Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lufeng Chen, Chang Liu, Yongguang Yin, Guangliang Liu, Yanbin Li, Yong Cai
Summary: The transport of mercury at the sediment-water interface plays an important role in the mercury cycling in the Eastern China Marginal Seas (ECMS), with diffusion and resuspension processes accounting for a significant proportion of the total input of mercury.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian-Long Li, Xing Zhai, Ying-Cui Wu, Jian Wang, Hong-Hai Zhang, Gui-Peng Yang
Summary: This study investigated emissions of ethylene, propylene, and isoprene from the marginal seas of China, revealing significant temporal-spatial variations in concentrations, primarily controlled by photochemical reactions and biological sources. These alkene emissions are important contributors to global non-methane hydrocarbons, but current global estimates may underestimate their impact.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Fengmin Pan, Huamao Yuan, Jinming Song, Qingzhen Yao, Xuegang Li, Liqin Duan, Jianwei Xing
Summary: This study analyzed 3-hydroxy fatty acids (3-OH-FAs) in surface sediments from the eastern China marginal seas (ECMS) to explore their application in marine temperature and pH reconstruction. The results showed significant correlations between the 3-OH-FA-based temperature proxies and sea surface temperature (SST) as well as mean annual bottom water temperature (BWT), with the strongest correlation found for RAN15-SST. A new temperature proxy (RAI15) provided strong correlations with BWT in summer and autumn. The study suggests the potential use of bacterial 3-OH-FAs as environmental proxies in temperate marginal seas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yali Cao, Rong Bi, Xingchen Wang, Xi Chen, Jingwen Hu, Yaoyao Wang, Yiqing Jiang, Hailong Zhang, Lei Xing, Meixun Zhao
Summary: The sources and burial processes of marine organic carbon (OC) in the eastern China marginal seas (ECMS) were studied using marine lipid biomarkers. It was found that sediment grain size is a key factor in the preservation of marine OC and biomarkers. The proto-burial efficiency of marine OC in ECMS was higher than in other marginal seas.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
H. M. Yu, T. Lin, T. F. Guo, X. Sun, Y. B. Cao, L. Duan, X. S. Sun, Z. G. Guo
Summary: Continental marginal seas are important reservoirs of anthropogenic pollutants, but the understanding of air-sea exchange dynamics of PCBs in these seas is limited. This study collected samples and examined the PCB concentrations, finding that PCBs are more volatile in winter and less volatile in summer when the Taiwan Warm Current dominates. The results also indicate that the decrease in land-based input has shifted the air-sea exchange pattern of PCBs from concentration-dominated to parameter-controlled.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jia-Wei Shen, Liang Zhao, Hong-Hai Zhang, Hao Wei, Xinyu Guo
Summary: The study revealed that DMS concentrations in the Yellow and East China Seas varied seasonally, with higher levels in the Yellow Sea compared to the East China Sea, and were influenced by phytoplankton community and sea water temperature. Additionally, the timing of DMS peak was affected by phytoplankton community or temperature changes, while the magnitude of DMS was influenced by photolysis, with varying effect sizes spatially.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Oceanography
Bo Qu, Albert J. Gabric, Rebecca Jackson
Summary: A biogeochemical model is used to simulate the sea-to-air flux of dimethylsulfide (DMS) in the Eastern China Marginal Seas (ECMS). The model takes into account seasonal and inter-annual variability of SST, cloud cover (CLD), wind speed (WIND), and mixed layer depth (MLD). The simulation results show that DMS concentrations and flux peak during certain months, and there is a significant decrease in DMS flux under 4 x CO2 climate conditions, mainly due to the increase in SST and decrease in wind speed.
CONTINENTAL SHELF RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunqiang Chen, Lei Huang, Jinhui Shi, Yang Zhou, Jiao Wang, Xiaohong Yao, Huiwang Gao, Yayong Liu, Jia Xing, Xiaohuan Liu
Summary: Atmospheric deposition of iron has a significant impact on marine ecosystems, especially during severe dust-intrusion events, as demonstrated by simulation and emission inventory generation in this study.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sanjenbam Nirmala Khuman, Min-Kyu Park, Ho-Joong Kim, Seung-Man Hwang, Chang-Ho Lee, Sung-Deuk Choi
Summary: Long-term atmospheric monitoring of organochlorine pesticides was conducted in South Korea from 2008 to 2017. The study investigated the occurrences, variability, sources, and impact of ambient temperature. The mean concentration of total OCPs decreased by 54% during the monitoring period, attributed to regulatory actions. The concentrations of different OCPs varied seasonally, with higher levels in summer for some compounds and higher levels in winter for others. Diagnostic ratios and Clausius Clapeyron plots suggested ongoing sources, past use, and atmospheric transport as major contributors to OCP contamination.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xiaomeng Li, Ruifen Zhan, Yuqing Wang, Jing Xu
Summary: The study reveals that factors such as initial intensity and inner-core precipitation rate play a significant role in tropical cyclone intensification over the marginal seas of China, while vertical wind shear and TC fullness are crucial in the western North Pacific.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wuhui Lin, Minting Mo, Kefu Yu, Jinqiu Du, Hongtao Shen, Yinghui Wang, Xianwen He, Liangliang Feng
Summary: This study established the historical Sr-90 activity in seawater in the China seas and quantified the effective half-life of Sr-90. It also found contrasting patterns in the behavior of Sr-90 and Cs-137 in marginal seas and open oceans, which were related to their different pathways in marine environments. Furthermore, the study demonstrated the difficulty of identifying Fukushima-derived Sr-90 in the China seas.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khozanah, Edward, Deny Yogaswara, Ita Wulandari, Dwi Hindarti, Dede Falahudin
Summary: This study investigated the presence of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in surface sediments and seawater in three major estuaries in Cirebon coastal waters, West Java Province, Indonesia. The study found that the predominant OCPs contaminant in seawater and sediment samples was the drins group. The historical application of DDT and recent use of 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethylene (DDE) were identified as significant sources of DDTs, while application of technical hexachlorocyclohexanes (HCHs) contributed to the presence of HCHs.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khozanah, Edward, Deny Yogaswara, Ita Wulandari, Dwi Hindarti, Dede Falahudin
Summary: The study found significant variations in concentrations of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in estuaries in Cirebon coastal water, with the highest levels detected in Sukalila estuary. Historical use of DDT, recent use of DDE, and application of HCHs are major sources of DDTs and HCHs in the area, with some pollutants in sediment occasionally triggering adverse effects on benthic organisms.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shou-En Tsao, Po-Yen Shen, Chun-Mao Tseng
Summary: This study investigated a nine-year time series data from 2010-2018 near the East China Sea, showing significantly greater trends of surface seawater pCO2 and pH compared to other oceanic time series. Mechanistic analysis revealed that seawater warming caused rapid increases in pCO2 and acidification, leading to a decline in CO2 uptake through air-sea exchange. The results suggest that rapidly warming boundary currents could result in an elevated pCO2 trend and a gradual reduction in oceanic CO2 uptake.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ming Xin, Xia Sun, Lin-Ping Xie, Bao-Dong Wang
Summary: Through the use of historical data, this study examines the long-term variations in pollutant sources and water quality in China's coastal waters over the last three decades. The results indicate that water quality has improved significantly since the 1990s, with a rapid decline in non-clean water areas since 2015. The main pollutants affecting water quality are nitrogen, phosphate, and petroleum hydrocarbons. Additionally, harmful algal blooms show a similar trend to water quality changes. The enforcement of stricter environmental protection laws and a shift towards high-quality development played a crucial role in improving water quality in China's coastal seas.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chen Huang, Biao Jin, Min Han, Gan Zhang, Hans Peter H. Arp
Summary: Shale gas exploitation generates flowback and produced water (FPW) containing complex organic compounds, some of which are persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT) or very persistent and very mobile (vPvM). A literature review identified 162 organic compounds in FPW, with only 22 considered PMT/vPvM substances. Examples of PMT substances in FPW include anthracene, 1,4-dioxane, and 1,4-dichlorobenzene. Prioritizing risk management and monitoring of PMT/vPvM compounds in FPW is crucial for protecting regional water resources.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kong Yang, Duo-Hong Chen, Xiang Ding, Jun Li, Yu-Qing Zhang, Tao Zhang, Qian-Yun Wang, Jun-Qi Wang, Qian Cheng, Hao Jiang, Ping Liu, Zi-Rui Wang, Yun-Feng He, Gan Zhang, Xin-Ming Wang
Summary: Understanding the variations of PM2.5 sources under different pollution levels is crucial for improving air quality. The Pearl River Delta (PRD), once one of the most polluted areas in China, has shown significant improvement in PM2.5 pollution. Our year-long sampling campaign in the PRD revealed that PM2.5 predominantly originates from anthropogenic sources, with contributions from primary sources slightly higher than secondary sources. The reduction of primary and secondary aerosols plays different roles in improving PM2.5 air quality under different pollution levels.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiao Wang, Jun Li, Xiangyun Zhang, Zhineng Cheng, Haoyu Jiang, Hongxing Jiang, Boji Lin, Sanyuan Zhu, Shizhen Zhao, Junwen Liu, Chongguo Tian, Ruijie Zhang, Gan Zhang
Summary: A new method for measuring the concentrations of black carbon (BC) and its radiocarbon isotope (C-14) using quartz wool disk passive air samplers (Pas-QW) was developed in this study. The method was calibrated at two sampling sites and found to be reproducible with low coefficients of variation. Passive sampling conducted at multiple sites in the Indo-China Peninsula showed high BC concentrations and a dominance of biomass burning emissions.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qilu Li, Shanshan Jiang, Yajing Li, Jingjing Su, Jingfang Shangguan, Mengdi Zhan, Yan Wang, Xianfa Su, Jun Li, Gan Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the impact of different chlorinated paraffins (CPs) emission industries on the regional atmospheric characteristics of CPs in Henan Province, China. Short chain CPs (SCCPs) and medium chain CPs (MCCPs) were detected in all air samples, with higher concentrations than previous reports. The proportion of local CP-related industries significantly influences CP pollution characteristics, with the metal working industry contributing the most to MCCPs pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huimin Ma, Wenjing Chen, Qianyu Zhang, Cong Wan, Yangzhi Mo, Fei Liu, Guanghui Dong, Xiaowen Zeng, Duohong Chen, Zhiqiang Yu, Jun Li, Gan Zhang
Summary: Identifying risk drivers is crucial for air pollution control, and biological effect-directed analysis is the most discussed method for linking chemical identification and human health. The water-soluble organic matter in PM2.5 plays a significant role in human health but is challenging to identify chemically. Understanding the structural characteristics and pollution sources of key toxic components is the optimal approach to address this issue.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yue-Rui Huang, Si-Si Liu, Jin-Xin Zi, Sheng-Ming Cheng, Jun Li, Guang-Guo Ying, Chang-Er Chen
Summary: This study used an in situ tool, diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT), to investigate the distribution and exchange kinetics of five typical PFAS in four soils. The results showed a nonlinear relationship between PFAS masses in DGT and time, indicating that PFAS were partially supplied by the solid phase in all soils. A dynamic model called DGT-induced fluxes in soils/sediments (DIFS) was used to interpret the results and determine the distribution coefficients for the labile fraction (Kdl), response time (tc), and adsorption/desorption rates (k1 and k-1). The findings suggest that the availability of PFAS in soils is controlled by Kdl, while the release of PFAS from soils may be kinetically constrained, especially for more hydrophilic PFAS.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Correction
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vahab Vaezzadeh, Xin Yi, Margaret William Thomes, Chui Wei Bong, Choon Weng Lee, Mohamad Pauzi Zakaria, Ai-Jun Wang, Putri Nadhirah Binti Roslin, Guangcai Zhong, Gan Zhang
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Vahab Vaezzadeh, Xin Yi, Farah Rasyidah Rais, Chui Wei Bong, Margaret William Thomes, Choon Weng Lee, Mohamad Pauzi Zakaria, Ai Jun Wang, Guangcai Zhong, Gan Zhang
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Yi, Xiaofei Geng, Yangzhi Mo, Guangcai Zhong, Jiao Tang, Sanyuan Zhu, Zhineng Cheng, Shizhen Zhao, Jun Li, Orjan Gustafsson, Ping 'an Peng, Gan Zhang
Summary: Polyaromatic organic matter (POM) is a group of pollutants and light absorbers in ambient aerosols, mainly derived from incomplete combustion of fossil fuel and biomass. Benzene polycarboxylic acids (BPCAs) have been introduced as molecular markers of atmospheric POM, and radiocarbon analysis of BPCAs can be a powerful tool for apportioning fossil and contemporary sources of POM. However, this application is still lacking.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zheng Zong, Tao Wang, Jiajue Chai, Yue Tan, Pengfei Liu, Chongguo Tian, Jun Li, Yunting Fang, Gan Zhang
Summary: This study developed a novel method using stable nitrogen and oxygen isotopes to identify the sources and formation processes of HONO in an urban area. The results showed that secondary formation, particularly the NO2 heterogeneous reaction, was the dominant process contributing to HONO formation during both day and night. Bayesian simulation demonstrated the contributions of coal combustion, biomass burning, vehicle exhaust, and soil emissions to HONO.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Minwei Han, Kefu Yu, Ruijie Zhang, Biao Chen, Haolan Li, Zheng-en Zhang, Jun Li, Gan Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the PAH concentration in various environmental media in the western South China Sea. The results showed that offshore oil extraction, shipping, and river input contributed to increased PAH pollution in the water. The study also identified that particulate matter accelerated the vertical migration of PAHs and their deposition into the ocean through dry and wet deposition.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hongxing Jiang, Junjie Cai, Xinxin Feng, Yingjun Chen, Lina Wang, Bin Jiang, Yuhong Liao, Jun Li, Gan Zhang, Yujing Mu, Jianmin Chen
Summary: Nitrogen-containing organic compounds (NOCs) are important reactive-nitrogen species in organic aerosols during haze events in Northern China. The sources, formation, and influencing factors of NOCs are still unclear due to their complex nature. In this study, the molecular composition of organic matters (OMs) in PM2.5 samples collected during a haze event was characterized using FT-ICR MS. The results showed that CHON compounds dominated the OM fractions during the haze and exhibited high chemodiversity and transformability. The involvement of aerosol liquid water (ALW)-involved aqueous-phase reactions was found to be important for the formation of aromatic-CHON compounds, and their formation differed between daytime and nighttime.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
