Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liselott Kallsten, Radwa Almamoun, Paula Pierozan, Erik Nylander, Kalliroi Sdougkou, Jonathan W. Martin, Oskar Karlsson
Summary: This study found that di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) exposure can lead to persistent effects on testosterone synthesis and spermatogenesis in adult male mice, resulting in decreased testosterone levels. The study also revealed increased levels of key cells and proteins, including steroidogenic enzymes, oxidative stress markers, and germ cell markers, in response to DBP exposure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Liselott Kallsten, Paula Pierozan, Jonathan W. Martin, Oskar Karlsson
Summary: The environmental contaminants DBP and MBP have been found to inhibit the synthesis of testosterone and other steroid hormones, with differences in their toxicological mechanisms. Additionally, DBP induces oxidative stress while MBP reduces protein oxidation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hai'e Xu, Wanshuang Cao, Hongliang Sun, Shougang Zhang, Pan Li, Surong Jiang, Caiyun Zhong
Summary: Studies have shown that DEHP induced significant hormetic effects at environmentally relevant concentrations (12 and 36 μg/L), leading to U-shaped or inverted U-shaped responses in gene expression levels related to stress response (CAT, GST, and MgGLYZ) and antioxidant enzyme activities (SOD and CAT). The metabolic profiles revealed that DEHP generally caused monophasic response in osmotic regulation (homarine) and biphasic response (hormesis) in energy metabolism (glucose, glycogen, and amino acids). These findings can assist in ecological risk assessment of DEHP and determination of hormetic dose responses.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jia Yu, Haoyang Zou, Tiehua Zhang, Jie Zhang
Summary: This review examines the molecular mechanisms by which non-phthalate plasticizers modulate nuclear receptor activity, emphasizing the importance of evaluating their endocrine-disrupting effects and laying the foundation for the development of safer alternatives within the plastic industry.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Susana Santos, Chalana M. Sol, Charissa Van Zwol-Janssens, Elise M. Philips, Alexandros G. Asimakopoulos, Maria-Pilar Martinez-Moral, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe, Leonardo Trasande
Summary: Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy may lead to fetal growth restriction and preterm birth. Different trimester-specific exposures to phthalates may have varying effects on fetal growth and birth outcomes.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Joshua P. Mogus, Klara Matouskova, Zachary W. Clark, D. Joseph Jerry, Laura N. Vandenberg
Summary: This study evaluated the long-term effects of the estrogenic plasticizer butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) on the parous mouse mammary gland. The results suggest that BBP may interfere with some effects of parity on the mouse mammary gland and induce weight gain in exposed offspring.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Giuseppa Di Bella, Miriam Porretti, Mirea Cafarelli, Federica Litrenta, Angela Giorgia Potorti, Vincenzo Lo Turco, Ambrogina Albergamo, Monica Xhilari, Caterina Faggio
Summary: Plastic accumulation and degradation into microplastics is an environmental issue due to their widespread presence and release of intrinsic chemicals that can act as endocrine disruptors. Monitoring plastic additives in biological matrices, such as blood, can help understand the relationship between human exposure and health outcomes. This study analyzed the levels and frequencies of specific plasticizers in Sicilian women's blood of different ages, finding higher concentrations in younger females, possibly due to increased use of plastic products in daily life.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Brad A. Ryva, Diana K. Haggerty, Diana C. Pacyga, Tamarra James-Todd, Zhong Li, Jodi A. Flaws, Rita S. Strakovsky
Summary: This study aimed to identify determinants of phthalate biomarkers in hormonally-sensitive midlife women, considering differences between non-Hispanic White and Black women. The results showed that factors such as menopausal status, marital status, race, family income, BMI, and health conditions can influence phthalate exposure levels in women of different races.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Sean Ting-Shyang Wei, Yi-Lung Chen, Yu-Wei Wu, Tien-Yu Wu, Yi-Li Lai, Po-Hsiang Wang, Wael Ismail, Tzong-Huei Lee, Yin-Ru Chiang
Summary: DEHP, the most widely used plasticizer globally, accumulates in estuarine sediments and poses adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. Through integrated meta-omics approaches, it was found that DEHP biodegradation in estuarine sediments mainly depends on synergistic networks between denitrifying proteobacteria. The side chain hydrolysis of DEHP is identified as the rate-limiting step in its degradation process.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. K. Dziobak, R. S. Wells, E. C. Pisarski, E. F. Wirth, L. B. Hart
Summary: This study evaluated exposure to phthalate metabolites in free-ranging bottlenose dolphins, finding that approximately 75% of the dolphins had detectable concentrations of at least one phthalate metabolite. Sex and age did not significantly affect the detection and concentration of phthalate metabolites.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kyung Joo Lee, Kyungho Choi
Summary: In this systematic review, the authors examined the presence and potential effects of DINP and DIDP, two plasticizers used as alternatives to DEHP, in various environmental media, foods, consumer products, and human populations. The results indicate that DINP and DIDP are widely present in indoor environments, diets, and children's products. While the levels of DINP exposure were found to be relatively lower compared to DEHP, it still exhibited similar endocrine disruption potentials, particularly among males and pregnant women. There are knowledge gaps regarding the exposure of DIDP in the human population.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yen-Shun Hsu, Yung-Hsin Liu, Chu-Hsuan Lin, Chih-Hsuan Tsai, Whei-Fen Wu
Summary: Burkholderia sp. SP4, isolated from agricultural soils, exhibits a high degradation capability of di-2-ethylhexyl-phthalate (DEHP). It can degrade up to 99% of DEHP (300 mg l(-1)) within 48 h in minimal salt (MS) media without additional carbon source. The optimal conditions for DEHP degradation by SP4 are determined to be at 35°C and pH 6.0. Supplementation of certain compounds in the media enhances the degradation activity. Kinetic analyses reveal that SP4 degrades DEHP through a first-order reaction and has a better degradative activity compared to other known microbes. Metabolic intermediates of DEHP are identified for SP4, indicating a novel degradation pathway diverged from benzoate products. This study provides insight into a resilient DEHP-degradable bacterium and a new pathway for DEHP biodegradation, which can be applied in the removal of DEHP from various environments.
WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandra Schaffert, Isabel Karkossa, Elke Ueberham, Rita Schlichting, Katharina Walter, Josi Arnold, Matthias Blueher, John T. Heiker, Joerg Lehmann, Martin Wabitsch, Beate I. Escher, Martin von Bergen, Kristin Schubert
Summary: Metabolites of plasticizers such as DINCH, DINP, and DPHP showed high adipogenic potential in human adipocytes and affected the functionality of mature adipocytes.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cong Wang, Jinglin Wang, Wei Gao, Xiaojun Ning, Shengjun Xu, Xiaoping Wang, Jianwen Chu, Shuanglong Ma, Zhihui Bai, Gecheng Yue, Dongsheng Wang, Zhiping Shao, Xuliang Zhuang
Summary: This study investigated the levels and distribution patterns of 16 typical PAEs in surface water and wastewater treatment plants along the Dongyang River in China. The research found that influent PAEs concentration and treatment process were key factors affecting the degradation efficiency of PAEs in primary and secondary treatment. Additionally, the study concluded that wastewater discharges in the area did not increase PAEs in the receiving water.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Elli P. Sellinger, Victoria R. Riesgo, Amara S. Brinks, Jari Willing, Janice M. Juraska
Summary: The study revealed that exposure to phthalates led to a decrease in cellular proliferation and an increase in apoptosis in the rat medial prefrontal cortex. Both prenatal and perinatal exposure to phthalates resulted in these effects, indicating potential harmful impacts on brain development.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yi-Ping Chen, Ching-Chao Liang, Renin Chang, Chen-Min Kuo, Chih-Hsin Hung, Tung-Nan Liao, Chien-Sen Liao
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chu-Chun Yu, Ting-Chieh Chang, Chien-Sen Liao, Yi-Tang Chang
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fo-Ting Shen, Jui-Hung Yen, Chien-Sen Liao, Wen-Ching Chen, Yi-Ting Chao
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jui-Hung Yen, Chien-Sen Liao, Ya-Wen Kuo, Wen-Ching Chen, Wan-Ting Huang
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wen-Ching Chen, Tai-Ying Chiou, Aileen L. Delgado, Chien-Sen Liao
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tai-Ying Chiou, Shiori Nomura, Masaaki Konishi, Chien-Sen Liao, Yasutaka Shimotori, Miki Murata, Naofumi Ohtsu, Yoshihito Kohari, Wei-Ju Lee, Tsung-Yu Tsai, Yuichi Nagata, Tohru Saitoh
Article
Ecology
Tz-Ching Yeh, Kathrin Krennmayr, Chien-Sen Liao, Elisabet Ejarque, Jasmin Schomakers, Jr-Chuan Huang, Franz Zehetner, Thomas Hein
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chien-Sen Liao, Yong-Han Hong, Yoshikazu Nishikawa, Eriko Kage-Nakadai, Tai-Ying Chiou, Chien-Chang Wu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wen-Shiuan Lee, Jr-Chuan Huang, Chung-Te Chang, Shih-Chien Chan, Ying-San Liou, Chien-Sen Liao, Li-Chin Lee, Jun-Yi Lee, Yu-Ting Shih, Meng-Chang Lu, Pei-Hao Chen
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shih-Hao Jien, Yu-Lin Kuo, Chien-Sen Liao, Yu-Ting Wu, Avanthi Deshani Igalavithana, Daniel C. W. Tsang, Yong Sik Ok
Summary: Biochar has been proven to improve soil environment as a soil amendment, and the co-application of biochar with compost can promote organic matter decomposition and ammonia oxidation in soil, leading to changes in soil microbial communities.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Chung-Te Chang, Cheng-En Song, Li-Chin Lee, Shih-Chien Chan, Chien-Sen Liao, Ying-San Liou, Jyh-Min Chiang, Su-Fen Wang, Jr-Chuan Huang
Summary: The composition and configuration of landscapes in humid mountainous watersheds significantly impact nutrient export. High concentrations of NO3-N and PO4-P were found in western Taiwan, while lower concentrations were scattered across mountainous regions and eastern Taiwan. Agricultural land metrics and buildup area metrics at various buffer widths played a key role in explaining variations in nutrient fluxes.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ching-Hsing Lin, Yi-Tang Chang, Mei-Chou Lai, Tai-Ying Chiou, Chien-Sen Liao
Summary: This study successfully produced high-quality biodiesel from waste soybean oil through an efficient microwave-assisted transesterification process. The continuous conversion rate was approximately 95%, and energy consumption was significantly reduced. The biodiesel met the specified standards and showed improved properties compared to traditional methods.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chien-Sen Liao, Zheng-Han Xie, Shih-Hao Jien
Summary: Combining biochar with chemical fertilizers or compost can improve the fertility of biochar, extend the benefits of compost, and increase the efficiency of nitrogen and phosphorus utilization in soil. Applying biochar composite materials in sandy and clayey soil showed faster decomposition rates in sandy soil, and varying plant yield trends in different periods. These compound materials have a greater capacity for long-term nutrient supply in soil compared to single-component materials.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Yi-Ping Chen, Xian-Wen Tasi, Ko Chang, Xuan-Di Cao, Jung-Ren Chen, Chien-Sen Liao
Summary: The study revealed that patients infected with MDROs had a significantly longer length of hospital stay compared to those without MDRO infection, with infection by CRPA associated with even longer stays. These findings are crucial for infection control in the RCW and for monitoring the health of patients effectively.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Chien-Sen Liao, Xuan-Di Cao, Wei-Chen Lee, Chu-Wen Yang
Summary: The intensive use of benzoic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, and dehydroacetate in cosmetics and foods leads to emerging environmental pollution. This study examines the effects of these additives on microbial communities in freshwater river sediments. The results show an increase in antibiotic-resistant microbes, as well as changes in nitrogen and sulfur cycle associated microbial communities, indicating potential implications for antibiotic resistance, nutrient cycling, and methane production in freshwater aquatic environments.
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)
