Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Oltan Canli, Elmas Oktem Olgun, Baris Guzel, Muammer Kaplan
Summary: The study presents validation of an analytical method for the simultaneous determination of 168 micropollutants in water samples using LC-MS/MS, demonstrating its suitability for pharmaceuticals and numerous pesticides analysis in environmental samples.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weimin Wang, Changsheng Guo, Like Chen, Ziwen Qiu, Xingxing Yin, Jian Xu
Summary: An enantioselective method was developed to quantify amphetamine-type chiral illicit drugs in wastewater and surface water samples from a wastewater treatment plant and its effluent-receiving river in Beijing, China. The method showed excellent performance in monitoring the variations of enantiomers in the wastewater treatment process.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Hang Ren, Shuai Yuan, Jiaming Zheng, Ruxin Luo, Huosheng Qiang, Wenjia Duan, Yunli Zhao, Ping Xiang
Summary: The measurement of illicit drugs in wastewater is increasingly adopted as a method for objective monitoring of population-level illicit drug use. This study describes a small-volume direct-injection ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method for simultaneous determination of 11 illicit drugs and metabolites in wastewater, with high sensitivity and low limits of quantitation.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinglong Li, Katja M. Shimko, Chang He, Brad Patterson, Richard Bade, Ryan Shiels, Jochen F. Mueller, Kevin Thomas, Jake W. O'Brien
Summary: Environmental antimicrobial pollution and antimicrobial resistance are a threat to both the environment and human health. A direct injection method using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was developed for the quantification of 109 antimicrobials and their metabolites in wastewater samples. The method was validated and showed good specificity, calibration range, accuracy, precision, and low limits of detection and quantification. It was further evaluated using wastewater samples from 6 Australian treatment plants, detecting 37 analytes in influent and 22 in effluent. The study provides a fast and simple pretreatment procedure for antimicrobial monitoring in wastewater.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Shifan Wu, Ying Dong, Bin Lin, Xiantao Shen, Ping Xiang, Chuixiu Huang
Summary: The study introduced an enrichment bag-based liquid-phase microextraction (EB-LPME) system for isolating and enriching illicit drugs from wastewater, showing high recoveries and enrichment factors. Compared to hollow fiber-LPME (HF-LPME), EB-LPME demonstrated larger effective SLM area and higher extraction recovery rates.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Cristian Gomez-Canela, Silvia Edo, Natalia Rodriguez, Gemma Gotor, Silvia Lacorte
Summary: Wastewaters are a major source of pollution in aquatic environments, releasing a high number of contaminants daily. This study developed an analytical method using solid-phase extraction and liquid chromatography coupled to MS/MS to determine 76 pharmaceuticals and their metabolites in wastewater. The study provides comprehensive optimization of MS conditions for the detection and identification of pharmaceutical compounds in water.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joseph E. Clokey, Darryl W. Hawker, Rory Verhagen, Sara Ghorbani Gorji, Emma R. Knight, Kevin Thomas, Sarit L. Kaserzon
Summary: Two configurations of a microporous polyethylene tube (MPT) passive sampler were investigated for the detection and quantification of polar organic compounds (POCs) in wastewater effluent. The MPT sampler showed promise as a sensitive tool for detecting and quantifying trace levels of POCs in wastewater effluent, with high correlation between accumulated contaminant mass in the MPTs and wastewater concentrations from composite samples.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Claudia Simarro-Gimeno, Borja Garlito, Elena Pitarch, Felix Hernandez
Summary: The determination of drug residues in water, particularly in environmental water, is an important issue. The most commonly used method is solid phase extraction (SPE) followed by LC-MS/MS measurement. However, matrix effects and the need for sample pre-concentration are limitations of this method. Alternatively, direct injection (DI) has become a popular approach with improved sensitivity of LC-MS/MS instrumentation. This study compared SPE and DI for the determination of pharmaceuticals in different types of water, and results showed that DI is a efficient alternative with lower matrix effects, satisfactory analyte recoveries, and time and cost savings.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nebile Daglioglu, Evsen Yavuz Guzel, Asli Atasoy, Ismail Ethem Goren
Summary: Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is a growing discipline that tracks real-time data on illicit drug use, such as cocaine and MDMA, in eleven Turkish cities. The study collected wastewater samples from different areas to analyze the usage of heroin, amphetamine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, cocaine, and marijuana. The comprehensive research provides important insights into drug consumption patterns based on spatial and temporal data in Turkey.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xialu Lin, Phil M. Choi, Jack Thompson, Timothy Reeks, Rory Verhagen, Benjamin J. Tscharke, Elissa O'Malley, Katja M. Shimko, Xiong Guo, Kevin Thomas, Jake W. O'Brien
Summary: The study assessed the in-sample stability of selected pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs in wastewater under various conditions, revealing that some substances are unstable in untreated wastewater while others are relatively stable. Further research is needed to investigate the stability of different substances under different conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Masho Hilawie Belay, Ulrich Precht, Peter Mortensen, Emilio Marengo, Elisa Robotti
Summary: The increasing use of pharmaceuticals and their presence in the aquatic environment have raised concerns. In this study, a new method using online solid-phase extraction (SPE) and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was developed and validated for the determination of 10 pharmaceuticals in wastewaters. The method showed low limits of detection, good repeatability, and high sensitivity for ultratrace quantification of the studied pharmaceuticals in wastewaters.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandra K. Richardson, Rachel C. Irlam, Helena Rapp Wright, Graham A. Mills, Gary R. Fones, Stephen R. Stuerzenbaum, David A. Cowan, David J. Neep, Leon P. Barron
Summary: This study presents a miniaturized workflow for identification and monitoring of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). It discusses the development of a low-cost small 3D-printed passive sampler device and a highly sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method. The field testing of the new 3D-PSD showed the successful identification of a higher number of CECs compared to traditional water samples.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cailing Duan, Yan Wu, Jin Yang, Shenghuo Chen, Yun Pu, Huihua Deng
Summary: The study aimed to develop a sensitive method for simultaneous determination of illicit drugs and steroids in hair to monitor drug exposure and the health status of addicts. The validated method showed good linearity, quantification limits, and recoveries. The method successfully detected analytes in hair of female drug addicts with different drug abuse histories.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abimbola E. Oluwalana, Tendai Musvuugwa, Stephen T. Sikwila, Jeremia S. Sefadi, Albert Whata, Mathew M. Nindi, Nhamo Chaukura
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence of emerging contaminants in wastewater in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The research found a wide variety of emerging contaminants in wastewater treatment plants, with most of them being recalcitrant to treatment processes. The presence of natural organic matter (NOM) was also observed in the wastewater samples. The study highlights the need for monitoring and quantifying emerging contaminants in wastewater treatment plants to mitigate their ecotoxicological risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Melanie Egli, Alicia Hartmann, Helena Rapp Wright, Keng Tiong Ng, Frederic B. Piel, Leon P. Barron
Summary: The study introduces a rapid direct-injection liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method for the quantitative determination of 102 emerging concern chemicals in river water, revealing concentration differences across different rivers and assessing the potential risks posed by these CECs to the environment.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Angel M. Villalba-Rodriguez, Lidia Yaritza Martinez-Zamudio, Saul Antonio Hernandez Martinez, Jesus Alfredo Rodriguez-Hernandez, Elda M. Melchor-Martinez, Elda A. Flores-Contreras, Reyna Berenice Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Roberto Parra-Saldivar
Summary: Nanomaterials possess unique properties such as special geometries, higher surface area, and special mechanical, optical, and physicochemical properties, making them important contributors to the development of various technological and industrial sectors. They have increasing interest in biomedical research, particularly in chronic inflammations, disease detection, drug delivery, and infections treatment, where their catalytic applications as nanozymes or nanobiocatalysts play a crucial role. This review discusses the construction of nanozymes and nanobiocatalysts using different forms of nanomaterials, including carbon-based, metal-based, and polymer-based nanocomposites, and examines successful examples of their employment in biomedical research. The analysis of the role of nanomaterials in catalytic applications provides insights into future research directions and practical developments in the field.
TOPICS IN CATALYSIS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Karina G. Coronado-Apodaca, Georgia Maria Gonzalez-Meza, Alberto Aguayo-Acosta, Rafael G. G. Araujo, Reyna Berenice Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Mariel Araceli Oyervides-Munoz, Manuel Martinez-Ruiz, Elda M. M. Melchor-Martinez, Damia Barcelo, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernandez
Summary: Access to secure water sources is a major challenge for human sustainability, especially with climate change and droughts. Traditional water sources may not be reliable, and recycled wastewater can contain high levels of emerging contaminants. Enzyme-based biosensors have shown promise in detecting toxic elements in water in real time, and have been successfully applied to detect a wide range of pollutants.
TOPICS IN CATALYSIS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Lizeth Parra-Arroyo, Manuel Martinez-Ruiz, Sofia Lucero, Mariel A. Oyervides-Munoz, Mollie Wilkinson, Elda M. Melchor-Martinez, Rafael G. Araujo, Karina G. Coronado-Apodaca, Hugo Velasco Bedran, German Buitron, Adalberto Noyola, Damia Barcelo, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernandez, Roberto Parra-Saldivar
Summary: Wastewater-Based Epidemiology (WBE) is a powerful tool for pandemic surveillance, but the reliability of wastewater results is affected by numerous variables. More comprehensive models are needed to study viral RNA degradation in complex matrices, and wastewater indicators identified through analytical chemistry can be used as health indicators and to determine the initial viral RNA content.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Matthew F. Smith, Steven C. Holland, Mihyun B. Lee, James C. Hu, Nghia C. Pham, Regan A. Sullins, LaRinda A. Holland, Tianchen Mu, Alexis W. Thomas, Remington Fitch, Erin M. Driver, Rolf U. Halden, Michelle Villegas-Gold, Sheri Sanders, Jennifer L. Krauss, Lora Nordstrom, Mary Mulrow, Michael White, Vel Murugan, Efrem S. Lim
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 continues to evolve new variants, but the dynamics of how these variants become dominant is not well understood. The emergence of new variants is driven by selection for increased transmissibility and immune evasion. Understanding the spread of emergent variants can inform public health responses to future variants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md. Aminul Islam, Foysal Hossen, Md. Arifur Rahman, Khandokar Fahmida Sultana, Mohammad Nayeem Hasan, Md. Atiqul Haque, Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernandez, Mariel Araceli Oyervides-Munoz, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Tanvir Ahmed, Md. Tahmidul Islam, Kuldeep Dhama, Sarawut Sangkham, Newaz Mohammed Bahadur, Hasan Mahmud Reza, Md. Jakariya, Abdullah Al Marzan, Prosun Bhattacharya, Christian Sonne, Firoz Ahmed
Summary: Wastewater-Based Epidemiological Monitoring (WBEM) is a highly efficient surveillance tool during the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be used to track the disease's prevalence, genetic diversity, and emerging variants. However, it is complemented by Clinical Diagnostic Tests (CDTs) which are considered the global gold standard for disease monitoring but have limitations in tracking asymptomatic patients. This study proposes a combined approach using both wastewater and clinical samples for detecting COVID-19 infection in communities, which can be a feasible and effective long-term nationwide surveillance system.
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karina G. Coronado-Apodaca, Manuel Martinez-Ruiz, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernandez, Roberto Parra-Saldivar
Summary: Population growth has led to a pressing need for food security. Researchers are interested in food sustainability transitions as it is one of the greatest challenges of the new century. Ensuring food security involves more than just increasing food production; it requires adapting eating habits, implementing new technologies and strategies, and securing natural resources while addressing climate change. This article provides an overview of the current situation of food security transitions, focusing on transition strategies and the limitations posed by water resources.
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hossein Alishah Aratboni, Nahid Rafiei, Ashanti Concepcion Uscanga-Palomeque, Itza Eloisa Luna Cruz, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Jose Ruben Morones-Ramirez
Summary: Functionalized gold nanoparticles with sense and antisense oligonucleotides can serve as an optical switch for gene interference in plant cells. Using LED light sources, the release of antisense oligonucleotides through photothermal heating can achieve targeted gene silencing in plant cells. This approach enhances nucleic acid delivery efficiency and allows for temporal control of gene expression in plants.
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mario Adrian Tienda-Vazquez, Rocio Daniela Soto-Castro, Oscar Carrasco-Morales, Carmen Tellez-Perez, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Maritza Alonzo-Macias, Anaberta Cardador-Martinez
Summary: Instant controlled pressure drop (DIC) is an emerging technology in food processing that can be used for drying, freezing, and extracting bioactive molecules without damaging their properties. This study evaluated the effects of 13 different DIC treatments on the content of polyphenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity in green lentils. The DIC 11 treatment (0.1 MPa, 135 s) resulted in the highest release of polyphenols, which are closely related to antioxidant capacity. The most efficient conditions for DIC to promote the release of phenolic compounds and maintain antioxidant capacity were found to be low pressures (<0.1 MPa) and short times (<160 s).
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saul Antonio Hernandez Martinez, Elda M. Melchor-Martinez, Reyna Berenice Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernandez, Rafael G. Araujo, Jesus Alfredo Rodriguez-Hernandez, Damia Barcelo, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the use of psychiatric drugs, which are difficult to degrade and pose potential ecological and toxicological risks. Biocatalysis-assisted techniques can efficiently remove these drugs from water. There are differences in waste management policies for the drug industry between high- and low-income countries.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
E. de la Pena, C. Castillo-Zacarias, R. G. Araujo, M. Rostro-Alanis, R. Parra-Saldivar, J. Rodriguez-Rodriguez
Summary: This study explored the degradation of nonylphenol with Microbial Fuel Cells, and found that the system can remove 9.668±0.168 mg/L of nonylphenol in 21 days. Additionally, bioelectricity generation was demonstrated, with a maximum voltage of 109.6 mV, maximum current of 25.91 μA, power density of 0.6032 mW/m^2, and normalized energy recovery of 3.216 W h/m^3. These results indicate that Microbial Fuel Cells have the potential for the treatment of nonylphenol contaminated waters and will contribute to a sustainable future.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Itzel Y. Lopez-Pacheco, Victoria Guadalupe Ayala-Moreno, Catherinne Arlette Mejia-Melara, Jose Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Sara P. Cuellar-Bermudez, Reyna Berenice Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Karina G. Coronado-Apodaca, Leonardo I. Farfan-Cabrera, Georgia Maria Gonzalez-Meza, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Roberto Parra-Saldivar
Summary: The production of biomolecules by microalgae has a wide range of applications, and microalgae biomass can be produced using waste in a smaller space, showing its great potential as a source of biomass.
Review
Virology
Alberto Aguayo-Acosta, Mildred G. Jimenez-Rodriguez, Fernando Silva-Lance, Mariel Araceli Oyervides-Munoz, Arnoldo Armenta-Castro, Orlado de la Rosa, Antonio Ovalle-Carcano, Elda M. Melchor-Martinez, Zahra Aghalari, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernandez
Summary: Although wastewater-based surveillance is an efficient tool, its implementation for pathogen surveillance is limited by ineffective sample treatment procedures and sampling protocols. Passive samplers have emerged as a solution to improve wastewater sampling, but there is still a need for optimization.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Maricarmen Iniguez-Moreno, Reyna Berenice Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Elda A. Flores-Contreras, Rafael G. Araujo, Wei Ning Chen, Mariel Alfaro-Ponce, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Elda M. Melchor-Martinez, Roberto Parra-Saldivar
Summary: This article discusses environmentally friendly solutions for postharvest protection of berries, including the use of green chemical compounds, biocontrol agents, physical treatments, and modern technologies. The potential of these alternatives and the challenges for implementing them in the food industry are evaluated. The development of nanotechnology, molecular biology, and artificial intelligence offers opportunities to improve the functionality of coatings using nanostructures.
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Raunak Dhanker, Abhishek Saxena, Archana Tiwari, Hans-Uwe Dahms, Pankaj Kumar Singh, Anil Kumar Patel, Jiang-Shiou Hwang, Georgia Maria Gonzalez-Meza, Elda M. Melchor-Martinez, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Roberto Parra-Saldivar
Summary: Diatoms, with their complex cellular architecture, have diverse applications in fields such as bioremediation, aquaculture, and value-added products. They are proficient in nutrient utilization and can serve as trustworthy indicators of water quality, in addition to producing biomass rich in beneficial substances. This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted applications of diatoms and aims to find greener, more sustainable methods by utilizing their enormous biotechnological potentials.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)