Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yasin Orooji, Ning Han, Zahra Nezafat, Nasrin Shafiei, Zhangfeng Shen, Mahmoud Nasrollahzadeh, Hassan Karimi-Maleh, Rafael Luque, Awais Bokhari, Jiri Jaromir Klemes
Summary: Nutrients resources from all around the world make up a significant portion of wastes. Nuts and their residues are valuable natural resources that can be used for nutrition and other applications. This review summarizes the preparation of (nano)materials from nuts as environmentally friendly resources and their catalytic applications, highlighting the industrial benefits and potential applications of these economically sustainable green resources. The recent developments in the synthesis and applications of bio(nano)catalysts in catalytic and environmental areas have been discussed.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Andrei Veksha, Ashiq Ahamed, Xin Yi Wu, Lili Liang, Wei Ping Chan, Apostolos Giannis, Grzegorz Lisak
Summary: Laboratory scale recycling of marine plastic litter involving PET bottle sorting, pyrolysis, and CVD showed the necessity of PET separation and challenges in maintaining product quality. Life cycle assessment demonstrated positive environmental impacts of the proposed approach.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Elisavet Angouria-Tsorochidou, Dominika Alexa Teigiserova, Marianne Thomsen
Summary: This study evaluates the environmental and economic performance of a decentralized biowaste management system, showing that a decentralized network design can provide environmental and economic benefits.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Susanna Andreasi Bassi, Alessio Boldrin, Giammarco Frenna, Thomas F. Astrup
Summary: The study found that the use of biorefinery-based production can outperform traditional fossil fuel plastics in terms of environmental impacts and societal costs, but further improvements are needed to enhance biorefinery performance.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Agricultural Engineering
Grzegorz Piechota, Yuwalee Unpaprom, Cheng-Di Dong, Gopalakrishnan Kumar
Summary: Bio-wastes and their utilization are on the rise for a cleaner environment. To tackle ecological issues caused by the increasing global human population, sustainable bio-waste management methods are being sought. The conversion of bio-wastes into valuable products seems feasible with technological and financial support. This preface introduces new trends in bio-waste management and the challenges in achieving a circular economy through the Virtual Special Issue of Bioresource Technology Journal.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ria Aniza, Wei-Hsin Chen, Anelie Petrissans, Anh Tuan Hoang, Veeramuthu Ashokkumar, Mathieu Petrissans
Summary: Biowaste remediation and valorization focus on using biowaste-to-bioenergy conversion systems to prevent waste generation and promote environmental sustainability. Biomass waste, such as agriculture waste and algal residue, is widely studied as a potential feedstock for biowaste valorization due to its abundance. However, variability in feedstock, conversion costs, and supply chain stability hinder the widespread usage of bioenergy products. To overcome these challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) has been applied in biowaste remediation and valorization research to improve prediction models and decision-making processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Angel Fernandez Gambin, Eduard Angelats, Jesus Soriano Gonzalez, Marco Miozzo, Paolo Dini
Summary: In this paper, methodologies and technologies for water quality assessment in marine environments using cross-disciplinary technologies and deep learning strategies are reviewed. The literature is classified based on tasks, scenarios, and structures, with a focus on applications such as coastal management and aquaculture. Open issues and potential research directions are discussed, with a emphasis on transfer learning, knowledge fusion, reinforcement learning, edge computing, and decision-making policies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Bottausci, Chiara Magrini, Giulia Adele Tuci, Alessandra Bonoli
Summary: This study examines the impact of plastic impurities on the environmental and economic performance of an Italian composting plant. It includes a material flow analysis to quantify impurities before and after composting, as well as a life cycle assessment and costing of the composting process. Results show that conventional plastic remains constant, while compostable plastic almost disappears after composting. Shredding and mixing phases are identified as the most environmentally damaging, and operating costs contribute the most to total annual costs. The study suggests potential improvements by addressing plastic impurities in biowaste.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Roberto Porcelli, Thomas Gibon, Diego Marazza, Serena Righi, Benedetto Rugani
Summary: The EU energy sector is expected to transition to renewable sources, and a prospective assessment framework has been designed to evaluate the environmental impact of a new biowaste-based energy technology. The framework includes a dynamic input-output model to simulate the implementation of the technology over time and calculates the total impacts on various environmental factors. The simulation shows that the technology can significantly reduce carbon emissions and bring changes to the economy structure. The factors affecting the model output, uncertainties, and assumptions are discussed to assess the framework's scope and limitations for decision-making.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Swati Panda, Sugato Hajra, Hang-Gyeom Kim, Patnala Ganga Raju Achary, Phakkhananan Pakawanit, Ya Yang, Yogendra Kumar Mishra, Hoe Joon Kim
Summary: Oral healthcare monitoring is important for identifying and addressing oral dental problems. Consumers are increasingly using advanced technology, such as bite sensors, to track their chewing patterns. The use of biodegradable biomaterials in the design of a nanogenerator shows promise for sustainable and non-invasive oral healthcare applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Oceanography
Ying Cui, Huida Zhao
Summary: While sustainable marine technology has economic benefits, it also has impacts on the marine environment through changing behavior and ecological aspects of marine animals. This review focuses on the environmental implications and sustainable technology development in marine renewable energy activity, aiming to find a sustainable solution. Additionally, the study addresses challenges in sampling values and ecological data, and proposes a research framework for future studies in marine renewable energy, marine environment, sustainable technology, regional research, and sustainable marine activity solutions.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amel Y. Ahmed, Md Pauzi Abdullah, Saifeldin M. Siddeeg
Summary: This study evaluated the fractionation of 10 metals in shallow marine sediments collected from the coasts of Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia. The results showed that the metal content in coastal sediments from Sabah was higher than that from Sarawak. Risk assessment code, enrichment factor, and pollution accumulation index calculations were used to investigate the environmental hazards of these metals. The findings indicated that marine sediments in Sabah are more polluted with metal contaminants than the sediments in Sarawak.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Fanghua Li, Xin He, Arora Srishti, Shuang Song, Hugh Tiang Wah Tan, Daniel J. Sweeney, Subhadip Ghosh, Chi-Hwa Wang
Summary: This review focuses on the sustainable management of water hyacinth through thermochemical conversion to produce carbonaceous materials, biofuels, and chemicals for energy and environmental applications. A circular sustainable approach is proposed to improve the quality of biochar and energy production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingyue Xu, Min Yang, Haishu Sun, Ming Gao, Qunhui Wang, Chuanfu Wu
Summary: Biowaste, with its organic and biodegradable components, is a major cause of environmental contamination but also a valuable source of materials. Transforming biowaste into energy and resources through biorefinery is an inevitable trend that can help reduce carbon emissions and address the energy crisis. The current pandemic and global difficulties present an opportunity to promote greener energy and sources. This review examines the advancements and potential trends in utilizing widely available biowaste to produce key biofuels and resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nathalia Vieira Verissimo, Cassamo Ussemane Mussagy, Ariane Alves Oshiro, Carlos Miguel Nobrega Mendonca, Valeria de Carvalho Santos-Ebinuma, Adalberto Pessoa Junior, Ricardo Pinheiro de Souza Oliveira, Jorge Fernando Brandao Pereira
Summary: Proper utilization of marine industry residues can reduce ocean pollution, improve marine resource management, and increase sector competitiveness.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Iratxe Zarandona, Daniela M. Correia, Joana Moreira, Carlos M. Costa, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Pedro Guerrero, Koro de la Caba
Summary: Chitosan-pectin films containing Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles were prepared using solution casting method, creating biopolymer-based magnetically active materials. Physical interactions between the matrix and nanoparticles were confirmed by FTIR spectra and DSC results. The structure of the films was influenced by the interactions, leading to changes in mechanical properties. VSM and electrical analysis showed that the films exhibited ferrimagnetic behavior and increased dielectric constant with higher nanoparticle concentration. Additionally, the films demonstrated enhanced antimicrobial activity against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. These findings highlight the potential of chitosan-pectin films with Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles in active and intelligent food packaging applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Alaitz Etxabide, Maite Arregi, Sara Cabezudo, Pedro Guerrero, Koro de la Caba
Summary: Whey protein films containing ascorbic acid were developed for food packaging applications. Non-covalent interactions between whey protein and ascorbic acid were observed, and the addition of ascorbic acid significantly improved the UV-Vis light absorbance capacity of whey protein films, which is important for protecting UV-Vis light-induced lipid oxidation in food. Furthermore, the environmental assessment showed that scaling up film manufacture could reduce the environmental impacts, particularly electricity consumption.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Teresa Carranza, Martin Zalba-Balda, Mari Jose Barriola Baraibar, Koro de la Caba, Pedro Guerrero
Summary: Sterilization is a crucial step in the development of bioinks for tissue engineering. This study compared the effects of UV radiation, filtration, and autoclaving on alginate/gelatin inks. The results showed that UV samples exhibited shear thinning behavior and produced 3D-printed constructs with better shape fidelity. FTIR analysis confirmed the prevalence of α-helix structure in UV samples. This work emphasizes the importance of sterilization in the research field of bioinks.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOPRINTING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mireia Andonegi, Daniela Correia, Nelson Pereira, Manuel Salado, Carlos M. Costa, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Koro de la Caba, Pedro Guerrero
Summary: With the sustainable development goals in mind, sustainable sensors based on natural polymers are necessary for the widespread use of the Internet of Things (IoT). This study focuses on collagen-based blends with different ionic liquids (ILs) and their effects on mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. The best electrical response is achieved with a collagen/[Ch][Seri] sample, which exhibits lower tensile strength and higher elongation at break. The functional response of collagen-IL films on a resistive touch sensor shows potential for sustainable touch sensing devices.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Jone Uranga, Teresa Carranza, Miriam Penalba, Koro de la Caba, Pedro Guerrero
Summary: Cellulose-containing residue from agar production was used as a filler in soy protein-based hydrogels for 3D printing without further purification. The addition of cellulose led to morphological changes and improved hardness and shape recovery of the 3D-printed products. The physicochemical characterization revealed high swelling capacity and integrity of the 3D-printed products in wet conditions, indicating their potential for circular economy and efficient resource utilization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOPRINTING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Teresa Carranza, Jone Uranga, Ainhoa Irastorza, Ander Izeta, Pedro Guerrero, Koro de la Caba
Summary: Novel scaffolds based on natural polymers were developed by combining 3D printing and electrospinning techniques. The 3DP ink was prepared with gelatin and chitin, while the ES ink was prepared with gelatin and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA). The combination of these biopolymers resulted in a multilayered scaffold with unique properties suitable for tissue regeneration.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOPRINTING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Estefania Alvarez-Castillo, Pedro Guerrero, Koro de la Caba, Carlos Bengoechea, Antonio Guerrero
Summary: The expansion of food production has a significant environmental impact, with 30-40% of total food production lost as waste before reaching the market. Blood, a by-product in the meat industry, contains protein that can be used in the development of biodegradable materials. The potential of different fractions of pig blood (whole blood, plasma, and red cells) in the field of bioplastics was evaluated.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Joao P. Serra, Jone Uranga, Renato Goncalves, Carlos M. Costa, Koro de la Caba, Pedro Guerrero, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez
Summary: This study develops membranes based on soy protein and cellulose from waste materials, which are used as battery separator membranes for sustainable energy storage systems. The membranes show excellent compatibility with the electrolyte, good swelling properties, and thermal stability. They also demonstrate high ionic conductivity, lithium transference number, and battery performance.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Mireia Andonegi, Daniela M. Correia, Nelson Pereira, Margarida M. Fernandes, Carlos M. Costa, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Koro de la Caba, Pedro Guerrero
Summary: This study focuses on the development of collagen/silver nanowires (Ag NWs) composites for resistive sensor applications, aiming to replace synthetic polymers with natural polymers. The study reveals the physical interactions between hydroxyl groups in collagen and Ag NWs, as well as the well dispersion of Ag NWs within the collagen matrix. The addition of Ag NWs improves the thermal stability of collagen without affecting its triple helix structure. The composites with 6 wt% of Ag NWs exhibit the highest electrical conductivity of 0.0515 S cm-1, making them suitable for sustainable multifunctional sensing composites in next generation touch sensing electronic devices.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Mireia Andonegi, Daniela M. Correia, Nelson Pereira, Carlos M. Costa, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Koro de la Caba, Pedro Guerrero
Summary: This work presents the development of collagen films containing graphene oxide nanoparticles (GO NPs), which exhibit enhanced thermal stability, hydrophilicity, and mechanical strength, making them suitable for sustainable sensor applications.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Teresa Carranza, Pedro Guerrero, Koro de la Caba, Alaitz Etxabide
Summary: 3D printing is utilized to create texture-modified food that is both nutritious and appealing for special consumer needs, specifically the elderly with swallowing disorders. In this study, vegetable-based food with varying internal 3D structures was successfully printed using 3D printing technology. The addition of red cabbage in the food formulation affected the viscosity and moduli, resulting in a solid-like behavior conducive to maintaining the shape and size of the printed food samples. All food samples were classified as transitional food according to the IDDSI framework.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Itxaso Garcia-Orue, Edorta Santos-Vizcaino, Jone Uranga, Koro de la Caba, Pedro Guerrero, Manoli Igartua, Rosa Maria Hernandez
Summary: A hydro-film dressing was developed for chronic wound treatment, composed of cross-linked gelatin, citric acid, agar, and Aloe vera extract (AV), with added epidermal growth factor (EGF) for wound healing promotion. The hydro-film demonstrated excellent hydrogel-forming ability, controlled wound moisture, and exhibited mechanical properties comparable to human skin. AV and citric acid reduced macrophage activation, and loaded EGF and AV promoted human keratinocyte and fibroblast migration. The hydro-films showed suitable physicochemical characteristics and biological activity for chronic wound healing applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
