Review
Business
Hu Tao, Shan Zhuang, Rui Xue, Wei Cao, Jinfang Tian, Yuli Shan
Summary: This study uses bibliometric analysis to review major studies on environmental finance published since the 1970s. The research finds that publications related to environmental finance have exponentially increased over the past decade and identifies emerging research topics in the field.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Giorgio Mannina, Marion Alliet, Christoph Brepols, Joaquim Comas, Jerome Harmand, Marc Heran, Nesrine Kalboussi, Jacek Makinia, Angel Robles, Taise Ferreira Reboucas, Bing-Jie Ni, Ignasi Rodriguez-Roda, Maria Victoria Ruano, Giorgio Bertanza, Ilse Smets
Summary: Integrated Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) models, which combine biological and physical models, are powerful tools for achieving high environmental sustainability. This paper, produced by the International Water Association (IWA) Task Group on Membrane Modelling and Control, reviews the latest technology, identifies gaps in future research, and proposes a new integrated MBR modeling framework aimed at guiding researchers and managers towards optimal MBR performance.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Fateme Zare, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, Sondoss ElSawah, Barry Croke, Baihua Fu, Takuya Iwanaga, Wendy Merritt, Daniel Partington, Jenifer Ticehurst, Anthony J. Jakeman
Summary: Recent literature highlights the importance of monitoring and evaluating the problem-solving process itself, especially in interdisciplinary team settings. By reflecting on decisions, reasons, influences, and effects, this evaluation can improve stakeholder and researcher learning. A formative, self-reflective M&E process was designed and successfully applied to an integrated assessment and modeling project in Australia, leading to improved project adaptability and effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jeanette A. Stingone, Sofia Triantafillou, Alexandra Larsen, Jay P. Kitt, Gary M. Shaw, Judit Marsillach
Summary: Rates of preterm birth and low birthweight are rising in the United States, posing a significant public health issue. Despite various environmental exposures contributing to adverse birth outcomes, there has been limited success in preventing these outcomes. By establishing an interdisciplinary data science framework, integrating epidemiology, toxicology, bioinformatics, and biomarker-based research, it may be possible to better understand how population-level exposures contribute to adverse birth outcomes and develop new policies and interventions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Business
Ruth V. Aguilera, J. Alberto Aragon-Correa, Valentina Marano, Peter A. Tashman
Summary: As corporations' environmental impact receives more attention, researchers are increasingly focusing on the role of corporate governance in driving environmental initiatives. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding and a need for further research to address limitations and knowledge gaps in the existing literature. The proposed framework offers insights into the relationship between corporate governance actors and environmental sustainability outcomes, highlighting areas for future study and improvement in research methodologies.
JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Robert Barouki, Manolis Kogevinas, Karine Audouze, Kristine Belesova, Ake Bergman, Linda Birnbaum, Sandra Boekhold, Sebastien Denys, Celine Desseille, Elina Drakvik, Howard Frumkin, Jeanne Garric, Delphine Destoumieux-Garzon, Andrew Haines, Anke Huss, Genon Jensen, Spyros Karakitsios, Jana Klanova, Iida-Maria Koskela, Francine Laden, Francelyne Marano, Eva Franziska Matthies-Wiesler, George Morris, Julia Nowacki, Riikka Paloniemi, Neil Pearce, Annette Peters, Aino Rekola, Denis Sarigiannis, Katerinaa Sebkova, Remy Slama, Brigit Staatsen, Cathryn Tonne, Roel Vermeulen, Paolo Vineis
Summary: The outbreak of COVID-19 has raised questions about the interactions between new infections, the environment, climate and health, prompting the need for further studies. The emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2 seem to be linked to urbanization, habitat destruction, live animal trade, and global travel, while the contributions of climate and air pollution also require more research.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
S. E. Abney, K. R. Bright, J. McKinney, M. Khalid Ijaz, C. P. Gerba
Summary: The goal of good toilet hygiene is to minimize pathogen transmission and control odours, which are socially important indicators of cleanliness. While flush toilets have improved hygiene, failure to clean areas within a restroom and poor hand hygiene can still lead to pathogen exposure and odour buildup. Use of automatic toilet bowl cleaners and proper cleaning practices are important in reducing the risks of infection in restrooms.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Carla S. S. Ferreira, Catia Venancio, Miguel Oliveira
Summary: Behaviour is increasingly recognized as a sensitive screening tool to detect the effects of environmental disturbances on biota, resulting from molecular, biochemical, and physiological processes. Several (eco)toxicological studies have assessed and reported the behavioural effects of xenobiotics, even at very low doses. The limited number of studies on freshwater organisms exposed to nanoplastics (NPLs) identifies behaviour as a sensitive endpoint with potential effects on populations.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kiia Strommer, Jarrod Ormiston
Summary: This study examines forward-looking approaches to impact assessment by conducting a systematic review of the literature. The findings identify common research themes, challenges, and gaps in understanding forward-looking impact assessment. An integrated process model is developed, and a research agenda is proposed to stimulate further inquiry on this topic.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Martin Roeck, Elena Baldereschi, Evelien Verellen, Alexander Passer, Serenella Sala, Karen Allacker
Summary: This study highlights the importance of building and construction in global decarbonization efforts and the role of environmental modelling in supporting policy making. While there are challenges, future building stock models should extend system boundaries and enhance monitoring of various environmental impacts to ensure compliance with environmental targets.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jorge Leiva Gonzalez, Luis A. Diaz-Robles, Francisco Cereceda-Balic, Ernesto Pino-Cortes, Valeria Campos
Summary: Mercury is a toxic pollutant that can have negative impacts on health and the environment. Research on atmospheric mercury simulation is crucial for understanding the mercury cycle in the southern hemisphere. Discrepancies between observed and simulated values, and a lack of research on emissions projections and mercury deposition, contribute to uncertainties.
Review
Business
Indirah Indibara, Deepa Halder, Sanjeev Varshney
Summary: Over the years, consumers' skepticism towards firms has led to a cynical attitude and behavior. This study provides a comprehensive review of the consumer cynicism literature by using an interdisciplinary approach and conducting bibliometric and systematic literature reviews spanning 47 years. The findings suggest that consumer cynicism is influenced by the field of organizational behavior and has the potential to be further explored through interdisciplinary research. Additionally, an inclusive model of predictors and predictands of consumer cynicism based on the ADO-TCM framework is offered.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSUMER STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sophie Elixhauser, Zofia Boni, Natasa Gregoric Bon, Ursa Kanjir, Alexandra Meyer, Frank Muttenzer, Mareike Pampus, Zdenka Sokolickova
Summary: The aim of this perspective article is to explore the role of anthropology in interdisciplinary research on climate and environmental change and provide recommendations for successful collaboration. Anthropologists can contribute to the global scientific goal of sustainable and responsible local impact by providing both big data and in-depth understanding of the human dimensions of environmental change. However, there are challenges in interdisciplinary research with an environmental focus. The article suggests establishing a joint epistemological framework, respecting methodologies from other disciplines, being open and flexible, and fostering communication based on trust within the project team.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Deborah Perez-Almada, Angel Galan-Martin, Maria del Mar Contreras, Eulogio Castro
Summary: Biorefineries play a crucial role in achieving circular economy and sustainability goals. This comprehensive review of the Environmental and Techno-Economic Assessment (ETEA) of biorefineries provides insights into the technical, economic, and environmental implications of different biorefinery schemes. The study reveals increasing interest in the topic, with a focus on second-generation biomass and biochemical routes such as fermentation and anaerobic digestion. The ETEA framework contributes to the optimization of biorefineries and trade-off evaluation between economic viability and environmental sustainability.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ashutosh Kumar Pandey, Vivek K. Gaur, Aswathy Udayan, Sunita Varjani, Sang-Hyoun Kim, Jonathan W. C. Wong
Summary: The increasing amount of pollutants from industrial activities poses a serious threat to the environmental and ecological balance. As a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution, bioremediation is gaining global popularity. Research on biodegradation mechanisms and the application of microbial enzymes are of high ecological significance, while immobilized enzyme catalyzed transformations are being considered as potential alternatives to traditional methods. Additionally, there is a focus on developing novel protein engineering strategies and bioreactor design systems to enhance overall biocatalysis and waste treatment efficiency.
Article
Agronomy
Paulina Alejandra Deseano Diaz, Dagmar van Dusschoten, Angelika Kuebert, Nicolas Brueggemann, Mathieu Javaux, Steffen Merz, Jan Vanderborght, Harry Vereecken, Maren Dubbert, Youri Rothfuss
Summary: This study aimed to assess the influence of above-and below-ground environmental conditions on the performance of Centaurea jacea L., a drought-resistant grassland forb species. The results showed that root water uptake mainly occurred in the 0-15 cm soil layer, even when water was more easily available in deeper layers. In wet soil, transpiration rate was driven by vapor pressure deficit and light intensity.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Dominik Hoven, Achim Mester, Harry Vereecken, Anja Klotzsche
Summary: High-frequency ground-penetrating radar (GPR) full-wave-form inversion (FWI) can improve the characterization of small-scale structures in the subsurface. The starting models and source wavelets are crucial for reliable FWI results. Frequency-hopping approach is required for higher frequency data, and time shifts have a greater influence on FWI performance than amplitude variations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gunnar Lischeid, Jorg Steidl, Clemens Engelke, Franka Koch
Summary: Groundwater contamination by pesticides is frequently found in arable farming areas. A study conducted in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern investigated the direct causal relationships between management measures and pesticide contamination. The study found that the mobilisation of pollutants from the topsoil occurs in a similar way for all substances and can be modelled using a machine learning method. Soil hydrological models could help optimize monitoring campaigns to reduce pollutant emissions into the shallow groundwater.
Article
Environmental Sciences
David Mengen, Thomas Jagdhuber, Anna Balenzano, Francesco Mattia, Harry Vereecken, Carsten Montzka
Summary: This study proposes a novel approach for estimating volumetric soil moisture content for agricultural areas using multi-orbit Sentinel-1 C-band time series. The approach achieves a temporal resolution of one to two days and utilizes a short-term change detection method. The method reduces the impact of varying incidence angles on the backscattering signal through incidence angle normalization and Fourier Series transformation. The algorithm also corrects for vegetational changes using the C-band co-polarized backscattering signal. The method shows promising results and can be applied globally in a cloud-processing environment.
Article
Fisheries
Ana Almodovar, Graciela G. Nicola, Daniel Ayllon, Sheila Leal, Daniel F. Marchan, Benigno Elvira
Summary: Atlantic salmon Salmo salar in Europe is facing overfishing and climate change threats. Southernmost populations in northern Spain are important for conservation of original genetic diversity, endangered by massive stocking with non-native stocks. Historical genetic analysis showed high diversity and structure in southernmost salmon populations, providing valuable information for conservation programs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christian Poppe Teran, Bibi S. Naz, Alexander Graf, Yuquan Qu, Harrie-Jan Hendricks Franssen, Roland Baatz, Phillipe Ciais, Harry Vereecken
Summary: European grasslands achieve higher water-use efficiency in summer by increasing gross primary production and regulating transpiration. This study analyzed remote sensing data from 1995 to 2018 and found that water-use efficiency decreased by 4.2% in Central Europe, posing a threat to ecosystem functioning. However, European grasslands increased their water-use efficiency by 24.2% through regulated transpiration and increased carbon assimilation. The study also emphasizes the role of hydro-climate in modulating water-use efficiency response to droughts and the importance of adaptive canopy conductance for ecosystem functioning.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Fang Li, Wolfgang Kurtz, Ching Pui Hung, Harry Vereecken, Harrie-Jan Hendricks Franssen
Summary: Groundwater, an important source of water for humans, has a significant influence on human production and life. This study aims to improve hydrological modeling by assimilating groundwater data into the Terrestrial System Modeling Platform (TSMP) for a real-world case in the Rur catchment in Germany. The assimilation of daily groundwater table depth measurements through the Localized Ensemble Kalman Filter (LEnKF) into TSMP resulted in reduced bias and root mean square error (RMSE) compared to the open loop runs. The best results were achieved with a localization radius of 10 km, leading to an 81% reduction in RMSE at the measurement locations.
FRONTIERS IN WATER
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Martyn N. Futter, Thomas Dirnboeck, Martin Forsius, Jaana K. Back, Nathalie Cools, Eugenio Diaz-Pines, Jan Dick, Veronika Gaube, Lauren M. Gillespie, Lars Hogbom, Hjalmar Laudon, Michael Mirtl, Nikolaos Nikolaidis, Christian Poppe Teran, Ute Skiba, Harry Vereecken, Holger Villock, James Weldon, Christoph Wohner, Syed Ashraful Alam
Summary: Integrated long-term, in-situ observations are crucial to document environmental change, ground-truth remote sensing and model outputs, and predict future Earth system behavior. Research infrastructures can support harmonized data collection, curation, and publication, and integrating these networks can provide insights into the terrestrial carbon sink.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Bagher Bayat, Bamidele Oloruntoba, Carsten Montzka, Harry Vereecken, Harrie-Jan Hendricks Franssen
Summary: Groundwater is a crucial water resource for Africa, and it is important to assess its sustainability and capacity to meet current water needs. This study quantified the groundwater sustainable yield across Africa based on simulations of land surface hydrology and water balance approach. The results show that Africa has a potential sustainable yield that could potentially satisfy the current water requirements of both humans and the environment.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuquan Qu, Diego G. Miralles, Sander Veraverbeke, Harry Vereecken, Carsten Montzka
Summary: In many parts of the world, conditions for wildfires are increasing. This study examines the impact of weather and fuel conditions on wildfires and finds that weather plays a larger role than fuel, especially in tropical rainforests, mid-latitudes, and Siberian boreal forests. Fuel conditions are more dominant in North American and European boreal forests, as well as African and Australian savannahs. The study also highlights the complementary predictability of weather and fuel conditions for wildfire forecasting, with seasonal or interannual predictions feasible in areas where fuel conditions dominate.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lena Laerm, Felix Maximilian Bauer, Normen Hermes, Jan van der Kruk, Harry Vereecken, Jan Vanderborght, Thuy Huu Nguyen, Gina Lopez, Sabine Julia Seidel, Frank Ewert, Andrea Schnepf, Anja Klotzsche
Summary: The production of crops is crucial for ensuring the human food supply, but climate change presents new challenges. This study collects root and soil data to explore crop responses to the changing environment. Two minirhizotron facilities were used to obtain a comprehensive collection of root and soil data, which can be utilized to investigate processes within the soil-plant continuum and analyze root images.
Article
Agronomy
Mona Giraud, Samuel Le Gall, Moritz Harings, Mathieu Javaux, Daniel Leitner, Felicien Meunier, Youri Rothfuss, Dagmar van Dusschoten, Jan Vanderborght, Harry Vereecken, Guillaume Lobet, Andrea Schnepf
Summary: A plant's development is closely related to the water and carbon flows in its environment. Climate change can alter these flows and affect plant phenotypes. The study presents a comprehensive model that simulates the feedback loops between a plant's development and water and carbon flows. The results showed that drought reduces water-use efficiency and limits the availability of sucrose for growth.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexander Graf, Georg Wohlfahrt, Sergio Aranda-Barranco, Nicola Arriga, Christian Bruemmer, Eric Ceschia, Philippe Ciais, Ankur R. Desai, Sara Di Lonardo, Mana Gharun, Thomas Gruenwald, Lukas Hoertnagl, Kuno Kasak, Anne Klosterhalfen, Alexander Knohl, Natalia Kowalska, Michael Leuchner, Anders Lindroth, Matthias Mauder, Mirco Migliavacca, Alexandra C. Morel, Andreas Pfennig, Hendrik Poorter, Christian Poppe Teran, Oliver Reitz, Corinna Rebmann, Arturo Sanchez-Azofeifa, Marius Schmidt, Ladislav Sigut, Enrico Tomelleri, Ke Yu, Andrej Varlagin, Harry Vereecken
Summary: Research finds that climate change mitigation efforts through increasing carbon uptake can lead to a decrease in land surface albedo, causing a warming effect, especially in afforestation and snow-free environments. However, a balanced approach that optimizes both carbon uptake and albedo can achieve long-term cooling without causing warming in any time period.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Tobias Selzner, Jannis Horn, Magdalena Landl, Andreas Pohlmeier, Dirk Helmrich, Katrin Huber, Jan Vanderborght, Harry Vereecken, Sven Behnke, Andrea Schnepf
Summary: This study evaluates a 2-step workflow for automated root system architecture (RSA) reconstruction using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The first step involves segmentation of MRI images into root and soil using a 3D U-Net, while the second step utilizes an automated tracing algorithm to reconstruct the root systems. The results show that the U-Net segmentation offers significant benefits in terms of reconstruction speed and root length.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lena Larm, Felix Maximilian Bauer, Jan van der Kruk, Jan Vanderborght, Shehan Morandage, Harry Vereecken, Andrea Schnepf, Anja Klotzsche
Summary: Non-invasive imaging techniques were used to study root and soil water distribution within the soil-plant continuum. The presence of roots was found to increase the variability of soil permittivity, possibly due to the redistribution of soil water. This study provides valuable insights for optimizing agricultural practices such as irrigation and fertilization.
VADOSE ZONE JOURNAL
(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)