Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ryan M. Mushinski, Zachary C. Payne, Jonathan D. Raff, Matthew E. Craig, Sally E. Pusede, Douglas B. Rusch, Jeffrey R. White, Richard P. Phillips
Summary: The study found that soil microbial communities involved in nitrogen cycling are significantly influenced by the composition of overstory trees in temperate forests. Trees associating with different types of fungi have different impacts on the N-cycle potential and activity of soil microbial communities. In addition, there is a linear decrease in volatile reactive nitrogen gas flux with increasing abundance of ectomycorrhizal trees.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yongxing Lu, Ye Tao, Benfeng Yin, Yonggang Li, Colin Tucker, Xiaobing Zhou, Yuanming Zhang
Summary: Dryland ecosystems are often nitrogen-limited, and small nitrogen inputs can have significant effects on nitrogen emissions. This study investigated the impact of increased anthropogenic nitrogen deposition in desert ecosystems during non-growing seasons. Results showed that nitrogen addition significantly affected N2O emissions and increased the abundances of key functional genes for nitrogen cycle. However, the effect on NO emissions was minimal. The composition of biological soil crusts played a crucial role in determining the effects of nitrogen addition on N2O emissions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Babita Aryal, Roshni Gurung, Aline F. Camargo, Gislaine Fongaro, Helen Treichel, Bandita Mainali, Michael J. Angove, Huu Hao Ngo, Wenshan Guo, Shukra Raj Puadel
Summary: The acceleration of the nitrogen cycle and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions at an unprecedented rate has serious implications for the global ecosystem and climate change. The paper reviews how anthropogenic activities have disrupted the nitrogen cycle and estimates the future N2O-N emissions. The study emphasizes the importance of holistic mitigation strategies, policy reforms, and public awareness to tackle N2O emissions and their consequences.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yunhui Zhang, Benyi Cao, Hailong Yin, Lite Meng, Wei Jin, Fei Wang, Jian Xu, Abir Al-Tabbaa
Summary: Permeable reactive barrier (PRB) is a promising groundwater remediation technology with low costs and wide immobilization suitability. Zeolites, as reactive media, have high adsorption capacity, diverse pore structure, and high stability, making them a popular choice. Compared to other reductants, zeolites reduce fouling and clogging in PRBs. This study reviews the lab-scale applications of zeolites in PRBs and presents future prospects and suggestions for their use in groundwater remediation.
Article
Engineering, Geological
Subhani Medawela, Buddhima Indraratna, Senura Athuraliya, Glenys Lugg, Long D. Nghiem
Summary: This article discusses the application of permeable reactive barriers in an acidic terrain to treat contaminated groundwater. Through 14 years of continuous monitoring, a comprehensive understanding of the performance of the barriers and the variations in pH, ion concentrations, and flow conditions during groundwater flow has been obtained.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Madison K. Flint, Jonathan B. Martin, Tatiana Summerall, Adrian Barry-Sosa, Brent C. Christner
Summary: The presence of anthropogenic reactive nitrogen species in the environment may lead to an increase in atmospheric nitrous oxide concentrations, contributing to global warming and ozone depletion. The cycling of N2O in karst aquifers is complex and influenced by factors such as dissolved organic carbon and dissolved oxygen concentrations, as well as the residence time for nitrogen processing in the subsurface.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jiamin Wan, Tetsu K. Tokunaga, Wendy Brown, Alexander W. Newman, Wenming Dong, Markus Bill, Curtis A. Beutler, Amanda N. Henderson, Nydra Harvey-Costello, Mark E. Conrad, Nicholas J. Bouskill, Susan S. Hubbard, Kenneth H. Williams
Summary: This study reveals the contribution of bedrock to nitrous oxide and the importance of the nitrogen cycle. The weathering of nitrogen-rich bedrock in the zone of seasonally fluctuating water table makes a significant contribution to the nitrogen cycle.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jiangmin Song, Guanxing Huang, Dongya Han, Qinxuan Hou, Lin Gan, Meng Zhang
Summary: This review article summarizes recent findings on the use of reactive media in PRBs for the removal of heavy metal(loids) from groundwater. It classifies reactive media into three categories: emerging single material, mixed materials, and core-shell materials, and discusses the primary mechanisms and factors influencing their reaction with heavy metal(loids).
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shanshan Sun, Xushun Gu, Manping Zhang, Li Tang, Shengbing He, Jungchen Huang
Summary: The addition of iron scraps can significantly improve nitrogen removal efficiency in Ecological Floating Beds (EFBs) and reduce N2O emissions, while also improving the structure of microbial communities, enhancing the biological denitrification process.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Cevat Yaman, Ismail Anil, Omar Alagha, Nawaf Blaisi, Ayse Burcu Yaman, Aleem Qureshi, Emre Cevik, Suriya Rehman, Seyda Tugba Gunday, Mohammad Barghouthi
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of geotextile layered PRB structure and bioaugmentation technology on toluene degradation efficiency. Results showed that after 167 days of treatment, toluene biodegradation efficiencies varied between 88.2% and 93.8% for PRB 1, between 98.0% and 99.3% for PRB 2, and between 14.2% and 68.6% for PRB 3. The effluent toluene concentrations for PRB-2 were below the World Health Organization's guideline value (0.7 mg/L).
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Subhani Medawela, Danial Jahed Armaghani, Buddhima Indraratna, R. Kerry Rowe, Natalie Thamwattana
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive study of various Random Forest (RF) models for predicting increments of pH in groundwater treated by permeable reactive barriers (PRBs). The RF-Jellyfish Search Optimizer was found to be the most accurate model for predicting pH increment in the downgradient. The novel intelligent technique introduced in this study effectively predicts pH increments in treated groundwater and can also be applied to different PRBs.
COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuang Liu, Fan Wu, Mingzhu Guo, Ming Zeng, Wei Liu, Zhiqiang Wang, Nan Wu, Jingguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals the potential of innovative biological nitrogen removal (BNR) processes such as simultaneous nitritation, anammox and denitrification (SNAD), partial nitritation anammox (PNA), and partial denitrification anammox (PDA) in reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions compared to traditional processes through extensive big data statistical analysis. Machine learning models and correlation analysis further support these findings.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alexandra Maria Kratz, Stefanie Maier, Jens Weber, Minsu Kim, Giacomo Mele, Laura Gargiulo, Anna Lena Leifke, Maria Prass, Raeid M. M. Abed, Yafang Cheng, Hang Su, Ulrich Poeschl, Bettina Weber
Summary: Biocrusts in drylands play a crucial role in biological nitrogen fixation and release of gaseous reactive nitrogen. This study reveals the simultaneous occurrence of aerobic and anaerobic nitrogen transformations in small-scale gradients within biocrusts. These processes are critical for nitrogen emissions and may be influenced by future global change and land management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Huichen Yang, Quan Liu, Rui Hu, Thomas Ptak, Reza Taherdangkoo, Yuxi Liu, Chicgoua Noubactep
Summary: This paper presents a 3-D numerical model to assess the impact of porosity heterogeneity of a metallic iron based permeable reactive barrier (Fe0-PRB) on groundwater flow and long-term effectiveness. The study found that the porosity heterogeneity of the barrier medium is an important factor in estimating the long-term performance of a continuous-wall Fe0-PRB. Ignoring porosity heterogeneity leads to underestimation of flow and contaminant spread.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rahul Singh, Sumedha Chakma, Volker Birke
Summary: Permeable reactive barriers (PRBs) are effective technologies for treating contaminated groundwater and have been widely used worldwide. This study provides a comprehensive overview of different PRB designs and their long-term performance, helping stakeholders understand the implications of PRBs and guide their application to avoid potential failure.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Gaetano Guida, Raimondo Gaglio, Alessandro Miceli, Vito Armando Laudicina, Luca Settanni
Summary: This study confirms the inhibitory effect of bacteriocin-producing Enterococcus mundtii strains against Listeria monocytogenes in soil, with the strongest impact observed in organic nutrient solutions.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Alfonzo, Vito Armando Laudicina, Sofia Maria Muscarella, Luigi Badalucco, Giancarlo Moschetti, Giacomo Massimo Spano, Nicola Francesca
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of deproteinized whey combined with bioactivators on the composting process and found that moistening piles with deproteinized whey can accelerate organic matter degradation and result in high-quality compost. The addition of available nitrogen is crucial for improving the composting process, especially when combined with cellulolytic bacteria.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Enrique Albert-Belda, M. Belen Hinojosa, Vito Armando Laudicina, Roberto Garcia-Ruiz, Beatriz Perez, Jose M. Moreno
Summary: Understanding the effects of fire history on soil processes is crucial for assessing their resilience and resistance to future fire events. Wildfires produce pyrogenic carbonaceous material (PCM) that has a significant impact on the global carbon cycle, but its interactions with soil processes are still not well understood. Our study found that the previous occurrence of wildfires may modulate soil C and N dynamics and microbial community composition, particularly after a new fire event. The addition of PCM, especially ash, can lead to a positive priming effect in burned soils, potentially influencing carbon and nitrogen mineralization processes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Giorgio Mannina, Luigi Badalucco, Lorenzo Barbara, Alida Cosenza, Daniele Di Trapani, Vito Armando Laudicina, Sofia Maria Muscarella, Dario Presti
Summary: The current exploitation of freshwater and the increase in sewage sludge production pose a critical challenge for sustainable development and the circular economy. There is a need to rethink the concept of wastewater treatment plants and shift towards water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs). This study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of resource recovery systems through case studies, highlighting the importance of plant optimization in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from WRRFs.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Maryen Alberto Vazquez, Elaine Cristina Valino Cabrera, Livio Torta, Armando Laudicina, Maria Teresa Sardina, Giulia Mirabile
Summary: The potential of the microbial consortium Curvularia kusanoi L7-Trichoderma pleuroticola as a biological pretreatment for high fiber sources in animal production was evaluated. The consortium showed high cellulolytic and ligninolytic activity, and was more efficient in degrading the cell wall compared to the individual strains.
REVISTA MVZ CORDOBA
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elena Piacenza, Simona Campora, Francesco Carfi Pavia, Delia Francesca Chillura Martino, Vito Armando Laudicina, Rosa Alduina, Raymond Joseph Turner, Davide Zannoni, Alessandro Presentato
Summary: The intense use and improper disposal of tellurium in industrial applications have led to its accumulation in the environment. This study fills the knowledge gap in microbial processing of tellurite and provides a suitable strategy for circular economy by exploring the microbial biotransformation of tellurium. The Micromonospora strain investigated in this study shows promising cell tolerance, adaptation, and response to tellurite, making it a valuable asset for biotechnological purposes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Caterina Lucia, Vito Armando Laudicina, Luigi Badalucco, Antonino Galati, Eristanna Palazzolo, Michele Torregrossa, Gaspare Viviani, Santo Fabio Corsino
Summary: This article introduces the characteristics of citrus wastewaters, the main regulations, and the main technologies for the management and utilization of CWWs. A method for the recovery of chemicals through biorefinery and their direct use for crop irrigation or treated for irrigation is proposed. The importance of promoting common and specific legislation for CWWs reuse is emphasized.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Enrique Albert-Belda, M. Belen Hinojosa, Vito Armando Laudicina, Jose M. Moreno
Summary: Fire frequency in fire-dominated ecosystems may increase due to global warming, land-use change, and human pressures. This study examines the effects of changes in fire frequency and other fire history characteristics on soil C and N dynamics and microbial groups in Pinus pinaster forests in central Spain. The results show clear differences between unburned and burned stands, with the time elapsed since the last fire being the most important factor governing soil nutrient dynamics and microbial groups. Recovery to pre-fire values takes 30-40 years, and increased wildfire frequency only affects total C and nitrification rate inconsistently. The time interval between the last two fires is not a significant factor. The results suggest the strong recovery capacity of this ecosystem even under increased fire frequency.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sofia Maria Muscarella, Vito Armando Laudicina, Beatriz Cano, Luigi Badalucco, Pellegrino Conte, Giorgio Mannina
Summary: The study evaluated the physical-chemical properties of NH4+ adsorption from aqueous solution by two zeolitic mixtures, one treated with NaCl and one untreated. The zeolitic mixture richer in mordenite and with high specific surface area adsorbed more NH4+ than the one richer in clinoptilolite and heulandite with a lower specific surface area. NaCl treatment increased the amount of NH4+ adsorbed by the zeolitic mixtures. The results suggest that modulation of NaCl treatment of zeolitic mixtures can be applied to obtain new materials for water remediation from NH4+ contamination.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Eliseo Roma, Vito Armando Laudicina, Mariangela Vallone, Pietro Catania
Summary: The growing of olive trees and the consumption of extra virgin olive oil have significantly increased in recent decades. Precision agriculture is being used in olive orchards to manage agronomic variability and optimize fertilizer application. This study developed a GIS-based methodology using GEOBIA algorithms to create prescription maps for variable rate nitrogen fertilizer application in olive orchards. The methodology incorporated nitrogen balance, soil and leaf variability, biometric and spectral conditions of individual trees, and georeferencing using real-time kinematic RTK positioning correction. The obtained prescription map enabled a 31% reduction in nitrogen fertilizer application compared to the standard dose.
Article
Soil Science
Sara Paliaga, Vito Armando Laudicina, Luigi Badalucco
Summary: This study compared the classical chloroform fumigation-incubation (CFI) and fumigation-extraction (CFE) methods with a physical method based on N-2 or CO2 high pressurization (N2HP or CO2HP) for microbial cell lysis in two different soils. The results showed that CO2HP was more efficient than the CFE method for causing microbial cell lysis, and the CO2 pressure value and duration were important factors for increasing extractable organic C. However, CO2HP may have caused the release of non-living organic C.
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Caterina Lucia, Daniela Pampinella, Eristanna Palazzolo, Luigi Badalucco, Vito Armando Laudicina
Summary: The study aimed to assess the effect of citrus sewage sludges (CSSs) on soil fertility and lettuce performance. Results showed that amendment with CSSs increased total organic C and available P in soil, as well as had a positive impact on soil microorganisms. Additionally, lettuce biomass production was increased after CSSs application.
Article
Agronomy
Sara Paliaga, Caterina Lucia, Daniela Pampinella, Sofia Maria Muscarella, Luigi Badalucco, Eristanna Palazzolo, Vito Armando Laudicina
Summary: Weed control in urban and peri-urban orange orchards is challenging due to restrictions. Mulching with black plastic geotextile fabric is an alternative to tillage and herbicides. This study assessed the impact of long-term soil mulching on soil fertility, microbial community, and orange yield. Mulching increased soil organic C, cation exchange capacity, microbial biomass C, and promoted the establishment of a more efficient microbial community. The use of black plastic geotextile fabric improved soil fertility and increased orange yield.
Editorial Material
Agronomy
Vito Armando Laudicina, Paolo Ruisi, Luigi Badalucco
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Massimo Todaro, Maria Luisa Scatassa, Riccardo Gannuscio, Irene Vazzana, Isabella Mancuso, Giuseppe Maniaci, Armando Laudicina
Summary: This study investigated the variations in immunoglobulin G (IgG) content, composition, mineral content, and fatty acid composition in the colostrum of Valle del Belice ewes, and evaluated the effect of lambing season. Results showed that the IgG content and Brix mean values were 40.35 g/L and 21.02%, respectively. The lambing season significantly influenced pH and somatic cell count, with higher values in winter. Palmitic, oleic, myristic, and stearic acids were the most common fatty acids in summer and winter seasons. Winter season increased the values of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Additionally, lambing season determined different mineral composition levels in colostrum, particularly copper and manganese.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(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)
