Article
Agricultural Engineering
Fatima Zahra El Hassani, Faouzi Errachidi, Halah Aissam, Mohamed Merzouki, Mohamed Benlemlih
Summary: This study investigates the effect of different doses of Olive Mill Wastewater (OMW) on the characteristics and essential oil composition of bergamot-mint. The application of OMW did not affect plant biomass and leaf chlorophyll, but increased the amount of leaf phenols in a dose-dependent manner. The major compound in bergamot-mint essential oil varied with the dose of OMW applied.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chahinez Ait Si Said, Nacera Riad, Mohamed Reda Zahi, Smain Sabour, Salah Akkal, Wissam Zam, Ouassila Touafek, Mohamed El Hattab
Summary: This study focused on the chemical analysis and evaluation of the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of essential oil (EO) and volatile fraction (VF) obtained from oil mill wastewater. The results showed that VF had stronger antimicrobial activity, while EO exhibited better antioxidant activity. However, both oils had lower activity compared to the standards used.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Vassilis Athanasiadis, Andreas Voulgaris, Konstantinos Katsoulis, Stavros I. I. Lalas, Ioannis G. G. Roussis, Olga Gortzi
Summary: The extraction of olive oil generates significant wastewater called olive-mill wastewater (OMW). OMW composition varies depending on the type of olive, fruit ripeness, and extraction method. OMW is important for the environment and economy in olive-producing countries, and it is also a low-cost source of polyphenolic compounds with high antioxidant properties. In this study, the cloud point extraction (CPE) method was used to recover polyphenolic compounds from OMW, which enhanced the shelf life and nutritional quality of olive oil.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Benedita Faria, Claudio Rocha
Summary: This study analyzed the changes in the physicochemical characteristics of olive oil mill wastewater (OMW) under different storage conditions. The results showed that the properties of the effluent changed when it was stored at high temperatures.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eleonora Russo, Andrea Spallarossa, Antonio Comite, Marcello Pagliero, Patrizia Guida, Vittorio Belotti, Debora Caviglia, Anna Maria Schito
Summary: The production of olive oil generates a considerable amount of wastewater, but this study successfully purified the wastewater and concentrated valuable polyphenols in a smaller volume using suitable filtration and concentration techniques. The purified water showed significant antioxidant activity and the wastewater samples showed widespread antimicrobial activity.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Taner Sar, Meltem Yesilcimen Akbas
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of olive oil mill wastewater (OOMW) for production of bacterial cellulose (BC). By optimizing the ratio of OOMW fractions and supplementing with nutrients, the BC yield in OOMW medium was significantly increased, indicating the suitability of olive oil industry wastes for industrial applications.
Article
Agronomy
Sebastiano Delfine, Violeta B. Velikova, Franco Mastrodonato
Summary: This study demonstrates that the use of straw mulch cultivation can significantly improve oil yields and ecophysiological activities of spearmint in rainfed regions of the Mediterranean. It also helps decrease groundwater consumption and increase oil yields.
Article
Thermodynamics
Joao Carvalho, Anabela Nogueira, Sergio Castro-Silva, Claudio Rocha, Luis M. Madeira
Summary: Olive oil production leads to environmental damage due to the spreading of pollutant effluents. To solve this problem, the steam reforming (OMWWSR) reaction was studied. Various parameters and reactor configurations were evaluated, with the autothermal reactor (ATR) and sorption-enhanced reactor (SER) showing the best results in terms of H2 production and energy consumption. Economic analysis indicated that the ATR configuration achieved a net present value (NPV) range of 7.2-9.2 Meuro and payback times (PB) of 3-2 years, while the SER configuration had an NPV range of 4.7-12.2 Meuro and PB of 5-2 years.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tyler M. Wilson, Brett J. Murphy, Adrian Abad, Chris Packer, Ariel Poulson, Richard E. Carlson
Summary: This study examines the essential oil of Peruvian basil and confirms the existence of multiple chemotypes. It also establishes stable isotope ratios for O. campechianum essential oil, providing a useful tool for further research on plant metabolism and essential oil authenticity.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Perez, Anallely Lopez-Yerena, Julian Lozano-Castellon, Alexandra Olmo-Cunillera, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventos, Olga Martin-Belloso, Anna Vallverdu-Queralt
Summary: This review discusses the impact of emerging technologies on yield, quality, and content of minor compounds and bioactive components in extra virgin olive oil production, compared to traditional extraction methods. It also explores consumer acceptability of EVOO and the application of these technologies in valorizing olive mill wastes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Taner Sar, Meltem Yesilcimen Akbas
Summary: Discovering eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic chemicals has become a popular research area. This study focuses on extracting antimicrobial compounds from olive oil mill wastewater (OOMW), which is considered a pollutant despite its phenolic compounds with proven antimicrobial properties. The extraction process involved using different solvents, and methanol extraction yielded the highest phenolic contents and the strongest antibacterial activity. The OOMW extracts, particularly methanol extracts, can be utilized in various industries as nutraceuticals and food ingredients.
Article
Agronomy
Giuseppe Bombino, Serafina Andiloro, Adele Folino, Manuel Esteban Lucas-Borja, Demetrio Antonio Zema
Summary: Land spreading of olive mill wastewater can lead to a slight increase in soil water repellency in the short term, but this effect diminishes after two weeks, with the organic compounds in the wastewater playing a significant role in influencing soil water repellency. Overall, the practice of OMW land spreading did not significantly change soil water repellency, especially in loam or silty clay loam soil compared to sandy loam texture, and is more viable in spring or autumn to reduce the risk of groundwater contamination.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gunay Ozbay, Nadir Ayrilmis, Muhammad Syarhabil Ahmad
Summary: Olive oil mill wastewater (OMW), a by-product of the olive oil industry, is causing massive environmental problems when not properly disposed of. In this experimental study, OMW was used as a substitute for clean water in the production of formaldehyde solution. The effect of OMW substitution on the properties of phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin was analyzed using FT-IR and TGA techniques.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fares Ben Othman, Abdelhamid Fadhel, Moncef Balghouthi
Summary: This study explores the use of a parabolic trough solar collector as a clean energy source for sustainable treatment of olive oil mill wastewater. The experiment evaluates the productivity, environmental impact, and profitability of the proposed prototype. The results show that the use of the parabolic trough solar collector improves system productivity, reduces temperature fluctuations, and significantly reduces phenolic compounds in the distillate.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lu-Lu Zhang, Yan Chen, Zhi-Jian Li, Xiao Li, Gang Fan
Summary: Spearmint belongs to the Mentha genus and is cultivated worldwide for its remarkable aroma and commercial value. Its aromatic molecules have been widely used in the flavors and fragrances industry and have attracted great interest in various application fields due to their antimicrobial, antioxidant, insecticidal, antitumor, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activities. This review provides an overview of the sources, properties, synthesis, and application of spearmint aromatic molecules, as well as their therapeutic effect on certain diseases and future research directions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nysrine Mannani, Ahmed Tabarani, El Hassane Abdennebi, Abdellah Zinedine
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aicha Sifou, Asmae Benabbou, Rachid Ben Aakame, Naima Mahnine, Alistair Antonopoulos, Mohammed Halim, Abdellah Zinedine
Summary: The study assessed contamination levels of Pb and Cd in breakfast cereal samples in Morocco. Out of 62 samples, 75.8% were contaminated with Pb and 66.1% were contaminated with Cd, with a few samples exceeding the maximum limits set by the European Commission.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Salma Jabiri, Rachid Lahlali, Chaimaa Bahra, Mohammed Bendriss Amraoui, Abdessalem Tahiri, Said Amiri
JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hakima Talouizte, Mohammed Merzouki, Mohammed Benlemlih, Mohammed Bendriss Amraoui
JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abha Cherkani-Hassani, Imane Ghanname, Abdellah Zinedine, Hassan Sefrioui, Zineb Qmichou, Nezha Mouane
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the contamination level of ochratoxin A (OTA) in breast milk among lactating mothers in Rabat, Morocco, and identify the associated factors of exposure. The results showed that OTA was present in a significant percentage of samples, with levels exceeding the tolerable daily intake for newborns. Further multicenter studies are needed to confirm these findings and raise awareness through public campaigns.
DRUG AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aicha El Jai, Cristina Juan, Ana Juan-Garcia, Jordi Manes, Abdellah Zinedine
Summary: Through investigating green tea samples in Morocco, it was found that 56% of the samples were contaminated by at least one type of mycotoxin, including AOH, ZEN, AFG1, etc. Although multiple mycotoxins co-occurred in some samples, the intake of mycotoxins through consuming green tea does not pose a risk to the population.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aicha El Jai, Abdellah Zinedine, Ana Juan-Garcia, Jordi Manes, Samira Etahiri, Cristina Juan
Summary: Aromatic and medicinal plants (AMPs) as herbal materials are often contaminated by various mycotoxin-producing fungi. This study investigated the co-occurrence of 15 mycotoxins in 40 AMP samples consumed in Morocco. Results showed that while multiple mycotoxins were present in the samples, the dietary exposure of mycotoxins through AMP beverages does not pose a risk to the population.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nysrine Mannani, Ahmed Tabarani, Chakib El Adlouni, El Hassane Abdennebi, Abdellah Zinedine
Summary: This study assessed AFM1 levels in milk samples from four Moroccan cities in 2019, finding that 13.4% of samples were contaminated, with over half having AFM1 levels below the detection limit. The estimated exposure level of Moroccan adults to AFM1 from milk was higher than dietary intakes estimated by JECFA for Middle Eastern and African diets.
Article
Microbiology
Salma Jabiri, Chaimaa Bahra, Dustin MacLean, Nabil Radouane, Essaid Ait Barka, Mohamed Bendriss Amraoui, Rachid Lahlali
Summary: A survey in the Saiss plain of Morocco revealed that 35 out of 50 apple and pear orchards were infested with the pathogen Phytopythium vexans causing decline disease. Disease occurrence and prevalence varied depending on location, irrigation method, and soil type, with the disease being most prevalent in wild apple rootstocks, sandy-clay soil, and drip water irrigation. Effective irrigation systems and good sanitation practices can help prevent the onset of this disease, which may be strongly influenced by irrigation mode and soil type.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mourad El Youssfi, Aicha Sifou, Rachid Ben Aakame, Naima Mahnine, Said Arsalane, Mohammed Halim, Abdelaziz Laghzizil, Abdellah Zinedine
Summary: Trace elements (TEs) are naturally occurring compounds in the earth's crust and living organisms, but human activities can increase their levels in the environment and potentially harm human health through ingestion of contaminated food. This review discusses the occurrence of TEs in food from Mediterranean countries, analytical methods, and international regulations. The study finds high levels of TEs contamination in vegetables and fish from some Mediterranean countries, with lead and cadmium being particularly abundant. Geographical variations in TE contamination and a greater risk in developing countries are observed. Regular monitoring of toxic element levels in food is necessary for consumer protection.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Soukaina El Massoudi, Abdellah Zinedine, Joao Miguel Rocha, Meryem Benidir, Ilham Najjari, Lahsen El Ghadraoui, Meryem Benjelloun, Faouzi Errachidi
Summary: The present study aimed to develop healing formulations using Moroccan Henna for cosmetic and therapeutic applications. The study collected the plant from three locations in southeastern Morocco and performed phytochemical analysis on its aqueous extracts. Specific formulations were prepared using these extracts and assessed for their wound healing potential in mice models. Results showed higher phenolic compound, flavonoid, and tannin contents in Henna leaf extracts from Alnif, while Tazarine Henna extract had higher saponin content. The Henna-based formulations demonstrated a significant reduction in burnt surface and improved healing characteristics.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ahmed Tabarani, Abdellah Zinedine, Joao Miguel Rocha, Moez Sanaa, El Hassane Abdennebi
Summary: The study compares ochratoxin A (OTA) exposure through the intake of three cereal derivative products in two different climatic regions in Morocco. Results show a significant difference in OTA exposure between the littoral and continental regions. Cereal derivatives constitute an important vector of OTA exposure and exceed toxicological reference values among large consumers in the littoral region, suggesting the need to reconsider the maximum regulatory limit set for OTA in cereal derivatives by Moroccan authorities.
Article
Forestry
Belkacem El Amrani, Mohammed Bendriss Amraoui
Summary: Organic matter is an important source of nitrate and ammonium in coniferous forest soil, and the preference of seedling genotypes for different nitrogen forms is crucial for reforestation programs. This study reveals that the growth and response of Cedrus atlantica seedlings to nitrogen form and concentration vary, and understanding the nitrogen requirements of different genotypes can facilitate successful reforestation of this forest species.
BOIS ET FORETS DES TROPIQUES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ahmed Tabarani, Abdellah Zinedine, Nourredine Bouchriti, El Hassane Abdennebi
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fatima Zahra El Hassani, Abdelali Fadile, Mouna Faouzi, Abdelah Zinedine, Mohamed Merzouki, Mohamed Benlemlih
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)
