Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunlong Zheng, Sainan Zhang, Jinbiao Guo, Ruixuan Shi, Jiangyue Yu, Kaipeng Li, Ning Li, Zhenjie Zhang, Yao Chen
Summary: Enzyme immobilization is crucial for large-scale biocatalytic processes. This study presents a green and scalable approach to prepare high-performance biocatalysts through the assembly of enzymes with covalent organic frameworks. These biocatalysts have exceptional reusability and stability, making them efficient catalysts for important industrial reactions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Devi Sri Rajendran, Swethaa Venkataraman, P. Senthil Kumar, Gayathri Rangasamy, Trishita Bhattacharya, Dai-Viet Nguyen Vo, Vasanth Kumar Vaithyanathan, Hubert Cabana, Vaidyanathan Vinoth Kumar
Summary: This study explores the application of enzymes in waste processing and wastewater treatment, with a focus on coimmobilization of enzymes and their use in biomass conversion and contaminant removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Anna Maria Girelli, Viviana Chiappini
Summary: Enzymes are vulnerable to pH and temperature changes, but immobilization techniques can address this issue while improving biocatalyst reusability. The use of natural lignocellulosic wastes as supports for enzyme immobilization has become increasingly popular due to their availability, low cost, and potential to reduce environmental impact. This review discusses lipase immobilization on lignocellulosic wastes, including the characteristics of lipase, advantages and disadvantages of different immobilization methods, and the processing required for lignocellulosic wastes to be suitable as carriers.
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Chunyang Bao, Jing Chen, Yan Wang, Tao Yang, Xiaoling Xu, Qiang Zhang
Summary: Cellulose-based functional materials with degradable polycarbonates brushes have been successfully synthesized as enzyme carriers, showing efficient removal of pollutants.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Bilal, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Syed Farooq Adil, Mohammed Rafi Shaik, Abdelatty Abdelgawad, Mohammad Rafe Hatshan, Mujeeb Khan
Summary: The review focuses on the recent progress in immobilizing enzymes on surface-coated multifunctional magnetic nanostructured materials. Surface modification of magnetic nanoparticles improves their dispersion stability, surface activity, enzyme immobilization capability, and biocompatibility. Magnetic nanoparticles offer advantages such as easy recovery and separation, making them highly suitable for industrial applications. However, challenges such as controlled synthesis and clinical aspects need further research.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cristian Andrei Gal, Laura Edit Barabas, Judith-Hajnal Bartha Vari, Madalina Elena Moisa, Diana Balogh-Weiser, Laszlo Csaba Bencze, Laszlo Poppe, Csaba Paizs, Monica Ioana Tosa
Summary: An efficient nanobioconjugate of lipase B was prepared and tested for the enzymatic kinetic resolution of racemic secondary 1-arylethan-1-ols. Various process parameters were investigated to determine the conditions for highest productivity, enabling hundred gram scale resolution with minimal biocatalyst usage. The long-term activity and selectivity of the biocatalyst were preserved throughout the study.
REACTION CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wenjing Sun, Mehdi Tajvidi, Christopher G. Hunt, Barbara J. W. Cole, Caitlin Howell, Douglas J. Gardner, Jinwu Wang
Summary: This review article summarizes the research and commercial applications of mycelium-based bio-composites. These materials can be produced by enzymatic or fungal treatment of lignocellulosic substrates, followed by hot-pressing into high-density panels. The article provides an overview of definitions, raw materials, processing procedures, material properties, and factors influencing product properties.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wen Xuan Woo, Hau Sern Koh, Jian Ping Tan, Swee Keong Yeap, Peer Mohamed Abdul, Abdullah Amru Indera Luthfi, Shareena Fairuz Abdul Manaf
Summary: The article highlights the significance and challenges of biohydrogen production from lignocellulosic biomass. The use of immobilization techniques can overcome the current critical bottlenecks and improve commercial competitiveness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hang Jiang, Xiaofeng Hu, Yunxing Li, Cheng Yang, To Ngai
Summary: By developing hydrophobized proteinaceous colloidosomes with magnetic-responsiveness as both enzyme carrier and emulsifier, a breakthrough in protein-based w/o Pickering bioconversion is achieved, showing superior catalytic activity and sustainable reusability.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Blaise L. L. Tardy, Joseph J. J. Richardson, Luiz G. G. Greca, Junling Guo, Julien Bras, Orlando J. J. Rojas
Summary: The accumulation of plastic waste poses a serious threat to the environment, and current recycling efforts are insufficient. Sustainable materials, such as bioproducts, are being researched as replacements for synthetic plastics, but commercialization is hindered by knowledge gaps. The food-packaging sector can serve as a blueprint for the adoption of bioproducts in other industries.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Johannes Gottschalk, Miriam Assmann, Juergen Kuballa, Lothar Elling
Summary: The study focused on enzymatic synthesis of industrial hyaluronic acid, using immobilized cascade enzymes on magnetic beads to increase productivity and facilitate enzyme recovery. Results showed successful production of high-quality HA in repetitive batches.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maya Jacob John, Mpho C. Lefatle, Bruce Sithole
Summary: This review outlines the extraction processes of lignin from agricultural waste residues and various types of bio-based functional products that can be obtained from lignin.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Javeria Ayub, Muhammad Usama Saeed, Nazim Hussain, Iqra Zulfiqar, Tahir Mehmood, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: Nanobiocatalysis is a technique that combines biotechnology with nanotechnology to enhance bioprocessing capabilities. Immobilized enzymes improve enzyme activity, stability, and reusability. Recent advancements in nano-biotechnology allow for the incorporation of natural biocatalysts into nanostructures that provide additional properties. The use of nanomaterials as carriers for enzymes has led to the development of stable and active nanobiocatalysts.
TOPICS IN CATALYSIS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Muhammad Bilal, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Nanostructured materials are widely used for immobilizing lipases due to their excellent properties such as high surface area and stability. Lipases immobilized on nanomaterials show better stability and reusability compared to free counterparts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Mohsin Raza, Labeeb Ali, Abrar Inayat, Lisandra Rocha-Meneses, Shams Forruque Ahmed, Md Mofijur, Farrukh Jamil, Chukwuma Leonard Azimoh
Summary: Biodiesel is a sustainable energy substitute with environmentally friendly characteristics. Immobilized-enzyme technology improves the stability, reactivity, and reusability of biodiesel production. The potential and importance of immobilized-enzyme technology in biodiesel production are significant.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Tehmina Sharif, Haq Nawaz Bhatti, Ian D. Bull, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: This study optimized the extraction of bioactive molecules from mango peel waste using enzyme-assisted ultrasound extraction (EAUE). The results showed that EAUE could effectively extract high levels of total phenolics, exhibit strong antioxidant capacity, and possess high DPPH scavenging ability. This demonstrates the potential of EAUE as an efficient technique for extracting and recovering bioactive compounds from natural resources.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Tahreem Riaz, Muhammad Waheed Iqbal, Shahid Mahmood, Iqra Yasmin, Ali Ahmad Leghari, Abdur Rehman, Anam Mushtaq, Khubaib Ali, Muhammad Azam, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the importance, byproducts, physicochemical characteristics, and nutritional profile of cottonseed oil (CS-O). It also discusses the functional and phytochemical characteristics of CS-O, its extraction techniques, and health applications. Additionally, the paper explores the various fields in which CS-O is used.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Luiz Henrique Sales de Menezes, Adriana Bispo Pimentel, Polyany Cabral Oliveira, Iasnaia Maria de Carvalho Tavares, Hector A. Ruiz, Murammad Irfan, Muhammad Bilal, Thiago Pereira das Chagas, Erik Galvao Paranhos da Silva, Luiz Carlos Salay, Julieta Rangel de Oliveira, Marcelo Franco
Summary: In the past decade, various multivariate statistical techniques have been used to assist enzymatic production in microorganisms through solid state fermentation. These techniques optimize fermentative parameters and reduce the number of experiments, while also studying the interactions between these parameters. Artificial neural networks (ANN) provide a mathematical model for experiments, overcoming the limitations of traditional statistical techniques.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Javeria Ayub, Muhammad Usama Saeed, Nazim Hussain, Iqra Zulfiqar, Tahir Mehmood, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: Nanobiocatalysis is a technique that combines biotechnology with nanotechnology to enhance bioprocessing capabilities. Immobilized enzymes improve enzyme activity, stability, and reusability. Recent advancements in nano-biotechnology allow for the incorporation of natural biocatalysts into nanostructures that provide additional properties. The use of nanomaterials as carriers for enzymes has led to the development of stable and active nanobiocatalysts.
TOPICS IN CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fayomi David Ayodeji, Basil Shava, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Syed Salman Ashraf, Jiandong Cui, Marcelo Franco, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: Laccases are versatile enzymes that can efficiently oxidize a wide range of substrates by utilizing molecular oxygen. They have gained significant interest in the biotechnological community due to their environmentally friendly nature and potential applications in various industries. Despite the increasing use of immobilized laccases, their practical large-scale production is still hampered by cost-benefit analysis. However, laccases have great potential in enzymatic bioremediation processes such as wastewater treatment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Umme Kalsoom, Nasira Khalid, Affaf Ibrahim, Syed Salman Ashraf, Haq Nawaz Bhatti, Zainab Ahsan, Jakub Zdarta, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: This study investigates the biodegradation of direct blue (DB) 297 and reactive blue (RB) 221 using immobilized horseradish peroxidase (HRP) on iron oxide nanoparticles. The nanoparticles were synthesized by co-precipitation and showed an immobilization efficiency of 87%. The immobilized HRP exhibited higher thermal stability, pH stability, and dye degradation efficiency compared to free HRP.
Review
Microbiology
Rafia Shakoor, Nazim Hussain, Saima Younas, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: Bioactive molecules play a significant role in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, but traditional approaches have limitations. Therefore, novel methods and strategies are needed to improve the quality and time efficiency of producing these molecules.
JOURNAL OF BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guillermo Gallareta-Olivares, Andrea Rivas-Sanchez, Angelica Cruz-Cruz, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Reyna Berenice Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Maria Fernanda Cardenas-Alcaide, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Roberto Parra-Saldivar
Summary: The contamination of the environment by domestic and industrial discharges is a persistent problem that requires innovative solutions. Carbon dots, particularly metal-doped carbon dots, have shown great potential in sensing, adsorbing, and photodegrading pollutants in water samples. This review highlights the importance of altering the electronic structure of carbon dots through metal doping to enhance their capabilities for wastewater treatment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anil Kumar Singh, Muhammad Bilal, Teofil Jesionowski, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Lignin-modifying enzymes (LMEs) are important biocatalysts in environmental remediation. This study used predictive toxicological and computational frameworks to assess the hazards of pollutants and predict their degradation using LMEs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hamza Rafeeq, Nadia Afsheen, Sadia Rafique, Arooj Arshad, Maham Intisar, Asim Hussain, Muhammad Bilal, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: In the recent era, the persistence of hazardous contaminants has had a severe impact on the world. Conventional approaches to remediation have failed to effectively remove these contaminants, leading to an increase in the use of genetically engineered microbes (GEMs) for bioremediation. GEMs are more powerful and cost-effective in degrading various pollutants, making genetic engineering a worthwhile process for environmental improvement and human health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ahmad Farhan, Javeria Arshad, Ehsan Ullah Rashid, Haroon Ahmad, Shahid Nawaz, Junaid Munawar, Jakub Zdarta, Teofil Jesionowski, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: Photocatalytic degradation is a promising technology for removing synthetic and organic pollutants. Fe2O3 has emerged as a fascinating material for this purpose due to its bandgap, light-harvesting efficiency, renewability, and stability. This study reviews the efficiency and applications of Fe2O3-based nanocomposites for water remediation, as well as their electrocatalytic properties. The ongoing issues and future prospects of Fe2O3-based catalysts are also discussed.
Article
Biophysics
Muhammad Bilal, Nida Khaliq, Mubeen Ashraf, Nazim Hussain, Zulqarnain Baqar, Jakub Zdarta, Teofil Jesionowski, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Nanozymes are efficient nanomaterials with enzyme-like characteristics, which have attracted researchers' attention as alternatives to natural enzymes. Despite their unique physicochemical properties and catalytic activity, constraints such as denaturation, high manufacturing cost, and reutilization challenges have hindered their deployment in industrial processes. The article provides an overview of nanozyme research, compares them with natural and synthetic enzymes, and highlights their distinct properties and applications in various fields, introducing a new field called nanozymology.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anil Kumar Singh, Muhammad Bilal, Teofil Jesionowski, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have persistent negative effects on the environment and public health, and there is currently no approved paradigm for integrating EDC-related risks on a global scale. To better understand and predict the consequences of EDCs, a computational framework was used to assess the toxic risks and hazards of seven EDCs. The findings revealed severe toxicological risks posed by EDCs and suggested the potential use of enzymes for green sustainable degradation to mitigate these risks.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ianny Andrade Cruz, Victor Ruan Silva Nascimento, Raul Jose Alves Felisardo, Ataide Mateus Gualberto dos Santos, Anderson Alles de Jesus, Bruna Rego de Vasconcelos, Vineet Kumar, Eliane Bezerra Cavalcanti, Ranyere Lucena de Souza, Luiz Fernando Romanholo Ferreira
Summary: This study developed machine learning-based models using artificial neural networks to predict the cumulative biogas produced from cassava wastewater anaerobic digestion. The Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm with a hyperbolic tangent transfer function showed the best performance in predicting the biogas production, with an R-value of 0.9999.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Elda A. Flores-Contreras, Rafael G. Araujo, Arath A. Rodriguez-Aguayo, Muriel Guzman-Roman, Jesus Carlos Garcia-Venegas, Erik Francisco Najera-Martinez, Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernandez, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Elda M. Melchor-Martinez, Roberto Parra-Saldivar
Summary: Brown macroalgae, due to their abundance, often cause problems in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and affect human health and aquatic species. Sargassum, with its high content of biocompounds, has attracted attention in research areas such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Polysaccharides extracted from brown macroalgae have various bioactivities, and different extraction methods are used, including supercritical fluid extraction, pressurized liquid extraction, subcritical water extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, enzyme-assisted extraction, and microwave-assisted extraction. This study provides information on extraction methods, purification, and the bioactivities of brown algae polysaccharides, along with the challenges in marketing Sargassum-based products.
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)