Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Liping Zhang, Shengnian Wu, Nan Zhang, Ruihan Yao, Eryong Wu
Summary: The study focused on treating the coloration issue of simulated mineral processing wastewater containing salicylic hydroxamic acid using GAC-catalyzed ozonation method, achieving significant improvement in color removal efficiency that meets the reuse and discharge requirements.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pu Li, Yuru Wang, Bi Huang, Shengqi Guan, Tiangang Luan, Ge Lin, Ke Yuan
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence, removal, spatial distribution, and environmental risks of ten antibiotics in wastewater treatment plants in Guangdong province, China. The results showed that amoxicillin and ofloxacin were the predominant antibiotics with high detection rates and concentrations. The economic development of the region was found to positively affect the consumption of human antibiotics, while livestock-related factors affected the consumption of veterinary antibiotics. Additionally, no significant differences were observed in antibiotic removal efficiencies among the treatment processes. However, sulfamethazine and ofloxacin exhibited lower removal rates compared to other antibiotics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lubertus Bijlsma, Elena Pitarch, Eddie Fonseca, Maria Ibanez, Ana Maria Botero, Javier Claros, Laura Pastor, Felix Hernandez
Summary: The study investigated the occurrence and behavior of pharmaceuticals in a wastewater treatment plant receiving wastewater from an urban area and a nearby hospital. The findings showed significantly higher concentrations of pharmaceuticals in hospital discharge samples, with antibiotics having the highest concentrations during winter.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
L. Jothinathan, Q. Q. Cai, S. L. Ong, J. Y. Hu
Summary: The combined microbubble-catalytic ozonation process (M-O-3/Fe/GAC) was found to significantly enhance the efficiency of ozonation in petrochemical wastewater treatment, achieving a COD removal efficiency of 88% and a reduction of phenolic compounds by 63% within 15 minutes.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anshul Yadav, Pratibha Yadav, Pawan Kumar Labhasetwar, Vinod Kumar Shahi
Summary: The study presents CNT functionalized ZIF8 impregnated membranes for removing antibiotics from pharmaceutical wastewater, showing enhanced flux and removal efficiency. Among the membranes, M-ZC membrane demonstrated the highest removal efficiency (>99.4%) for all antibiotics at 60 degrees C feed temperature. The mixed matrix membranes displayed exceptional thermal stability up to 400 degrees C, indicating great potential for treating antibiotic-contaminated wastewater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Suman Kharel, Michael Stapf, Ulf Miehe, Maja Ekblad, Michael Cimbritz, Per Falas, Josefine Nilsson, Robert Sehlen, Jeppe Bregendahl, Kai Bester
Summary: The study found that the ozone reactivity of all metabolites, except for full-scale EOS, was lower than that of their parent compounds. Biological activated carbon removed 20-40% of the remaining metabolites. Similar removal was observed in a constructed wetland.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniele Mousel, Daniel Bastian, Julian Firk, Laurence Palmowski, Johannes Pinnekamp
Summary: Health care facilities can be point sources of pharmaceutical residues in public sewer systems. This study found that combining biological treatment with further processes such as activated carbon adsorption, ozonation and advanced oxidation can effectively remove pharmaceutical residues from wastewater in nursing homes, orthopaedic clinics, and psychiatric clinics. The results demonstrate the general suitability of these treatment methods for eliminating pharmaceutical residues, with the advanced oxidation process showing the highest energy demand.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyun Liu, Zhilin Wu, Francesca Tiziana Cannizzo, Stefano Mantegna, Giancarlo Cravotto
Summary: This study investigates the use of ozonation in a vortex reactor for removing antibiotic residues from milk. It finds that stronger vortexing and hydrodynamic cavitation can enhance the efficiency of antibiotic removal. The degradation kinetics and pathways of antibiotics are affected by various factors, such as initial concentration, ozone concentration, reaction temperature, and milk components.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
D. Akhil, Divya Lakshmi, P. Senthil Kumar, Dai-Viet N. Vo, A. Kartik
Summary: Water recycling and removal of antibiotic pollution are becoming increasingly important, with various techniques for purification being utilized, particularly recently developed methods showing high removal efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Huiru Ma, Guifang Chen, Fuyu Huang, Yuzhong Li, Liqiang Zhang, Yang Jin
Summary: Ammonia nitrogen is a common pollutant in wastewater, causing eutrophication in water bodies by depleting dissolved oxygen. Catalytic ozonation technology can effectively remove ammonia nitrogen without introducing additional pollutants. This study summarized the removal efficiency, product distribution, and reaction mechanism of different catalysts in catalytic ozonation for ammonia nitrogen.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Marckens Francoeur, Christelle Yacou, Eddy Petit, Dominique Granier, Sarra Gaspard, Stephan Brosillon, Andre Ayral
Summary: The study aimed to determine the optimal conditions for the preparation of magnetic activated carbons (mACs) from Sargassum sp. as adsorbents and catalytic supports. The mACs showed better adsorption capacity and degradation efficiency for antibiotics when prepared by the post-impregnation method compared to the pre-impregnation method. The physicochemical properties of the mACs were characterized using various techniques, and the use of Sargassum sp. was found to be promising for the removal of organic pollutants from polluted waters.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Li, Haokun Bian, Wei Wang, Xueqi Fan, Liyan Tao, Gang Yu, Shubo Deng
Summary: Ozonation and resin adsorption were combined to effectively remove low-concentration chelated nickel from electroplating wastewater. Ozone destroyed the nickel complexation while organic matters were not completely mineralized. After ozonation, even common cation-exchange resin could successfully remove nickel. The change of nickel complexes during the treatment process was characterized, and the decomplexation and removal mechanisms were proposed.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hyun-Seok Choe, Ki Yong Kim, Jeong-Eun Oh, Jae-Hyuk Kim
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the removal efficiencies of pharmaceuticals and poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) by different water treatment processes. The results showed that ozonation process effectively removed most pharmaceuticals, while GAC adsorption and RO membrane processes were more effective in removing PFASs.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Afzal Husain Khan, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Nadeem Ahmad Khan, Sirajuddin Ahmed, Mohd Salim Mehtab, Sergij Vambol, Viola Vambol, Fazlollah Changani, Saiful Islam
Summary: This paper proposes a sustainable and controllable method for hospital wastewater treatment using the photo-Fenton process, MBBR treatment, and ozonation. The optimal operational parameters were evaluated and satisfactory removal rates of pharmaceuticals in hospital wastewater were achieved. The method is suggested to be implemented in two stages for practical application.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Z. Amadou Yacouba, J. Mendret, G. Lesage, F. Zaviska, S. Brosillon
Summary: This study developed an innovative integrated membrane and oxidation system for domestic wastewater treatment, combining MBR, NF, and ozonation. The NF process effectively rejected selected organic micropollutants, while ozonation achieved successful degradation of various pharmaceuticals. Pre-ozonation significantly reduced NF fouling resistance.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aleksandra Hagberg, Shashank Gupta, Olena Rzhepishevska, Jerker Fick, Mette Burmolle, Madeleine Ramstedt
Summary: Low concentrations of pharmaceutical substances in the environment may have effects on biological systems, such as bacterial consortia living on riverbed substrates. A study conducted in Sweden found 19 different pharmaceuticals in water downstream from a sewage treatment plant, with differences observed in microbial composition between samples upstream and downstream.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel Cerveny, Roman Grabic, Katerina Grabicova, Tomas Randak, D. G. Joakim Larsson, Andrew C. Johnson, Monika D. Jurgens, Mats Tysklind, Richard H. Lindberg, Jerker Fick
Summary: Through analyzing the plasma of wild fish from multiple countries, it was found that some pharmaceuticals exceeded 10% of the therapeutic plasma concentration in fish, including drugs that target the central nervous system like flupentixol, haloperidol, and risperidone. This not only highlights pharmaceuticals of environmental concern, but also emphasizes the importance of monitoring internal drug levels in aquatic wildlife.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zihan Wang, Wei Ouyang, Mats Tysklind, Chunye Lin, Baodong Wang
Summary: The study investigated the concentrations of atrazine and its three main degradation products in water and suspended particulate sediment in a semienclosed bay of the western Pacific Ocean. The results showed seasonal and spatial variations in pollutant concentrations, with sensitivity to water temperature, dissolved oxygen, and salinity. Further detailed toxicity studies are needed in the future.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Ouyang, Yu Zhang, Chunye Lin, Aihua Wang, Mats Tysklind, Baodong Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the spatial distributions of atrazine and its metabolites in water, suspended particulate sediment (SPS), and surface sediment in an estuary-to-bay system. The results showed that metabolites were more actively degraded in the coastal zone and dechlorination-hydroxylation metabolites were dominant pollutants in the bay. Environmental factors have a direct influence on the transport and redistribution of metabolites during the process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Majid Mustafa, Ivan Kozyatnyk, Christine Gallampois, Pierre Oesterle, Marcus Ostman, Mats Tysklind
Summary: The study compared two methods for regenerating spent PAC saturated with MPs: ozonation and the electro-peroxone (E-peroxone) process. Both methods achieved regeneration efficiencies (REs) of >100% for four of the MPs, but the REs for diclofenac and PFOA were below 100%.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Venkata K. K. Upadhyayula, Venkataramana Gadhamshetty, Dimitris Athanassiadis, Mats Tysklind, Fanran Meng, Qing Pan, Jonathan M. Cullen, Dalia M. M. Yacout
Summary: This study evaluates the environmental performance of wind turbine blades made from hybrid materials reinforced with recycled and virgin carbon fibers. The hybrid blades show better environmental performance in most impact categories, and exhibit optimum performance when specific pollution abatement systems and manufacturing methods are used.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dong Wang, Sven Thunell, Ulrika Lindberg, Lili Jiang, Johan Trygg, Mats Tysklind
Summary: Understanding pollutant removal mechanisms in WWTPs is crucial for controlling effluent quality. An upgraded ML framework with tree-based models and advanced SHAP interpretation system was used to study cause-and-effect relationships. Results showed XGBoost models to be optimal for TSSe and PO4(e) labels, providing insights for model comparison and interpretation in WWTP applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dalia M. M. Yacout, Mats Tysklind, Venkata K. K. Upadhyayula
Summary: International shipping in the Arctic region plays a significant role in environmental changes, and forest-based biofuels are seen as an attractive alternative to conventional fuels. Life cycle assessment shows that forest-based bioethanol has lower impact on climate change potential, but higher impact on several other environmental aspects. Replacing heavy fuel oil with forest-based biodiesel can significantly reduce acidification potential and have overall lower impact on various environmental categories. Using blends of marine gas oil with forest-based bioethanol can help achieve reduced emissions and better environmental performance in Arctic shipping.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kavitha Shanmugam, Venkataramana Gadhamshetty, Mats Tysklind, Debraj Bhattacharyya, Venkata K. K. Upadhyayula
Summary: Municipal wastewater treatment plants can contribute to a circular economy by implementing the 3R principles and generating valuable byproducts. These byproducts, including treated effluent, biogas, and sludge, can be reused in various applications, leading to sustainable development.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Irina A. Duarte, Patrick Reis-Santos, Jerker Fick, Henrique N. Cabral, Bernardo Duarte, Vanessa F. Fonseca
Summary: The contamination of surface waters by pharmaceuticals is a global issue caused by increased access and use of pharmaceuticals, which poses a threat to non-target species. Neuroactive pharmaceuticals, in particular, can bioaccumulate in fish and disrupt various processes, impacting fish populations and their ecosystems. This study investigates the presence and bioaccumulation of 33 neuroactive pharmaceuticals in multiple fish species from four different estuaries. The results show widespread occurrence and bioaccumulation of these pharmaceuticals in fish tissues, highlighting the urgent need for toxicity assessment in natural ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jana Spaeth, Tomas Brodin, Per Falas, Mirva Niinipuu, Richard Lindberg, Jerker Fick, Malin Nording
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of ozonated wastewater on oxylipin levels in damselfly larvae. The results showed that ozonation of wastewater has a certain impact on oxylipin levels in larvae.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Emma J. Rosi, Jerker B. Fick, Barbara A. Han
Summary: Novel viral pathogens have led to the emergence of new diseases in humans, and society has responded with technological innovations such as antiviral therapies. Antivirals can be rapidly deployed to mitigate severe disease and save lives, but their release into the environment can have unforeseen consequences. Using SARS-CoV-2 as a case study, this research identifies a global overlap between bats and elevated pharmaceutical concentrations in surface waters. The contamination of freshwater with antivirals could lead to the evolution of antiviral-resistant viruses in bats, emphasizing the urgent need for scientific research, antiviral development, and responsible use.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Terry Bidleman, Agneta Andersson, Eva Brorstrom-Lunden, Sonia Brugel, Lars Ericson, Katarina Hansson, Mats Tysklind
Summary: A study investigated the presence of halomethoxybenzenes (HMBs) compounds in the air and precipitation at two sites in Sweden and Finland. The abundance and composition of HMBs varied between the two locations, indicating different sources and influences of long-range transport. The findings suggest that terrestrial fungi and forest litter containing fungal mycelia may contribute to atmospheric levels of HMBs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ECOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Dong Wang, Therese Enlund, Johan Trygg, Mats Tysklind, Lili Jiang
Summary: Buildings are responsible for high energy consumption and environmental degradation. Detecting anomalous energy consumption can reduce energy consumption and enhance the safety of building systems. This study proposes a workflow based on data structure and algorithm mechanism levels to effectively detect imperceptible anomalies in building energy consumption profiles.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dong Wang, Sven Thunell, Ulrika Lindberg, Lili Jiang, Johan Trygg, Mats Tysklind, Nabil Souihi
Summary: This paper presents a novel ML-based framework designed to improve effluent quality control in WWTPs by clarifying the relationships between operational variables and effluent parameters. The study shows that influent temperature has a significant impact on TSSe and PO4(e), but in different ways; PO4(e) strongly depends on the TSS concentration in aeration basins, and the impact of TSS in aeration basins on effluent parameters increases with the distances of the basin from the merging outlet; Returning excessive amounts of sludge through the second return sludge pipe should be avoided due to its adverse impact on effluent quality.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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)