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Food Science & Technology
Davide Di Paola, Carmelo Iaria, Fabiano Capparucci, Alessia Arangia, Rosalia Crupi, Salvatore Cuzzocrea, Nunziacarla Spano, Enrico Gugliandolo, Alessio Filippo Peritore
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Environmental Sciences
Tanushree Parsai, Arun Kumar
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Environmental Sciences
Yaqian Wang, Huihui Liu, Xianhai Yang, Lianjun Wang
Summary: This study investigated the acute toxicity and potential ecological risk of wastewater-derived disinfection byproducts (DBPs) on Gobiocypris rarus. The results showed that the toxicity of phenolic DBPs varied depending on the compound and the environmental concentration. Some phenolic DBPs exhibited high ecological risk. Further research is needed to explore the potential harmful effects of these high-risk compounds and implement appropriate measures to mitigate their ecological risk.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Shiv Bolan, Hasintha Wijesekara, Mohsin Tanveer, Vanessa Boschi, Lokesh P. Padhye, Madhuni Wijesooriya, Lei Wang, Tahereh Jasemizad, Chensi Wang, Tao Zhang, Jorg Rinklebe, Hailong Wang, Su Shiung Lam, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, M. B. Kirkham, Nanthi Bolan
Summary: Beryllium is a rare element found in the Earth's crust, coal, and minerals. It is used in aerospace, electronics, and mechanical industries as an alloy with other metals. The main sources of emissions to the atmosphere are coal and fossil fuel combustion, as well as incineration of municipal solid waste. In the environment, most beryllium is sorbed to soil particles and sediments, with contamination occurring through atmospheric deposition on plants. Beryllium and its compounds are toxic, and the general public is exposed through inhalation and ingestion of contaminated food and water.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
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Piyush More, Joelle Aurelie Mekontso Ngaffo, Ute Goedtel-Armbrust, Patricia S. Haehnel, Udo F. Hartwig, Thomas Kindler, Leszek Wojnowski
Summary: We analyzed gene expression changes in AML cell lines in response to standard AML drugs, identified treatment-relevant genes and pathways, and showed that drug response can be enhanced by pharmacological mimicking of these changes. The synergistic effect was observed in other cell lines and confirmed in public cytotoxicity data.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Matthew Alloy, Devi Sundaravadivelu, Robyn Conmy, Peter Meyer, Mace G. Barron
Summary: Surface washing agents (SWAs) are used to remove oil spills from shorelines, but limited global toxicity data is available. This study tested the toxicity of three SWAs on eight species to determine their sensitivity. By using toxicity normalized species sensitivity distributions (SSDn) and chemical toxicity distributions (CTD), a comprehensive assessment of hazard for SWAs with limited toxicity data was achieved, surpassing the traditional single species or single agent approaches.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Luisa Albarano, Ilaria De Rosa, Ilaria Santaniello, Maria Montuori, Sara Serafini, Maria Toscanesi, Marco Trifuoggi, Giusy Lofrano, Marco Guida, Giovanni Libralato
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Shiv Bolan, Hasintha Wijesekara, Dhulmy Amarasiri, Tao Zhang, Peter Ragalyi, Milka Brdar-Jokanovic, Mark Rekasi, Jui-Yen Lin, Lokesh P. Padhye, Haochen Zhao, Liuwei Wang, Joerg Rinklebe, Hailong Wang, Kadambot H.m., M. B. Kirkham, Nanthi Bolan
Summary: Boron is released to terrestrial and aquatic environments through natural and anthropogenic sources. This review provides current knowledge on B contamination, including its sources, impacts, remediation approaches, and regulatory practices. Boron can be naturally found in borosilicate minerals, volcanic eruptions, geothermal and groundwater streams, and marine water, while anthropogenic sources include wastewater, fertilizer, and waste from mining industries. B can be toxic to plant growth and harmful to human health, but can be remediated through various techniques such as immobilization, leaching, and phytoremediation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Junguo Ma, Penglin Zhu, Wenhua Wang, Xiaodan Zhang, Panliang Wang, Yousef Sultan, Yuanyuan Li, Weikai Ding, Xiaoyu Li
Summary: This study revealed that chronic exposure to CPF can induce reproductive toxicity in adult zebrafish and transfer CPF from parent fish to offspring. Female fish exposed to CPF showed negative effects on oocyte development and quality, as well as decreased egg production. The larvae, on the other hand, exhibited inhibited heart rate, increased mortality, and disturbance in oxidative balance due to parental CPF exposure.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Alvaro Alonso
Summary: In aquatic ecosystems, animals can be affected by a combination of stressors, both natural and human-induced. This study examined the effects of dual stressors, high water conductivity and cadmium toxicity, on the behavior and survival of the aquatic snail Potamopyrgus antipodarum. The results showed that prior exposure to high conductivity increased the lethality of cadmium, but had no interactive effect on snail activity, indicating possible recovery after cadmium exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Thomas Parkerton, Michel Boufadel, Trond Nordtug, Carys Mitchelmore, Kat Colvin, Dana Wetzel, Mace G. Barron, Gail E. Bragin, Benjamin de Jourdan, Jennifer Loughery
Summary: Laboratory preparation of aqueous test media is crucial for oil spill response decision-making. Different methods have advantages and limitations in preparing dispersed oils. Standardization and improvement of these methods can enhance hazard assessment and modeling. It is recommended to optimize mixing and settling times for equilibrium between oil and test media and consider environmentally relevant preparation methods. Adoption of proposed guidance will improve comparability and utility of toxicity testing in oil spill response.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tian Zhang, Bo Jiang, Yi Xing, Haobo Ya, Mingjie Lv, Xin Wang
Summary: This paper summarizes the abundance and types of microplastics in different aqueous environments, and discusses their interactions and toxicity with other contaminants. The combined toxic effects of microplastics and other pollutants are highlighted, and future research focuses on the characterization of microplastics, standardization of units, exploring interactions and toxicity, and degradation for a better understanding of ecological risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ying Zhang, Yaqi Jiao, Zixu Li, Yue Tao, Yang Yang
Summary: Phthalates are commonly used in plastic products and can enter the environment, leading to potential toxicity in aquatic animals. Exposure to Phthalates can activate detoxification and endocrine systems in aquatic animals, causing oxidative stress and metabolic disorders. In addition, combined pollution of Phthalates with other chemicals may result in altered toxicity effects in different directions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Claire Duchet, Fan Hou, Cailin A. Sinclair, Zhenyu Tian, Alyssa Kraft, Vojtech Kolar, Edward P. Kolodziej, John D. Stark
Summary: Neonicotinoids, widely used insecticides, can reach high concentrations in small water bodies, causing non-target aquatic toxicity. This study focused on the impact of a mixture of three neonicotinoids on an aquatic invertebrate community, revealing a cascading effect on predators and zooplankton, leading to an increase in phytoplankton. The results highlight the complexity of mixture toxicity in the environment, often underestimated in traditional toxicological approaches.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Chao Xu, Xinfang Li, Meiqing Jin, Xiaohui Sun, Lili Niu, Chunmian Lin, Weiping Liu
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Lili Niu, Chao Xu, Siyu Zhu, Hangjun Zhang, Weiping Liu
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2018)
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Environmental Sciences
Mi Deng, Yongming Wu, Chao Xu, Yuanxiang Jin, Xiaoli He, Jinbao Wan, Xiaoling Yu, Hongmin Rao, Wenqing Tu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
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Engineering, Chemical
Junliang Wang, Yuanyang Lou, Xiaowei Zhuang, Shuang Song, Weiping Liu, Chao Xu
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
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Environmental Sciences
Lili Niu, Yuting Zhou, Chao Xu, Chunlong Zhang, Jinghua Zhou, Xichang Zhang, Weiping Liu
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Lili Niu, Chao Xu, Yuting Zhou, Weiping Liu
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Chao Xu, Lili Niu, Jinsong Liu, Xiaohui Sun, Chaonan Zhang, Jing Ye, Weiping Liu
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Chao Xu, Xiaohui Sun, Lili Niu, Wenjing Yang, Wenqing Tu, Liping Lu, Shuang Song, Weiping Liu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Xin Zhou, Yanxiao Zhou, Jinsong Liu, Shuang Song, Junjun Sun, Guohua Zhu, Hongping Gong, Ling Wang, Chenwang Wu, Mufei Li
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Environmental Sciences
Chao Xu, Lili Niu, Deliang Zou, Siyu Zhu, Weiping Liu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao Xu, Lili Niu, Hangqin Guo, Xiaohui Sun, Lihui Chen, Wenqing Tu, Qizhou Dai, Jing Ye, Weiping Liu, Jinsong Liu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanxiao Zhou, Junjun Sun, Ling Wang, Guohua Zhu, Mufei Li, Jinsong Liu, Zuguang Li, Hongping Gong, Chenwang Wu, Ge Yin
Summary: E-waste recycling is known to release halogenated organic compounds (HOCs) and heavy metals, causing environmental pollution. This study investigated the occurrence and distribution of various contaminants in soil from an e-waste disposal site in Hangzhou. The concentrations of detected compounds were generally lower than those reported in informal e-waste sites, but still pose potential health risks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao Xu, Honghong Gong, Lili Niu, Tianyang Li, Hangqin Guo, Chenjian Hu, Xiaohui Sun, Ling Li, Weiping Liu
Summary: In this study, the maternal transfer risk of uranium in zebrafish was evaluated. The results showed that uranium could transfer from the maternal fish to their offspring, leading to adverse effects on thyroid function, oxidative stress, and embryonic development.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lili Niu, Dongmei Xu, Danhong Cai, Xiaohui Sun, Chao Xu, Weiping Liu
Summary: Despite global restrictions, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are still present in the environment due to their persistence and anthropogenic production. This study investigated PCBs in tree bark across China to estimate atmospheric concentrations of dioxin-like PCBs and calculate toxic equivalents. The results showed that the 12 dioxin-like PCBs accounted for up to 34.7% of the total PCB concentration. Additionally, 41% of the sites exhibited carcinogenic risks, with PCB-126 and PCB-169 serving as convenient indicators of toxicity and risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)