Article
Environmental Sciences
Lu Wang, Yuhu Zhang, Yunjun Yao, Zhiqiang Xiao, Ke Shang, Xiaozheng Guo, Junming Yang, Shuhui Xue, Jie Wang
Summary: The accurate and spatially continuous estimation of terrestrial latent heat flux in the Haihe River Basin is vital for water resources management. Using the GBRT algorithm, daily LE was estimated with a high level of accuracy, demonstrating its reliability for long-term LE estimation over the HRB. The results compared favorably to existing satellite products such as GLASS and MODIS.
Article
Forestry
Yufu Li, Xinxin Sui, Yunjun Yao, Haixia Cheng, Lilin Zhang, Lu Wang, Jing Ning, Ke Shang, Junming Yang, Ruiyang Yu, Lu Liu, Xiaozheng Guo, Zijing Xie
Summary: This study evaluated six satellite-based terrestrial latent heat flux products in the vegetation dominated Haihe River basin of North China. The results showed that the GLASS product performed the best at site scale and provided comparable performance at basin scale against WBET estimates.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xu Chen, Wei Chen, Yanbing Bai, Xiaole Wen
Summary: During the COVID-19 outbreak, China's urban lockdown measures not only effectively controlled the virus but also had a positive impact on the water quality of the Haihe River Basin. The study found that river water quality significantly improved during the lockdown compared to the same period in 2019, with changes in urban light brightness showing asynchrony with river turbidity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Chen, Yanli Liu, Zhouliang Sun, Jianyun Zhang, Tiesheng Guan, Junliang Jin, Cuishan Liu, Guoqing Wang, Zhenxin Bao
Summary: Through the analysis of precipitation data in the Haihe River basin for the past 120 years, this study found that there is a certain inconsistency in the temporal and spatial distribution of precipitation. The stability of precipitation was stronger in the early period and became more fluctuating in the later period. The overall trend of summer precipitation shifted from stable to extremes in the north and south. The distribution probability of extreme precipitation events decreased from southeast to northwest, while the drought-prone area shifted to the west and southwest.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhang Xingyuan, Li Fawen
Summary: In recent decades, the river network patterns in China's Haihe River basin have undergone significant changes, becoming increasingly complex. This paper focuses on quantitatively studying the correlation between river network patterns and topography, and how the correlation has changed. The results show that topography explains 53.39% of the variance in river network patterns, and the topographic wetness stress index has a stronger explanatory power.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yiling Lin, Yanan Zhao, Yuxian Liu, Yongyin Lan, Jiamin Zhu, Yanpeng Cai, Fen Guo, Feilong Li, Yuan Zhang, Zhihao Xu, Jingchuan Xue
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence and bioaccumulation of parabens in the aquatic environment, specifically in the Dongjiang River Basin. The results showed that parabens were widely present in the samples and exhibited bioaccumulation potential. Additionally, the study estimated the daily intake of parabens through fish consumption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Minhua Ling, Xiaomin Guo, Xiaolin Shi, Hongbao Han
Summary: This study analyzes the temporal and spatial evolution of drought in the Haihe River Basin using the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index and other methods. The results indicate an increasing frequency of drought in the basin, particularly a significant increase in severe and extreme drought since 1990. The barycenters of drought are mainly located in the central part of the basin, with a northeast to southwest migration trend.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Yang, Yong Zhao, Qingming Wang, Buliao Guan
Summary: This study explores the impact of natural, biogeochemical, and anthropogenic factors on vegetation greenness changes in the Haihe River Basin in China. The results indicate a significant increase in vegetation greenness in the majority of counties, with CO2 and human activities being the major contributing factors. Additionally, afforestation is a pronounced driving force for vegetation greenness changes, particularly in mountainous areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaotong Guo, Dan Meng, Xuelong Chen, Xiaojuan Li
Summary: This study assessed seven types of ET products in the Haihe River Basin in China using various validation methods. The results showed higher accuracy when the flux towers validation method was used, and some products were overestimated or underestimated when the water balance validation method was used. The uncertainty analysis indicated that GLEAM_ET had the lowest relative uncertainty.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiang Li, Yinqun Yang, Ling Yang, Yonggui Wang
Summary: This study explores the performance and adaptability of LSTM in water quality prediction in the Haihe River Basin. The findings indicate that LSTM presents better predicting on BOD, CODMn, CODCr, and TP, while the prediction performance is poorer for NH3-N, DO, and pH. Additionally, the performance of LSTM in predicting water quality is linearly related to the maximum value of temporal autocorrelation and cross-correlation coefficients of water quality indicators.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Wen-yue Zou, Shui-qing Yin, Wen-ting Wang
Summary: The study evaluated interpolation methods for extreme hourly precipitation in the Haihe River basin, with results showing that KED incorporating annual average precipitation as a covariable outperformed other methods in efficiency and accuracy, displaying a spatial distribution trend of return levels within the basin.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianfeng Li, Wenzhe Xu, Shuai Song, Jun Sun
Summary: Water quality monitoring stations are essential for detecting excess pollutants in river sections, but identifying the causes of these exceedances can be challenging, especially in heavily polluted rivers with multiple contamination sources. In this study, we used the SWAT model to simulate pollution loads from different sources in the Haihe River Basin and analyzed the spatiotemporal distribution of pollutants. The results highlight the need for targeted prevention and control policies based on the primary sources of pollution loads in different regions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenqi Li, Bo Gao, Huili Gong, Beibei Chen
Summary: This study integrates Sentinel-2 optical data and Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) observations to reconstruct a surface water bodies dataset with a 6-day and 10-meter spatiotemporal resolution. The proposed method improves the spatiotemporal continuity of the dataset by introducing a spatiotemporal correlation model. The resulting dataset shows better accuracy and spatiotemporal continuity compared to existing datasets, and it meets the needs of accurately monitoring large-scale surface water bodies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shengkun Nie, Wei Zheng, Wenjie Yin, Yulong Zhong, Yifan Shen, Kezhao Li
Summary: This paper investigates the application of Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) satellites in monitoring flood events. By reconstructing daily data of terrestrial water storage anomalies (TWSA) based on precipitation and temperature, three flood monitoring indexes are developed and applied to evaluate the 2016 flood event in the Haihe River basin. The results demonstrate the potential of these indexes in monitoring flood events.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mei-Hong Chen, Bo Yu, Zi-Feng Zhang, Wan-Li Ma
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence of PBs in outdoor environments in Harbin City, China, and found their presence in both air and soil samples. The results indicated that PBs had not reached equilibrium between the gas phase and particle phase.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Ding, Huanfang Huang, Wei Chen, Yuan Zhang, Wenwen Chen, Xinli Xing, Shihua Qi
Summary: By investigating the residual levels of POPs in soils from the eastern Pamirs and the influence of LRAT, it was found that different types of organic pollutants were detected at low concentrations.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shaoqi Zuo, Haoyu Meng, Jiahui Liang, Huajun Zhen, Ying Zhu, Yanbin Zhao, Kun Zhang, Jiayin Dai
Summary: The contamination of cardiovascular and lipid-lowering drugs in surface waters of Shanghai was investigated in this study. The results showed relatively low concentrations of these drugs compared to highly developed countries, which can be attributed to low per capita usage in China. Ecotoxicological studies in zebrafish embryos revealed developmental effects at typical levels in surface waters. The high wastewater treatment ratio in Shanghai was found to be insufficient for protecting fish species in the aquatic ecosystem.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yujun Li, Ying Zhu, Weijian Liu, Shuangyu Yu, Shu Tao, Wenxin Liu
Summary: This study used an improved multimedia fate model to simulate the spatial distributions and mass exchanges of PAH16 in the coastal regions of the Bohai and Yellow Seas in Northern China, finding that soils were the dominant sink for PAH16. Exchange processes between air and soil played a major role, with volatilization at the air-freshwater interface affecting the direction of net flux.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Chen, Bo Peng, Huanfang Huang, Ye Kuang, Zhe Qian, Wenting Zhu, Wei Liu, Yuan Zhang, Yuan Liao, Xiufang Zhao, Hong Zhou, Shihua Qi
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations, spatial distribution, potential sources, and mass fluxes of OCPs and PAHs in waters from the Danshui River Basin in China. The results showed that PAHs had a higher emission and heavier burden than OCPs in the river basin, and they mainly originated from biomass and coal combustion. OCPs and PAHs were found to enter the groundwater from agricultural or other human activities and then be transported to the surface/river water in the karst area.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yindong Tong, Miao Qi, Peizhe Sun, Wanxiao Qin, Ying Zhu, Xuejun Wang, Yanxue Xu, Wei Zhang, Jingjing Yang
Summary: This study focuses on the impacts of wastewater discharges on the river network in the Yangtze River Basin. Using a Python-based ArcGIS model, the contributions of effluent discharges to water supply sources and the fate and environmental risks of human-derived contaminants are estimated. The study identifies opportunities for improving water management in densely populated regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asmat Ali, Maria Siddique, Wei Chen, Zhixin Han, Romana Khan, Muhammad Bilal, Ummara Waheed, Irum Shahzadi
Summary: In this study, waste green tea leaves were modified and used as an adsorbent in the presence of ultrasound to remove phenol from aqueous solution. The sono-adsorption process showed higher removal percentages compared to individual processes, with a maximum removal rate of 92%.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Chen, Ziqiong Zhang, Ying Zhu, Xianzhen Wang, Longliang Wang, Junwu Xiong, Zhe Qian, Shuai Xiong, Ruichao Zhao, Wei Liu, Qiuke Su, Jiangang Zhou, Hong Zhou, Shihua Qi, Kevin C. Jones
Summary: Karst groundwater is susceptible to contamination due to its geological features. This study analyzed PAHs in karst spring systems in Western Hubei, China, and found that the levels of PAHs were relatively low in comparison to other karst areas. The study also identified high-temperature combustion and vehicle emissions as the dominant sources of PAHs in the karst systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yao Mao, Weijie Liu, Tianpeng Hu, Mingming Shi, Cheng Cheng, Changlin Zhan, Li Zhang, Jiaquan Zhang, Andrew J. Sweetman, Kevin C. Jones, Xinli Xing, Shihua Qi
Summary: By monitoring the air quality in Wuhan, Huangshi, and Huanggang, this study found that short-term control measures were effective in reducing PM2.5 concentrations. The concentrations of PM2.5 and its chemical components were significantly lower during the control period compared to the non-control period. However, the increased contributions of secondary components and regional transport also need to be considered for future air quality improvement.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoxin Chen, Chang-Er Chen, Xiaoyuan Guo, Andrew J. Sweetman
Summary: Plastics degrade in the natural environment due to irradiation, impacting surface properties and pollutant migration behavior. Limited research exists on sorption/desorption behavior of organic pollutants on aged plastics. This study analyzed various commercial plastics and their sorption/release behavior for bisphenols. Results showed oxidization and surface cracks after irradiation, with sorption dominated by hydrophobicity and other factors including electrostatic force and bonding interactions. Desorption kinetics indicated faster release after aging, with hydrophobicity playing a role. Salinity and dissolved organic matter enhanced sorption capacity, while increased temperature promoted bisphenol release from both fresh and aged plastics.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jun Guo, Zhiying Wei, Chao Zhang, Cong Li, Liangliang Dai, Xin Lu, Kaiqi Xiao, Xiong Mao, Xiuwen Yang, Yiming Jing, Jiaquan Zhang, Wei Chen, Shihua Qi
Summary: Contamination of heavy metals, especially cadmium (Cd), in agricultural soils is a growing issue that poses a threat to crop safety and human health. In this study, agricultural products and corresponding rhizosphere soils from the East edge of the Dongting Lake were collected and analyzed for Cd concentrations. The technique of diffusive gradients in thin-films (DGT) was used to evaluate the bioavailability of Cd in the rhizosphere soils. The results showed that total Cd concentrations in the soil cannot predict the concentrations in agricultural products, but the DGT technique has good potential for predicting Cd bioavailability in soil and assessing the safety of agricultural products.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenmin Chen, Xihao Zhang, Jiaquan Zhang, Ning Duan, Xiangyi Gong, Shan Liu, Changlin Zhan, Wei Chen, Xinli Xing
Summary: This study investigated the contamination characteristics and potential health implications of heavy metals in road dust in a typical county in central China. The results showed that heavy metal pollution in road dust mainly comes from traffic activities, industrial production activities, building pollution, and the natural environment. The non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks to children and adults were within safe ranges.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Ding, Shihua Qi, Huanfang Huang, Yuan Zhang, Huang Zheng, Yun Qin, Qian Bao, Wei Chen, Chengkai Qu
Summary: Lake sediments on the Tibetan Plateau reveal the impact of climate change and pollution emissions, with less influence from westerly air mass flow compared to the monsoon.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenwen Chen, Shengyang Li, Huanfang Huang, Yingjie Chen, Wei Chen, Yang Ding, Xiaoyu Yan, Yanpeng Liang, Kuang Cen, Shihua Qi
Summary: The study investigated the distribution of eight species of N-nitrosamines in river water, groundwater, and tap water in the Pearl River Delta, China. Among the N-nitrosamines, NDMA, NDEA, NDBA were found in high concentrations, with industrial and domestic wastewater identified as the primary sources. The presence of N-nitrosamines in groundwater and tap water poses significant potential cancer risks to residents, especially children, and advanced water treatment and control measures are necessary.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rongcan Chen, Changyue Xing, Guofeng Shen, Kevin C. Jones, Ying Zhu
Summary: Organophosphite antioxidants (OPAs) have been neglected as potential sources of organophosphate esters (OPEs) in the environment. This study quantifies national emissions and distributions of triphenyl phosphate (TPHP) and three novel OPEs using a modeling approach. The study finds that TPHP has higher emissions than the other OPEs, but AO168-O is the predominant component in the environment. Most of the studied OPEs are emitted via air and ultimately distributed into soils. Additionally, the study finds that emissions and concentrations are elevated in economically developed areas, while persistence is higher in northern regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qifan Liu, Runzeng Liu, Xianming Zhang, Wenlong Li, Tom Harner, Amandeep Saini, Hanyang Liu, Fange Yue, Lixi Zeng, Ying Zhu, Changyue Xing, Li Li, Patrick Lee, Shengrui Tong, Weigang Wang, Maofa Ge, Jianjun Wang, Xiaoguo Wu, Cassandra Johannessen, John Liggio, Shao-Meng Li, Hayley Hung, Zhouging Xie, Scott A. Mabury, Jonathan P. D. Abbatt
Summary: This article introduces the widespread use of Organophosphate esters (OPEs) and their potential hazards to ecosystems and human health, stating that existing regulations may be insufficient to control OPE pollution, and emphasizing the need for more comprehensive policies to address this issue.
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)