Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tae Hyuk Kim, Ho Jin Lee, Muhammad Ahsan Saeed, Jae Hoon Son, Han Young Woo, Tae Geun Kim, Jae Won Shim
Summary: This study investigates the stability of organic photovoltaics (OPVs) in an indoor environment by examining the effects of morphological evolution and molecular-ordering variation. The results show that increasing the number of photoactive components leads to more stable morphologies, resulting in improved stability and better power-conversion efficiency retention.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Michael R. Alves, Cholaphan Deeleepojananan, Victor W. Or, Izaac Sit, Vicki H. Grassian
Summary: Indoor chemistry has attracted increasing attention in recent years. This study investigates the interaction between bleach and high surface area silica, revealing chemical transformations and the formation of surface adsorbed chlorine oxides.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinli Xu, Huifan Deng, Yiqun Wang, Pan Li, Jianqiang Zeng, Hongwei Pang, Xin Xu, Xue Li, Yan Yang, Sasho Gligorovski
Summary: Human daily activities such as cooking and cleaning can affect indoor air quality by emitting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and forming secondary compounds through reactions with ozone (O3) and hydroxyl radicals (OH). However, our understanding of the formation processes of secondary VOCs is still limited. In this study, we measured the primary VOCs emitted by a commercial floor-cleaning detergent and the secondary compounds formed by the reaction of O3 with the detergent using high-resolution mass spectrometry. We also developed reaction mechanisms to describe the formation of these secondary VOCs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Angulo Milhem, M. Verriele, M. Nicolas, F. Thevenet
Summary: Essential oil-based cleaning products, popular for their natural scents, may contribute to long-term indoor formaldehyde levels and should be used with caution.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chenyu Huang, Chuanfei Bian, Long Wang, Wenwen Zhou, Yuqi Li, Baotong Li
Summary: A simple and effective method using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was developed to simultaneously determine d-limonene and its oxidation products in vegetables and soils. The results showed that d-limonene did not persist in tomatoes, but had limited persistence in soil.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiping Zhu, Jianjun Niu, Dharani Das, Ashley Cabecinha, Hanan Abramovici
Summary: This study investigated the formation of oxidative products of monoterpenes at vaping temperatures using thermal desorption GC/MS. The majority of formed oxidative products have molecular weights of 134, 150, and 152, and could potentially cause allergic and irritation reactions. Understanding the potential risks and harms of vaping is crucial.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ana Maria Lopez Fernandeza, Abdul Rehman, Faisal Saleem, Mohamad Faiz Mukhtar Gunam Resul, Aumber Abbas, Sajjad Ahmad, Valentine C. Eze, Adam P. Harvey
Summary: By using tungsten-based polyoxometalates as catalysts, we have developed a highly selective and environmentally benign process for limonene epoxidation, achieving 96% limonene conversion, 80% selectivity to limonene-1,2-epoxide, and 19% selectivity to limonene bis-epoxide.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zhanyuan Chang, Honglin Wu, Yunlong Sun, Chuanjiang Li
Summary: This paper proposes a visual SLAM algorithm based on the Yolov4-Tiny network, which improves the performance of SLAM systems in dynamic indoor environments through dynamic feature point elimination, object detection, epipolar geometry algorithm, and LK optical flow method.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dominika Bury, Michal Jakubczak, Rajiv Kumar, Dominika Sciezynska, Jan Bogacki, Piotr Marcinowski, Agnieszka Maria Jastrzebska
Summary: Rapid global industrialization has led to the discharge of pollutants, prompting research into various materials for environmental applications, such as two-dimensional MXenes. This article focuses on MXene-enabled technologies for removing inorganic and organic contaminants, especially organic dyes, pharmaceuticals, and solid pollutants, in gaseous and liquid forms. The study highlights the potential of MXenes in removing heavy ions, radionuclides, and recovering valuable elements. Additionally, MXenes are found to efficiently inactivate microorganisms without harming the environment. The article also discusses the opportunities and challenges related to MXenes' surface chemistry, semiconducting activity, interfacial effects, adsorption, and photocatalysis. Overall, it highlights the significant opportunities for MXenes in the rapidly growing field of environmental applications.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Sahar Akhavan-Mahdavi, Rohollah Sadeghi, Afshin Faridi Esfanjani, Sara Hedayati, Rezvan Shaddel, Cristian Dima, Narjes Malekjani, Sareh Boostani, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: D-limonene, a bioactive ingredient in citrus peels, can be protected and delivered using nanodelivery systems. This review summarizes recent studies on nanocarriers for D-limonene, including polymeric nanoparticles, micelles, nanoliposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, nano structured lipid carriers, nanosuspensions, and nanoemulsions. It also discusses the bioavailability, release rates, and applications of D-limonene in functional food products. Safety issues and health risks associated with the consumption of these products are addressed, indicating potential for commercialization in the food and beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and perfume industries.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qianhui Lin, Lihua Pang, Huu Hao Ngo, Wenshan Guo, Shasha Zhao, Liuqingqing Liu, Lingyun Chen, Fengmin Li
Summary: This study examined the presence of microplastics (MPs) in household cleaning products and estimated their potential emissions into aquatic environments. The results showed that the abundance of MPs in household cleaning products was relatively high, with toilet bowl cleaners having the highest content. The most commonly detected polymers in these products were polyamide, silicone, polyurethane, etc., and the size of the MPs was mostly below 50 micrometers. Direct emissions of untreated MPs accounted for a significant proportion of the total emissions, highlighting the importance of increasing wastewater treatment rates to reduce MP emissions. Additionally, there were significant differences in MP emissions among countries, which could be attributed to population, market size, and level of MP removal. The findings of this study are important for controlling MP contamination in household cleaning products.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zongkun Zhou, Chi Guo, Yanyue Pan, Xiang Li, Weiping Jiang
Summary: In this study, a loop closure algorithm named FSLAM is proposed, which fuses visual and scan information and uses deep features for loop detection. By combining camera and LiDAR data for loop verification, FSLAM achieves successful mapping in scenes with similar geometric structures and significantly improves localization and mapping accuracy compared to other algorithms.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lujain Bader Eddin, Niraj Kumar Jha, M. F. Nagoor Meeran, Kavindra Kumar Kesari, Rami Beiram, Shreesh Ojha
Summary: Limonene, a monoterpene compound, exhibits various biological properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and shows neuroprotective potential in neurodegenerative diseases. Studies have demonstrated the pharmacological effects of limonene in various diseases, making it a promising nutraceutical and alternative agent for preventing and treating neurodegenerative disorders.
Article
Mathematics
Sathian Pookkuttath, Prabakaran Veerajagadheswar, Mohan Rajesh Elara
Summary: This work proposes an AI-enabled automated condition monitoring framework using two heterogeneous sensor datasets to accurately predict the sources of anomalous vibration in mobile robots. It triggers proper maintenance or corrective actions based on the condition of the robot's health or workspace, allowing for condition-based maintenance. The proposed method shows significantly higher accuracy (98.4%) compared to previous studies, and it is fast, suitable for the environment, and ideal for real-time applications in enhancing mobile robots' productivity and operational safety.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Luca Stabile, Gianmarco De Luca, Antonio Pacitto, Lidia Morawska, Pasquale Avino, Giorgio Buonanno
Summary: This study evaluated the emission factors of newly generated ultrafine particles due to the use of different floor cleaning products under actual temperature and relative humidity conditions, as well as ozone concentrations typical of the summer periods. Results showed that significant particle emissions in the nucleation mode were present for half of the products, with emission factors comparable to other well-known indoor sources when cleaning wide surfaces.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sarah C. Haynes, James P. Marcin, Parul Dayal, Daniel J. Tancredi, Stephanie Crossen
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between telemedicine and visit attendance among paediatric endocrinology patients. The study found that telemedicine was associated with significantly higher odds of visit attendance compared to in-person care, particularly for rural and publicly insured patients.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Monica K. Lieng, Magi S. Aurora, Young Kang, Joseph M. Kim, James P. Marcin, Steven R. Chan, Jamie L. Mouzoon, Daniel J. Tancredi, Michelle Parish, Alvaro D. Gonzalez, Lorin Scher, Glen Xiong, Robert M. McCarron, Peter Yellowlees
Summary: This study compared the adherence of primary care physicians to clinical recommendations given by psychiatrists in asynchronous telepsychiatry (ATP) and synchronous telepsychiatry (STP) consultations. The results showed no statistically significant difference in adherence between ATP and STP, supporting the feasibility and acceptability of both forms of telepsychiatry for collaborative psychiatric care.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anna L. Funk, Todd A. Florin, Nathan Kuppermann, Daniel J. Tancredi, Jianling Xie, Kelly Kim, Mark Neuman, Lilliam Ambroggio, Amy C. Plint, Santiago Mintegi, Terry P. Klassen, Marina Salvadori, Richard Malley, Daniel C. Payne, Norma-Jean Simon, Adriana Yock-Corrales, Jasmine R. Nebhrajani, Pradip P. Chaudhari, Kristen A. Breslin, Yaron Finkelstein, Carmen Campos, Kelly R. Bergmann, Maala Bhatt, Fahd A. Ahmad, Michael A. Gardiner, Usha R. Avva, Nipam P. Shah, Laura F. Sartori, Vikram J. Sabhaney, Kerry Caperell, Nidhya Navanandan, Meredith L. Borland, Claudia R. Morris, Iker Gangoiti, Viviana Pavlicich, Nirupama Kannikeswaran, Maren M. Lunoe, Pedro B. Rino, April J. Kam, Jonathan C. Cherry, Alexander J. Rogers, Shu-Ling Chong, Laura Palumbo, Carlos M. Angelats, Andrea K. Morrison, Maria Y. Kwok, Sarah M. Becker, Andrew C. Dixon, Naveen Poonai, Michelle Eckerle, Muhammad Wassem, Stuart R. Dalziel, Stephen B. Freedman
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the proportion of children with severe outcomes within 14 days of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in an emergency department. The results showed that approximately 3% of the children in the study experienced severe outcomes within two weeks of their ED visit. Age, underlying chronic illness, and symptom duration were identified as risk factors for severe outcomes.
Article
Transplantation
Daniel Tancredi, Lavjay Butani
Summary: Infant renal transplant recipients have higher graft failure rates in the first year compared to older children, but over longer intervals, cumulative failure rates are similar or even lower.
TRANSPLANTATION DIRECT
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Susan A. Korrick, Christine Ladd-Acosta, Margaret R. Karagas, Kristen Lyall, Rebecca J. Schmidt, Anne L. Dunlop, Lisa A. Croen, Dana Dabelea, Julie L. Daniels, Cristiane S. Duarte, M. Daniele Fallin, Catherine J. Karr, Barry Lester, Leslie D. Leve, Yijun Li, Monica McGrath, Xuejuan Ning, Emily Oken, Sharon K. Sagiv, Sheela Sathyanaraya, Frances Tylavsky, Heather E. Volk, Lauren S. Wakschlag, Mingyu Zhang, T. Michael O'Shea, Rashelle J. Musci
Summary: This study examined the association between maternal prenatal smoking and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. The findings suggest a modest association between maternal smoking and ASD diagnosis, as well as an increase in ASD-related traits. However, the study also acknowledges the heterogeneity of results and limitations in data collection and confounders.
Article
Pediatrics
Lavjay Butani, Daniel Tancredi
Summary: The study found that pediatric LURD kidney recipients had comparable graft survival to LRD kidney recipients, while DD kidney recipients had the poorest survival. The results should encourage centers to consider non-commercial living-unrelated transplantation as a viable option for children.
PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANTATION
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Martin A. C. Manoukian, Daniel J. Tancredi, Matthew T. Linvill, Elisabeth H. Wynia, Brianna Beaver, John S. Rose, Bryn E. Mumma
Summary: This study investigates the efficacy of manual and mechanical delivery of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HQ-CPR) on a fire rescue boat. The results show that mechanical HQ-CPR is superior to manual HQ-CPR during both stable and dynamic riverine navigation. Whereas manual CPR delivery is worse during dynamic transportation conditions compared to stable conditions, mechanical CPR delivery is unaffected by drive style. This suggests the routine use of mechanical HQ-CPR devices in the riverine patient transport setting.
PREHOSPITAL AND DISASTER MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joshua J. Fenton, Elizabeth Magnan, Irakis Erik Tseregounis, Guibo Xing, Alicia L. Agnoli, Daniel J. Tancredi
Summary: Opioid dose tapering is associated with increased risks of overdose, withdrawal, and mental health crisis for up to 2 years after taper initiation.
Article
Pediatrics
Jennifer L. Rosenthal, Anthony D. Albano, Daniel J. Tancredi, Susan L. Perez, Heather M. Young, Patrick S. Romano
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate a caregiver-reported survey for assessing family-centeredness of care in pediatric emergency departments. The survey showed strong item performance, reliability, and convergent validity, and can be used for research and quality improvement purposes in the emergency department.
ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Ashley Y. Song, Kelly Bakulski, Jason Feinberg, Craig Newschaffer, Lisa A. Croen, Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Rebecca J. Schmidt, Homayoon Farzadegan, Kristen Lyall, M. Daniele Fallin, Heather E. Volk, Christine Ladd-Acosta
Summary: This study found that accelerated epigenetic aging in mothers was associated with lower cognitive ability and function in offspring at 12 months, while accelerated maternal epigenetic aging was marginally associated with increased odds of ASD in offspring at 36 months. On the other hand, father's accelerated aging was marginally associated with decreased ASD risk in their offspring. This suggests that epigenetic aging in parents may play a role in neurodevelopment and ASD risk.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mariana Parenti, Rebecca J. Schmidt, Sally Ozonoff, Hyeong-Moo Shin, Daniel J. Tancredi, Paula Krakowiak, Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Cheryl K. Walker, Carolyn M. Slupsky
Summary: This study investigated the association between prenatal phthalate exposure and changes in maternal and placental metabolomes, as well as their association with child neurodevelopmental outcomes. The findings suggest that maternal phthalate exposure during pregnancy can affect the placental metabolome, and this metabolome is associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes in male children.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiwon Oh, Hyeong-Moo Shin, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Stefanie A. Busgang, Rebecca J. Schmidt, Julie B. Schweitzer, Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Deborah H. Bennett
Summary: This case-control study found that childhood concentrations of PFOA and PFHpA were associated with increased odds of ASD and DD, while PFUnDA was associated with decreased odds of ASD. Mixture analysis showed that PFAS mixture was associated with increased odds of ASD.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Madeleine W. Sumner, Todd A. Florin, Nathan Kuppermann, Jianling Xie, Daniel J. Tancredi, Stephen B. Freedman
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and liver injury by comparing transaminase concentrations among children tested for SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses. The results showed no significant difference in transaminase concentrations between SARS-CoV-2-positive children and those with a negative respiratory viral panel.
CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sage Timberline, Avni Bhatt, Sherzana Sunderji, Daniel J. Tancredi, Satyan Lakshminrusimha, Heather Siefkes
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 100 newborns with PPHN. The HRF/PH score was found to be positively correlated with the mode of respiratory support, drug therapy, and mortality, but not correlated with the duration of support and length of hospital stay.
JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amanda J. Goodrich, Michael J. Kleeman, Daniel J. Tancredi, Yunin J. Ludena, Deborah H. Bennett, Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Rebecca J. Schmidt
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between prenatal and early postnatal exposure to multiple air pollutants and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The results indicated that exposure to PM0.1 and PM2.5-10 may be associated with an increased risk of ASD. Additionally, prenatal O3 exposure and exposure to PM0.1 in the second year of life may also increase the risk of ASD.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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)
