Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongying Gao, Yi Lin, Jie Wei, Yike Zhang, Hong Pan, Miaomiao Ren, Jin Li, Liuying Huang, Xi Zhang, Qingyu Huang, Heqing Shen
Summary: This study developed a method to quantify the presence of NPs in animal tissues, selectively enriching PS-NP through a CSE protocol for analysis. The method was verified in experiments and provides a reference for assessing human exposure to NPs and associated health risks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shuangying Li, Boyao Zhou, Yayan Tong, Jinghan Guo, Liushan Jiang, Ruochen Yang, Huanhuan Liu, Yue Zhang, Jingwen Niu, Shiyu Huang, Shuai Yuan, Qingxiang Zhou
Summary: In this study, an efficient and convenient magnetic solid phase extraction method using C60 modified magnetic polyamido-amine (PAMAM) dendrimers as sorbents was established for enriching trace amounts of PCBs in beverage samples. The results showed that the method was reliable for monitoring trace PCBs in beverage samples.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rui Sun, Tingting Wu, Hao Guo, Jiamin Xu, Jiahui Chen, Ningping Tao, Xichang Wang, Jian Zhong
Summary: Using transactional analysis, lipid profile migration from tilapia muscle to juice during the steaming process was revealed. The developed analysis procedure efficiently decreased workload and eliminated false data, compensating for the current lipidomics method's drawbacks. Results showed significant differences in lipid classes among different steaming times, confirming the lipid migration during the process.
NPJ SCIENCE OF FOOD
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lidia Akemi Akamine, Deyber Arley Vargas Medina, Fernando Mauro Lancas
Summary: In this study, a graphene oxide/magnetite (GO-Fe3O4) nanocomposite was synthesized and utilized in the magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) of gingerols from various ginger products. The developed MSPE method combined with HPLC-MS/MS analysis demonstrated high selectivity and consistent analytical confidence, with LODs ranging between 2 and 3 μg L-1. The technique showed good linearity, accuracy, and practicality, making it a valuable tool for quality control of commercial ginger-containing products.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
V Fernandez-Fernandez, M. Ramil, R. Cela, I Rodriguez
Summary: A modular solid-phase extraction (SPE) setup was developed to effectively extract neutrals, acids, and bases micro pollutants from wastewater. The approach showed excellent performance in extracting 64 compounds and identified 19 pollutants with low removal efficiencies during wastewater treatment or even enhancement.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Chen, Xinhe Yu, Xinmeng Tian, Jiajia Hu, Yanyan Chen, Guangdou Long, Hui Xu, Guang-Fu Yang
Summary: This study provides in vivo insights into the environmental fates of insecticides in complex living systems with minimized organism damage. Results show that the half-life of insecticides in garlic ranged from 0.43 to 0.96 days, and 55.0% to 80.3% of insecticide residues in garlic were eliminated within the first 24 hours with first-order elimination kinetics.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yifeng Lou, Qingyang Xu, Jiaqi Chen, Sen Yang, Zheng Zhu, Di Chen
Summary: This review outlines the latest developments in sample pre-treatment technology for zearalenone and its metabolites in food samples based on chromatography-mass spectrometry methods since 2012. It covers prominent technologies such as liquid-liquid extraction-based methods, solid-phase extraction-based methods, and QuEChERS extraction, providing valuable insights into their advantages and limitations for potential applications.
Article
Plant Sciences
Cheng Song, Yunpeng Zhang, Muhammad Aamir Manzoor, Guohui Li
Summary: Jasmonate signaling is important for plant stress responses and secondary metabolism. This study established a rapid identification method for alkaloids in Dendrobium officinale and identified seven alkaloids and forty-nine other chemical substances in D. officinale. These findings provide insights into the composition of alkaloids in Dendrobium plants and offer a scientific method for their identification.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Silvia Guazzotti, Cristina Pagliano, Francesco Dondero, Marcello Manfredi
Summary: This study evaluated the lipidomic profile of rice bran from the Italian rice variety, Roma, using ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Ethanol and methyl tert-butyl ether/methanol solvents were found to be excellent solvents for lipid extraction from rice bran, with ethanol being the most effective for triglycerides and N-acylethanolamines, and methyl tert-butyl ether/methanol being the most effective for diglycerides, phospholipids, and ceramides. Additionally, extraction with ethanol at 20 degrees C yielded similar results to extraction at 4 degrees C. Therefore, ethanol and methyl tert-butyl ether/methanol can be used to efficiently extract lipids from rice bran, contributing to the valorization of this by-product in a circular economy perspective.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mohamed M. Y. Kaddah, Emad H. Al-Dokhmaisy, Basem Mansour, Hoda G. Daabees, Miranda F. Kamal
Summary: Antimicrobial agents are vital for preserving human and animal health. A new method using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was developed to monitor 16 cephalosporins in aquatic environments. The study found that wastewater from pharmaceutical factories contained higher levels of cephalosporins compared to domestic sewage.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiwen Liu, Qingkun Hu, Yuanjun Tong, Nan Li, Sai Ouyang, Huangsheng Yang, Jianqiao Xu, Gangfeng Ouyang
Summary: A novel SPE approach for environmental sample pretreatment was developed in this study, which enables rapid, solvent-free extraction for convenient real-time on-site monitoring. The method exhibited good analytical performance and was successfully applied to the rapid detection of BTEX in water samples.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Rafika Ben Sghaier, Aymen Labidi, Marwa Aouled Abdallah, Latifa Latrous, Adel Megriche
Summary: In order to address sustainability concerns, researchers have shown growing interest in the green synthesis of nanomaterials. This article focuses on a newly developed and cost-effective adsorbent that can extract eight phenyl-N-methylcarbamate insecticides from water samples. The authors successfully synthesized a magnetite/hydroxyapatite nanocomposite using snail shell powder in an environmentally friendly manner. The magnetic extraction method coupled with LC-MS showed excellent linearity, precision, and detection limits, making it highly effective for analyzing the targeted insecticides in water samples.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Yejin Li, Linyan Yang, Huajun Zhen, Xueming Chen, Mei Sheng, Kai Li, Weibo Xue, Huihui Zhao, Shujuan Meng, Guomin Cao
Summary: An analytical method for determining six estrogens and estrogen mimics in the natural environment has been developed and validated. The method, using SPE-LC-MS/MS, showed satisfactory recoveries, precision, and linearity, with LODs ranging from 2.5 to 19.2 ng/L. Matrix effects were observed in surface water and wastewater, with organic pollutants negatively affecting the method sensitivity. The total concentrations of target estrogenic compounds in environmental samples ranged from 17 to 9462 ng/L.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY B-ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Hanne Roberg-Larsen, Steven Ray Wilson, Elsa Lundanes
Summary: This review focuses on the application of nLC-MS in sample preparation, particularly through online upfront devices and online reaction systems to improve the sensitivity and robustness of samples.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Xianjiang Li, Wen Ma, Qinghe Zhang, Hongmei Li, Huwei Liu
Summary: A simple and reliable extraction method for the determination of patulin in apple juice has been developed using amine-functionalized polymeric solid-phase extraction cartridges. Isotope dilution liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry was utilized to minimize matrix effects and ensure reliable quantification. Results showed negligible matrix effects and satisfactory sensitivity, providing a promising method for routine quality control in patulin detection.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Temitope O. C. Faleye, Amir Elyaderani, Peter Skidmore, Sangeet Adhikari, Abriana Smith, Nicole Kaiser, Helen Sandrolini, Sarah Finnerty, Rolf U. Halden, Arvind Varsani, Matthew Scotch
Summary: We investigated the presence and diversity of rhinoviruses in nasopharyngeal swab samples from 248 individuals with influenza-like illness (ILI). We identified at least 13 rhinovirus genotypes and 16 variants that contributed to the burden of ILI in the community. Additionally, we described the complete capsid protein gene of an unassigned rhinovirus A genotype (AZ88**).
INFLUENZA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Burcu Yavuz, Brielle Januszewski, Tengfei Chen, Anca G. Delgado, Paul Westerhoff, Bruce Rittmann
Summary: The concentration-response relationship between the germination outcome of radish and ozonated petroleum residuals was experimentally determined. A risk assessment model was developed based on the outcomes to predict the additional risk of adverse effects. Different doses of ozone gas were used to treat a test soil mixed with raw crude oil, and the measurements of total petroleum hydrocarbons and dissolved organic carbon were taken. The logistic regression model showed that the variables controlling germination were DOC, TREATMENT, and b-ORGANIC.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Naushita Sharma, Chao Zeng, Andrew Eaton, Tanju Karanfil, Amlan Ghosh, Paul Westerhoff
Summary: This study investigates the concentrations of bromine and iodine species in drinking water sources and wastewater effluents in the United States. The results show that bromide and iodide were present in both surface water and groundwater samples, with higher concentrations in groundwater. Inorganic iodine species were predominant in groundwater samples, while organic iodine species contributed to a significant portion of total iodine in surface water samples. The study also observed seasonal cycling of iodine species in lakes. There was a strong correlation between bromine and iodine in surface water samples.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ananda Tiwari, Sangeet Adhikari, Devrim Kaya, Md. Aminul Islam, Bikash Malla, Samendra P. Sherchan, Ahmad I. Al-Mustapha, Manish Kumar, Srijan Aggarwal, Prosun Bhattacharya, Kyle Bibby, Rolf U. Halden, Aaron Bivins, Eiji Haramoto, Sami Oikarinen, Annamari Heikinheimo, Tarja Pitkaenen
Summary: Monkeypox disease, caused by the monkeypox virus, has become a global concern. Wastewater-based surveillance can be a useful tool for early detection of the virus, but there are challenges to overcome.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vivek Amin, Devin A. Bowes, Rolf U. Halden
Summary: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are major causes of global deaths, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigated the use of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) as a tool for assessing population-level disease prevalence and identified biomarkers for CVD and cancer. The results suggest that WBE can be a valuable support for current methods of CVD and cancer assessment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sangeet Adhikari, Rahul Kumar, Erin M. Driver, Devin A. Bowes, Keng Tiong Ng, Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernandez, Mariel Araceli Oyervides-Munoz, Elda M. Melchor-Martinez, Manuel Martinez-Ruiz, Karina G. Coronado-Apodaca, Ted Smith, Aruni Bhatnagar, Brian J. Piper, Kenneth L. McCall, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Leon P. Barron, Rolf U. Halden
Summary: This study analyzed wastewater samples from 50 cities in the United States and Mexico from July to October 2020 to estimate drug use rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed high detection frequencies of psychotropic drugs, including ketamine, lorazepam, clonazepam, and temazepam. The study also detected zaleplon and zolpidem in wastewater for the first time in North America.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Varun Kelkar, Erin M. Driver, Elisa J. Bienenstock, Anthony Palladino, Rolf U. Halden
Summary: Levels of stress biomarkers in wastewater can reflect population wellbeing and health. This study explored the stability of these biomarkers in wastewater for use in wastewater-based epidemiology. Results showed that the tetrahydro derivatives were the most persistent stress biomarkers, and their decay rates were influenced by temperature.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Matthew F. Smith, Steven C. Holland, Mihyun B. Lee, James C. Hu, Nghia C. Pham, Regan A. Sullins, LaRinda A. Holland, Tianchen Mu, Alexis W. Thomas, Remington Fitch, Erin M. Driver, Rolf U. Halden, Michelle Villegas-Gold, Sheri Sanders, Jennifer L. Krauss, Lora Nordstrom, Mary Mulrow, Michael White, Vel Murugan, Efrem S. Lim
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 continues to evolve new variants, but the dynamics of how these variants become dominant is not well understood. The emergence of new variants is driven by selection for increased transmissibility and immune evasion. Understanding the spread of emergent variants can inform public health responses to future variants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kanchana Chandrakanthan, Matthew P. Fraser, Pierre Herckes
Summary: Microplastics, as emerging anthropogenic stressors, pose potential threats to ecosystems and human health. While the presence of microplastics in water is well-documented, their distribution in the air is limited. This study investigates the occurrence of microplastics in suspended particulate matter in Tempe, Arizona, and finds that microplastics are present in all collected samples, ranging in concentration from 0.02 to 1.1 microplastics/m3 with sizes ranging from 5 to 5000 μm. Fibrous microplastics are the most prevalent, accounting for over 82% of the microplastics. The study also characterizes the chemical composition of the airborne microplastics using micro-Raman spectroscopy, revealing a variety of polymers, with polyvinyl chloride being the most abundant.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
William A. . Arnold, Arlene Blum, Jennifer Branyan, Thomas A. . Bruton, Courtney C. Carignan, Gino Cortopassi, Sandipan Datta, Jamie DeWitt, Anne-Cooper Doherty, Rolf U. Halden, Homero Harari, Erica M. Hartmann, Terry C. Hrubec, Shoba Iyer, Jonas LaPier, Dingsheng Li, Li Li, Jorge G. Muniz Ortiz, Amina Salamova, Ted Schettler, Carol F. Kwiatkowski, Ryan P. Seguin, Rebecca Sutt, Libin Xu, Guomao Zheng
Summary: Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), widely used as antimicrobials and preservatives, have experienced increased usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies show increased human exposure to QACs and their adverse environmental and health impacts, leading to the need for a reevaluation of the risks and benefits of their production, use, and disposal.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Gu Lee, Jaegwan Shin, Seung Joon Kim, Kyung Hwa Cho, Paul Westerhoff, Hojung Rho, Kangmin Chon
Summary: This study systematically investigated the organic fouling characteristics of hollow fiber ultrafiltration (HFUF) and multibore ultrafiltration (MBUF) membranes from long-term ultrafiltration (UF) membrane systems. The results showed that hydrophobic dissolved organic matter (DOM) controlled the fouling of HFUF membranes, while hydrophilic DOM, including polysaccharide-like and protein-like matter, promoted fouling of MBUF membranes. The decline in performance of MBUF membranes due to fouling layer formation was more severe than that of HFUF membranes. Alkaline-based cleaning agent was found to be more efficient in recovering the performance of fouled MBUF membranes, highlighting the importance of adequate cleaning strategies for preventing performance deterioration in the p-UHMS.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Devin A. A. Bowes, Erin M. M. Driver, Sonja Savic, Qiwen Cheng, Corrie M. M. Whisner, Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, Rolf U. U. Halden
Summary: This study demonstrates that wastewater-based epidemiology can be used for near real-time population dietary assessments, providing a promising tool for actionable and cost-effective data collection to support public health nutrition at the population scale.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alireza Farsad, Ken Niimi, Mahmut Selim Ersan, Jose Ricardo Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Kiril D. Hristovski, Paul Westerhoff
Summary: Millions of households still rely on drinking water with high levels of arsenic, a potent carcinogen. Point-of-use treatment systems are a promising option, but the commonly used activated carbon block filter is ineffective in removing arsenic. This study explores the potential of impregnating carbon blocks with amorphous titanium (hydr)oxide to improve arsenic removal without introducing titanium into the treated water.
ACS ES&T ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jason A. Miech, Levi Stanton, Meiling Gao, Paolo Micalizzi, Joshua Uebelherr, Pierre Herckes, Matthew P. Fraser
Summary: The study found that a single two-week calibration is insufficient for accurate NO2 measurements due to the variable environmental conditions. Temperature, relative humidity, and ozone were identified as critical parameters that require correction in the calibration model. To address this, a period-specific calibration model was developed and re-trained every six weeks. This improved calibration significantly enhanced sensor performance compared to the manufacturer's calibration, resulting in more accurate NO2 measurements in a sensor network.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-ATMOSPHERES
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Sayalee Joshi, Rain Richard, Carlos Levya, Joanna Ciol Harrison, Daniella Saetta, Naushita Sharma, Lucas Crane, Noelle Mushro, Lucien Dieter, Grace V. Morgan, Ashley Heida, Bennett Welco, Treavor H. Boyer, Paul Westerhoff, Kerry A. Hamilton
Summary: In this study, sampling was conducted in a LEED-certified commercial building, and it was found that the concentration of L. pneumophila in the water increased as the distance from the building entrance increased. Factors conducive to microbial growth, such as fluctuating water temperatures, lack of chlorine residual, and colonized water-saving fixtures, were identified. Flushing and thermal disinfection alone were not effective in resolving the issue.
FRONTIERS IN WATER
(2023)