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Environmental Sciences
Geila S. Carvalho, Jakeline R. Oliveira, Isabela C. F. Vasques, Monna Lysa T. Santana, Marina Justi, Marcel T. P. Job, Francielle R. D. de Lima, Joao Jose Marques
Summary: Potential toxic elements in steel mill wastes are a major concern when used as fertilizers in soil, requiring risk assessments. Research shows that PTEs tend to accumulate more in roots, and application of steel mill wastes can increase PTE bioavailability, although all wastes exhibit high hazard indexes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Md Imran Ullah Sarkar, Syfullah Shahriar, Ravi Naidu, Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman
Summary: This study determined various essential and toxic trace elements in rice from Bangladeshi markets and evaluated their potential health risks. The concentrations of these elements in rice varied significantly across locations, with essential trace elements within acceptable limits and toxic trace elements such as arsenic and lead exceeding EU recommendations. Rice was found to be a major pathway for human exposure to toxic elements, which could lead to noncarcinogenic or carcinogenic health problems. Regular monitoring of marketed rice and strategies for reducing toxic elements uptake are necessary.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Deep Raj, Adarsh Kumar, Tripti, Subodh Kumar Maiti
Summary: The study investigated the health risk of children exposed to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) around coal mines, with chromium (Cr) showing the highest hazard quotient in roadside soil. Although there is no severe health risk for children currently, prolonged exposure to PTEs may lead to serious health issues.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abhiroop Chowdhury, Aliya Naz, Subodh Kumar Maiti
Summary: This study aimed to assess the human health risk associated with the ethnobotanical use of Avicennia officinalis, Porteresia coarctata, and Acanthus ilicifolius. It was found that long-term consumption of wild rice seeds could pose health risks, while occasional consumption of fruits and topical application of medicinal plants showed negligible risk. The study highlights the importance of considering the nature of ethnobotanical use and metal contamination levels in mangrove ecosystems when planning pollution mitigation strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dinesh Kumar Patel, Manish Kumar Jain
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the presence of potentially harmful elements (PHEs) in roadside dust and their health risks for human population in Dhanbad, India. The results showed that children are more susceptible to noncarcinogenic risks compared to adults, while exposure to Cr, As, and Ni may pose a carcinogenic risk. Further, exposure to certain PHEs could potentially lead to carcinogenic risks, especially for children.
STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Prerna Joshi, N. Janardhana Raju, N. Siva Siddaiah, D. Karunanidhi
Summary: Environmental pollution of potentially toxic elements in urban wetlands is a serious concern. The water and sediments in Okhla Bird Sanctuary are heavily contaminated, especially with lead. These pollutants pose risks to both human health and ecosystem.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manuel Alejandro Colin Carreno, Juan Manuel Esquivel Martinez, Edith Rosalba Salcedo Sanchez, Carolina alvarez Bastida, Jesus Guadalupe Padilla Serrato, Martha Elena Lopezaraiza Mikel, Oscar Talavera Mendoza
Summary: Spring water in the Buenavista de Cuellar Aquifer in southern Mexico plays a crucial role in human consumption, domestic use, agricultural activities, and ecotourism. This research aimed to evaluate the health risks posed by fecal coliforms and non-carcinogenic factors to different age groups through oral and dermal routes. By analyzing the cartography of high-priority springs, access routes, and areas with high social insecurity risk, 20 springs were selected for sampling. Measurements of in situ parameters, major ions, fecal coliforms, and Potentially Toxic Elements (PTE) were conducted. The results indicated higher oral route risks for children and higher dermal route risks for adults, with the highest dermal risks in the south-southeast of the study area. Additionally, health risks from fecal coliforms were found to be medium in the dry season and high in the rainy season. These findings are important for the management and protection of springs to preserve human health.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xinni Xiong, Jin Wang, Juan Liu, Tangfu Xiao
Summary: In recent years, microplastics (MPs) have gained increasing public concern due to their widespread distribution and harmful impacts. This review systematically reviews and summarizes recent advances on the interactions and co-toxicity of MPs and potentially toxic elements (PTEs), aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of their transport behaviors and environmental impacts.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jun Meng, Henglei Zhang, Zhonghua Cui, Haipeng Guo, Ondrej Masek, Binoy Sarkar, Hailong Wang, Nanthi Bolan, Shengdao Shan
Summary: This study compared the characteristics and environmental risks of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in biochar obtained from animal manure pyrolysis at different reactors. Results showed that biochars from a pilot-scale reactor had higher potential ecological risk index. Biochars produced from fast pyrolysis at 400 degrees C had higher stability of PTEs compared to those produced from slow pyrolysis at a lab-scale reactor.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nidhi Tyagi, Munish Kumar Upadhyay, Arnab Majumdar, Saurabh Kumar Pathak, Biswajit Giri, Manoj Kumar Jaiswal, Sudhakar Srivastava
Summary: This study analyzed the levels of potentially toxic elements and physico-chemical properties in agricultural soil samples from fields along the river Ganga. The results showed contamination of these elements in the fields and possible health hazards for people.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mahmoud Ghuniem, Mona A. Khorshed, Sherif M. El-Safty, Eglal R. Souaya, Mostafa Khalil
Summary: A study in Egypt analyzed soft drink samples from 14 different brands and found traces of potentially toxic elements, but the concentrations were within acceptable limits and not harmful to human health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chih-Min Yang, Mei-Yin Chien, Pei-Chun Chao, Chih-Min Huang, Chao-Hsiang Chen
Summary: The study analyzed the levels of toxic heavy metals in a large number of Chinese herbal medicine samples and identified high contamination risks for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in various herbs. This information can help in assessing the potential health risks associated with the consumption of these contaminated herbs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Georgios Thalassinos, Vasileios Antoniadis
Summary: In this study of agricultural lands in central Greece cultivated with wheat, high levels of potentially toxic elements were found in the soil, but not in the wheat itself. The risk assessment for human health indicated low risk from soil exposure, but considerable risk from consumption of wheat from a particular factory. More research is needed on the geochemical speciation of metals and their uptake by other important crops.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pavlina Pelcova, Jan Grmela, Andrea Ridoskova, Radovan Kopp, Marie Hruzova, Ondrej Maly
Summary: The distribution of mercury species was studied in the Zaskalska water reservoir near an abandoned cinnabar mine in Czech Republic. The results showed that the mercury from the mine is the major source of mercury in the reservoir. The legal maximum limit for mercury concentration was exceeded during rainy periods, and the dominant form of mercury in sediments was mercury sulphide. The mercury content in fish muscle exceeded the legal limit, posing a health risk. The study highlights the need for legal restrictions on the consumption of piscivorous fish caught downstream of abandoned cinnabar mines.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katya Peycheva, Veselina Panayotova, Rositsa Stancheva, Lubomir Makedonski, Albena Merdzhanova, Vincenzo Parrino, Vincenzo Nava, Nicola Cicero, Francesco Fazio
Summary: This study measured the concentrations of toxic and essential elements in the muscle tissue of five common freshwater fish species from Lake Burgas and Lake Mandra (Bulgaria) and assessed the human health risk. The results showed that the consumption of these freshwater fish species is safe for human health.
Article
Agronomy
Donato Visconti, Nunzio Fiorentino, Eugenio Cozzolino, Sheridan Lois Woo, Massimo Fagnano, Youssef Rouphael
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio G. Caporale, Simona Vingiani, Mario Palladino, Christophe El-Nakhel, Luigi G. Duri, Antonio Pannico, Youssef Rouphael, Stefania De Pascale, Paola Adamo
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Diana Agrelli, Antonio Giandonato Caporale, Paola Adamo
Article
Agronomy
Donato Visconti, Antonio Giandonato Caporale, Ludovico Pontoni, Valeria Ventorino, Massimo Fagnano, Paola Adamo, Olimpia Pepe, Sheridan Lois Woo, Nunzio Fiorentino
Article
Environmental Sciences
Faten Khelifi, Antonio G. Caporale, Younes Hamed, Paola Adamo
Summary: The study on the bioaccessibility of potentially toxic metals in soil, sediments, and mine tailings from phosphate mining area revealed that there are higher concentrations of PTM in fine particles. Although the exposure to PTM would not pose serious risks to human health, significant health risks, especially for children, may occur if ingestion route is considered. Proper protection of contaminated soil, sediments, and mine tailings is necessary to reduce health risks for residents and workers in the mining area.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Luigi Giuseppe Duri, Antonio Giandonato Caporale, Youssef Rouphael, Simona Vingiani, Mario Palladino, Stefania De Pascale, Paola Adamo
Summary: Bioregenerative life support systems (BLSS) and in situ resource utilization (ISRU) can combine to enable sustainable food production on the Moon and Mars, yet face numerous challenges. Space research studies use regolith simulants to replicate the physicochemical properties of extraterrestrial regoliths, exploring strategies such as amending simulants with organic wastes to enhance their suitability as life-sustaining substrates.
FRONTIERS IN ASTRONOMY AND SPACE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Donato Visconti, Valeria Ventorino, Massimo Fagnano, Sheridan Lois Woo, Olimpia Pepe, Paola Adamo, Antonio Giandonato Caporale, Linda Carrino, Nunzio Fiorentino
Summary: This study evaluated a grass-based phytoremediation system integrated with an organic amendment and biostimulants for remediating contaminated sites. The results showed that the vegetative cap reduced the sanitary and environmental risks of contaminated soils and soil-washing sludges. The application of compost and biostimulant improved soil fertility, plant growth, and reduced the bioaccessibility of potentially toxic elements. These findings are important for the practical application of remediation techniques for contaminated soils and sludges.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luigi G. Duri, Antonio Pannico, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Antonio G. Caporale, Paola Adamo, Giulia Graziani, Alberto Ritieni, Stefania De Pascale, Youssef Rouphael
Summary: The addition of organic matter shows promising results in enhancing the fertility of Martian and Lunar regolith for agriculture in future space settlements.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio G. Caporale, Mario Palladino, Stefania De Pascale, Luigi G. Duri, Youssef Rouphael, Paola Adamo
Summary: In-situ resource utilisation is crucial in soil-based space-farming. This research aimed to study and modify Lunar and Martian regolith simulants to make them suitable for plant growth. Adding organic manure improved nutrient content and water retention but also increased some adverse factors such as high pH and heavy metal content.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Antonio Giandonato Caporale, Roberta Paradiso, Greta Liuzzi, Mario Palladino, Chiara Amitrano, Carmen Arena, Nafiou Arouna, Mariavittoria Verrillo, Vincenza Cozzolino, Stefania De Pascale, Paola Adamo
Summary: This study evaluated the adaptability of potato to different substrates and found that Mars regolith simulant is poor in nutrients and unsuitable for potato growth. However, the addition of organic compost can improve soil physiochemical properties and plant performance.
Article
Plant Sciences
Antonio G. Caporale, Mariana Amato, Luigi G. Duri, Rocco Bochicchio, Stefania De Pascale, Giuseppe Di Rauso Simeone, Mario Palladino, Antonio Pannico, Maria A. Rao, Youssef Rouphael, Paola Adamo
Summary: Space research is focusing on the development of bioregenerative life support systems (BLSS) to produce food crops based on in situ resource utilization (ISRU). This study tested different substrates mixed with horse/swine monogastric manure to evaluate their effects on plant growth. The results showed that substrates containing Mars simulant performed better than Lunar simulant in terms of agronomic performance and nutrient availability. The addition of monogastric manure improved plant biomass and nutrient uptake. The optimal mixture ratio of simulant and manure for plant growth was determined to be 70:30. This research provides valuable insights for developing sustainable BLSS for future space missions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Antonio Giandonato Caporale, Roberta Paradiso, Greta Liuzzi, Nafiou Arouna, Stefania De Pascale, Paola Adamo
Summary: Higher plants are important for human survival in Space as they can regenerate resources and produce fresh food. However, developing a fertile substrate using extra-terrestrial soils remains a challenge. In this study, we evaluated the adaptability of soybean cultivar 'Pr91M10' to three substrates, including a Mars regolith simulant alone and mixed with blond sphagnum peat. The results showed that the addition of peat improved the germination rate and had a positive effect on plant growth when directly sown on the regolith mixture.
Article
Soil Science
Massimo Pigna, Antonio Violante, Antonio Giandonato Caporale