Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Leah M. Santangelo, Craig J. Brown, James B. Shanley, Michael J. Pribil, Danny L. Rutherford
Summary: The study compared lead concentrations in private wellhead and tap water in south-central Massachusetts, finding that most samples had lead concentrations below the monitoring standard, but some samples had higher concentrations; Lead concentrations varied significantly under different environmental conditions, influenced by factors such as water acidity and dissolved oxygen levels.
APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
W. McCance, A. Surapaneni, J. Hampton, S. Wang, M. Currell
Summary: This study investigates the contamination sources and processes in a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) located on coastal acid sulfate soils (ASS) using hydrogeochemical plotting tools, time-series analysis of key contaminants, and targeted isotopic analysis. The results show that the oxidation of pyritic sediments, anthropogenic inputs from the WWTP, and surrounding agricultural land use have all impacted the groundwater environment. Nutrients are largely derived from the WWTP, while metals are mainly derived from the secondary mobilisation of acid sulfate soils due to sulfide oxidation. This work highlights the importance of understanding the hydrogeological environment and provides insights for the planning and management of WWTPs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhilin Zhong, Haijian Bing, Zhongxiang Xiang, Yanhong Wu, Jun Zhou, Shiming Ding
Summary: This study collected soil and moss samples from different slopes and altitudes in Shennongjia Mountain to identify the sources of lead and the regulation mechanisms of altitude and slope on its distribution. The results showed that atmospheric deposition was the main source of lead, and altitude determined the distribution pattern of atmospheric lead.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Timo Tarvainen, Marja Lehtonen, Yann Lahaye, Jaana Jarva
Summary: We propose an analytical workflow scheme for source tracing and risk estimation of lead-contaminated soil, and demonstrate it with test sites in the city of Turku. The workflow includes lead concentration, sequential extractions, mineralogical characterization, and isotope composition. The study found that elevated lead concentrations in urban topsoil samples in Turku mainly originate from fill-derived soils imported from other regions. The use of traditional geochemical study and advanced micro-analytical techniques revealed that lead in urban fill-derived soils is bound to various carrier phases and has multiple pollution sources.
APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hana Johanis, Vaclav Tejnecky, Ondrej Drabek, Lubos Boruvka, Martin Mihaljevic
Summary: Research has shown that forest soils in the Czech Republic have isotopic signatures introduced by lead pollution, likely stemming from widespread atmospheric pollution, with floodplain forests showing different isotopic signatures potentially due to more materials from the river bed or surface runoff. These findings may assist in determining background values for soil lead and monitoring the state and health of forests in the Czech Republic for future conservation efforts.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paolo D'Imporzano, Katrien Keune, Janne M. Koornneef, Erma Hermens, Petria Noble, A. L. S. Vandivere, Gareth R. Davies
Summary: This study shows that lead isotopes in lead white pigment can be used as an additional diagnostic tool to determine the production time of 17th century Dutch paintings. Analysis of 77 well-dated paintings from 27 different Dutch artists reveals significant changes in the source of lead used in lead white at the start, middle, and end of the 17th century.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elin Jutebring Sterte, Fredrik Lidman, Ylva Sjoberg, Stefan W. Ploum, Hjalmar Laudon
Summary: This study examined the regulatory role of groundwater levels and mean travel times (MTT) on riparian dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations and stream DOC. The results showed that MTT is a better predictor than groundwater level for riparian DOC concentration, capturing a greater variety of catchment heterogeneities and representing seasonal variability more successfully.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Edgar Hiller, Zuzana Pilkova, Lenka Filova, Martin Mihaljevic, Veronika Spirova, L'ubomir Jurkovic
Summary: This study investigates the contamination of soil and vegetables in urban community gardens in Bratislava, Slovakia. The results show that while some soils are contaminated, the bioaccessibility of metal(loid)s in vegetables is not high, making them safe for consumption. The study also identifies the sources of metal(loid)s and the migration of lead from soil to vegetables.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andres Rodriguez-Seijo, Knut Endre Sjastad, Vladislav Chrastny
Summary: Lead isotopes ratios were used as environmental tracers to evaluate the sources of Pb in the soil environment of an abandoned shooting range in northwest Spain. The analyses showed that the majority of Pb in the soil originated from used shot pellets, providing valuable data for lead contamination research and the identification of Pb sources in adjacent areas to shooting-range facilities.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bertil Nlend, Frederic Huneau, Suzanne Ngo Boum-Nkot, Fricelle Song, David Komba, Bernard Gwodog, Parfait Meyoupe, Boris Djieugoue, Enoh Fongoh
Summary: This review compiles stable and radioactive isotopic data from Cameroon to study groundwater isotope hydrology. The study reveals that rainfall isotopic variation is linked to the migration of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, and groundwater recharge can be either diffuse or focused. In addition, the study uncovers the existence of paleo-groundwater resources in Cameroon.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
YeoJin Ju, Chan-ho Jeong, Dong-Chan Koh, Yoon-Yeol Yoon, Eun-Hee Koh, Kang-Kun Lee, Dugin Kaown
Summary: This study compiled measurements from 122 shallow wells and used the non-atmospheric (excess) 4He distribution to investigate the origin and distribution of radioactivity in shallow groundwater.
APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
V Re, S. Kammoun, E. Sacchi, R. Trabelsi, K. Zouari, I Matiatos, E. Allais, S. Daniele
Summary: This study discusses the importance of assessing the origin of nitrate pollution using stable isotope techniques and the challenges in studying nitrate pollution origins in arid and semi-arid regions. The results emphasize the necessity of considering regional and local characteristics in determining nitrate sources and apportionment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Paolo D'imporzano, Katarina Batur, Katrien Keune, Janne M. Koornneef, Erma Hermens, Petria Noble, Kirsten Van Zuilen, Gareth R. Davies
Summary: The study found that there is isotopic heterogeneity in lead white within individual paintings, while pure pigment from 16th-century Venetian lead white is isotopically homogeneous. The evolution from pure pigment to artwork is associated with an increase in the heterogeneity of lead isotope ratios.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katie M. Coluccio, Leanne K. Morgan, Isaac R. Santos
Summary: This study investigates the sources of groundwater discharge into a hypertrophic coastal lagoon in New Zealand, and estimates nutrient loads from this discharge. The analysis of water samples reveals distinct differences in the sources of groundwater and porewater, with a potential for wetland restoration around the lagoon to help remove nutrients.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Kazuhiro Toyoda, Shota Nakano, Shunitz Tanaka, Kawawa Banda, Imasiku A. Nyambe, Tsuyoshi Ishikawa, Shouta Nakayama, Mayumi Ishizuka
Summary: The town of Kabwe has suffered severe lead pollution due to mining activities. Water and soil samples confirm that the lead pollution is derived from the tailings deposit, with the lead mainly entering the well water through aeolian dust.
APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrea Giuliani, Russell N. Drysdale, Jon D. Woodhead, Noah J. Planavsky, David Phillips, Janet Hergt, William L. Griffin, Senan Oesch, Hayden Dalton, Gareth R. Davies
Summary: The carbon cycle of Earth is influenced by the subduction of sedimentary material into the mantle. Changes in the composition of sedimentary subduction flux over Earth's history have had an unclear impact on the mantle carbon cycle. This study shows that the carbon isotopes of kimberlite magmas reflect a fundamental change in their deep-mantle source compositions during the Phanerozoic Eon. The findings suggest that biogeochemical processes on Earth's surface have a significant influence on the deep mantle, establishing a connection between the deep and shallow carbon cycles.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Dominik Huelse, Pam Vervoort, Sebastiaan J. van de Velde, Yoshiki Kanzaki, Bernard Boudreau, Sandra Arndt, David J. Bottjer, Babette Hoogakker, Matthias Kuderer, Jack J. Middelburg, Nils Volkenborn, Sandra Kirtland Turner, Andy Ridgwell
Summary: Bioturbation disrupts the sediment layering and distorts the environmental signals recorded in sediment particles, affecting the proxy records of past climatological events. Through numerical modeling, we demonstrate how different modes and intensities of bioturbation impact proxy records, and how particle mixing and environmental transitions contribute to variations in sampled proxy records.
EARTH-SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Robin van der Ploeg, Margot J. Cramwinckel, Ilja J. Kocken, Thomas J. Leutert, Steven M. Bohaty, Chris D. Fokkema, Pincelli M. Hull, A. Nele Meckler, Jack J. Middelburg, Inigo A. Muller, Donald E. Penman, Francien Peterse, Gert-Jan Reichart, Philip F. Sexton, Maximilian Vahlenkamp, David De Vleeschouwer, Paul A. Wilson, Martin Ziegler, Appy Sluijs
Summary: The Middle Eocene Climatic Optimum (MECO) experienced a transient warming of 3 degrees Celsius, leading to increased salinity in the North Atlantic subtropical gyre and potentially a poleward expansion of its northern boundary.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
A. E. Stuart-Lee, J. Mortensen, T. Juul-Pedersen, J. J. Middelburg, K. Soetaert, M. J. Hopwood, A. Engel, L. Meire
Summary: The release of meltwater from marine-terminating glaciers influences primary production in fjords along Greenland's coastline. However, it is still unclear how local ecosystems will adapt and how it will affect hydrography as these glaciers retreat onto land. In this study, we examined how marine- and land-terminating glaciers respectively influence bloom dynamics in two fjords in west Greenland.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Lisette M. Kootker, Saskia T. M. Ammer, Daniel J. Wescott, Gareth R. Davies, Hayley L. Mickleburgh
Summary: This study examines the alterations in isotope signatures of various human tissues throughout decomposition, finding significant shifts in the isotopic compositions of hair and bones, while dental samples record the most consistent data, making them better targets for forensic investigations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEGAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Olivier Sulpis, Jack J. Middelburg
Summary: Restoring coastal vegetated habitats can remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it as organic matter in sediments. A study now shows that these habitats also support seawater to store more carbon, and for longer, in its dissolved inorganic form.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Joanna Ostapkowicz, Rick J. Schulting, Gareth R. Davies
Summary: This paper presents the first systematic study of pre-Columbian imported stone celts recovered from the limestone islands of the Lucayan archipelago. The study found that the Lucayan archipelago had a sufficient supply of stone celts and there was no clear evidence of size diminution with distance from sources. The majority of stone celts were jade, supplemented with other materials.
JOURNAL OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Junjie Wang, Lauriane Vilmin, Jose M. Mogollon, Arthur H. W. Beusen, Wim J. van Hoek, Xiaochen Liu, Philip A. Pika, Jack J. Middelburg, Alexander F. Bouwman
Summary: Global inland-water N2O emissions have increased significantly over the past century, mainly due to inputs from groundwater and production in reservoirs, with hotspots in East Asia, South Asia, Southeast America, and Europe. Continued excessive nutrient use, dam construction, and the development of suboxic conditions in aging reservoirs are expected to result in persisting high inland-water N2O emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Olivier Sulpis, David S. Trossman, Mark Holzer, Emil Jeansson, Siv K. Lauvset, Jack J. Middelburg
Summary: In the dark ocean, the main sink for dissolved oxygen is respiratory organisms. However, estimates of dissolved oxygen utilization rates (OUR) are often obtained using proxies of questionable accuracy and neglecting key regions. The relative contributions of particulate (POC) or dissolved (DOC) organic carbon as respiration substrates in the dark ocean are unknown.
GLOBAL BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Igor K. Nikogosian, Antoine J. J. Bracco Gartner, Paul R. D. Mason, Douwe J. J. van Hinsbergen, Klaudia F. Kuiper, Uwe Kirscher, Sergei Matveev, Araik Grigoryan, Edmond Grigoryan, Arsen Israyelyan, Manfred J. van Bergen, Janne M. Koornneef, Jan R. Wijbrans, Gareth R. Davies, Khachatur Meliksetian
Summary: This study presents new geochronological, palaeomagnetic, and geochemical constraints to understand the geodynamic evolution of the South Armenian Block (SAB) and its Gondwanan origin. It reveals the timing of rifting and provides insights into the geological history of the SAB since the Permian.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Suzette Timmerman, Thomas Stachel, Janne M. Koornneef, Karen V. Smit, Rikke Harlou, Geoff M. Nowell, Andrew R. Thomson, Simon C. Kohn, Joshua H. F. L. Davies, Gareth R. Davies, Mandy Y. Krebs, Qiwei Zhang, Sarah E. M. Milne, Jeffrey W. Harris, Felix Kaminsky, Dmitry Zedgenizov, Galina Bulanova, Chris B. Smith, Izaac Cabral Neto, Francisco V. Silveira, Antony D. Burnham, Fabrizio Nestola, Steven B. Shirey, Michael J. Walter, Andrew Steele, D. Graham Pearson
Summary: The sublithospheric diamonds from Brazil and Guinea, with ages ranging from 450 to 650 million years ago, were formed in a subduction system near Gondwana. These diamonds were preserved beneath Gondwana for over 300 million years and might have enhanced supercontinent stability by attaching to the lithospheric keel.
Editorial Material
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Fulvio Franchi, Barbara Cavalazzi, Gareth Davies, Fernando Gomez
FRONTIERS IN ASTRONOMY AND SPACE SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Junjie Wang, Xiaochen Liu, Arthur H. W. Beusen, Jack J. Middelburg
Summary: Excessive nitrate in surface waters deteriorates water quality and poses a threat to human health. The global population's long-term exposure to surface-water nitrate has increased over the past 50 years, resulting in potential acute and chronic health risks. Asian countries are experiencing an increasing impact of acute risks, while chronic risks are shifting from high-income countries in Europe and North America to middle-income countries in Asia and Africa.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Natascia Luciani, Igor K. Nikogosian, Cees-Jan De Hoog, Gareth R. Davies, Janne M. Koornneef
Summary: This study quantifies crustal recycling in a complex subduction setting through examining Italian magmatism. The study reveals lower boron isotope values in Italian magmatism compared to previous studies on arc and post-collisional setting magmas. Phengite plays an important role in the source of Italian magmas.
EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Junjie Wang, Lauriane Vilmin, Jose M. Mogollon, Arthur H. W. Beusen, Wim J. van Hoek, Xiaochen Liu, Philip A. Pika, Jack J. Middelburg, Alexander F. Bouwman
Summary: Inland waters are significant contributors to global N2O emissions, with the highest emissions occurring in reservoirs and areas with high population density and intensive agricultural activities. The global inland-water N2O emission has been increasing over the past century and currently contributes 7-10% to total global N2O emissions. Continuing excessive use of nutrients, dam construction, and the aging of reservoirs will likely lead to persistently high inland-water N2O emissions.
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)
