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Environmental Sciences
Lulin Wang, Lulu Song, Bingqing Liu, Mingyang Wu, Yunyun Liu, Jianing Bi, Qing Liu, Kai Chen, Zhongqiang Cao, Shunqing Xu, Aifen Zhou, Yaohua Tian, Youjie Wang
Summary: The study suggested that BPS exposure was associated with decreased mtDNAcn in male newborns, with the first trimester identified as a critical window for exposure. No significant associations were found in female newborns.
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Environmental Sciences
Jaehyun Park, Jeeyoung Kim, Esther Kim, Sungho Won, Woo Jin Kim
Summary: The study revealed a significant association between prenatal cadmium exposure and methylation statuses of several CpG sites in Korean infants, particularly during early pregnancy.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Jun Liang, Yantao Shao, Dongping Huang, Chunxiu Yang, Tao Liu, Xiaoyun Zeng, Chunling Li, Zhenghua Tang, Jennifer Tan Hui Juan, Yanye Song, Shun Liu, Xiaoqiang Qiu
Summary: This study found that prenatal exposure to bisphenols may affect the telomere length of newborns. Serum TBBPA levels were positively associated with relative telomere length in newborns, while BPS levels were negatively associated with relative telomere length.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Reproductive Biology
Jianing Bi, Lulu Song, Mingyang Wu, Qing Liu, Luli Xu, Gaojie Fan, Zhongqiang Cao, Chao Xiong, Youjie Wang
Summary: Imbalance or deficiencies of essential metals can damage mtDNA molecule. This study found that prenatal exposure to zinc and essential metal mixture is associated with higher neonatal mtDNA copy number.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiyuan Yao, Yidong Wang, Yifei Ma, Mengmeng Fu, Huimin Wang, Deliang Tang, Jisheng Nie
Summary: We investigated the link between maternal urinary polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolites and thyroid hormones in 120 pairs of pregnant women and newborns. PAH metabolites were measured through high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry, while thyroid hormones were measured using a flow fluorescence assay. The study found that there was a negative impact of total OH PAHs in maternal urine on triiodothyronine (T3) levels. The results also showed associations between maternal urinary PAH metabolites and thyroid hormones in umbilical cord blood plasma, suggesting that prenatal exposure to PAHs may disrupt neonatal thyroid function.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dhanny Primantara Johari Santoso, Annisa Dewi Nugrahani, Amillia Siddiq, Akhmad Yogi Pramatirta, Muhammad Alamsyah Aziz, Setyorini Irianti, Adhi Pribadi, Anita Deborah Anwar, Jusuf Sulaeman Effendi
Summary: The use of magnesium sulfate treatment in preterm delivery can decrease umbilical cord GFAP levels, but there is no correlation between magnesium and calcium levels and GFAP levels.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jaehyun Park, Jeeyoung Kim, Esther Kim, Woo Jin Kim, Sungho Won
Summary: Prenatal lead exposure was found to be associated with altered, gender-specific patterns of DNA methylation in Korean infants. In males, maternal blood lead level during early pregnancy was linked to 18 CpG sites, while a CpG site near the NBAS gene was associated during late pregnancy. No significant association was observed in females.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huimin Wang, Mengmeng Fu, Yifei Ma, Chenjuan Liu, Min Wu, Jisheng Nie
Summary: This study investigates the dose-response relationships between tobacco smoke and neurological performance, and finds that mtDNAcn acts as a mediator between cotinine levels and auditory memory, indicating a negative impact of tobacco smoke on neurobehavioral changes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Hisanori Fukunaga, Atsuko Ikeda
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the genetic and physiological significance of mtDNA copy number in cord blood or peripheral blood from three generations, involving over 1000 individuals. The findings suggest that mtDNA copy number could serve as a transgenerational biomarker for assessing perinatal outcomes, and appropriate medical interventions could improve outcomes through quantitative changes in mtDNA.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingyang Wu, Lulin Wang, Lulu Song, Bingqing Liu, Yunyun Liu, Jianing Bi, Qing Liu, Kai Chen, Yuanyuan Li, Wei Xia, Shunqing Xu, Zhongqiang Cao, Aifen Zhou, Yaohua Tian, Youjie Wang
Summary: This study of 746 mother-newborn pairs in Wuhan, China found that prenatal thallium exposure was associated with shortened neonatal telomere length, particularly when thallium exposure levels in maternal urine samples collected during hospital delivery were increased. However, there was no significant association between neonatal telomere length and thallium exposure levels in urine samples collected during the three trimesters of pregnancy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yaqian Wang, Susu Wang, Yihong Wang, Anxin Lu, Lulu Cao, Ju Wang, Zhenyan Gao, Chonghuai Yan
Summary: This study investigated the prenatal exposure to arsenic and its effects on birth size in Wujiang City, Jiangsu, China. The results showed that low-level prenatal exposure to arsenic could have negative effects on birth weight, especially among male infants.
Article
Cell Biology
Talita Baptista, Lucas Araujo de Azeredo, Aline Zaparte, Thiago Wendt Viola, Sayra Catalina Coral, Maria Aparecida Nagai, Flavia Rotea Mangone, Ana Carolina Pavanelli, Jaqueline B. Schuch, Victor Mardini, Claudia M. Szobot, Rodrigo Grassi-Oliveira
Summary: This study explored the effects of prenatal cocaine exposure on DNA methylation patterns in newborns, specifically focusing on the Oxytocin Receptor gene. While no differences were observed in DNA methylation levels between newborns with a history of PCE and non-exposed newborns, maternal addiction severity for crack cocaine use was found to predict DNA methylation levels in newborns. These findings suggest that maternal crack cocaine usage severity may impact DNA methylation levels in newborns, highlighting the need for larger studies to further investigate specific changes related to the effects of PCE.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongjuan Wang, Huan Chen, Shulei Han, Yaning Fu, Yushan Tian, Yong Liu, An Wang, Hongwei Hou, Qingyuan Hu
Summary: The study found that nicotine addicts exhibit significantly lower mtDNA copy number in their peripheral blood compared to non-smokers, indicating detrimental effects of long-term smoking exposure on mitochondria. Nicotine also induced mitochondrial defects and reduced mtDNA levels in animal and cell models, suggesting that these effects are mediated by autophagy.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anup C. Katheria, Erin Clark, Bradley Yoder, Georg M. Schmolzer, Brenda Hiu Yan Law, Walid El-Naggar, David Rittenberg, Sheetal Sheth, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Courtney Martin, Farha Vora, Satyan Lakshminrusimha, Mark Underwood, Jan Mazela, Joseph Kaempf, Mark Tomlinson, Yvonne Gollin, Kevin Fulford, Yvonne Goff, Paul Wozniak, Katherine Baker, Wade Rich, Ana Morales, Michael Varner, Debra Poeltler, Yvonne Vaucher, Judith Mercer, Neil Finer, Laure El Ghormli, Madeline Murguia Rice
Summary: This study found that umbilical cord milking did not reduce admission to the neonatal intensive care unit for nonvigorous infants born between 35 and 42 weeks' gestation. However, infants in the umbilical cord milking arm had higher hemoglobin, received less delivery room cardiorespiratory support, had a lower incidence of moderate-to-severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and received less therapeutic hypothermia.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andreas -Marius Kaiser, Martin Forsthuber, Raimund Widhalm, Sebastian Granitzer, Stefan Weiss, Harald Zeisler, Philipp Foessleitner, Hans Salzer, Bettina Grasl-Kraupp, Hanns Moshammer, Christina Hartmann, Maria Uhl, Claudia Gundacker
Summary: This study analyzed the levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in 136 mother-newborn pairs and investigated the sources of exposure and their potential associations with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The results showed generally lower levels of PFAS, but some samples exceeded the recently established tolerable weekly intake. Additionally, certain factors were found to significantly influence maternal exposure, and specific PFAS in the placenta were associated with pregnancy outcomes.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Feipeng Cui, Yu Sun, Junqing Xie, Dankang Li, Mingyang Wu, Lulu Song, Yonghua Hu, Yaohua Tian
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between air pollutants and the risk of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), as well as the modification effect of genetic susceptibility. The results showed that long-term exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of incident IPF, with additive effects between air pollutants and genetic susceptibility.
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gaojie Fan, Qing Liu, Mingyang Wu, Jianing Bi, Xiya Qin, Qing Fang, Zhengce Wan, Yongman Lv, Youjie Wang, Lulu Song
Summary: This study investigated the effects of individual and joint metal exposure on overweight/obesity and its metabolic phenotypes. The results showed a positive association between zinc exposure and overweight/obesity, while arsenic and cadmium exposure were negatively associated with overweight/obesity. Zinc exposure was also positively associated with metabolic unhealthy overweight/obesity, while arsenic, cadmium, nickel, and strontium exposure were negatively associated with metabolic unhealthy overweight/obesity. Metal mixture exposure was significantly negatively associated with metabolic unhealthy overweight/obesity. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and uncover the underlying mechanisms.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Liqin Hu, Bin Zhou, Yaping Li, Lulu Song, Jin Wang, Meng Yu, Xiang Li, Ling Liu, Jing Kou, Youjie Wang, Xijiang Hu, Surong Mei
Summary: This study conducted in Liuzhou, China, involved 1156 children and adolescents aged 6-18 years. The findings suggest that exposure to organophosphate esters (OPEs) may have adverse effects on thyroid function, especially in children and adolescents. The study also found that OPE exposure was associated with increased levels of triiodothyronine (T3) and free triiodothyronine (FT3) in males, and decreased levels of free thyroxine (FT4) in females.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yingping Yang, Lulu Song, Lulin Wang, Dankang Li, Shuohua Chen, Shouling Wu, Yaohua Tian
Summary: This study aimed to identify the trajectory of body mass index (BMI) and explore its association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the Chinese population. Long-term overweight and obesity were found to be associated with an increased lifetime risk of CVD. These findings are important for predicting the population burden of CVD.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Hao Wang, Yu Yuan, Bihao Wu, Mingzhong Xiao, Zhen Wang, Tingyue Diao, Rui Zeng, Li Chen, Yanshou Lei, Pinpin Long, Yi Guo, Xuefeng Lai, Yuying Wen, Wenhui Li, Hao Cai, Lulu Song, Wei Ni, Youyun Zhao, Kani Ouyang, Jingzhi Wang, Qi Wang, Li Liu, Chaolong Wang, An Pan, Xiaodong Li, Rui Gong, Tangchun Wu
Summary: A long-term study on 208 COVID-19 convalescents found that administration of two doses of inactivated vaccine enhanced neutralization against highly mutated SARS-CoV-2 variants and memory B cell responses. It is recommended to update vaccination guidelines and policies to include two doses of inactivated vaccine for COVID-19 convalescents in order to prevent further spread of the pandemic.
FRONTIERS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yaping Li, Liqin Hu, Bin Zhou, Zhiyi Zheng, Qitong Xu, Jun Liu, Lulu Song, Youjie Wang, Surong Mei
Summary: This study investigates the association between organophosphate esters (OPEs) and body mass index (BMI) z-score in children and adolescents, and explores the mediating role of sex hormones. The results show that certain OPE metabolites are negatively associated with BMI z-score, and sex hormones mediate this association. The findings suggest that OPEs may impair growth and development in children by disrupting sex hormone levels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhengce Wan, Mingyang Wu, Qing Liu, Gaojie Fan, Qing Fang, Xiya Qin, Xukuan Zhang, Yongman Lv, Youjie Wang, Jianing Bi, Lulu Song
Summary: This study investigated the independent and joint associations of metal exposure with arterial stiffness. The results showed that the concentrations of copper and chromium were associated with an increased risk of arterial stiffness. These findings provide a target for preventative strategies against cardiovascular aging.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Qing Liu, Lulu Song, Gaojie Fan, Mingyang Wu, Jianing Bi, Luli Xu, Chao Xiong, Wei Xia, Zhongqiang Cao, Shunqing Xu, Youjie Wang
Summary: Long sleep duration and poor sleep quality during late pregnancy were associated with shorter newborn telomere length.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cuicui Ma, Dandan Wei, Lulu Wang, Qingqing Xu, Juan Wang, Jiayu Shi, Jintian Geng, Mengzhen Zhao, Wenqian Huo, Chongjian Wang, Zhenxing Mao
Summary: This study found that both individual and mixture exposure to organophosphorus pesticides (OPPs) were associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and prediabetes (PDM). The findings suggest that OPPs may play an important role in the development of T2DM.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qingqing Xu, Keliang Fan, Dandan Wei, Lulu Wang, Juan Wang, Yu Song, Mian Wang, Mengzhen Zhao, Xiaotian Liu, Wenqian Huo, Linlin Li, Jian Hou, Tao Jing, Chongjian Wang, Zhenxing Mao
Summary: This study found a positive association between PBDE exposure and IFG and T2DM, as well as an increased risk of T2DM with PBDE mixtures. It also revealed that the harmful effects of PBDE on T2DM were reduced with higher levels of HDL-C.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lulu Wang, Cuicui Ma, Dandan Wei, Mian Wang, Qingqing Xu, Juan Wang, Yu Song, Wenqian Huo, Tao Jing, Chongjian Wang, Zhenxing Mao
Summary: This study assessed the risk of neonicotinoid residues in vegetables and fruits in Henan province, and investigated the effects of single and mixed exposure to these compounds on glucose metabolism, with a focus on the potential mediating role of testosterone. The results showed that the levels of neonicotinoids in vegetables and fruits were not expected to cause significant adverse effects. However, some neonicotinoids were positively associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and mixed exposure to neonicotinoids was also linked to this condition. Testosterone partially mediated these associations among women.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiya Qin, Lulu Song, Gaojie Fan, Qing Liu, Mingyang Wu, Jianing Bi, Qing Fang, Zhengce Wan, Yongman Lv, Youjie Wang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of metal co-exposure on sex-specific handgrip strength. Linear regression, restricted cubic spline (RCS) model, and weighted quantile sum (WQS) regression were used to evaluate the association of single metal as well as metal mixture with handgrip strength. The results showed that several metallic elements were adversely associated with handgrip strength, especially among men, and cadmium (Cd) may contribute most to the conjunct risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiayu Shi, Dandan Wei, Cuicui Ma, Jintian Geng, Mengzhen Zhao, Jian Hou, Wenqian Huo, Tao Jing, Chongjian Wang, Zhenxing Mao
Summary: This study assessed the association between organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) exposure and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and investigated the role of sex hormones and the methylation levels of sex hormone receptors in this association. The results showed a positive correlation between individual and combined OCPs exposure and T2DM risk. Testosterone and androgen receptor methylation were found to mediate the association between p,p'-DDE exposure and T2DM.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qian Gao, Changsheng Huan, Yu Song, Zexin Jia, Qingqing Cao, Chongjian Wang, Zhenxing Mao, Wenqian Huo
Summary: This study investigated the exposure profiles and health risks of parabens and alkylphenols in rural Chinese populations. It found that there is a widespread exposure to parabens and alkylphenols among the rural population, with alkylphenols posing higher health risks.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)