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Environmental Sciences
Zi-Feng Zhang, Jia-Cheng Chen, Ya-Xian Zhao, Lu Wang, Yu-Qian Teng, Ming-Hong Cai, Yan-Hui Zhao, Anatoly Nikolaev, Yi-Fan Li
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are toxic organic pollutants that have been widely detected in various regions and environmental matrices. However, not all PAHs are usually detected, and there is no established method to systematically analyze hundreds of PAHs. In this study, a gas chromatography-tandem triple-quadrupole mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) method was developed and successfully applied to identify and quantify 123 PAHs in marine samples.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jungmin Jo, Ji-Yi Lee, Kyoung-Soon Jang, Atsushi Matsuki, Amgalan Natsagdorj, Yun-Gyong Ahn
Summary: This study presents a method for the quantification of 18 NPAH and OPAH congeners in the atmosphere using gas chromatography coupled with chemical ionization mass spectrometry. The method achieves high sensitivity and selectivity without sample preparations. It was validated and applied to aerosol samples collected from three regions in Northeast Asia, and the results showed that Ulaanbaatar had the highest total mean concentration of NPAHs and OPAHs. The method can be utilized for the quantification of NPAHs and OPAHs over a wide concentration range.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Joao Rocha, Ana Beatriz Ribeiro, Diana Campos, Eduardo Rocha
Summary: The study analyzed sixteen priority PAHs and seven PCBs in water samples from four beaches along the Iberian northwest coastline, revealing seasonal fluctuations and potential sources. Evaluation showed low carcinogenic potential for PAHs and low impact on biota for PCBs. In vivo acute assays confirmed the coastline is not risk-free when exposed to environmental concentrations of these compounds.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Kazushi Noro, Ryo Omagari, Koji Ito, Qi Wang, Kento Sei, Yuichi Miyake, Takashi Amagai
Summary: This review summarizes the widely used methods for analyzing PAHs, PCNs, and XPAHs, including sampling, pretreatment, and instrumental analyses. It also provides an overview of the levels of these compounds in the environment and food, and discusses the challenges in future analysis.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Constantina Grigoriou, Danae Costopoulou, Irene Vassiliadou, Dimitrios Chrysafidis, Vassilios Tzamtzis, Evangelos Bakeas, Leondios Leondiadis
Summary: The study developed a new sensitive and selective GC-MS/MS method for analyzing 26 PAHs in mussel samples from aquaculture farms in Thermaikos and Strymonian Gulf. The concentrations of PAHs were found to be at moderate to low levels, with seasonal variation and predominance of low molecular weight PAHs. Diagnostic ratios indicated both petrogenic and pyrolitic sources of PAHs. Greek mussels in the studied gulfs had low levels of contaminants due to minimal environmental pollution, in compliance with levels of other POPs in the mussels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosaria Ornella Bua, Annalinda Contino, Alessandro Giuffrida
Summary: The study found that the concentration of PAHs in M. surmuletus from the Catania Gulf is relatively low, indicating a low potential carcinogenic risk for human consumption of fish. However, further monitoring is needed to better understand the distribution of PAHs in the Gulf and its impact on human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dmitry E. Lakhmanov, Aleksandr Yu. Kozhevnikov, Sergey A. Pokryshkin, Igor P. Semiletov, Dmitry S. Kosyakov
Summary: This study represents the first investigation in 25 years of the lesser-known Siberian arctic seas, revealing the highest levels of PAHs in the Laptev Sea and a generally safe environmental situation in the region.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dmitry E. Lakhmanov, Aleksandr Yu Kozhevnikov, Sergey A. Pokryshkin, Igor P. Semiletov, Dmitry S. Kosyakov
Summary: This study conducted the first research in 25 years on the least studied and hard-to-reach areas of Siberian Arctic seas. It found that the concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is comparable to the data from the 1990s, indicating a long-term persistence of pollution despite a decline in global PAH emissions. The main sources of PAHs are coal/biomass and liquid fuel combustion.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lisbet Sorensen, Sonja Schaufelberger, Amaia Igartua, Trond R. Storseth, Ida Beathe overjordet
Summary: Limited knowledge exists on the presence of 'contaminants of emerging concern' in Arctic marine biota, especially in lower trophic species. This study used a novel pipeline to investigate contaminants in benthic and pelagic low-trophic organisms collected in Kongsfjorden in Svalbard. Analysis revealed the presence of various compounds, including plastic additives, antioxidants, antimicrobials, flame retardants, insecticides, and pharmaceuticals. Both legacy and emerging contaminants were quantified in several species, raising concerns about their potential detrimental effects and potential sources in the Arctic environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kristina Habschied, Vinko Krstanovic, Brankica Kartalovic, Vlatko Galic, Tatjana Ledencan, Kresimir Mastanjevic, Zvonimir Zdunic
Summary: Popcorn is a popular activity and snack worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the presence and quantity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in different popcorn varieties and popped popcorns. The results showed that popped popcorns contained heavier PAHs, indicating the potential health risks. Further studies are necessary to fully understand the implications.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucie Drabova, Darina Dvorakova, Katerina Urbancova, Tomas Gramblicka, Jana Hajslova, Jana Pulkrabova
Summary: Interference of residual lipids is a common problem in ultratrace analysis of contaminants in fatty matrices. This study evaluated the efficiency and performance of four commonly used sorbents for lipid clean-up and found that the EMR-lipid sorbent was the most efficient for the determination of organic pollutants in fatty fish samples.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Manuel Mendez Garcia, Martha Patricia Garcia de Llasera
Summary: This study discusses the potential role of microorganisms in degrading HMW PAHs, highlighting the importance of identifying metabolites and understanding enzyme activities for the development of new bioremediation methods.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Baizura Aya Putri Agus, Komati Rajentran, Jinap Selamat, Shanti Dwita Lestari, Nasiru Bilkisu Umar, Norhayati Hussain
Summary: This article discusses the occurrence, legal limits, sample preparation, identification, and quantification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in food. In relation to the specific objectives of the study, recent approaches for optimizing the extraction and clean-up processes of PAHs from food are highlighted. The performances of analytical procedures for PAH quantification are also summarized, with gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled with mass spectrometry (MS) being the widely used techniques.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ting Chen, Xuan Zheng, Xiao He, Yan You, Guanghan Huang, Yihuan Cao, Liqiang He, Ye Wu
Summary: A new method was developed to comprehensively characterize the emissions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from diesel vehicles. The study found that the total PAH emissions from diesel vehicles are highly toxic and aftertreatment technologies can significantly reduce PAH emissions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rabia Siddique, Ameer Fawad Zahoor, Hamad Ahmad, Faisal Maqbool Zahid, Emad Karrar
Summary: The study investigated the impact of various cooking methods and oils on the formation of PAHs in rabbit meat samples. It was found that frying with vegetable oil resulted in higher fluorene content, while poaching had the lowest PAH levels. Benzo(a)pyrene was not detected in any of the samples, indicating a safe cooking strategy.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Santino Orecchio, Flaviano Bianchini, Riccardo Bonsignore, Pietro Blandino, Salvatore Barreca, Diana Amorello
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Santino Orecchio, Diana Amorello, Salvatore Barreca, Agata Valenti
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Santino Orecchio, Diana Amorello, Salvatore Barreca
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Diana Amorello, Salvatore Barreca, Maurizio Bruno, Azzurra Milia, Santino Orecchio, Alberto Pettignano
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Salvatore Cataldo, Gabriele Lando, Demetrio Milea, Santino Orecchio, Alberto Pettignano, Silvio Sammartano
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Simona Rubino, Ivana Pibiri, Chiara Minacori, Rosa Alduina, Vita Di Stefano, Santino Orecchio, Silvestre Buscemi, Maria Assunta Girasolo, Luisa Tesoriere, Alessandro Attanzio
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2018)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simona Rubino, Rosa Alduina, Patrizia Cancemi, Maria Assunta Girasolo, Vita Di Stefano, Santino Orecchio, Silvestre Buscemi, Ivana Pibiri
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Diana Amorello, Roberta Indelicato, Salvatore Barreca, Santino Orecchio, Silvia Orecchio
Summary: This study presents a simple method to quantify phthalate esters in coffee brew. The results show that the content of single phthalate esters in the analyzed coffee samples falls within a certain range. Considering the daily coffee consumption, the intake of phthalates is relatively high.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Diana Amorello, Santino Orecchio, Salvatore Barreca, Silvia Orecchio
Summary: The interest in quantifying Pt, Pd, and Rh in environmental and food matrices arises from the production of catalytic converters for car engines. While high concentrations of these elements have shown sensitization, mutagenic effects, and increased tumor incidence, their effects at low environmental concentrations are unknown. Voltammetric techniques offer advantages in quantifying PGEs in these matrices due to their sensitivity and ability to distinguish between different redox species and metal complexes. Spectrophotometric methods face practical challenges in PGE analysis. This article reviews research on environmental and food matrices from 1996 to 2022.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Francesca Di Gaudio, Diana Amorello, Marzia Ferrara, Santino Orecchio, Silvia Orecchio
Summary: The aim of this study was to develop an analytical method to quantitatively determine the concentration of 18 elements in tattoo inks using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry. The results showed that the total concentrations of metals in the 16 analyzed tattoo ink samples ranged from 0.060 to 16.9 g kg(-1). Zinc was the most abundant metal, with concentrations ranging from 3.4 to 13882 mg kg(-1). The concentrations of zinc in three samples exceeded the legal limit (2000 μg g(-1)), and the concentration of chromium in all cases was higher than allowed (0.5 μg g(-1)). Four of the analyzed samples should not be used by tattoo artists according to the limit values.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Francesca Di Gaudio, Salvatore Barreca, Santino Orecchio
Summary: In this study, an analytical method based on reversed-phase ion-pair chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry was optimized for the quantification of ultra-trace levels of DADMAC in drinking water. The method was validated and showed good accuracy, precision, linearity range, and limits of quantification and detection. DADMAC was detected in all analyzed samples, with concentrations ranging from 1.2 to 3.8 μg/L and a mean value of 1.7 μg/L. This is the first study on DADMAC concentration in water samples collected in Italy, and it is of significant interest for future comparison of DADMAC monitoring data in water. Moreover, this study highlights one of the few cases where DADMAC has been found in drinking water.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Dario Savoca, Salvatore Barreca, Riccardo Lo Coco, Diletta Punginelli, Santino Orecchio, Antonella Maccotta
Summary: This review provides a survey of recent progress in the study of the impact of phthalic acid esters on aquatic organisms. It introduces the classification, properties, sources, fate, and toxic effects related to phthalates, and provides an overview of the techniques of extracting and analyzing these substances. Environmental bioindicators, biomonitoring systems, and other concepts related to phthalate contamination in the aquatic environment are presented. Bioaccumulation data of different phthalates are summarized and organized according to organism type, tissue, and geographical area. Representative bioindicator organisms and relevant variables in assessing environmental pollution are discussed. The final part suggests new research objectives and directions for the future.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Salvatore Barreca, Santino Orecchio, Silvia Orecchio, Irene Abbate, Claudia Pellerito
Summary: The aim of this study was to estimate the dietary exposure of macro and micro elements in meals consumed by the Mediterranean population, particularly Sicilian. Various elements were analyzed in typical Mediterranean meal samples, and it was found that the consumption of these foods did not pose significant health risks in terms of heavy metal intake.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Santino Orecchio, Diana Amorello
Article
Food Science & Technology
Antonella Maggio, Santino Orecchio
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Waqas, Majid Nazeer, Man Sing Wong, Wu Shaolin, Li Hon, Joon Heo
Summary: The socio-economic restriction measures implemented in the United States have significantly reduced nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions. The study highlights the impact of factors such as human mobility, population density, income, climate, and stationary sources on the reduction of NO2 at different stations. The research emphasizes the scientific impacts of the NO2 reduction and income inequality revealed by the pandemic on air quality and health disparities.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guorui Zhi, Jinhong Du, Aizhong Chen, Wenjing Jin, Na Ying, Zhihui Huang, Peng Xu, Di Wang, Jinghua Ma, Yuzhe Zhang, Jiabao Qu, Hao Zhang, Li Yang, Zhanyun Ma, Yanjun Ren, Hongyan Dang, Jianglong Cui, Pengchuan Lin, Zhuoshi He, Jinmin Zhao, Shuo Qi, Weiqi Zhang, Wenjuan Zhao, Yingxin Li, Qian Liu, Chen Zhao, Yi Tang, Peng Wei, Jingxu Wang, Zhen Song, Yao Kong, Xiangzhe Zhu, Yi Shen, Tianning Zhang, Yangxi Chu, Xinmin Zhang, Jiafeng Fu, Qingxian Gao, Jingnan Hu, Zhigang Xue
Summary: An comprehensive emission inventory for China in 2019, which includes both air pollutants and greenhouse gases, was developed in this study. The inventory utilizes existing frameworks and data to provide comparable emissions data and demonstrates the relationship between emissions and economic development.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
I-Ting Ku, Yong Zhou, Arsineh Hecobian, Katherine Benedict, Brent Buck, Emily Lachenmayer, Bryan Terry, Morgan Frazier, Jie Zhang, Da Pan, Lena Low, Amy Sullivan, Jeffrey L. Collett Jr
Summary: Unconventional oil and natural gas development (UOGD) in the United States has expanded rapidly in recent decades, raising concerns about its impact on air quality. This study conducted extensive air monitoring during the development of several large well pads in Broomfield, Colorado, providing a unique opportunity to examine changes in local air toxics and VOC concentrations during well drilling and completions and production. The study identified significant increases in VOC concentrations during drilling operations, highlighting the importance of emissions from synthetic drilling mud. The findings suggest opportunities to mitigate emissions during UOGD operations.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Puji Lestari, Akbar R. Tasrifani, Wiranda I. Suri, Martin J. Wooster, Mark J. Grosvenor, Yusuke Fujii, Vissia Ardiyani, Elisa Carboni, Gareth Thomas
Summary: This study developed field emission factors for various pollutants in peatland fires and estimated the total emissions. Gas samples were collected using an analyzer, while particulate samples were collected using air samplers. The study found significant emissions of CO2, CO, PM2.5, carbon aerosols, water-soluble ions, and elements from the fires in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia in 2019.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ligang Li, Yuyu Chen, Lu Fan, Dong Sun, Hu He, Yongshou Dai, Yong Wan, Fangfang Chen
Summary: A high-precision retrieval method based on a deep convolutional neural network and satellite remote sensing data is proposed to obtain accurate methane vertical profiles.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hyung Joo Lee, Toshihiro Kuwayama, Michael Fitzgibbon
Summary: This study investigated the changes in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution levels and their disparities in California, U.S. during the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The results showed a decrease in NO2 concentrations, especially in urban and high-traffic areas. However, socially vulnerable populations still experienced higher levels of NO2 exposure. The study suggests that reducing NO2 disparities, particularly racial inequity, can be achieved through continued regulatory actions targeting traffic-related NOx emissions.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Chiara Pietrogrande, Beatrice Biffi, Cristina Colombi, Eleonora Cuccia, Umberto Dal Santo, Luisa Romanato
Summary: This study investigates the chemical composition and oxidative potential of PM10 particles in the Po Valley, Italy, and demonstrates the impact of high levels of atmosphere ammonia. The rural area had significantly higher ammonia concentrations compared to the urban site, resulting in higher levels of secondary inorganic aerosol. Although the SIA components did not contribute significantly to the PM10 oxidative reactivity, they were correlated with the oxidative potential measurements. This suggests that the contribution of SIA to PM oxidative toxicity cannot be ignored.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Allen, Jan Gacnik, Sarrah M. Dunham-Cheatham, Mae Sexauer Gustin
Summary: Accurate measurement of atmospheric reactive mercury is challenging due to its reactivity and low concentrations. The University of Nevada, Reno Reactive Mercury Active System (RMAS) has been shown to be more accurate than the industry standard, but has limitations including long time resolution and sampling biases. Increasing the sampling flow rate negatively affected RM concentrations, but did not impact the chemical composition of RM captured on membranes.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chin-Yu Hsu, Wei-Ting Hsu, Ching-Yi Mou, Pei-Yi Wong, Chih-Da Wu, Yu-Cheng Chen
Summary: This study estimated the daily exposure concentrations of PM2.5 for elderly individuals residing in different regions of Taiwan using land use regression with machine learning (LUR_ML) and microenvironmental exposure (ME) models. The accuracy of the models varied across regions, with the ME models exhibiting higher predictions and lower biases. The use of region-specific microenvironmental measurements in the ME model showed potential for accurate prediction of personal PM2.5 exposure.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaohan Si, Kerrie Mengersen, Chuchu Ye, Wenbiao Hu
Summary: This study found that there is an interactive effect between air pollutants and weather factors, which significantly affects influenza transmission. Future research should consider the interactive effects between pollutants and temperature or humidity to evaluate the environment-influenza association.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luxi Xu, Ruijun Xu, Yunshao Ye, Rui Wang, Jing Wei, Chunxiang Shi, Qiaoxuan Lin, Ziquan Lv, Suli Huang, Qi Tian, Yuewei Liu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of ambient air pollution on hospital admissions for angina. The results showed that exposure to ambient particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ozone are associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for angina. The association with nitrogen dioxide exposure was found to be the strongest.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyu Yu, Man Sing Wong, Majid Nazeer, Zhengqiang Li, Coco Yin Tung Kwok
Summary: This study proposes a novel method to address the challenge of missing values in satellite-derived AOD products and creates a comprehensive daily AOD dataset for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. By reconstructing missing values and developing a new model, the derived dataset outperforms existing products and agrees well with ground-based observations. Additionally, the dataset exhibits consistent temporal patterns and more spatial details.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yidan Zhang, Yifan Xu, Bo Peng, Wu Chen, Xiaoyu Cui, Tianle Zhang, Xi Chen, Yuan Yao, Mingjin Wang, Junyi Liu, Mei Zheng, Tong Zhu
Summary: This study developed a sensitive method to measure the metallic components of atmospheric fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and compared the results with different analysis methods. The concentrations of metallic components in personal PM2.5 samples were found to be significantly different from corresponding fixed-site samples. Personal sampling can reduce exposure misclassifications, and measuring metallic components is useful for exploring health risks and identifying sources of PM2.5.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jamie Leonard, Lea Ann El Rassi, Mona Abdul Samad, Samantha Prehn, Sanjay K. Mohanty
Summary: Increasing concentrations of microplastics in the Earth's atmosphere could have adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. The deposition rate of airborne microplastics is influenced by both land use and climate, and a global analysis suggests that climate may have a greater impact on the concentration and deposition rate of microplastics than land use.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tian Zhou, Xiaowen Zhou, Zining Yang, Carmen Cordoba-Jabonero, Yufei Wang, Zhongwei Huang, Pengbo Da, Qiju Luo, Zhijuan Zhang, Jinsen Shi, Jianrong Bi, Hocine Alikhodja
Summary: This study investigated the long-range transport and effects of North African and Middle Eastern dust in East Asia using lidar observations and model simulations. The results showed that the dust originated from multiple sources and had a long transport time. The vertical distribution of the dust was found to be crucial for assessing its impacts.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)