Article
Environmental Sciences
Tadeusz Magiera, Beata Gorka-Kostrubiec, Tadeusz Szumiata, Micha l S. Bucko
Summary: The study investigates the magnetic properties and Mossbauer spectra of technogenic magnetic particles (TMPs) from different pollution sources, including non-ferrous metallurgy, cement, coke, glass production, and long-range transport. The results show that specific pollution sources can be distinguished based on the applied parameters. The properties and composition of TMPs from different sources vary significantly.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Panos Panagos, Martin Jiskra, Pasquale Borrelli, Leonidas Liakos, Cristiano Ballabio
Summary: This study investigates the distribution and sources of mercury in EU soils, highlighting mining activities and chlor-alkali industries as major anthropogenic factors contributing to mercury hotspots. It discusses mercury loss due to water erosion, sediment distribution, and the severity of mercury pollution in the Mediterranean Sea region. The research provides valuable insights to support the EU's efforts in reducing soil pollution as part of the Zero Pollution Action Plan and Sustainable Development Goals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Naseem Akhtar, Muhammad Izzuddin Syakir Ishak, Showkat Ahmad Bhawani, Khalid Umar
Summary: This study primarily discusses the increasing recognition of sustainability issues around water resource consumption under global warming and land utilization complexities, addressing the challenges in comprehending the impacts of anthropogenic activities and natural processes on surface water and groundwater systems, as well as difficulties in assessing water pollution behaviors. It focuses on the discharge of essential pollutants from industrial applications, urban development, and agricultural practices based on land-use sectors, as well as important pollutants released from natural processes in the aquatic environment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wojciech Pol, Emilia Stasinska, Angelika Zmijewska, Adam Wiecko, Piotr Zielinski
Summary: Human activity and anthropopression are major contributors to microplastic contamination in aquatic environments. This study investigated 30 lakes in northeastern Poland during summer stagnation and found microplastics in all of them. The concentration of microplastics ranged from 0.27 MPs/L to 1.57 MPs/L, with an average value of 0.78 +/- 0.42 MPs/L. The study also identified a correlation between microplastic concentration and a shoreline urbanization index (SUI), indicating the impact of direct catchment anthropopression on microplastic pollution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hong-gil Lee, Yoon Joo Byun, Young-Woo Chun, Hoe-Jung Noh, Dong-Jin Kim, Hyun-Koo Kim, Ji-In Kim
Summary: Metal emissions from traffic-related facilities are lower compared to other sources, yet they can still contaminate soil. Anthropogenic contaminants like Zn, Pb, and Cu were found to be higher in concentrations in these facilities, with sources mainly attributed to vehicle maintenance and nonexhaust/exhaust emissions. The study used contamination factor (Cf) and multivariate analysis to quantify and evaluate the contamination.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nazupar Sidikjan, Mamattursun Eziz, Yonghui Wang
Summary: This study collected 77 topsoil samples from urban, suburban, and rural gradients in Urumqi, China, and analyzed the concentrations of seven trace elements. The results showed that the contamination levels of trace elements decreased in the order of urban > rural > suburban gradients. Arsenic was identified as the main carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risk factor among the investigated elements in all gradients.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine E. L. Worsley-Tonks, Elizabeth A. Miller, Chris L. Anchor, Jeff B. Bender, Stanley D. Gehrt, Shane C. McKenzie, Randall S. Singer, Timothy J. Johnson, Meggan E. Craft
Summary: Our study found that raccoons with different exposures to anthropogenic sources showed variations in the prevalence and richness of extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistant E. coli, richness of ARG, and prevalence of E. coli with plasmid-associated ARG. The presence of a wastewater treatment plant seemed to influence the diversity of ESC-R E. coli sequence types, but there was no difference based on urban context. Importantly, ESC-R E. coli carrying plasmid-associated ARG were more likely to be isolated from sites with a WWTP.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Hao Zou, Bozhi Ren
Summary: This study uses multiple methods to investigate the pollution status, spatial distribution, sources, and ecological risks of heavy metals in surface soils around waste sites in antimony mining areas. The results show that Sb, As, Cd, Pb, Cr, and Hg are the most abundant heavy metals, with Sb being severely polluted. Analysis also reveals three potential sources of heavy metals: natural sources, waste site accumulation, and human activities and transportation. The study provides a theoretical basis for further research on heavy metal pollution and source control in soil around antimony mine slag sites.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Omid Rahmati, Zahra Kalantari, Carla Sofia Ferreira, Wei Chen, Seyed Masoud Soleimanpour, Marijana Kapovic-Solomun, Samaneh Seifollahi-Aghmiuni, Navid Ghajarnia, Nader Kazemi Kazemabady
Summary: This study investigates the factors influencing gully formation in the Biram region of Iran using an artificial intelligence approach. The results show that road construction is the main cause of gully formation, while distance from stream, lithology, and land use also contribute to gully occurrences.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Topi Ronkko, Sanna Saarikoski, Niina Kuittinen, Panu Karjalainen, Helmi Keskinen, Anssi Jarvinen, Fanni Myllari, Paeivi Aakko-Saksa, Hilkka Timonen
Summary: This article provides a review of the emission factors (EFs) of particulate black carbon (BC) from major anthropogenic sources. It highlights the importance of society level emission regulation in BC emission mitigation and identifies decreasing trends in BC emissions from diesel-powered vehicles and shipping. However, a potential negative trend in BC emissions from gasoline vehicles is observed. The review also indicates large variations in BC EFs from residential combustion and identifies data gaps in large-scale energy production.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Business
Amrutha Gopinathan Satheedevi, Abhibhav Sharma, Murali Dhar
Summary: This study uses the STIRPAT model to explore the impact of anthropogenic factors on the ambient concentration of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide in industrial and residential clusters in urban provinces of India. The results show that population growth has a negative effect on the environment, while technological advancements have a positive impact on environmental quality. Additionally, it is recommended to improve the quality and coverage of environmental data collection for a more effective solution to the current environmental crisis in India.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Lionel Savignan, Alexandre Lee, Alexandra Coynel, Stephanie Jalabert, Stephane Faucher, Gaetane Lespes, Philippe Chery
Summary: The study analyzed 356 samples from the south-western region of France to determine the spatial distribution and origin of six trace elements in soils. It found that the element arsenic has dual anthropogenic and geogenic origins, while cadmium is mainly geogenic and associated with Jurassic limestone bedrock.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zakhar Slukovskii
Summary: Studies have shown that vanadium tends to accumulate in the sediments of lakes in urban areas, especially those with fuel oil thermal power plants or boiler houses. The presence of uranium-vanadium ores in certain regions can also result in elevated concentration of vanadium in lake sediments. Vanadium in urban sediments is closely associated with nickel, which can be released into the environment through emissions from thermal power plants and boiler houses.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Sutliff-Johansson, S. Ponter, E. Engstrom, I Rodushkin, P. Peltola, A. Widerlund
Summary: This study evaluates the temporal trends of Tantalum (Ta) and Niobium (Nb) concentrations in northern Baltic Sea sediments, with a focus on the potential impact from the Ronnskar sulfide ore smelter in Sweden. Ta concentrations increased significantly near the smelter due to electronic waste processing, while Nb concentrations remained stable. Anthropogenic Ta showed associations with hydrous ferric oxides and organic matter, while Nb did not display notable changes.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elise Van Eynde, Arthur Nicolaus Fendrich, Cristiano Ballabio, Panos Panagos
Summary: This study used a machine learning model to analyze the zinc concentration in 21,682 soil samples and created a map of topsoil zinc concentrations in Europe. The research found that clay content was the most important factor affecting the distribution of soil zinc in Europe, with lower concentrations in coarser soils. Additionally, deposits and mining activities were identified as the main reasons for relatively high zinc concentrations in certain areas. The map developed in this study is crucial for assessing eco-toxicological risks and zinc deficiency in European soils, as well as for future policy-making.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Mahsa Tashakor, Soroush Modabberi, Ariadne Argyraki
Summary: Research on urban geochemistry has been expanding globally, with a focus on the impact of non-degradable pollutants on human health in cities. Iranian cities have received insufficient study, but recent rapid urban expansion in Iran has led to increased research on contamination in urban soil and dust, revealing alarming levels of health risks in some older and industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zacharenia Kypritidou, Paraskevi-Maria Kourgia, Ariadne Argyraki, Alecos Demetriades
Summary: The Lavreotiki-Lavrion area in Greece has a long history of mining and smelting activities, which have resulted in a significant amount of toxic wastes. This review discusses the contamination problem in the area, including the impact on human health and the proposed remediation plan. The case of Lavrion-Lavreotiki area serves as a global example of the environmental, economical, societal, and health-related implications of long-term mineral resources exploitation.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
M. J. Watts, A. Argyraki, M. Barbieri, A. Brown, M. Button, R. Finkelman, G. Gibson, O. Humphrey, X. Huo, A. S. Hursthouse, B. Kaninga, P. Marinho Reis, D. R. S. Middleton, O. Morton-Bermea, A. Nazarpour, A. S. Olatunji, O. Osano, S. Potgieter-Vermaak, C. Prater, K. Torrance, M. H. Wong, C. Zhang, M. Zia
Summary: This article discusses how the SEGH community has responded to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluates the progress made from 2019 to 2021, including the increase in membership offerings and improvement in regional diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paraskevi-Maria Kourgia, Zacharenia Kypritidou, Ariadne Argyraki, Alecos Demetriades
Summary: A number of studies have confirmed that the Lavrion urban and suburban area is heavily contaminated and has impacted the health of its inhabitants. Environmental scientists faced challenges in communicating their findings to environmental managers and the public. Proposed remediation actions aimed to improve the situation and inform the local population and authorities about environmental hazards and safety measures, but faced skepticism from stakeholders. This paper provides insight into the obstacles preventing the implementation of the proposed plan by examining risk perception and response from the affected community, highlighting the role of SEGH in connecting environmental research with the public.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cynthia Faye Isley, Kara L. Fry, Xiaochi Liu, Gabriel Michael Filippelli, Jane A. Entwistle, Adam P. Martin, Melanie Kah, Diana Meza-Figueroa, John T. Shukle, Khadija Jabeen, Abimbola O. Famuyiwa, Liqin Wu, Neda Sharifi-Soltani, Israel N. Y. Doyi, Ariadne Argyraki, Kin Fai Ho, Chenyin Dong, Peggy Gunkel-Grillon, C. Marjorie Aelion, Mark Patrick Taylor
Summary: This study evaluated the concentrations of trace metals in indoor dust from homes in 35 countries and identified the main sources of these metals along with associated household characteristics. The findings suggest that factors such as home age, peeling paint, and garden access are important considerations for managing potential risks posed by indoor house dust, with chromium concentrations in indoor dust having the greatest health risk impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Paraskevi Maria Kourgia, Ariadne Argyraki, Vasiliki Paraskevopoulou, Fotini Botsou, Efstratios Kelepertzis, Manos Dassenakis
Summary: This study investigates the concentrations of trace elements in sediments after a catastrophic flash flood event in Mandra, Greece. The results show the presence of both geogenic and anthropogenic trace elements in flood-deposited sediment, with significant correlations with total organic carbon and magnetic susceptibility.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ricardo J. N. Bettencourt da Silva, Ariadne Argyraki, Carlos Borges, Carla Palma, Michael H. Ramsey
Summary: This article introduces the application and comparison of three techniques for continuous modeling of land contamination, and quantifies the relevant uncertainty components. The study demonstrates that the Monte Carlo simulation method (MCM) provides the most accurate predictions by considering the impact of uncertainty.
ANALYTICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Christos Kanellopoulos, Ariadne Argyraki
Summary: Multivariate statistical analysis, alongside classical hydrogeochemical methods, has been used in this study to assess the hydrogeochemical features of Eastern Central Greece and NW Euboea (Evia) Island. The study found that seawater intrusion, intense fertilizer use, and the influence of carbonate and ophiolitic ultramafic rocks are the main factors affecting the composition and quality of the groundwater.
APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Konstantina Pyrgaki, Efstratios Kelepertzis, Ariadne Argyraki, Pascal Boeckx, Fotini Botsou, Emmanuel Dassenakis
Summary: A coupled methodology of nitrogen isotopes, hydrogeochemical characterization, multivariate statistical analysis, and SIAR Bayesian modeling was used to identify the sources of NO3- and N transformation processes in three alluvial aquifers in central Greece. The study found that the groundwater in these aquifers is contaminated with hexavalent chromium and nitrate. The dominant nitrogen transformation process was nitrification, which was influenced by domestic sewage and N-bearing fertilizers. Multivariate statistical analysis revealed that salinization, silicate dissolution, and groundwater contamination due to fertilizer use were the main processes in the study areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fotini Botsou, Ali Sungur, Efstratios Kelepertzis, Zacharenia Kypritidou, Ourania Daferera, Ioannis Massas, Ariadne Argyraki, Konstantinos Skordas, Mustafa Soylak
Summary: This study examined the mobility of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in contaminated soils and road dusts in Volos, Greece. The results showed that lead and zinc had the highest remobilization potential, while nickel, chromium, and iron had low mobility. The extractability of PTEs in soil samples was controlled by carbonate content and organic matter, while magnetic susceptibility played a key role in the geochemical partitioning of PTEs in road dust. It was suggested that sequential extraction procedures should be combined with source identification of PTEs to better estimate their remobilization in soil and road dust influenced by industrial emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zacharenia Kypritidou, Maria-Anna Gatou, Ariadne Argyraki, Vasilios Zotiadis
Summary: In this study, dynamic adsorption experiments using micro-columns were conducted to assess the adsorption behavior of natural Fe-Mg-rich clays for Pb ions. The results showed that the mixed palygorskite/Fe-smectite-rich clay beds exhibited the highest adsorption capacity, followed by the Fe-smectite-rich and palygorskite-rich clay beds.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Efstratios Kelepertzis, Ioannis Matiatos, Fotini Botsou, Christina Antonopoulou, Ioannis Lappas, Elissavet Dotsika, Vladislav Chrastny, Pascal Boeckx, Sotirios Karavoltsos, Michael Komarek
Summary: The Atalanti basin in central Greece is facing groundwater quality deterioration threats due to both natural and human-induced contamination sources. This study used a combination of statistical and hydrogeochemical techniques, as well as stable isotope compositions, to investigate the origin of salinity and nitrate contamination. The findings showed that irrigation return flow and marine aerosols were the main contributors to high salinity, while fertilizers and sewage waste were the dominant sources of nitrate. The study also revealed the influence of redox conditions on the biogeochemical transformations of nitrogen species and the mobilization of chromium (VI).
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Bourliva, Efstratios Kelepertzis, Lamprini Papadopoulou, Carla Patinha, Nikolaos Kantiranis
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the bioaccessibility of arsenic in lignite fly-ash samples via ingestion and inhalation, and its contribution to total arsenic exposure. The results showed significant differences in the bioaccessibility of arsenic between oral and respiratory pathways, suggesting the presence of highly soluble arsenic-bearing phases in the fly-ash samples. The bioaccessibility rates in gastric fluids ranged from 45-73%, while the pulmonary bioaccessibility rates in artificial lung fluids exhibited significantly higher levels ranging from 86% to 95%.
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)