Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jeong-In Jeon, Hye-Won Lee, Si-Hyun Park, Dan-Ki Yoon, Jeong-Il Lee, Cheol-Min Lee
Summary: This study proposes an organic film-based method to assess semivolatile organic compound (SVOC) exposure in indoor environments. Various phthalate exposure pathways were examined in children and adults, and the findings provide important baseline data for future research in health risk assessments and SVOC exposure utilizing organic films.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongyu Zhou, Xiaowei Dong, Nan Zhao, Meirong Zhao, Hangbiao Jin
Summary: This study investigated the levels of carbazoles (CZ) and polyhalogenated carbazoles (PHCZs) in indoor dust samples from rural (n=51) and urban (n=55) areas of Hangzhou, China. CZ and PHCZs were found to be widely present in indoor dust, indicating general exposure through indoor dust ingestion. Concentrations of 3-BCZ, 36-BCZ, and 1,3,6,8-tetrabromocarbazole were significantly higher in urban areas compared to rural areas. Daily intakes of CZ and PHCZs through indoor dust ingestion were estimated for the general Chinese population.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Minh Tue Thi Hoang, Giang Truong Le, Kadokami Kiwao, Hanh Thi Duong, Trung Quang Nguyen, Thang Quang Phan, Minh Quang Bui, Dung Anh Truong, Ha Thu Trinh
Summary: The presence and distribution of thirteen organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) were studied in indoor air and dust samples collected in Hanoi, Vietnam. The concentrations of OPFRs in indoor air ranged from 42.3-358 ng m- 3, with a median concentration of 101 ng m-3, while the concentrations in dust samples ranged from 1290-17,500 ng g-1, with a median concentration of 7580 ng g-1. Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TCIPP) was found to be the dominant compound in both indoor air and dust samples. The levels of OPFRs in indoor air and dust showed a strong positive correlation.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tunga Salthammer
Summary: This paper presents the basic information of cannabis and its importance in indoor use. The legalization of cannabis leads to an increase in consumption but also brings the possibility of passive exposure and indoor contamination. The understanding of THC in indoor science is still limited, requiring further research and monitoring.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mengjing Wang, Shenglan Jia, Suk Hyun Lee, Agnes Chow, Mingliang Fang
Summary: The study found that while the total concentration of PAHs in indoor air has decreased, it remains steady in outdoor air and indoor dust. Additionally, more carcinogenic PAHs were observed in indoor/outdoor air in Asia, while in dust samples this was more prevalent in North America. Monte-Carlo simulations showed that children's exposure to indoor sources in dust and air exceeded outdoor levels.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Keyang Zheng, Zhijun Zeng, Jintao Huang, Qianwen Tian, Bo Cao, Xia Huo
Summary: This study investigated the association between exposure to multiple metal(loid)s in indoor dust in kindergartens and the risk of anemia in children. The results showed that exposure to Cd and Mn was associated with an increased risk of anemia in children, and this association was modified by child sex, age, and BMI.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianlei Yang, Yern Chee Ching, Kiwao Kadokami
Summary: This study analyzed the concentrations and compositions of hazardous organic micropollutants (OMPs) in indoor dust from different indoor environments in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The study detected 57 OMPs classified into 7 chemical classes, with personal care products, organophosphate esters, and pesticides as dominant groups. Noncarcinogenic risks were found to be negligible, while carcinogenic risks were higher and especially highlighted for theobromine. Toddler age group showed the highest cancer risk among all age groups across different microenvironments, suggesting the need for further monitoring and safety measures.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Vidhiben Patel, Andrew Foster, Alison Salem, Amit Kumar, Vineet Kumar, Biplab Biswas, Mehdi Mirsaeidi, Naresh Kumar
Summary: Increased exposure to solid fuel is associated with a higher likelihood of active TB history, as well as significant associations with TB for subjects using solid fuel and kerosene for heating and cooking. Smokers and solid fuel-exposed individuals are four times more likely to have a history of active TB compared to non-smokers and unexposed subjects.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Blanka Tariba Lovakovic, Karla Jagic, Marija Dvorscak, Darija Klincic
Summary: Indoor dust is an important source of daily exposure to toxic elements. This study measured the levels of various elements in dust samples collected from kindergartens and cars in Croatia. The study assessed the health risks for children aged 2-6 years from overall exposure to these trace elements and found that oral intake was the main pathway of exposure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiqi Xue, Minghui Zou, Junjie Guo, Qiao Teng, Qiqi Zhang, Lingwei Sheng, Sijia Xu, Can Fang, Ning Yao, Yuanyuan Li, Jinhong Zhao
Summary: This study found that dust mites exist in indoor environments such as homes, schools, and hotels, with the highest density in homes. Only a few samples had allergens exceeding the threshold. The questionnaire survey revealed that most allergy sufferers were aware of the association between indoor dust and their conditions. Therefore, regular cleaning of indoor spaces and air-conditioning filters is important in reducing the risk of indoor allergen exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anna L. Hodshire, Ellison Carter, James M. Mattila, Vito Ilacqua, Jordan Zambrana, Jonathan P. D. Abbatt, Andrew Abeleira, Caleb Arata, Peter F. DeCarlo, Allen H. Goldstein, Lea Hildebrandt Ruiz, Marina E. Vance, Chen Wang, Delphine K. Farmer
Summary: Analytical capabilities in atmospheric chemistry provide new opportunities to investigate indoor air. The HOMEChem campaign studied the impact of common activities on indoor air and evaluated potential risks. Activities like cooking and cleaning quickly change the composition of indoor air, increasing levels of high-risk compounds and health risks associated with air contaminants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Guillaume Karr, Etienne Quivet, Martine Ramel, Melanie Nicolas
Summary: The study found that noncombustible air fresheners may cause indoor air pollution and associated health risks, mainly influenced by volatile organic compounds, carbonyls, and fine particles. In worst-case usage scenarios, chronic exposure may exceed health reference standards. Reduction in emissions from high-emissivity products is necessary to decrease exposure levels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Noura Abdulrahman, Trenton J. Honda, Ayat Ali, Nabras Abdulrahman, Daniel Vrinceanu, Shishir Shishodia
Summary: Exposure to indoor dust can negatively affect human colonic cells, leading to reduced cell viability, increased cytotoxicity, and apoptosis. This study provides important insights into the physiological effects of indoor dust exposure on human health.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Winifred U. Anake, Esther A. Nnamani
Summary: The levels and characteristics of PAEs in indoor dust samples from nine microenvironments in Nigeria were analyzed. Six PAEs congeners were determined using GC-MS. The human health risks of PAEs exposure to children and adults were assessed using the USEPA exposure model. The results showed that in some locations, the estimated daily intake of PAEs exceeded the USEPA recommended values, indicating a potential health risk.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sung-Hee Seo, Kuen-Sik Jung, Min-Kyu Park, Hye-Ok Kwon, Sung-Deuk Choi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics of indoor air pollution and potential levels of human exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) emitted from computers. Naphthalene and phenanthrene were the dominant compounds in the indoor environment. The study found that PAH emissions from computers contribute to indoor air pollution and are influenced by factors such as computer age, operating time, internal temperature, and size. In addition, this study identified computers as a source of indoor PAHs. The inhalation exposure of adults in the office to PAHs was found to be below the risk threshold set by the US EPA.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
H. Fromme, M. Debiak, H. Sagunski, C. Roehl, M. Kraft, M. Kolossa-Gehring
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hermann Fromme, Matthias Witte, Ludwig Fembacher, Ludwig Gruber, Tanja Hagl, Sonja Smolic, Dominik Fiedler, Marina Sysoltseva, Wolfgang Schober
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhong-Min Li, Michael Albrecht, Hermann Fromme, Karl-Werner Schramm, Meri De Angelis
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Toxicology
Klaus Abraham, Hans Mielke, Hermann Fromme, Wolfgang Voelkel, Juliane Menzel, Matthias Peiser, Fred Zepp, Stefan N. Willich, Cornelia Weikert
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hermann Fromme, Cathrine Thomsen, Bettina Aschenbrenner, Line Smastuen Haug, Till Weber, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Wolfgang Volkel, Wolfgang Schober
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2020)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Martin Kraft
BUNDESGESUNDHEITSBLATT-GESUNDHEITSFORSCHUNG-GESUNDHEITSSCHUTZ
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Juliane Menzel, Klaus Abraham, Stefan Dietrich, Hermann Fromme, Wolfgang Voelkel, Tanja Schwerdtle, Cornelia Weikert
Summary: Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of anthropogenic compounds with unique properties that can cause environmental contamination through diet. Vegans have lower blood levels of PFAS compared to omnivores, but there is no significant association between PFAS levels and cholesterol levels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohammed El Sharkawy, Stefanie Heinze, Lana Hendrowarsito, Alisa Weinberger, Jonas Huss, Uta Nennstiel, Caroline Herr, Susanne Kutzora
Summary: After 11 years of smoking ban in Bavaria, the study found that smoking displacement to homes was disproved. The exposure of children to second-hand smoke intrauterine and at home is decreasing, and the number of parents who are not actively smoking is increasing over time. The prevalence of health problems in children related to exposure to second-hand smoke is decreasing.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Christina Pirner, Christine Korbely, Stefanie Heinze, Jonas Huss, Burkhard Summer, Eva Oppel, Dennis Nowak, Caroline Herr, Susanne Kutzora
Summary: A study on the time trend of prevalence of atopic diseases and airway-related symptoms among Bavarian children before starting primary school found that while some diseases showed a stagnation in prevalence, others exhibited a decreasing or increasing trend over the years.
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Toxicology
V. Plichta, W. Voelkel, L. Fembacher, M. Woeckner, D. Nowak, H. Fromme
Summary: Phthalates and other plasticizers are found in high amounts in the indoor environment, making house dust a potential exposure source. This study investigated the oral bioavailability of phthalates and DINCH (R) in humans through ingestion of house dust. The results showed that high molecular weight phthalates, DINP, and DINCH (R) reached their maximum concentration in urine 2-19 hours after ingestion. It was also found that a daily intake of 50 mg of dust could significantly contribute to the overall plasticizer exposure, especially in toddlers.
TOXICOLOGY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hermann Fromme, Veronika Fuchs, Michael Albrecht, Bettina Aschenbrenner, Claudia Roehl, Nora Janitzki, Susanne Herber-Jonat, Mandy Woeckner, Wolfgang Voelkel, Andreas W. Flemmer, Wolfgang Schober
Summary: This study quantified the levels of organic pollutants in breast milk samples from Germany and found a declining contamination level over the past decade. However, there is still a need to reduce environmental contamination and subsequent exposure in children to persistent substances.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Martin Socher, Thomas Zilker, Hermann Fromme, Manfred Wildner
Summary: The use of chemical substances in terrorist scenarios is a global concern, especially in the western world. Further training and provision of necessary rescue equipment are essential to quickly and accurately identify poisoning patterns and protect civilian populations. In the event of a chemical attack, doctors from the Public Health Service are expected to play a crucial role in communicating with decision-makers and the public as part of a competency network.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gisela H. Degen, Joerg Reinders, Martin Kraft, Wolfgang Voelkel, Felicia Gerull, Rafael Burghardt, Silvia Sievering, Jennifer Engelmann, Yvonni Chovolou, Jan G. Hengstler, Hermann Fromme
Summary: This study investigated the exposure of German residents to the mycotoxin citrinin. The results showed evidence of significant exposure, particularly in children. Further biomonitoring studies and investigations into the major sources of citrinin exposure in food commodities are needed.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kirsten Schulz, Franziska Brenneis, Richard Winterhalter, Markus Spolders, Hermann Fromme, Silvio Dietrich, Petra Wolf, Carl Gremse, Helmut Schafft, Robert Pieper, Monika Lahrssen-Wiederholt
Summary: The study investigated the effects of acidic marination on the bioavailability of lead in game meat, finding that it increased the bioavailability of orally ingested lead, resulting in higher blood lead concentrations. The uneven distribution of ammunition-derived lead particles led to individual differences in lead intake from the consumption of game meat.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
S. Eckert, L. Fembacher, H. Fromme, T. Lahrz, R. Burghardt, D. Kadler
GEFAHRSTOFFE REINHALTUNG DER LUFT
(2019)
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)