Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sanjay Singh Rathore, Subhash Babu, Kapila Shekhawat, Raghavendra Singh, S. K. Yadav, Vinod K. Singh, Chandu Singh
Summary: Conventional agricultural production systems face challenges, but integrated organic management and integrated crop management can achieve high productivity, energy efficiency, and economic feasibility. Integrated organic management systems can achieve high energy productivity, ecoefficiency, and carbon sustainability.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Microbiology
Eric A. Davidson, Jeremy D. Semrau, Nguyen K. Nguyen
Summary: Reducing methane emissions is crucial for effectively and rapidly slowing down climate change. A colloquium was held to gather experts in methane research and discuss the impact of microbial processes on waste management and agricultural practices. Urgent support for microbiology research is needed to accelerate the realization of these solutions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chenrong Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the interactions among energy policy, technological innovation, economic development, trade openness, and sustainable development in China from 1990 to 2020. The findings show that renewable energy policy and technology innovation are negatively associated with sustainable development. However, it is also found that energy use significantly increases both short-term and long-term environmental damage. The study recommends that politicians and government officials focus on developing the proper energy policy mix, urban planning, and pollution prevention without compromising economic growth.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Haozhi Qi, Xucheng Huang, Muhammad Sheeraz
Summary: This study examines China's efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions targets through the use of renewable energy and financing. The findings reveal that even a slight increase in greenhouse gas emissions significantly impacts the development of carbon emissions. However, increased funding for net-zero emissions promotes the use of renewable energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The study also highlights the importance of renewable energy and green finance projects for sustainable development and provides insights into implementing COP26 guidelines and goals.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zarook Shareefdeen, Afsana Alam Mishu
Summary: This manuscript reviews the major air pollutants emitted from W2E plants and their associated health effects, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of classical and innovative air pollution control technologies used in W2E plants.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naila Amin, Muhammad Aslam, Zakir Khan, Muhammad Yasin, Shakhawat Hossain, Muhammad Kashif Shahid, Abrar Inayat, Ahmed Samir, Rizwan Ahmad, Mohammad N. Murshed, Muhammad Shahzad Khurram, Mohamed E. El Sayed, Moinuddin Ghauri
Summary: The global municipal solid waste is generating at an alarming rate, posing severe concerns for its disposal. It leads to climate change, health hazards, and other environmental issues. Waste to energy (WTE) is considered as an alternative renewable energy source to address global waste problems. This review evaluates the sources and management routes of solid waste, highlighting gasification as an efficient and sustainable approach. A framework for the gasification process and recommendations for country-wise waste management solutions are provided. Furthermore, the study discusses the potential perspectives and practical implications of membrane-based separation technology for bioenergy recovery.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Osama Majeed Butt, Muhammad Shakeel Ahmad, Teong Kai Lun, Hang Seng Che, H. Fayaz, Nasrudin Abd Rahim, Krzysztof K. K. Koziol, Neyara Radwan, Mohammad Amir Khan, Nadeem A. Khan, Lakhveer Singh
Summary: This study explores the techno-economic feasibility of a solar photovoltaic (PV) integrated water electrolysis and waste incineration system. Three different strategies were envisioned, with PV + Battery consuming less energy compared to auto-ignition and PV + Secondary-Electrolyzer. However, the capital cost of PV + Battery was higher. In terms of energy consumption relative to waste input, PV + Battery showed the highest reduction, while cost-wise, it was projected to be more expensive in the long run.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
S. Mayson, I. D. Williams
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of using spent coffee grounds as a fuel for roasting to achieve a circular economy system. Spent coffee grounds are more energy-efficient than conventional biomass but less than fossil fuels. The integrated energy-waste management strategy can promote industrial symbiosis and value recovery in the coffee supply chain, laying the foundation for achieving a circular economy system.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yixuan Wang, James W. Levis, Morton A. Barlaz
Summary: The study found that material production contributes 68-75% to toxicity impacts in the landfill while LFG emissions contribute 50-99% to global warming, ozone depletion, and smog impacts. The current non-methane organic compound regulatory threshold reduces methane emissions by <7% relative to the former threshold.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Monica Delgado, Ana Lopez, Ana Lorena Esteban-Garcia, Amaya Lobo
Summary: This study applied the IPCC model to a case study on landfill gas emissions and made modifications to improve its fit to experimental values. The final version of the model showed a fit improvement of more than 65%. Some modifications had minor impacts on the model's fit, while personalized modifications based on waste treatment and moisture conditions strongly influenced the results. This highlights the importance of personalized estimation models for accurate results in mitigating landfill gas emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Alessandro Flammini, Pan Xueyao, Francesco Nicola Tubiello, Sally Yue Qiu, Leonardo Rocha Souza, Roberta Quadrelli, Stefania Bracco, Philippe Benoit, Ralph Sims
Summary: Fossil-fuel-based energy use in agriculture leads to emissions of CO2 and non-CO2 gases. This study focuses on emissions generated within the farm gate and from fisheries, providing data on energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions from 1970 to 2019. The results show that annual emissions from energy use in agriculture reached 523 million tonnes (MtCO2eq yr(-1)) in 2019, and when including electricity, they were 1029 MtCO2eq yr(-1), with a 7% increase since 1990. The use of electricity and indirect emissions has become the largest source of emissions from energy use in agriculture since 2005.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Carolina Ardila-Suarez, Juan Pablo Villegas, Eduardo Lins de Barros Neto, Thierry Ghislain, Jean -Michel Lavoie
Summary: This study reports the co-pyrolysis of honeycomb residues and waste motor oil to obtain high-value energetic products, aiming to address the environmental concerns and price fluctuation associated with fossil-derived fuels. The oil products had average densities and high heating values (HHV) of 0.808 g/mL (at 20 degrees C) and 45.02 MJ/Kg, respectively. The sulfur content of the oil products ranged from 669 to 1434 ppm, and the average dynamic viscosity at 40 degrees C was close to 3.0 mPa*s. Through a 3-level factorial design experiment, the oil products showed high yields of hydrocarbons distributed in the range of fuels. The proposed pathway for fuel production from residues provides a feasible alternative, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development objectives towards a net-zero emissions world.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wen-jing Wang, Xue-yi You
Summary: The issue of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is hindering the harmonious development of society, prompting China to consider waste classification as a vital strategy for national ecological civilization construction. Studies have shown that waste classification has significant impacts on the socio-economy, environment, and resources of cities. Case studies in Tianjin from 2006 to 2017 demonstrate that increasing waste classification rates can lead to positive socioeconomic benefits, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and conservation of land resources.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hani Al-Rawashdeh, Omar Ali Al-Khashman, Jehad T. Al Bdour, Mohamed R. Gomaa, Hegazy Rezk, Abdullah Marashli, Laith M. Arrfou, Mohamed Louzazni
Summary: This paper presents a study on a hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) that can convert a building into a green building and reduce its dependence on conventional energy. By utilizing the HOMER grid software, the optimal configuration was determined with a total net present cost of USD 1.16 million, energy cost of USD 0.0415/kWh, effective internal rate of return of 15.8%, and an approximately 77% reduction in carbon emissions compared to the base case.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paul Selvam Michel Devadoss, Agamuthu Pariatamby, Mehran Sanam Bhatti, Santha Chenayah, Fauziah Shahul Hamid
Summary: The study highlights the impact of municipal solid waste management on greenhouse gas emissions in Pakistan, suggesting strategies such as recycling and incineration to reduce emissions. Integrating the informal sector, adopting anaerobic digestion, and formulating explicit regulations for solid waste management are also recommended to lower GHG emissions.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abdulhammed K. Hamzat, Akeem Y. Adesina, Tahir Rasheed, Mohammed Abdul Samad
Summary: The effect of different concentrations of nanoclay on the tribological and mechanical properties of epoxy composite coatings was investigated. The results showed that the concentration of nanoclay affected the friction coefficient and hardness of the coatings, and the optimum concentration exhibited better performance under seawater conditions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Tahir Rasheed
Summary: This review article provides an overview of the development of carbon dots (C-dots) in various applications including chemical sensing, bioimaging, and environmental applications. The article focuses on the fabrication of C-dots using greener and sustainable approaches, as well as the sensing applications of C-dots for the identification of environmental pollutants. Future research directions and challenges in the field are also discussed.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tahir Rasheed, Adeel Ahmad Hassan, Tauqir Ahmad, Sardaraz Khan, Farooq Sher
Summary: COF refers to a class of porous organic polymeric materials made from organic building blocks that have been covalently bonded. They exhibit directional flexibility in two- or three-dimensional spaces due to the preplanned and predetermined bonding of the monomer linkers. Because of their tunability, post-synthetic modifications, high stability, functionality, high porosity, and ordered geometry, COFs are considered as one of the most promising materials for catalysis and environmental applications.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Syed Salman Shafqat, Muhammad Rizwan, Maria Batool, Syed Rizwan Shafqat, Ghulam Mustafa, Tahir Rasheed, Muhammad Nadeem Zafar
Summary: Water bodies are being rapidly polluted by toxic chemicals, especially heavy metal ions (HMIs), which are non-biodegradable, toxic, and can accumulate in ecological systems, posing a significant threat to human health. Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) based electrochemical sensors have shown great potential in sensing HMIs due to their robust, sensitive, selective, and reliable properties. In this review article, the types, synthesis, and working mechanism of MOF based sensors are explained, with a focus on their application in sensing various metal ions. The challenges and future prospects of MOFs in electrochemical sensing devices for HMIs are discussed to promote their development.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Tahir Rasheed, Muhammad Tuoqeer Anwar
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have fascinating features such as high porosity, well defined porous architecture, and atomic level components, which make them one of the most attractive types of architecture from scientific and engineering perspectives. In recent years, the ability of MOFs to control their crystal development, shape, and produced pores through template-directing techniques has opened up new horizons in materials chemistry. Self-sacrificing MOFs based templates have emerged as a breakthrough in environmental catalysis, energy storage devices, and greener energy applications.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Amer Riaz Ghazi, Hasan Izhar Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Saad Jahangir, Muhammad Tuoqeer Anwar
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the fatigue crack growth rate (FCGR) of Inconel 625 alloy in a high temperature, high pressure, and erosive environment. Results revealed that the crack growth rate was increased with temperature rise, and the influencing mechanism of temperature on crack growth rate was discussed.
MATERIALS AND CORROSION-WERKSTOFFE UND KORROSION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Muhammad Anees Ur Rehman Qureshi, Nasima Arshad, Atta Rasool, Muhmmad Rizwan, Tahir Rasheed
Summary: In this study, hydrogels for controlled release of diclofenac sodium were synthesized from graphene oxide-reinforced guar gum and poly (N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) using the Solution Casting Technique. The hydrogels were crosslinked with varying concentrations of 3-Glycidyloxypropyl trimethoxysilane (GLYMO). The characterization of hydrogels was performed using techniques such as FTIR, X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, and SEM.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Raheela Naz, Waseem Abbas, Qinglei Liu, Sameera Shafi, Sehrish Gull, Suleman Khan, Tahir Rasheed, Guofen Song, Jiajun Gu
Summary: Covalently functionalized 1T-MoS2 (Fc-1T-MoS2) nanosheets are synthesized by the chemical reaction between electrochemically exfoliated 1T-MoS2 nanosheets and iodobenzene. The NH2Ph ring functionality and 1T-MoS2 phase enhance the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors, resulting in fast charge transport and high charge storage capacity. Fc-1T-MoS2 exhibits a high specific capacitance of 501 F g-1 at a current density of 1 A g-1 with a capacitance retention of 76.32% after 2000 cycles, which is 2.6 orders of magnitude higher than that of bare 1T-MoS2 nanosheets. This study reveals the effect of MoS2 nanosheet functionalization on supercapacitor applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Amjad Ali, Muhammad Nadeem, Ahmad Naveed, Tariq Aziz, Muhammad Khurram Tufail, Jamile Mohammadi Moradian, Naushad Ahmad, Chanez Maouche, Tahir Rasheed, Fan Zhiqiang, Li Guo
Summary: In this study, the kinetics of the copolymerization of E/dienes and the terpolymerization of E/diene/1-hexene using Cat-1/borate/TIBA catalyst were described. The addition of VNB and VCH as comonomers resulted in a higher incorporation of dienes, while IP and BD were incorporated at a moderate rate. The fraction of active centers [Zr]/[C*] was higher than in PE polymerizations but lower than in E/P copolymerization. IP and BD activated dormant catalytic sites in PE. The k(p)E values in E/diene/1H terpolymerizations were higher and stable, except for ENB, suggesting that 1H hindered the insertion of dienes and reduced the crystalline properties. A higher k(p)E value was observed when the butadiene content in E/BD copolymers exceeded 2 mol%. The bulky nature of VCH, ENB, and VNB prevented their coordination with the metallocene catalyst.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Chandrabhan Verma, Tahir Rasheed, Muhammad Tuoqeer Anwar, M. A. Quraishi
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are hybrid materials consisting of organic ligands and metal clusters or ions, which possess impressive orderliness and crystalline structure. Recently, there has been increasing attention on the synthesis, characterization, and application of doped MOFs, particularly metal-doped MOFs (MDMOFs), due to their enhanced properties and performance. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the various applications of doped MOFs, including gas reduction and storage, wastewater treatment, catalysis, sensing, energy, and more. The improved properties of MDMOFs, such as enhanced reaction rates, increased gas intake potential, and improved sensing capabilities, are attributed to factors such as increased adsorption sites, optimized electronic structure, and chemically active surface area.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Saima Abid, Ghulam Mustafa, Muhammad Rizwan, Dure Najaf Iqbal, Shazia Kanwal, Azhar Ahmad, Tahir Rasheed
Summary: Nanoparticles composed of zinc oxide, iron oxide, and copper oxide were synthesized using Punica granatum leaf and pulp extract and applied for the removal of anionic toxic dyes from wastewater. Various parameters were optimized to achieve the highest removal efficiency of the selected dye. Kinetic, equilibrium, and thermodynamic models were applied to analyze the reaction rate, adsorption nature, and energy changes. Desorption study was conducted to assess the reusability of the nanoparticles.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Tahir Rasheed, Muhammad Tuoqeer Anwar, Darim Badur Ferry, Amjad Ali, Muhammad Imran
Summary: This review provides a concise overview of the recent advancements and challenges in the field of carbon dots (CDs), particularly in the application of CDs for environmental remediation and photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants. The review also discusses the potential effects of CD structures on photocatalytic activity and proposes future directions for CD technologies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(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)
