Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Li, Yayao Wang, Lu Ma, Xingfu Yan, Qian Lei
Summary: In the study, the acute toxicity of 30 haloquinolines was assessed using Vibrio fischeri, with varying levels of toxicity observed. The presence of larger substituents at the 2/8-positions and less negative charge at the 4/5/6/8-positions in the quinoline derivative rings correlated positively with their toxicity towards V. fischeri.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Chul-Woong Cho, Thi Phuong Thuy Pham, Yufeng Zhao, Stefan Stolte, Yeoung-Sang Yun
Summary: Interest in ionic liquids (ILs) has been growing due to their promising properties, but their actual environmental impact needs careful consideration. ILs may not directly cause atmospheric pollution, but can have adverse effects if leaked into the environment. The toxicity effects of ILs depend on their structure and toxicity testing levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shahram Lotfi, Shahin Ahmadi, Parvin Kumar
Summary: In the ecotoxicological risk assessment, Quantitative Structure Toxicity Relationship (QSTR) modeling was used to assess the toxicity of different chemicals on Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata. The models showed good performance and high predictability. The study also identified the structural attributes responsible for the toxicity of the chemicals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
M. Pilar Garralaga, Laura Lomba, Alejandro Leal-Duaso, Sara Gracia-Barberan, Elisabet Pires, Beatriz Giner
Summary: The growing interest in more sustainable alternatives to non-renewable solvents has led to the development of deep eutectic solvents (DES), which have favorable physicochemical properties for various applications. However, the toxicological impact of DES has not been sufficiently studied. This study conducted acute ecotoxicity tests on different eutectic solvents composed of glycerol or glycerol-derived ethers and choline chloride (ChCl) or N,N,N-triethyl-N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl) ammonium chloride (N00Cl) to assess their aquatic toxicity. The preliminary results indicated a favorable eco-toxicological behavior of glycerol-derived DES, but further studies are recommended for a complete understanding of their toxicological profiles.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Sigurnjak Bures, S. Ukic, M. Cvetnic, V. Prevaric, M. Markic, M. Rogosic, H. Kusic, T. Bolanca
Summary: The study focuses on developing QSAR models to predict the toxicity of binary mixtures towards bioluminescent bacteria Vibrio fischeri. The models successfully predict toxicity and identify factors influencing toxicity levels. The analysis of descriptors in the models provides insight into toxic mechanisms of binary systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jeong-Ann Park, Marco Pineda, Marie-Line Peyot, Viviane Yargeau
Summary: Tetracyclines, a type of antibiotics, are widely used globally and often found in surface waters due to incomplete removal in wastewater treatment. Advanced oxidation processes have been explored for tetracyclines degradation, with increasing interest in their transformation products (TPs). This study found that lower ozone concentration was more effective in removing oxytetracycline (OTC) compared to higher concentrations at the same flow rate. However, degradation of doxycycline (DTC) required more ozone compared to OTC. The identified TPs showed toxic effects on aquatic organisms, correlating with the inhibitory effects on Vibrio fischeri.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Errazquin, Aminou Mohamadou, Laurent Dupont, Yannick De Gaetano, Cristina B. Garcia, Laura Lomba, Beatriz Giner
Summary: The study found that the toxicity of different bromide-based ionic liquids towards environmental biomodels varies, with ammonium ionic liquids generally being more toxic than phosphonium-based ones. Predictions suggest significant toxicity but not genotoxic or nongenotoxic carcinogenicity for the studied ionic liquids.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Feng Wu, Xinhua Zhang, Zhengjun Fang, Xinliang Yu
Summary: This paper proposes a global classification model for the toxicity of organic compounds to Vibrio fischeri. The model utilizes a large dataset and a range of molecular descriptors to predict the toxicity. The support vector machine model shows higher prediction accuracy compared to binary logistic regression.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yui Kato, Takuya Uto, Daisuke Tanaka, Kojiro Ishibashi, Akiko Kobayashi, Masaharu Hazawa, Richard W. Wong, Kazuaki Ninomiya, Kenji Takahashi, Eishu Hirata, Kosuke Kuroda
Summary: Cell cryopreservation is essential for long-term storage, but some cell lines cannot be efficiently cryopreserved. Research shows that a synthetic zwitterion solution can achieve good cryopreservation, but not with high efficiency for certain cells. Further study on the cryoprotective effects and mechanisms of zwitterions is needed for optimization and better results.
COMMUNICATIONS CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yui Kato, Yuya Matsuda, Takuya Uto, Daisuke Tanaka, Kojiro Ishibashi, Takeru Ishizaki, Akio Ohta, Akiko Kobayashi, Masaharu Hazawa, Richard W. Wong, Kazuaki Ninomiya, Kenji Takahashi, Eishu Hirata, Kosuke Kuroda
Summary: During long-term cell storage, the addition of cryoprotectants to inhibit ice crystal formation is necessary. However, the high osmotic pressure and dehydration caused by non-cell-permeable cryoprotectants often damage cells. In this study, researchers developed a poly(zwitterion) isotonic cryoprotectant that forms a firm matrix around cells, preventing the influx of ice crystal nuclei without the need for high osmotic pressure and dehydration.
COMMUNICATIONS CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Malgorzata Musia, Edward Zorebski, Katarzyna Malarz, Michal Kuczak, Anna Mrozek-Wilczkiewicz, Johan Jacquemin, Marzena Dzida
Summary: The study revealed that imidazolium-based ILs combined with dialkyl phosphate anions or with the ethyl sulfate anion are the least cytotoxic. Some ILs can potentially be used as hydraulic fluids or efficient solvents, while others have potential as heat transfer media and base fluids.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhezheng Fang, Xianzi Zheng, Lu Li, Jianping Qi, Wei Wu, Yi Lu
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance is a serious threat to global health, and new antimicrobials are urgently needed. Ionic liquids (ILs) have recently shown promise in the antimicrobial field by disrupting bacterial walls and membranes, leading to cell leakage and death. This review introduces different types of antimicrobial ILs, with a focus on the structure and mechanisms of cationic ILs. It also includes quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models for cationic ILs. Polymeric ILs and anionic ILs are also discussed, with their potential applications and limitations. The review suggests that structural optimization aided by QSAR models and combination with existing antibiotics may expand the application range of ILs in the antimicrobial field.
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biology
D. M. Makarov, Yu. A. Fadeeva, E. A. Safonova, L. E. Shmukler
Summary: In this study, a quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) model was developed to predict the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of ionic liquids (ILs) against three human pathogens. The random forest model with the AlvaDesc descriptors demonstrated the best performance. Six amino acid ILs were synthesized for the first time and five halogenide ILs were purchased for validation.
COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ana R. P. Goncalves, Xavier Paredes, A. F. Cristino, F. J. V. Santos, Carla S. G. P. Queiros
Summary: Ionic liquids were initially touted as environmentally friendly replacements for traditional solvents, but research on their interactions with organisms is lacking. Lipophilicity and the type of cation play key roles in toxicity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Madhur Babu Singh, Pallavi Jain, Preeti Chaudhary, Indra Bahadur, Kashmiri Lal, Vinod Kumar, Prashant Singh, Himani, Anirudh Pratap Singh Raman
Summary: Ionic liquids (ILs) have a wide range of features, uses, and environmentally friendly nature, making them potential substitutes for organic solvents in addressing pollution. ILs possess unique thermal, physical, chemical, and biological properties, which can be modified by altering their cationic and anionic parts. Their applications in protein stabilization, organic transformation, nanomaterials, etc., indicate their significant impact on research and development.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)