Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Soha Shabani, Farzaneh Mohammadi, Mahnaz Nikaeen, Karim Ebrahimpour, Mina Mohammadipour, Hossein Movaheian Attar, Amir Hossein Nafez, Mahsa Janati
Summary: This study examined the presence of alkylphenol compounds in various fruit juice samples and found that the concentration of contaminants in packaged fruit juices increased over time. Fruit juices with a sour flavor and those packaged in polyethylene terephthalate had higher concentrations of contaminants. The risk of health issues from exposure to alkylphenols in packaged fruit juices was found to be higher for children under 18 years of age compared to adults.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yaojia Zhu, George Christakos, Hengwei Wang, Runjie Jin, Zhiyin Wang, Dan Li, Yuxuan Liu, Xi Xiao, Jiaping Wu
Summary: Sargassum fusiforme has a high capacity to accumulate trace elements, especially As and Zn, in its tissues such as leaf, receptacles, and pneumathode. The seaweed exhibited stronger bioconcentration capacity for As and Cd than for other elements when compared to the surrounding environment. Health risk assessment results showed that ingestion of S. fusiforme would not pose any health risk, with the potential risk of intake branches even lower than that of other tissues.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saima Naz, Borhan Mansouri, Ahmad Manan Mustafa Chatha, Qudrat Ullah, Zain Ul Abadeen, Muhammad Zahoor Khan, Adnan Khan, Saba Saeed, Rayees Ahmad Bhat
Summary: Pollution of the aquatic ecosystem due to different trace elements is a global concern. This study calculated the burden of trace elements in the river water of Punjnad Headworks, Pakistan. The results showed significant differences in metal concentrations among different seasons and sampling stations. Importantly, the adverse effects of trace elements on human health were found to be non-significant.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ravishankar Kumar, Sunil Mittal, Prafulla Kumar Sahoo, Sunil Kumar Sahoo
Summary: This study conducted in southwestern Punjab, India, investigated the groundwater quality in three districts, focusing on the sources, distribution, and potential health risks of chemical contaminants. The research found that fluoride, nitrate, and uranium are major health risk pollutants, with elevated levels found in Bathinda district. The spatial distribution maps indicate that the health risk for Bathinda district inhabitants is higher compared to Barnala and Ludhiana districts.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Gursel Isci
Summary: This study analyzed the concentration of PAEs in fruit juice samples and conducted a risk assessment on their potential non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic effects. The results showed that PAEs were detectable in the samples but remained below the specific migration limits set by the EU. Health risk assessments based on consumption patterns indicated negligible non-carcinogenic health risks associated with the consumption of fruit juices across all age groups.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Worradorn Phairuang, Muanfun Inerb, Mitsuhiko Hata, Masami Furuuchi
Summary: The study in Hat Yai, Thailand in 2018 examined ambient nanoparticles, PM0.1, and thirteen trace elements. PM0.1 levels were influenced by motor vehicles, crustal dust, industrial, and biomass burning, with the highest concentrations in the pre-monsoon season. The total cancer risk from carcinogenic elements was within a tolerable range, despite concerns about increasing PM0.1 levels from transboundary haze pollution and local emissions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Han Fang, Zhifen Lin, Xiaoli Fu
Summary: Metal(lids) pollution in groundwater in northern China is a growing concern due to human activities and geochemical backgrounds leading to trace elements exceeding thresholds. While groundwater quality is deteriorating gradually from mountains to plains, overall the groundwater is not seriously polluted, but potential risks should not be ignored.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Saiful Islam
Summary: The deep water of the Korotoa River in Bangladesh has higher levels of trace elements than the surface water, making it unsafe for drinking and cooking purposes. Children face higher health risks than adults. Arsenic, lead, and chromium are major contributors to health risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Rong Li, Zunpan She, Fang Zeng, Shuizhu Wu
Summary: A small-molecule fluorescent probe, FITC-Lys, has been developed for detecting mycotoxin patulin in fruit juices. It enables convenient visual detection of patulin in juices made from decayed fruits, thus ensuring food safety in fruit-based products.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ningpan Chai, Xiu Yi, Jun Xiao, Ting Liu, Yujie Liu, Li Deng, Zhangdong Jin
Summary: The Fen River in Shanxi Province is facing serious water pollution due to water deficiency and industrialization. Spatial and seasonal variations of trace elements were observed, with major pollution sources related to human activities and land use type significantly influencing trace element concentrations. Health risk assessment showed potential pollutants in the river, especially harmful to children, emphasizing the importance of seasonal sample analysis for water quality conservation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Water Resources
Rodrigo de Lima Brum, Julia Oliveira Penteado, Paula Florencio Ramires, Maria Consuelo Revert Girones, Soraya Paz Mondelongo, Maria del Carmen Rubio Armendariz, Marina dos Santos, Flavio Manoel Rodrigues da Silva Junior
Summary: This study aimed to develop a standardized checklist for HHRA and found a lack of information on values and parameters in HHRA studies, mainly focusing on planning, exposure assessment, and hazard identification sections.
EXPOSURE AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuangmei Tong, Hairong Li, Muyesaier Tudi, Xing Yuan, Linsheng Yang
Summary: The study compared the pollution status of surface water and groundwater in China for the first time, finding higher levels of trace elements, with arsenic being the predominant pollutant causing non-carcinogenic risk to human health. Children were more vulnerable to the adverse effects. High-risk sites were identified in specific river basins and regions, calling for more extensive monitoring in the future.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Effrosyni Zafeiraki, Konstantinos M. Kasiotis, Paul Nisianakis, Electra Manea-Karga, Kyriaki Machera
Summary: This study analyzed the concentration of different elements and pesticide residues in 45 bee pollen samples. The results showed that potassium and iron were the most abundant elements, while the contribution of hazardous elements such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury was low. The assessment of health risks indicated negligible risk for adults and children, except for potential carcinogenic risks associated with nickel, chromium, and arsenic.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saptadipa Paul, Daisy Joseph, Mala Majumdar
Summary: Diabetes can be managed holistically with polyherbal formulations, but commercial formulations lack scientific study and may pose contamination and toxicity risks. A study on six antidiabetic polyherbal formulations from the Indian market found essential elements important for diabetes management, indicating their safety for use.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuie Zhan, Jinglu Wu, Miao Jin
Summary: Understanding the hydrochemical characteristics and trace element concentrations in surface waters is crucial for protecting water resources in arid regions like Uzbekistan. Research in Uzbekistan's Amu Darya Basin revealed that industrial pollutants and agricultural activities have contributed to water quality issues and elevated health risks in certain areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jakub Wyrostek, Radoslaw Kowalski
Summary: The study found that the mineral content in water significantly affects the extraction of polyphenols and flavonoids from tea leaves, mint leaves, chamomile flowers, sage leaves, and lavender flowers, as well as the antioxidant properties of the brews. Higher mineralization levels in water can reduce antioxidant properties. Brews prepared with deionized water and waters with moderate mineralization levels showed higher concentrations of polyphenols and flavonoids.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Grazyna Kowalska, Urszula Pankiewicz, Radoslaw Kowalski
Summary: Certain pesticides have been banned in apple and citrus tree cultivations over the past decade. Research shows that washing and peeling can effectively reduce pesticide residues. Comparing apples and citrus fruits from 2012 and 2020, fewer pesticides were found in the edible parts in 2020. The results indicate that conventional washing had no impact on the level of pesticide residues, while apple peeling significantly reduced pesticide levels.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Grazyna Kowalska, Tomasz Baj, Radoslaw Kowalski, Muhammad Asif Hanif
Summary: This article reviews the research on Silphium species as alternative plants for crops and industry. Silphium species have diverse uses and qualities, including medicinal properties, ornamental value, and high nutrient content. They have potential applications in fodder, energy production, and environmental remediation. This research has important implications for sustainable development.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marzena Wlodarczyk-Stasiak, Artur Mazurek, Radoslaw Kowalski
Summary: A study was conducted to investigate the physicochemical properties of blackberry jelly-like desserts made from physically modified starches and chemically modified starches. The viscosity of the desserts increased with decreasing degree of inhibition, regardless of the sweetener used. Thixotropy was observed regardless of the starch modification and sweetener. Kissels made from inhibited starch with xylitol showed the widest hysteresis loop. Retrogradation increased with lower temperature and kissels sweetened with saccharose had low transparency after 7 days of storage, but significantly increased after 28 days. Substitution of saccharose with xylitol only slightly modified the viscosity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Artur Mazurek, Marzena Wlodarczyk-Stasiak
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop a new method for determining the total content of vitamin C and dehydroascorbic acid in food using a boron-doped diamond electrode modified with mercury film and the technique of differential pulse voltammetry. The developed method was compared to a reference method based on high-performance liquid chromatography with spectrophotometric detection. Validation of the voltammetric method showed accurate results for the analysis of the total content of vitamin C and ascorbic acid. However, the analysis of dehydroascorbic acid was imprecise due to the use of the differential method. The results and validation parameters of the developed method were highly consistent with the reference method, indicating their equivalence.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dalila Bereksi-Reguig, Salim Bouchentouf, Hocine Allali, Agnieszka Adamczuk, Grazyna Kowalska, Radoslaw Kowalski
Summary: Analysis of trace elements and heavy metals in honey is important for assessing honey quality and safety. In this study, 37 honey samples from different botanical origins in the west region of Algeria were analyzed. The results showed that the variability in mineral composition may be related to geographical and geochemical factors.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Radoslaw Kowalski, Marek Rosochacki, Jakub Wyrostek, Muhammad Torequl Islam
Summary: The aim of this study was to compare the sensory evaluation, nutritional composition, and health-promoting ingredients of raw chocolate with commercial chocolates. The results showed that raw chocolate had lower carbohydrates, higher content of total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids, and total antioxidant activity. However, it received lower ranks in taste due to the lower carbohydrate content. On the other hand, it received the highest marks in external appearance-shape and external appearance-surface condition.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Artur Mazurek, Grazyna Kowalska, Marzena Wlodarczyk-Stasiak, Jakub Wyrostek, Radoslaw Kowalski
Summary: This study aimed to determine the fluoride content in tea infusion depending on various factors and conduct a health risk assessment. The results showed that brewing time and tea leaf size affected fluoride content. Significantly higher fluoride content was found in infusions from tea bags. The health risk assessment indicated the possibility of adverse health effects from fluoride consumption in black and green tea infused from tea bags.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomasz Baj, Grazyna Kowalska, Radoslaw Kowalski, Jolanta Szymanska, Guoyin Kai, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, Elwira Sieniawska
Summary: Mixture design is a statistical tool that optimizes the composition of a mixture using a minimum number of experiments. In this study, a simplex-lattice mixture design method was used to optimize the composition of a mixture of essential oils from basil, citronella, cedarwood, and thyme. The optimized parameter was the antioxidant activity, and the test results showed a synergistic effect between the components of essential oils. The designed mixture with the highest antioxidant activity consisted of 54.4% citronella essential oil, 33.0% thyme essential oil, 9.2% cedarwood essential oil, and 3.4% basil essential oil.
Article
Plant Sciences
Agnieszka Jamiolkowska, Barbara Skwarylo-Bednarz, Radoslaw Kowalski, Ismet Yildirim, Elzbieta Patkowska
Summary: Plant diseases pose a serious threat to agriculture, the food industry, and human health. Researchers have been exploring natural products to combat plant pathogens and improve food quality, with a new focus on plants as a source of bioactive compounds. This study investigated the antifungal activity of leaf extracts from four lesser-known pseudocereals, namely amaranth species. The results showed that the effectiveness of the extracts varied depending on the amaranth species and fungal strain, with inhibitory effects observed against certain fungi.
