Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziga Tkalec, Tina Kosjek, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Anja Stajnko, Agneta Annika Runkel, Marianthi Sykiotou, Darja Mazej, Milena Horvat
Summary: The study in Slovenian children and adolescents revealed exposure to a wide range of different endocrine disrupting chemicals, with variations in levels based on age, gender, and location. Associations were found between exposure levels and factors such as dietary habits, use of food packaging, and personal care products. Additionally, a genetic polymorphism in UGT2B15 gene was linked to levels of methyl and ethyl paraben, indicating a potential biomarker for susceptibility to adverse effects caused by exposure.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Virginia Robles-Aguilera, Yolanda Galvez-Ontiveros, Lourdes Rodrigo, Inmaculada Salcedo-Bellido, Margarita Aguilera, Alberto Zafra-Gomez, Celia Monteagudo, Ana Rivas
Summary: This study investigated the role of obesogenic endocrine-disrupting chemicals, specifically BPA and BPS, in the development of obesity in Spanish adolescents. The results showed a positive association between dietary exposure to total bisphenols and BPA with being overweight/obese in adolescent girls, with canned tuna being the main dietary source of BPA and BPS. Overweight/obese girls were found to have a higher risk of high dietary exposure to BPA and total bisphenols compared to girls with a lower BMI.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michiel Bastiaensen, Celine Gys, Ann Colles, Veerle Verheyen, Gudrun Koppen, Eva Govarts, Liesbeth Bruckers, Bert Morrens, Ilse Loots, Annelies De Decker, Vera Nelen, Tim Nawrot, Stefaan De Henauw, Nik Van Larebeke, Greet Schoeters, Adrian Covaci
Summary: European adolescents are commonly exposed to organophosphate flame retardants and plasticizers, with some metabolites frequently detected in urine samples. These metabolite concentrations show seasonal variations. Although estimated daily intakes were generally low and below oral reference doses, individual differences in exposure levels may exist in certain circumstances.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lei Fu, Shaofang Song, Xinni Luo, Yangxu Luo, Chongshan Guo, Yufei Liu, Xiaoyan Luo, Lixi Zeng, Lei Tan
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between dietary exposure and human internal exposure to phthalates. The results showed that dietary intake was the predominant exposure route for phthalates, and children exhibited the highest concentration of phthalate metabolites (mPAEs). Using Monte Carlo simulation to estimate phthalate exposure's health risk, it was found that a significant portion of the volunteers had hazard quotient (HQ) levels higher than 1.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura Rodriguez Martin, Liese Gilles, Emilie Helte, Agneta Akesson, Jonas Tagt, Adrian Covaci, Amrit K. Sakhi, An Van Nieuwenhuyse, Andromachi Katsonouri, Anna-Maria Andersson, Arno C. Gutleb, Beata Janasik, Brice Appenzeller, Catherine Gabriel, Cathrine Thomsen, Darja Mazej, Denis Sarigiannis, Elena Anastasi, Fabio Barbone, Hanna Tolonen, Hanne Frederiksen, Jana Klanova, Jani Koponen, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Kim Pack, Koppen Gudrun, Kristin Olafsdottir, Lisbeth E. Knudsen, Loic Rambaud, Loreta Strumylaite, Lubica Palkovicova Murinova, Lucia Fabelova, Margaux Riou, Marika Berglund, Mate Szabados, Medea Imboden, Michelle Laeremans, Milada Estokova, Natasa Janev Holcer, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Nicole Vodrazkova, Nina Vogel, Pavel Piler, Phillipp Schmidt, Rosa Lange, Sonia Namorado, Szilvia Kozepesy, Tamas Szigeti, Thorhallur I. Halldorsson, Till Weber, Tina Kold Jensen, Valentina Rosolen, Vladimira Puklova, Wojciech Wasowicz, Ovnair Sepai, Lorraine Stewart, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Marta Esteban-Lopez, Argelia Castano, Jos Bessems, Greet Schoeters, Eva Govarts
Summary: This study evaluated the exposure levels of children and women in Europe over time. The results showed that exposure levels to chemicals restricted at EU level visually decreased, while the levels for some of their substitutes increased. These findings are important for policy efficacy monitoring and highlight the role of HBM in supporting policies.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Noelia Caballero-Casero, Soledad Rubio
Summary: The study presents a comprehensive sample treatment platform for efficient extraction and interference removal in the determination of twenty-one bisphenols and derivatives in various human exposure sources and biological fluids. The method, based on a hexanol-based supramolecular solvent, offers valuable analytical and operational characteristics for assessing human exposure to bisphenol mixtures. Only four out of twenty-one bisphenols were not found in the analyzed samples, indicating the effectiveness of the method.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Clemence Fillol, Amivi Oleko, Abdesattar Saoudi, Abdelkrim Zeghnoun, Alexis Balicco, Jessica Gane, Loic Rambaud, Alain Leblanc, Eric Gaudreau, Philippe Marchand, Bruno Le Bizec, Valerie Bouchart, Florent Le Gleau, Gael Durand, Sebastien Denys
Summary: The Esteban study in France provides data on the biological exposure of the general population to contaminants. Results show wide exposure to pollutants in 2014-2016, with determinants identified. This study will help inform stakeholders and future policies aimed at reducing harmful substance exposure.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Li, Xianyu Wang, Jean Feary McKenzie, Andreat Mannetje, Soo Cheng, Chang He, Janet Leathem, Neil Pearce, Jordi Sunyer, Brenda Eskenazi, Ruby Yeh, Lesa L. Aylward, Geoffrey Donovan, Jochen F. Mueller, Jeroen Douwes
Summary: This study aimed to assess pesticide exposure and its determinants in children aged 5-14 years. The study found that New Zealand children had relatively high exposures to chlorpyrifos/triclopyr and pyrethroids, and factors such as season, area of residence, diet, in-home pest control, and pets were associated with exposure.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
L. Stecca, I Moscoso-Ruiz, Y. Galvez-Ontiveros, A. Rivas
Summary: The increase in children obesity worldwide has raised concerns, and environmental factors, including obesogens such as BPA, are suspected to contribute to this issue. This report discusses the activities of a fellow at the University of Granada, Spain, who worked on determining bisphenols exposure in children's food and biological samples. The fellow participated in the recruitment of study participants, sample collection, and laboratory methodology optimization, while also improving data science skills through training modules.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agneta A. Runkel, Anja Stajnko, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Darja Mazej, Milena Horvat, Petra Pribylova, Tina Kosjek
Summary: A pilot study was conducted to determine serum concentrations of PFAS in children from agricultural areas in northeastern Slovenia. PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, and PFNA were the most frequently detected compounds. The study provides a good foundation for further nationwide investigation of PFAS exposure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julien Robin, Guillaume Binson, Marion Albouy, Alexis Sauvaget, Pascale Pierre-Eugene, Virginie Migeot, Antoine Dupuis, Nicolas Venisse
Summary: Bisphenols and parabens, widely used in daily life, are known to be endocrine disruptors linked to various diseases. This study developed a reliable method for determining these substances in human hair, which proved to be an interesting alternative matrix for assessing long-term exposure to these endocrine disruptors.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Celine Gys, Michiel Bastiaensen, Govindan Malarvannan, Yu Ait Bamai, Atsuko Araki, Adrian Covaci
Summary: This study found that BPA, BPF, and BPS were frequently detected in urine samples, with BPAP being detected in 43% of samples. The reproducibility of the four bisphenols was relatively poor, but improved when corrected for urine dilution using creatinine levels, with BPF showing the best reproducibility.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pablo Dualde, Nuria Leon, Yovana Sanchis, Francisca Corpas-Burgos, Sandra F. Fernandez, Cristina S. Hernandez, Guillermo Saez, Erika Perez-Zafra, Antonio Mora-Herranz, Olga Pardo, Clara Coscolla, Antonio Lopez, Vicent Yusa
Summary: The study found that children in the Valencia Region of Spain are internally exposed to bisphenols and parabens, as well as phthalates, but at lower levels than previous studies, posing a lower health risk than expected.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benedikt Ringbeck, Daniel Bury, Atsuko Ikeda-Araki, Yu Ait Bamai, Rahel Mesfin Ketema, Chihiro Miyashita, Thomas Bruening, Reiko Kishi, Holger M. Koch
Summary: Nonylphenol (NP) exposure in 7-year-old Japanese children was investigated using human biomonitoring data. The study found that OH-NP and oxo-NP are effective biomarkers for measuring NP exposure. The NP daily intakes in children were close to but lower than the current provisional tolerable daily intake. Additionally, a weak association between urinary OH-NP and oxidative stress biomarkers was observed.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yi Yang, Jiachen Shi, Jie Yin, Yunjia Yang, Bing Shao, Jing Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the presence of glucocorticoids in aquatic food, revealing significantly higher levels in freshwater fish compared to marine fish. The research also suggested a correlation between GCs concentrations and different killing methods, as well as a positive relationship with the percentage of freshwater fish consumption.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sebastian Socianu, Stephanie K. Bopp, Eva Govarts, Liese Gilles, Jurgen Buekers, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Thomas Backhaus, Antonio Franco
Summary: Regulating chemical mixtures is a complex task. This study used human biomonitoring data to investigate typical mixtures and their potential risks. The results highlight the importance of considering the contribution of different substances to the total risk in mixture assessments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liese Gilles, Eva Govarts, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Anna-Maria Andersson, Brice M. R. Appenzeller, Fabio Barbone, Argelia Castano, Dries Coertjens, Elly Den Hond, Vazha Dzhedzheia, Ivan ErZen, Marta Esteban Lopez, Lucia Fabelova, Clemence Fillol, Carmen Franken, Hanne Frederiksen, Catherine Gabriel, Line Smastuen Haug, Milena Horvat, Thorhallur Ingi Halldorsson, Beata Janasik, NataSa Janev Holcer, Reka Kakucs, Spyros Karakitsios, Andromachi Katsonouri, Jana Klanova, Tina Kold-Jensen, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Corina Konstantinou, Jani Koponen, Sanna Lignell, Anna Karin Lindroos, Konstantinos C. Makris, Darja Mazej, Bert Morrens, Lubica PalkoviCova Murinova, Sonia Namorado, Susana Pedraza-Diaz, Jasmin Peisker, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Loic Rambaud, Valentina Rosolen, Enrico Rucic, Maria Ruether, Dimosthenis Sarigiannis, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Arnout Standaert, Lorraine Stewart, Tamas Szigeti, Cathrine Thomsen, Hanna Tolonen, Asa Eiriksdottir, An Van Nieuwenhuyse, Veerle J. Verheyen, Jelle Vlaanderen, Nina Vogel, Wojciech Wasowicz, Till Weber, Jan-Paul Zock, Ovnair Sepai, Greet Schoeters
Summary: This study describes the organization of the first HBM4EU-aligned studies in Europe, aiming to monitor the internal exposure of European citizens to environmental chemicals by collecting comparable human biomonitoring data.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Veronika Plichta, Johann Steinwider, Nina Vogel, Till Weber, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Lubica Palkovicova Murinova, Sona Wimmerova, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Milena Horvat, Gudrun Koppen, Eva Govarts, Liese Gilles, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Greet Schoeters, Adrian Covaci, Clemence Fillol, Loic Rambaud, Tina Kold Jensen, Elke Rauscher-Gabernig
Summary: Organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs), which are widely used, have been found in humans and the environment. This study used human biomonitoring (HBM) data to estimate the contribution of dietary intake to the total exposure of OPFRs. The estimated dietary intake ranged from 0.02 to 0.2 mu g/kg bw/d for TCEP, 0.05 to 0.17 mu g/kg bw/d for TCIPP, and 0.03 to 0.18 mu g/kg bw/d for TDCIPP. The estimated dietary intake of TDCIPP contributes 11-173% to the estimated daily intake (EDI), while the estimated dietary intake of TCIPP exceeds 100% in most calculations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Poteser, Federica Laguzzi, Thomas Schettgen, Nina Vogel, Till Weber, Aline Murawski, Phillipp Schmidt, Maria Ruther, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Sonia Namorado, An Van Nieuwenhuyse, Brice Appenzeller, Edda Dufthaksdottir, Kristin Olafsdottir, Line Smastuen Haug, Cathrine Thomsen, Fabio Barbone, Valentina Rosolen, Loic Rambaud, Margaux Riou, Thomas Goen, Stefanie Nuebler, Moritz Schaefer, Karin H. A. Zarrabi, Liese Gilles, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Greet Schoeters, Ovnair Sepai, Eva Govarts, Hanns Moshammer
Summary: This report summarizes the results of the HBM4EU project and associated studies regarding acrylamide exposure levels. The findings show an increasing trend in acrylamide exposure in children, while the trend is less significant in adults and smokers. The average acrylamide exposure still exceeds suggested benchmark levels, raising specific concerns for children. Further research is needed to confirm the declining trend observed in recent years.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Da-Hye Kim, Yunsun Jeong, Lidia Belova, Maarten Roggeman, Sandra F. Fernandez, Giulia Poma, Sylvie Remy, Veerle J. Verheyen, Greet Schoeters, Alexander L. N. van Nuijs, Adrian Covaci
Summary: This study investigated the exposure to persistent and mobile chemicals (PMs) and per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in urine samples of Flemish adolescents. Several PMs and PFAS were identified in the samples, with differences in detection rate between sexes. The findings can be valuable for future human biomonitoring programs.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katrien De Troeyer, Lidia Casas, Esmee M. Bijnens, Liesbeth Bruckers, Adrian Covaci, Stefaan De Henauw, Elly Den Hond, Ilse Loots, Vera Nelen, Veerle J. Verheyen, Stijn Vos, Greet Schoeters, Hans-Wolfgang Hoppe, Helmut Dietrich Koester, Tim S. Nawrot
Summary: This study investigated the association between agricultural land use and pesticide exposure in adolescents in Flanders, Belgium. The results showed a significant association between the proportion of agricultural land use within a 2000m buffer around residences and the levels of urinary AMPA. The association was most prominent among boys.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Poteser, Federica Laguzzi, Thomas Schettgen, Nina Vogel, Till Weber, Philipp Zimmermann, Domenica Hahn, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Sonia Namorado, An Van Nieuwenhuyse, Brice Appenzeller, Thorhallur I. Halldorsson, Asa Eiriksdottir, Line Smastuen Haug, Cathrine Thomsen, Fabio Barbone, Valentina Rosolen, Loic Rambaud, Margaux Riou, Thomas Goeen, Stefanie Nuebler, Moritz Schaefer, Karin Haji Abbas Zarrabi, Liese Gilles, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Greet Schoeters, Ovnair Sepai, Eva Govarts, Hanns Moshammer
Summary: Acrylamide, a potential carcinogen, has been found in common dietary products and tobacco smoke. The European Commission has taken measures to reduce its content in food. The HBM4EU project shows an overall increase in acrylamide exposure between 2001 and 2017, but a decline in exposure values after 2018. Regional differences do not affect the overall time trend of exposure.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
W. Bil, E. Govarts, M. J. Zeilmaker, M. Woutersen, J. Bessems, Y. Ma, C. Thomsen, L. S. Haug, S. Lignell, I Gyllenhammar, L. Palkovicova Murinova, L. Fabelova, J. Snoj Tratnik, T. Kosjek, C. Gabriel, D. Sarigiannis, S. Pedraza-Diaz, M. Esteban-Lopez, A. Castano, L. Rambaud, M. Riou, C. Franken, A. Colles, N. Vogel, M. Kolossa-Gehring, T. Halldorsson, M. Uhl, G. Schoeters, T. Santonen, A. M. Vinggaard
Summary: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are persistent, mobile, and bioaccumulative chemicals that pose a high risk to human health and the environment. A study conducted in Europe using harmonized human biomonitoring (HBM) data reveals that PFAS exposure may result in a significant health risk for a considerable number of individuals. Different hazard-based approaches were used in mixture risk assessments, with the Hazard Index (HI) approach showing the highest risk estimates. This study emphasizes the importance of HBM data in assessing the health risks of PFAS exposure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Helle Raun Andersen, Loic Rambaud, Margaux Riou, Jurgen Buekers, Sylvie Remy, Tamar Berman, Eva Govarts
Summary: Urinary concentrations of pesticides are useful biomarkers for integrated exposure, but there are regional differences and inconsistencies in studies. The general EU population shows widespread exposure to these pesticides, indicating the need for harmonization of methods and reporting.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eva Govarts, Liese Gilles, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Tiina Santonen., Petra Apel., Paula. Alvito, Elena. Anastasi, Helle Raun Andersen, Anna-Maria Andersson, Lenka Andryskova, Jean-Philippe Antignacj, Brice Appenzeller, Fabio Barbone, Zohar Barnett-Itzhaki, Robert Barouki, Tamar Berman, Wieneke Bil, Teresa Borges, Jurgen Buekers, Ana Canas-Portilla, Adrian Covaci, Zsofia Csako, Elly Den Hond, Darina Dvorakova, Lucia Fabelova, Tony Fletcherx, Hanne Frederiksen, Catherine Gabriel, Catherine Ganzleben, Thomas Goen, Thorhallur Halldorsson, Line S. Haug, Milena Horvat, Pasi Huuskonen, Medea Imboden, Marta Jagodic Hudobivnik, Beata Janasik, Natasa Janev Holcer, Spyros Karakitsios, Andromachi Katsonouri, Jana Klanova, Venetia Kokaraki, Tina Kold Jensen, Jani Koponen, Michelle Laeremans, Federica Laguzzi, Rosa Lange, Nora Lemke, Sanna Lignell, Anna Karin Lindroos, Joana Lobo Vicente, Mirjam Luijten, Konstantinos C. Makris, Darja Mazej, Lisa Melymuki, Matthieu Meslin, Hans Molar, Parisa Montazeri, Aline Murawski, Sonia Namorado, Lars Niemann, Stefanie Nabler, Baltazar Nunes, Kristin Olafsdottir, Lubica Palkovicova Murinova, Nafsika Papaioannou, Susana Pedraza-Diaz, Pavel Pileri, Veronika Plichta, Michael Poteser, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Loic Rambaud, Elke Rauscher-Gabernig, Katarina Rausova, Sylvie Remy, Margaux Riou, Valentina Rosolen, Christophe Rousselle, Maria Rather, Denis Sarigiannis, Maria J. Silva, Zdenka Slejkovec, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Anja Stajnko, Tamas Szigeti, Jose V. Tarazona, Cathrine Thomsen, Ziga Tkalec, Hanna Tolonen, Tomas Trnovec, Maria Uhl, An Van Nieuwenhuyse, Elsa Vasco, Veerle J. Verheyen, Susana Viegas, Anne Marie Vinggaard, Nina Vogel, Katrin Vorkamp, Wojciech Wasowicz, Till Weber, Sona Wimmerova, Marjolijn Woutersen, Philipp Zimmermann, Martin Zvonari, Holger Koch, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Marta Esteban Lopez, Argelia Castano, Lorraine Stewartx, Ovnair Sepaix, Greet Schoeters
Summary: As part of the European Human Biomonitoring Initiative, a human biomonitoring survey was conducted in 23 countries to produce comparable data for the EU. The survey utilized existing HBM capacity in Europe and aligned national or regional studies under the HBM4EU program. The survey included over 10,000 participants from different age groups and measured various biomarkers to assess exposure levels to different chemicals. The data obtained can be used as a reference for global comparison, evaluate the effectiveness of the European Commission's chemical strategy, and guide policy-making.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Willem Ombelet, Jonathan Van Blerkom, Liesbeth Bruckers, Nathalie Dhont, Geeta Nargund, Rudi Campo
Summary: To make IVF more affordable, researchers have developed a simplified culture system (SCS) that has proven to be effective. Compared to conventional IVF, singletons born after using SCS have significantly lower rates of preterm birth and low birthweight. These findings offer a promising perspective for implementing low-cost IVF in low and middle income countries (LMIC).
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nina Vogel, Rosa Lange, Phillipp Schmidt, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Sylvie Remy., Andrea Springer, Vladimira Puklova, Milena Cerna, Peter Rudnai, Szilvia Kozepesy, Beata Janasik, Danuta Ligocka, Lucia Fabelova, Branislav Kolena, Ida Petrovicova, Michal Jajcaj, Milada Estokova, Marta Esteban-Lopez, Argelia Castano, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Anja Stajnko, Lisbeth E. Knudsen, Jorma Toppari, Katharina M. Main, Anders Juul, Anna-Maria Andersson, Niels Jorgensen, Hanne Frederiksen, Cathrine Thomsen, Amrit Kaur Sakhi, Agneta Akesson, Christina Hartmann, Marie Christine Dewolf, Gudrun Koppen, Pierre Biot, Elly Den Hond, Stefan Voorspoels, Liese Gilles, Eva Govarts, Aline Murawski, Antje Gerofke, Till Weber, Maria Ruether, Arno C. Gutleb, Cedric Guignard, Tamar Berman, Holger M. Koch, Marike Kolossa-Gehring
Summary: Phthalates are widely used as plasticizers and can have negative impacts on reproductive functions. However, existing human biomonitoring studies on internal exposure to phthalates in Europe differ in many aspects, making comparability challenging. The HBM4EU initiative gathered data from 29 studies across Europe to describe the general population's exposure to phthalates from 2005 to 2019. This study is an important step towards making internal exposures to phthalates comparable across countries and provides suggestions for improved harmonization in future studies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Rodriguez-Carrillo, Elena Salamanca-Fernandez, Elly den Hond, Veerle J. Verheyen, Lucia Fabelova, Lubica Palkovicova Murinova, Susana Pedraza-Diaz, Argelia Castano, Jose Vicente Garcia-Lario, Sylvie Remy, Eva Govarts, Greet Schoeters, Nicolas Olea, Carmen Freire, Mariana F. Fernandez
Summary: This study investigated the association between exposure to PFAS and phthalates and serum levels of thyroid hormones in European adolescents, and found sex-specific differences in the effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Valentina Rosolen, Elisa Giordani, Marika Mariuz, Maria Parpinel, Vicente Mustieles, Liese Gilles, Eva Govarts, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Kirsten Baken, Greet Schoeters, Ovnair Sepai, Eva Sovcikova, Lucia Fabelova, Jiri Kohoutek, Tina Kold Jensen, Adrian Covaci, Maarten Roggeman, Lisa Melymuk, Jana Klanova, Argelia Castano, Marta Esteban Lopez, Fabio Barbone
Summary: The knowledge about the effects of organophosphate flame retardants on children's neurodevelopment is limited. This research aimed to evaluate the association between exposure to these flame retardants and children's neurodevelopment. The study found a small, negative trend between neurodevelopment and exposure to BDCIPP and DPHP, but the evidence is limited. Further investigations are needed to explore the timing of exposure and the effect of other metabolites.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)