Article
Environmental Sciences
Ata Rafiee, Juana Maria Delgado-Saborit, Peter D. Sly, Hoda Amiri, Mohammad Hoseini
Summary: This study found significant exposure of street children working at busy intersections to BTEX, leading to oxidative stress. Implementing protective measures to reduce exposure is crucial for improving health outcomes in this group.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanjun Liu, Yanqing Liu, Huiyuan Yang, Qian Wang, Feng Cheng, Wenjing Lu, Jianbing Wang
Summary: This study focused on the exposure risks of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) in a landfill, revealing higher internal exposure risks for landfill workers, especially during winter. Effective measures must be taken to protect workers from the hazards of BTEX.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yu Hu, Qingqing Zhu, Yawei Wang, Chunyang Liao, Guibin Jiang
Summary: This review emphasizes the importance of antibiotics in human health risks, discusses the methods and profiles of antibiotics determination in urine samples, and explores the correlations between antibiotic exposure and the risk of diseases.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Oerlemans, D. M. Figueiredo, J. G. J. Mol, R. Nijssen, R. B. M. Anzion, M. F. P. van Dael, J. Duyzer, N. Roeleveld, F. G. M. Russel, R. C. H. Vermeulen, P. T. J. Scheepers
Summary: Residential exposure to pesticides can happen through inhalation, direct skin contact, and consumption of food with pesticide residues. This study in the Netherlands looked at dermal exposure to pesticides in farmer and non-farmer families living near agricultural fields. The results showed higher concentrations of some pesticides in hand wipes during use periods, especially in farmer families, with carbendazim showing a strong correlation between hand wipes and urine metabolites.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Li, Xianyu Wang, Jean Feary McKenzie, Andreat Mannetje, Soo Cheng, Chang He, Janet Leathem, Neil Pearce, Jordi Sunyer, Brenda Eskenazi, Ruby Yeh, Lesa L. Aylward, Geoffrey Donovan, Jochen F. Mueller, Jeroen Douwes
Summary: This study aimed to assess pesticide exposure and its determinants in children aged 5-14 years. The study found that New Zealand children had relatively high exposures to chlorpyrifos/triclopyr and pyrethroids, and factors such as season, area of residence, diet, in-home pest control, and pets were associated with exposure.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandra F. Fernandez, Olga Pardo, Cristina S. Hernandez, Borja Garlito, Vicent Yusa
Summary: The study found a high detection rate of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) metabolites in children living in the Valencian Region of Spain, with exposure levels affected by factors such as province of residence, BMI, age, consumption of plastic-wrapped food, and dietary habits. Risk assessment showed that children's daily intake levels were within safe limits, and no potential non-cancer health risks due to PAH exposure were observed.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Borja Peris-Camarasa, Olga Pardo, Sandra F. Fernandez, Pablo Dualde, Clara Coscolla
Summary: AA is a potentially carcinogenic chemical compound found in processed foods and tobacco smoke. It is primarily eliminated from the body through urine, and its metabolites serve as biomarkers for exposure. The study found that smoking and consumption of fried potato products, biscuits, and pastries were significant predictors of AA exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ranran Liu, Shengtao Ma, Daijin Chen, Guiying Li, Yingxin Yu, Ruifang Fan, Taicheng An
Summary: This study investigated the pollution profiles of BTEX in air and their urinary excretive profiles in occupational workers in a typical e-waste recycling industrial park. The results showed that the workers were exposed to high levels of BTEX and the metabolites of BTEX were efficiently metabolized at those occupational levels. N-acetyl-S-benzyl-L-cysteine (S-BMA) concentration showed a significant correlation with atmospheric individual BTEX derived from the e-waste recycling area, indicating its potential as a marker for BTEX exposure. The majority of workers had a cumulative carcinogenic risk induced by BTEX exposure, with benzene metabolite (N-acetyl-S-(phenyl)-L-cysteine) concentration exceeding the threshold.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Toxicology
T. Schettgen, J. Bertram, J. Krabbe, R. Christoforou, M. Schweiker, A. Esser, M. Moeller, P. Ziegler, T. Kraus
Summary: The absorption and urinary kinetics of 1,3-dichlorobenzene and its metabolites were investigated in 10 human volunteers after controlled inhalative exposure. Dose-response relationships were observed for all investigated parameters, and the use of filter masks significantly decreased the internal exposure.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Visnja Mihajlovic, Nenad Grba, Jan Sudi, Diane Eichert, Smilja Krajinovic, Milivoj B. Gavrilov, Slobodan B. Markovic
Summary: The study on the occupational exposure of petrochemical industry workers to BTEX compounds, particularly benzene, revealed levels exceeding the Occupational Exposure Limits and indicating a higher risk of cancer. Proper control and monitoring are necessary to address these issues.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Alfonso Narvaez, Luana Izzo, Yelko Rodriguez-Carrasco, Alberto Ritieni
Summary: The study evaluated the presence of CIT and DH-CIT in 300 urine samples from Italian individuals, finding high levels of exposure to CIT and four individuals exceeding the suggested limits, suggesting a need for further investigation into CIT exposure.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandra F. Fernandez, Olga Pardo, Clara Coscolla, Vicent Yusa, B. I. O. V. A. L. task force BIOVAL task force
Summary: The study evaluated the exposure of Spanish children to acrylamide (AA) and found that their intake levels were relatively high, with fried potato products and biscuits contributing to the higher levels of AA metabolites in urine. This suggests a potential health risk of AA exposure in children, highlighting the importance of close monitoring.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Wang, Qingqing Zhu, Chunyang Liao, Guibin Jiang
Summary: Organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs), especially organophosphate esters (OPEs), have raised concerns on environmental and health risks. Biomonitoring research provides precise information on human exposure, while knowledge on biotransformation and metabolism of OPEs is crucial for understanding internal exposure. Further developments in methodologies for urine sampling and estimation on internal exposure to OPEs are needed.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claudia Foerster, Gisela Rios-Gajardo, Patricia Gomez, Katherine Munoz, Sandra Cortes, Carlos Maldonado, Catterina Ferreccio
Summary: The study found that exposure to DON was most common in participants' urine, followed by AFB1 and ZEN. Consuming coffee and pepper was closely related to the presence of DON and total ZEL in urine, while drinking habits were associated with DON. Furthermore, correlations were observed between DON and nuts, total ZEL and cereals, as well as aflatoxins and capsicum powder and walnuts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandra F. Fernandez, Olga Pardo, Clara Coscolla, Vicent Yusa
Summary: AA metabolites were found in urine samples of lactating mothers in Spain, likely originating from coffee, bread, and precooked food products; Estimated daily intake of AA based on urinary metabolites ranged from 1.2 to 1.9 μg/kg bw/day in the target population; Risk assessment indicated that AA exposure should be considered a medium priority for follow-up in the Spanish population.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
John E. Thornes, Alice Hickman, Chris Baker, Xiaoming Cai, Juana Maria Delgado-Saborit, Azhar Quaiyoom
Summary: Birmingham New Street railway station in the UK underwent a substantial redevelopment, but the unique underground tunnel geography of the platforms remained virtually unchanged, resulting in trapped diesel exhaust gases causing daily air pollution buildup in the station. A new ventilation system consisting of 98 bi-directional fans was installed to disperse air pollution, but unfortunately, the triggering mechanism for the fans does not significantly correlate with more serious air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides. Network Rail has committed to interventions including the installation of new sensors and promoting electric/hybrid trains to address the issue.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS-TRANSPORT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ata Rafiee, Juana Maria Delgado-Saborit, Noel J. Aquilina, Hoda Amiri, Mohammad Hoseini
Summary: The study found that chronic exposure to metals is associated with ROS damage, with urinary ROS biomarkers correlated with heavy metals, while smoking is considered a significant contributory factor for both MDA and 8-OHdG.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samaneh Dehghani, Mohammad Fararouei, Ata Rafiee, Lori Hoepner, Vahide Oskoei, Mohammad Hoseini
Summary: The study found no significant relationship between prenatal exposure to PAHs in pregnant women and newborn health indicators. There was a significant correlation between exposure to passive smoke and total PAHs concentrations, providing important insights for future research on PAH intake sources.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ata Rafiee, Juana Maria Delgado-Saborit, Peter D. Sly, Hoda Amiri, Mohammad Hoseini
Summary: This study found significant exposure of street children working at busy intersections to BTEX, leading to oxidative stress. Implementing protective measures to reduce exposure is crucial for improving health outcomes in this group.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zahra Baberi, Abooalfazl Azhdarpoor, Mohammad Hoseini, Mohammadali Baghapour, Zahra Derakhshan, Stefanos Giannakis
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the concentration of BTEX compounds in indoor air of residential-commercial complexes and compare it with other residential buildings. The results showed that the BTEX concentration in upper residential units was higher than in control units, although not significantly. The lifetime cancer risk for benzene in upper residential units indicated carcinogenicity risk. However, the mean hazard quotient for all compounds was lower than 1, suggesting no concern about non-carcinogenicity risk. Nevertheless, it is still necessary to take measures to reduce the sources and concentration of benzene in indoor air.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Narges Shamsedini, Mansooreh Dehghani, Mohammadreza Samaei, Aboolfazl Azhdarpoor, Mohammad Hosseini, Mohammad Fararoei, Shayan Bahrany
Summary: This study investigated the concentration of urinary PAHs in individuals living near restaurants, finding that they were exposed to higher levels of PAHs. The mean concentration of PAHs in urine was slightly lower in the control group compared to those living near restaurants. The concentration of PAH metabolites was directly related to MDA and TAC.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zeynab Tabatabaei, Mohammad Hoseini, Mohammad Fararooei, Narges Shamsedini, Mohammad Ali Baghapour
Summary: This study investigated the potential exposure to BTEX among primary school children exposed to hookah smoke. The results found higher levels of BTEX in the urine of exposed children. Household cleaning products, the floor on which the house was located, children's sleeping place, and playing outdoors were identified as important factors in predicting urinary BTEX levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zeynab Tabatabaei, Narges Shamsedini, Amin Mohammadpour, Mohammad Ali Baghapour, Mohammad Hoseini
Summary: This study aimed to assess the exposure of children living with hookah-smoking parents to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) using a biomonitoring approach. The findings confirmed that these children were significantly exposed to naphthalene and phenanthrene. Dietary factors and sleeping environment also influenced the exposure levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Estela Blanco, Francisco Rubilar, Maria Elisa Quinteros, Karen Cayupi, Salvador Ayala, Siyao Lu, Raquel B. Jimenez, Carola A. Blazquez, Juana Maria Delgado-Saborit, Roy M. Harrison, Pablo Ruiz-Rudolph, Juan Pablo Cardenas
Summary: In Temuco, a medium-sized city in Chile, residential wood-burning in winter causes severe air pollution. Through mobile measurements, the distribution of particulate matter during winter nights was spatially characterized. Variations in PM concentrations among neighborhoods suggest the importance of targeted interventions for air pollution mitigation.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juana Maria Delgado-Saborit, Shanon Lim, Alice Hickman, Chris Baker, Benjamin Barratt, Xiaoming Cai, Anna Font, Mathew R. Heal, Chun Lin, John E. Thornes, Michael Woods, David Green
Summary: Many railway station workers are exposed to harmful diesel exhaust, and factors such as station design, job role, and frequency of diesel trains contribute to the occupational exposure. Mitigation measures should be implemented to reduce the risk of occupational health impacts for workers with higher exposure levels.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Elisa Quinteros, Estela Blanco, Janeet Sanabria, Felipe Rosas-Diaz, Carola A. Blazquez, Salvador Ayala, Juan Pablo Cardenas-R, Elizabeth A. Stone, Keely Sybesma, Juana Maria Delgado-Saborit, Roy M. Harrison, Pablo Ruiz-Rudolph
Summary: This study investigates the air pollution problem caused by residential wood heating in Temuco, a city in Southern Chile. The concentrations of PM2.5, levoglucosan, and K-sol were found to be particularly high in winter. The ratios of levoglucosan and K-sol to PM2.5 were lower in summer. Spatial clustering analysis revealed that some neighborhoods with higher ratios were associated with lower socioeconomic status and possibly lower quality stoves.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ata Rafiee, Mohammad Hoseini, Sadaf Akbari, E. Melinda Mahabee-Gittens
Summary: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are toxic environmental chemicals that are widely found and can cause adverse reproductive health effects. This mini-review aims to highlight the adverse reproductive outcomes associated with PAH exposure, focusing on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and premature ovarian failure (POF), and discuss future research needs.
REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aurea Cartanya-Hueso, Benito de Celis Alonso, Silvia Sandra Hidalgo Tobon, America Liliana Miranda Lora, Miguel Kluender Klunder, Briceida Lopez Martinez, Pilar Dies Suarez, Eduardo Barragan Perez, Po-Wah So, Juana Maria Delgado-Saborit
Summary: This study examines the association between greenspace exposure and cognitive performance in pre-pubertal boys living in Mexico City. The results show that greater exposure to greenness is positively associated with higher perceptual reasoning skills. These findings suggest the importance of increasing vegetation in urban areas, especially in neighborhoods with young children.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mikel Subiza-Perez, Gonzalo Garcia-Baquero, Ana Fernandez-Somoano, Isolina Riano, Llucia Gonzalez, Juana Maria Delgado-Saborit, Monica Guxens, Serena Fossati, Martine Vrijheid, Amanda Fernandes, Jesus Ibarluzea, Nerea Lertxundi
Summary: The availability of green and blue spaces in residential areas is related to children's mental health, but this association is not evenly distributed among socio-economic groups. This study did not find significant associations between green and blue spaces and mental health in children.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Maria Elisa Quinteros, Carola Blazquez, Salvador Ayala, Dylan Kilby, Juan Pablo Cardenas-R, Ximena Ossa, Felipe Rosas-Diaz, Elizabeth A. Stone, Estela Blanco, Juana-Maria Delgado-Saborit, Roy M. Harrison, Pablo Ruiz-Rudolph
Summary: Air pollution caused by biomass burning is a significant public health issue. This study developed spatial-temporal land use regression models to predict the concentrations of fine particulate matter and wood-burning tracers. The models were used to estimate exposure for an epidemiological study.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(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)
