Article
Environmental Sciences
Juan Du, Disney Izquierdo, Hai-Feng Xu, Beatrix Beisner, Johann Lavaud, Leanne Ohlund, Lekha Sleno, Philippe Juneau
Summary: In aquatic ecosystems, microalgae are exposed to light fluctuations at different frequencies due to daily and seasonal changes. This study investigates the impacts of the herbicides atrazine and simazine on the physiological responses of Arctic and temperate microalgae. The findings suggest that light plays a crucial role in regulating herbicide toxicity in both Arctic and temperate microalgal strains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuntian Xiao, Chuanhua Wu, Shanshan Feng, Kui Chen, Ling Zhou, Qiuxiang Yin
Summary: Addressing the low water solubility challenge of herbicides is crucial to improve their bioavailability and efficacy. Cocrystal engineering has emerged as a promising solution, enhancing dissolution rates and release dynamics of herbicides, improving weed control effectiveness and mitigating environmental impacts.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qinghai Wang, Lei Peng, Zixin Zhou, Cui Li, Chuansheng Chen, Yu Wang, Xiaoe Que
Summary: The herbicide atrazine (ATZ) has a detrimental effect on aquatic ecosystems and understanding its persistence and toxicity under combined pollution is limited. This study investigated the dissipation and transformation of ATZ in combination with graphene oxide (GO) in water. Results showed that GO enhanced the dissipation and detoxification of ATZ, reducing its ecological toxicity. However, the potential hazard of ATZ adsorbed on GO and the predominant degradation products (DEA and DIA) still pose environmental risks to aquatic ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zeng-Hui Diao, Wen-Xuan Zhang, Jing-Yi Liang, Shi-Ting Huang, Fu-Xin Dong, Liu Yan, Wei Qian, Wei Chu
Summary: This study demonstrated the efficient removal of herbicide ATZ from soil using the BC-nZVI/PMS process, showcasing a synergistic effect between BC/PMS and nZVI/PMS processes. Additionally, coexisting pollutants such as Cu and Cd were also simultaneously removed from soil using this process.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pattanan Nuchan, Uthaiwan Kovitvadhi, Akkarasiri Sangsawang, Satit Kovitvadhi, Pakasinee Klaimala, Nopparat Srakaew
Summary: This study evaluated the biochemical and cellular responses of the freshwater mussel, Hyriopsis bialata, to the herbicide atrazine. The results showed that the mussels were resistant to atrazine and did not show significant changes in detoxification enzymes. However, DNA damage was observed in all tissues of the treated mussels. This suggests that H. bialata could be a potential candidate for monitoring aquatic toxicity using DNA damage as a biomarker.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Heba A. Kashmery, Soliman I. El-Hout
Summary: New strategies are needed to completely remove various contaminants from water. Researchers developed MoS2/CeO2 heterojunctions as photocatalysts to degrade Atrazine. The optimized photocatalyst exhibited efficient removal of Atrazine under visible light and demonstrated excellent recyclability.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jackie H. Myers, Gavin Rose, Erica Odell, Pei Zhang, AnhDuyen Bui, Vincent Pettigrove
Summary: Contamination of urban surface waters by herbicides from impervious surfaces is a growing concern. This study found that concrete pavers can transfer herbicides to runoff, and the transferability is affected by factors such as exposure time, irrigation frequency, and dry time between irrigations. The results suggest that herbicides used on impervious surfaces may pose risks to aquatic life and the reuse of harvested runoff.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Amal S. Basaleh, Soliman I. El-Hout, M. H. H. Mahmoud
Summary: In this study, novel Li2MnO3@ZrO2 heterostructures were synthesized and showed excellent performance in the photodecomposition and removal of Atrazine, suggesting their high potential for practical applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zikang Wang, Simin Yu, Luyao Zhang, Rui Liu, Yue Deng, Yufan Nie, Zhiqiang Zhou, Jinling Diao
Summary: Agricultural source pollution is hypothesized as a major reason for reptile declines. Agrochemicals can interact with environmental factors, changing interspecific relationships. Simazine can inhibit growth of primary producers, reduce metabolite content, and have different impacts on arthropod and lizard populations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Saeid Rostami, Shaghayegh Jafari, Zohre Moeini, Marta Jaskulak, Leila Keshtgar, Ahmad Badeenezhad, Abooalfazl Azhdarpoor, Majid Rostami, Katarzyna Zorena, Mansooreh Dehghani
Summary: Atrazine, a widely-used chlorine herbicide in agriculture, has been shown to pose potential hazards to environmental and human health in recent studies. Research on safe and efficient methods of atrazine removal is crucial due to its toxicity and stability in water and soil. This review aims to showcase the progress in atrazine degradation methods and provide guidance for researchers and stakeholders in selecting the best strategy for specific locations.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Arthur D. D. Zimmerman, Laci Mackay, Robert J. J. Kemppainen, Melaney A. A. Jones, Casey C. C. Read, Dean Schwartz, Chad D. D. Foradori
Summary: Atrazine treatment and stressed animals both exhibit reduced thickness of the adrenal zona glomerulosa and expression of aldosterone synthase, indicating repeated stimulation of the adrenal glands. Atrazine-treated animals show higher circulating aldosterone levels compared to stressed and control animals, demonstrating increased production of aldosterone independent of changes in the expression of steroidogenic enzymes.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dongyu Xie, Chuansheng Chen, Cui Li, Qinghai Wang
Summary: The presence of Cd2+ significantly decreased the degradation rate of ATZ and increased its half-life, affecting the formation of specific metabolites. The coexistence of Cd2+ and ATZ may lead to greater herbicide persistence and increased risk of environmental contamination.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Zhang, Chen Zhao, Aixin Yu, Wanli Zhao, Fangyun Ren, Yucan Liu
Summary: This study investigated the migration pattern of atrazine during freezing and thawing through laboratory simulation experiments. The results showed that atrazine tends to migrate to under-ice water during freezing, and the intensity of migration is positively correlated with ice thickness, freezing temperature, and initial concentration. During the thawing phase, atrazine trapped in the ice is released into the water in large quantities.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wardleison M. Moreira, Paula V. Viotti Moreira, Talles B. da Costa, Marcelino L. Gimenes, Melissa G. A. Vieira
Summary: This study developed iron-functionalized rigid carbon foam as an alternative adsorbent to remove herbicides from water bodies. The foam was developed from tannin and starch and carbonized using glycerol and citric acid as cost-effective and less toxic alternatives. The functionalization of the foam with iron improved herbicide adsorption, with the highest uptake capacity for Atrazine. Density Functional Theory (DFT) was used to optimize the herbicides' bond lengths and analyze their stability, demonstrating the potential effects of steric hindrance on adsorption.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zhigao Zhao, Xiaowen Dou, Jiaoyang Luo, Meiqi Jin, Jiaan Qin, Changjian Wang, Shihai Yang, Meihua Yang
Summary: The study presented a method utilizing magnetic microsphere-based suspension probes for detecting atrazine in herbs, achieving sensitive and rapid detection without interference from complex matrices.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
(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)