Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zoltan Kazi, Snezana Filip, Ljubica Kazi
Summary: This research uses an R program with linear regression to predict air pollutant values. The data used in this study were collected from air quality monitoring reports in Belgrade, published by the Environmental Protection Agency of the Republic of Serbia. The results show that the derived functions from linear regression can effectively predict air pollutant values.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alexandra Lai, Martha Lee, Ellison Carter, Queenie Chan, Paul Elliott, Majid Ezzati, Frank Kelly, Li Yan, Yangfeng Wu, Xudong Yang, Liancheng Zhao, Jill Baumgartner, James J. Schauer
Summary: Research conducted in villages in three Chinese provinces found that the chemical composition of PM2.5 exposures did not significantly differ by gender, and participants using coal had higher ratios of coal combustion tracers. Indicating substantial indirect exposure to solid fuel emissions from other homes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinlei Liu, Yaojie Li, Zhihan Luo, Ran Xing, Yatai Men, Wenxuan Huang, Ke Jiang, Lu Zhang, Chao Sun, Longjiao Xie, Hefa Cheng, Huizhong Shen, Yuanchen Chen, Wei Du, Guofeng Shen, Shu Tao
Summary: Through long-term field monitoring using low-cost sensors, we evaluated the variations of indoor PM2.5 in rural areas. We found large variations of household PM2.5 across different homes and within households. Factors such as outdoor PM2.5, outdoor temperature, and indoor-outdoor temperature difference have significant impacts on the variation of indoor PM2.5.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhihan Luo, Guofeng Shen, Yatai Men, Wenxiao Zhang, Wenjun Meng, Wenyuan Zhu, Jing Meng, Xinlei Liu, Qin Cheng, Ke Jiang, Xiao Yun, Hefa Cheng, Tao Xue, Huizhong Shen, Shu Tao
Summary: The study highlights the importance of considering both indoor and outdoor exposure in assessing air pollution inequality. It reveals that low-income groups are exposed to lower ambient PM2.5, but higher indoor PM2.5 due to residential emissions. The transition to clean household energy sources has significantly improved indoor air quality and reduced overall PM2.5 exposure, benefiting low-income groups. The study also shows a decreasing trend in PM2.5 exposure inequality over time.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Amirhosein Mousavi, Jun Wu
Summary: During the COVID-19 lockdown, indoor PM2.5 concentrations increased significantly, particularly with clear peaks in residential areas in the afternoon and evening, reflecting increased human activity and household chores during meal times. The contribution of indoor-generated PM2.5 to total indoor concentrations increased as high as 80% during and post-lockdown periods compared to before lockdown.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanchuan Shao, Riyang Liu, Jianxun Yang, Miaomiao Liu, Wen Fang, Litiao Hu, Jun Bi, Zongwei Ma
Summary: Research often focuses on the impact of socioeconomic factors on ambient PM2.5 and health burden. This study shows that economic growth promotes the reduction of indoor fuel use, leading to fewer deaths related to PM2.5. Exposure to ambient and indoor PM2.5 causes millions of premature deaths in China. In recent years, indoor air pollution and deaths from polluting fuel cooking have significantly declined. However, the main drivers behind this change have not been clearly identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Susannah Ripley, Laura Minet, Jad Zalzal, Krystal Godri Pollitt, Dong Gao, Pascale S. J. Lakey, Manabu Shiraiwa, Barbara A. Maher, Marianne Hatzopoulou, Scott Weichenthal
Summary: This study conducted large-scale monitoring campaigns and developed models to predict spatial variations in PM2.5’s ability to generate reactive oxygen species, oxidative potential based on the depletion of antioxidants, and anhysteretic magnetic remanence as an indicator of magnetite nanoparticles in Montreal and Toronto. The results showed that areas with higher material deprivation in Montreal were exposed to PM2.5 with higher ROS and OP, while this relationship was not observed in Toronto. The developed models will be used in epidemiologic studies to assess the health effects of exposure to PM2.5 and iron-rich magnetic nanoparticles in both cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andreja Stojic, Gordana Jovanovic, Svetlana Stanisic, Snjezana Herceg Romanic, Andrej Sostaric, Vladimir Udovicic, Mirjana Perisic, Tijana Milicevic
Summary: The study employed advanced analytical methods to investigate the distribution of PM2.5-bound B[a]P in a university building in Belgrade. The results showed a strong correlation between indoor and outdoor B[a]P levels, which were mainly influenced by different pollutant concentrations. High B[a]P concentration events were found to occur during periods of low temperature, unstable weather, and increased precipitation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rebecca Witinok-Huber, Maggie L. Clark, John Volckens, Bonnie N. Young, Megan L. Benka-Coker, Ethan Walker, Jennifer L. Peel, Casey Quinn, Joshua P. Keller
Summary: Traditional cooking with solid fuels creates household air pollution, leading to millions of premature deaths worldwide. This study analyzed the impact of household and personal variables on exposure to fine particulate matter and black carbon. Stove type was found to have the greatest influence on exposure. Future research should include tracking participants' cooking behaviors and daily activities to further understand exposure variations.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hao Zhao, Xuening Zhang, Wanxin Wang, Jingman Shi, Wenjian Lai, Yanzhi Li, Caiyun Zhang, Lan Guo, Jianhua Gong, Li Li, Ciyong Lu
Summary: This study assessed the spatiotemporal trends of neonatal disorders burden caused by ambient and household PM2.5 exposure from 1990 to 2019. It found that in 2019, approximately one-fifth of the global neonatal disorders burden was attributable to PM2.5 exposure, with 7.54% for ambient PM2.5 and 13.23% for household PM2.5. While the burden related to household PM2.5 decreased, that related to ambient PM2.5 increased, especially in lower socio-demographic index regions.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shan Xu, Bin Zou, Ying Xiong, Neng Wan, Huihui Feng, Chenxia Hu, Yan Lin
Summary: This study proposes a new method for spatial prediction of PM2.5 pollution based on the pollution scene assumption, and validates the potential effectiveness of this assumption through geographically weighted regression kriging. The research finds that PM2.5 concentration varies between urban microenvironments, and pollution scene-based GWRK is effective for high-resolution mapping.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abhay Anand, Suman Yadav, Harish C. Phuleria
Summary: This study assessed the chemical characteristics and oxidative potential of indoor and outdoor PM2.5 in slums in Mumbai, India. The results showed that the PM2.5 in the slums primarily originated from outdoor sources, and the high-traffic slums had higher toxicity and non-carcinogenic health risk compared to the low-traffic slums.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guangcong Liu, Zhuo Yang, Chenyu Wang, Danbo Wang
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the association between PM2.5 exposure and the overall survival of cervical cancer patients in urban areas of Liaoning Province, China. Results showed a significant association between PM2.5 exposure and shorter overall survival, particularly for patients with stage II and stage III cancer.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Mostafijur Rahman, Meredith Franklin, Nusrat Jabin, Tasnia Ishaque Sharna, Noshin Nower, Tanya L. Alderete, Alaa Mhawish, Anisuddin Ahmed, M. A. Quaiyum, Muhammad T. Salam, Talat Islam
Summary: This study shows that biomass fuel burning is a significant contributor to household PM2.5 in rural and semi-urban areas of Bangladesh. The study also presents a model to predict household PM2.5 using ambient PM2.5 and household characteristics.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuodi Fu, Moon Keun Kim, Long Huang, Jiying Liu, Bing Chen, Stephen Sharples
Summary: This study conducted experimental and numerical analyses on the influence of outdoor air pollutants levels, infiltration rate, and occupants' behaviours on indoor air quality. It also established a numerical model to validate the research findings.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pierre William Cazenave, Marius Dewar, Ricardo Torres, Jerry Blackford, Michael Bedington, Yuri Artioli, Jorn Bruggeman
Summary: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology can assist in reducing CO2 emissions in the atmosphere, but monitoring CO2 releases in the marine environment may face challenges due to various factors. By using methods such as a 3D hydrodynamic model, effective monitoring schemes can be designed to detect CO2 releases early.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paul J. Mann, Jens Strauss, Juri Palmtag, Kelsey Dowdy, Olga Ogneva, Matthias Fuchs, Michael Bedington, Ricardo Torres, Luca Polimene, Paul Overduin, Gesine Mollenhauer, Guido Grosse, Volker Rachold, William Sobczak, Robert G. M. Spencer, Bennet Juhls
Summary: The melting of permafrost in the Arctic is reshaping landscapes and threatening infrastructure, cultural sites, and natural resources. This process also impacts the delivery of organic carbon to Arctic nearshore environments, which in turn affects coastal processes, food webs, and marine resources. Future increases in runoff and permafrost thaw may further alter carbon turnover rates and OC distributions, potentially impacting coastal carbon budgets and ecosystem structure.
Review
Environmental Sciences
James L. Webber, Charles R. Tyler, Donna Carless, Ben Jackson, Diana Tingley, Phoebe Stewart-Sinclair, Yuri Artioli, Ricardo Torres, Giovanni Galli, Peter I. Miller, Peter Land, Sara Zonneveld, Melanie C. Austen, A. Ross Brown
Summary: This study examines how land use impacts water quality and affects the viability of shellfish mariculture. The main water quality issue affecting shellfish mariculture in South West England is faecal material from agricultural runoff and municipal wastewater discharges. The research also evaluates possible changes in water quality conditions in the future and highlights potential trade-offs and synergies between land and water-based food production systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
A. Ross Brown, Martin K. S. Lilley, Jamie Shutler, Claire Widdicombe, Paul Rooks, Andrea McEvoy, Ricardo Torres, Yuri Artioli, Gary Rawle, John Homyard, Charles R. Tyler, Chris Lowe
Summary: Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can have severe impacts on marine ecosystems, human health, and the seafood industry. This study examined changes in plankton communities during a warm summer and found significant differences in the abundance of HAB species at different sites. These differences appear to be associated with variations in water circulation and co-occurring plankton communities.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alejandro Cifuentes, Lluis Soler, Ricardo Torres, Jordi Llorca
Summary: In this study, a catalytic membrane reactor equipped with Pd-Ag metallic membranes and loaded with PdZn/ZnAl2O4/Al2O3 catalytic pellets was tested and modeled for the methanol steam reforming reaction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luca Polimene, R. Torres, H. R. Powley, M. Bedington, B. Juhls, J. Palmtag, J. Strauss, P. J. Mann
Summary: Arctic shelf seas receive the most river runoff and are experiencing increased freshwater loads and terrestrial matter inputs. Changes in dissolved organic matter may impact primary productivity and CO2 air-sea fluxes. The degradation of organic matter could lead to increased CO2 emissions from the Arctic shelf sea, creating positive feedback to climate change.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Kevin J. Flynn, Ricardo Torres, Xabier Irigoien, Jerry C. Blackford
Summary: Digital twins are simulation models that closely replicate reality and are mistaken for real by experts. Plankton, with their simple physiology and ecological significance, are suitable biological targets for digital twinning. Constructing dynamic plankton digital twins would contribute to education, hypothesis testing, and ecosystem model construction, as well as enhance engagement with modeling and increase confidence in predictive simulations.
JOURNAL OF PLANKTON RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Raquel Barquero, Javier Velasco, Carlos Andres, Ricardo Torres, Ricardo Ruano
Summary: The urine of patients treated with Lu-177 for neuroendocrine tumors is a liquid radioactive waste. The total body activity retained by the patient is measured through SPECT-CT imaging one day after administration, which determines the activity of Lu-177 in the patient's urine one day later, as well as the activity of 177mLu, an impurity accompanying 177Lu. Admitting the patient to a dedicated room with storage tanks for 24 hours reduces the discharged activity below the permitted limits.
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Ana M. Queiros, Karen Tait, James R. Clark, Michel Bedington, Christine Pascoe, Ricardo Torres, Paul J. Somerfield, Dan A. Smale
Summary: Understanding the dispersal of seaweed detritus is crucial for studying the role of seaweed in the ocean carbon cycle. This study used environmental DNA and a particle tracking model to investigate the connectivity between seaweed habitats and sedimentary sinks. The findings highlight the importance of species-specific characteristics and timing in determining the connectivity between seaweed habitats and potential carbon sinks.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Oliver Stoner, Theo Economou, Ricardo Torres, Ian Ashton, Ross Brown
Summary: Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have devastating effects on marine life, causing intoxication and asphyxiation, and costing at least $8bn/yr globally. We developed a new modeling approach using historical HAB monitoring data to predict Dinophysis toxin concentrations in bivalve shellfish species in Western Scotland, South-West England, and Northern France. Our spatiotemporal statistical modeling framework captured seasonal variations and interactions, with spatial functions being the most important for predicting HAB risk. The models showed promise in predicting unknown HAB risk, dependent on the region and availability of training data.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tatiana Prado, Gloria Rey-Benito, Marize Pereira Miagostovich, Maria Ines Zanoli Sato, Veronica Beatriz Rajal, Cesar Rossas Mota, Alyne Duarte Pereira, Mikaela Renata Funada Barbosa, Camille Ferreira Mannarino, Agnes Soares da Silva
Summary: Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is a method that can complement clinical surveillance systems. It provides early warning of possible outbreaks, monitors spatial and temporal trends of infectious diseases, and generates real-time results and representative epidemiological information, especially in areas of social vulnerability. This manuscript discusses the concepts and applications of WBE in public health actions, as well as experiences in Latin American countries, and proposes a model for implementing this surveillance system at the local or national level. It emphasizes the need to implement WBE as a complement to public health surveillance systems in countries that want to detect the early entry and spread of new pathogens and monitor outbreaks or epidemics of infectious agents in their territories.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Matthew Cole, Yuri Artioli, Rachel Coppock, Giovanni Galli, Radwa Saad, Ricardo Torres, Thomas Vance, Anna Yunnie, Penelope K. Lindeque
Summary: Microplastics are a widespread environmental pollutant. Curbing microplastic pollution requires various interventions such as source reduction and curative measures. A nature-based solution involving mussels as microplastic biofilters is proposed, which can effectively remove waterborne microplastics and repurpose them into biodeposits. Experimental results and modeling suggest that this approach has the potential to significantly reduce microplastic contamination.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Javier Herrero-Martin, Xavier Canaleta, Javier del Valle, Ricardo Torres
Summary: This paper describes the impact of a new interaction and learning ecosystem on secondary education and highlights its contribution to the overall improvement and quality assurance of the learning process.
LEARNING AND COLLABORATION TECHNOLOGIES: DESIGNING THE LEARNER AND TEACHER EXPERIENCE, LCT 2022, PT I
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Richard P. Sims, Michael Bedington, Ute Schuster, Andrew J. Watson, Vassilis Kitidis, Ricardo Torres, Helen S. Findlay, James R. Fishwick, Ian Brown, Thomas G. Bell
Summary: In this study, a fast-response seawater CO2 system was used to measure CO2 with high frequency and spatial resolution at the Western Channel Observatory in the UK. The observations reveal distinct spatial patterns of surface water CO2 at different stages of the tidal cycle along the estuarine-coastal continuum. The state of the tide was found to influence the variability of air-sea CO2 flux in the estuarine-coastal boundary region.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Victor de la Llana, Angel del Castillo, Carlos Andres, Laura Gomez, Manuel Agulla, Maria Luisa del Valle, Maria Iglesias, Ricardo Torres
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of placing the treatment isocentre at different locations in hybrid breast cancer radiotherapy, finding no significant differences between plans centred at the boost CoM and the breast CoM. Plans centred at the boost CoM showed an enhancement in planning target volume boost coverage, providing benefits for patients with BB Vector superior to 5.
JOURNAL OF RADIOTHERAPY IN PRACTICE
(2021)
