Gauer, Emanuela Tureta, Ingrid Flesch, Larissa Cestonaro, Tatiana Saint' Pierre, Adriana Gioda, Solange Cristina Garcia
Summary: This study evaluated the environmental co-exposure of rural children to cholinesterase inhibitor insecticides and metals/metalloids, and the resulting oxidative stress and DNA damage. Findings demonstrated an imbalance in endogenous antioxidants, contributing to genotoxicity and lipoperoxidation, probably in response to exposure to xenobiotics, especially carcinogenic elements (Cr, As, and Ni).
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Maiara C. S. Paixao, Jessica Nardi, Charise D. Bertol, Natalia Freddo, Bruna F. Vieira, Vitoria A. Rosano, Maria T. Friedrich, Luciana G. Rossato-Grando
Summary: A method for detecting MPH residues in sewage using high performance liquid chromatography coupled with photodiode array detector was developed and validated, showing selective, accurate, precise, and valid results with a total running time of 10 minutes. The method was successfully applied to analyze a sewage sample pretreated with solid phase extraction, obtaining a result of 2.8 µg/L of MPH, indicating its feasibility for MPH residual contamination analysis in sewage using widely available apparatus.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Camila Dallazen, Daniela Cardoso Tietzmann, Sara Araujo da Silva, Eduardo Augusto Fernandes Nilson, Vivian Siqueira Santos Goncalves, Regina Maria Ferreira Lang, Sandra Patricia Crispim, Julia Dubois Moreira, Solange Cristina Garcia, Marcia Regina Vitolo
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) in a poverty-stricken region of southern Brazil and identify associated risk factors. The results showed that VAD was not a public health problem for children in this region, with a prevalence rate of 1.9%. Risk factors associated with VAD included receiving benefits from the Bolsa Familia program, not being breastfed, and stunting. These findings suggest the need for continuous monitoring and improvement of public policies related to vitamin A supplementation in Brazil.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nazanin Samadi, Larissa Koidl, Martina Salzmann, Martina Klems, Natalie Komatitsch, Denise Schaffer, Eleonore Weidmann, Albert Duschl, Jutta Horejs-Hoeck, Eva Untersmayr
Summary: Oral immunotherapy with nOVAmax reduced OVA-specific IgE titers and increased IgG1 titers in mice. Animals treated with nOVAmax showed no drop in core body temperature after oral challenge with OVA.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Francesco Barbero, Sara Michelini, Oscar H. Moriones, Javier Patarroyo, Jordi Rosell, Muriel F. Gusta, Michele Vitali, Luna Martin, Francesc Canals, Albert Duschl, Jutta Horejs-Hoeck, Laura Mondragon, Neus G. Bastus, Victor Puntes
Summary: Sodium citrate-stabilized gold nanoparticles can be destabilized in cell culture media, leading to their aggregation and formation of a protein corona. The presence of certain substances, such as antibiotics, can alter the formation and composition of the corona, resulting in changes in nanoparticle uptake.
BIOCONJUGATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Flavia Nathiely Silveira Fachel, Lariane Francio, Edina Poletto, Roselena Silvestri Schuh, Helder Ferreira Teixeira, Roberto Giugliani, Guilherme Baldo, Ursula Matte
Summary: This article reviews the clinical and molecular characteristics of lysosomal storage disorders, with a focus on mucopolysaccharidoses, and discusses the use of gene editing techniques to ameliorate their symptoms. Early results of clinical trials suggest that gene therapy may have a significant impact on the future treatment of these diseases, although hurdles related to specific hard-to-reach organs still need to be overcome.
ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guilherme Borges Bubols, Marcelo Dutra Arbo, Caroline Portela Peruzzi, Larissa Vivan Cestonaro, Louise Figueiredo Altknecht, Nuryan Fao, Gabriela Goethel, Sabrina Nunes Nascimento, Karina Paese, Marta Goncalves Amaral, Carlos Perez Bergmann, Adriana Raffin Pohlmann, Silvia Staniscuaski Guterres, Solange Cristina Garcia
Summary: This study characterized and investigated the toxicity of two multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), NM-401 and NM-403, and found that they caused transient pulmonary and systemic alterations, renal dysfunction, and oxidative lipid damage. The repeated instillations of these carbon nanotubes also led to persistent pulmonary damage and histological alterations in liver and kidney.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Juliana Ferreira Boelter, Solange Cristina Garcia, Gabriela Goethel, Mariele Feiffer Charao, Livia Marchi de Melo, Adriano Brandelli
Summary: This study investigated the potential in vivo toxicity of nanoliposomes encapsulating the antimicrobial peptide nisin using the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans as an alternative model. The results showed that nisin and liposomes had low toxicity to C. elegans, suggesting that liposome encapsulation can be considered a non-toxic delivery system for nisin.
Article
Biology
Gerda Cristal Villalba Silva, Thiago Steindorff, Roselena Silvestri Schuh, Natalia Cardoso Flores, Ursula Matte
Summary: This study aimed to identify drugs for treating cardiovascular disease in MPS patients and provided good practices for repositioning analysis. The results suggest that pirfenidone and colchicine are promising drug candidates.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luciano Porto Kagami, Itamar Luis Goncalves, Alisson Coldebella da Silva, Aline Castro Silva, Gustavo Machado das Neves, Gabriela Goethel, Adriano Spillere, Maite Roxo dos Santos, Fabricio Figueiro, Solange Cristina Garcia, Daiana Silva Avila, Ana Maria Oliveira Battastini, Vera Lucia Eifler-Lima
Summary: Bladder cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in men. The compound LaSOM 335 shows high activity against T24 bladder cancer cells and selectivity for this cancer cell line compared to non-cancer cell lines. It also inhibits the enzymatic activity and expression of CD73, possibly through the Ras-Raf-ERK pathway. These findings make LaSOM 335 a promising candidate for further investigations in the bladder cancer field.
CHEMICAL BIOLOGY & DRUG DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lariane Francio, Martiela V. de Freitas, Ursula Matte
Summary: The study reviewed the research progress of CRISPR/Cas system in South America, focusing on health-related applications. A total of 668 articles and 225 patents were found, with 192 articles analyzed in detail. Most studies targeted cancer, neurological, and endocrine disorders, while patents focused on inborn errors of metabolism, ophthalmological, hematological, and immunological disorders. No clinical trials involving Latin American countries were found.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marilia Ferigolo, Jessica Nardi, Natalia Freddo, Alessandra Ferramosca, Vincenzo Zara, Eliane Dallegrave, Mateus Belmonte Macedo, Sarah Eller, Ana Paula de Oliveira, Inara Carbonera Biazus, Francieli Ubirajara India Amaral, Luciana Grazziotin Rossato-Grando
Summary: This study investigated the effects of genistein on sperm quality in male Wistar rats. The results showed that genistein administration decreased testicular mass, increased the number of certain types of cells involved in spermatogenesis, and elevated plasma testosterone levels. Furthermore, genistein increased overall oxygen consumption in rat seminal samples, indicating improved sperm mitochondrial efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marina Hentschke-Lopes, Mariana R. Botton, Pamella Borges, Martiela Freitas, Aline Castello Branco Mancuso, Ursula Matte
Summary: The off-label use of azithromycin, hydroxychloroquine, and ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment in Brazil without clinical or scientific evidence has been associated with increased adverse drug reactions (ADR). This study examined the correlation between the sales of these drugs and the reported ADRs during the pandemic. The results show that the increased and indiscriminate use of the COVID kit is correlated to a higher occurrence of ADRs.
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martiela Vaz de Freitas, Lariane Francio, Laura Haleva, Ursula da Silveira Matte
Summary: This article provides an overview of current clinical trials for gene therapies and approved gene therapy products. It discusses the influence of the immune system on gene therapy effectiveness and strategies to overcome these challenges. By hiding the vector and transgene product from the immune system, as well as combining strategies such as patient screening and intelligent vector design, gene therapy has the potential to make a difference in the lives of patients with severe genetic diseases.
GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2022)
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)