Review
Environmental Sciences
Alexandre Giacobbo, Marco Antonio Siqueira Rodrigues, Jane Zoppas Ferreira, Andrea Moura Bernardes, Maria Norberta de Pinho
Summary: This article reviews the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in human excreta and its pathways through the sewer system and wastewater treatment plants to water bodies, highlighting the occurrence and infectivity in sewage and natural water. Studies indicate that the virus can remain infectious in sewage and water, raising concerns about potential transmission through contact with contaminated water.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Montse Marques, Jose L. Domingo
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 is primarily transmitted through close contact between individuals or small aerosol respiratory droplets, with air pollution potentially serving as another pathway of transmission. Research indicates that the virus can survive on various surfaces for hours to days, but swift inactivation is possible through the use of common chemicals and biocides on inanimate surfaces, reducing the risk of virus transmission significantly.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Salmaan Sharif, Aamer Ikram, Adnan Khurshid, Muhammad Salman, Nayab Mehmood, Yasir Arshad, Jamal Ahmed, Rana Muhammad Safdar, Lubna Rehman, Ghulam Mujtaba, Jaffar Hussain, Johar Ali, Mehar Angez, Muhammad Masroor Alam, Ribqa Akthar, Muhammad Wasif Malik, Mirza Zeeshan Iqbal Baig, Muhammad Suleman Rana, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Qaisar Ali, Abdul Ahad, Nazish Badar, Massab Umair, Sana Tamim, Asiya Ashraf, Faheem Tahir, Nida Ali
Summary: The study found 27% of wastewater samples tested positive for SARs-CoV-2, indicating the potential for monitoring viral spread through wastewater surveillance. Additionally, the detection of virus sequence data in wastewater highlights the importance of surveillance for early warning signs.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Emily S. Bailey, Marina Curcic, Mark D. Sobsey
Summary: The ability of SARS-CoV-2 viral surrogates and animal coronaviruses to survive for long periods on meat and fish products at cold temperatures emphasizes the need for rigorous and sustained food sanitation and hygiene in the harvest, transport, processing, and distribution of these foods.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Manvendra Patel, Abhishek Kumar Chaubey, Charles U. Pittman, Todd Mlsna, Dinesh Mohan
Summary: The emergence of COVID-19 in 2020 has become a global pandemic, with various sources of viral transmission. Recently, targeted SARS-CoV-2 genome fragments have been detected around the world.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhigang Li, Gaofei Song, Yonghong Bi, Wei Gao, Anen He, Yao Lu, Yawei Wang, Guibin Jiang
Summary: The study investigated the occurrence and distribution of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in domestic wastewater effluent, tap water, and surface water in China. Results showed that DBP concentrations were higher in wastewater effluents than tap water and surface water, with haloacetic acids (HAAs) and trihalomethanes (THMs) being the most dominant categories. Additionally, the study revealed that HAAs in wastewater effluents had higher risk quotient values for green algae.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shaolin Yang, Qian Dong, Siqi Li, Zhao Cheng, Xiaofeng Kang, Daheng Ren, Chenyang Xu, Xiaohong Zhou, Peng Liang, Lingli Sun, Jianhong Zhao, Yang Jiao, Taoli Han, Yanchen Liu, Yi Qian, Yi Liu, Xia Huang, Jiuhui Qu
Summary: This study conducted a field trial on the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater facilities in Beijing after the end of the COVID-19 epidemics. The results showed that the wastewater treatment facility is a large repository for SARS-CoV-2. The viral RNA was still present in hospital sewage for 15 days and in municipal wastewater treatment plants for more than 19 days. The study highlights the persistence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater, especially at lower temperatures.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Paula Saa, Rebecca V. Fink, Sonia Bakkour, Jing Jin, Graham Simmons, Marcus O. Muench, Hina Dawar, Clara Di Germanio, Alvin J. Hui, David J. Wright, David E. Krysztof, Steven H. Kleinman, Angela Cheung, Theresa Nester, Debra A. Kessler, Rebecca L. Townsend, Bryan R. Spencer, Hany Kamel, Jacquelyn M. Vannoy, Honey Dave, Michael P. Busch, Susan L. Stramer, Mars Stone, Rachael P. Jackman, Philip J. Norris
Summary: Unlike respiratory viruses such as influenza, SARS-CoV-2 can be detected in the blood of COVID-19 patients. Reports of COVID-19 symptoms or diagnosis after blood donation were associated with increased mortality in the general population. The detection rate of RNAemia in blood donors with possible COVID-19-related post-donation information (PDI) reached 9%-15% in late 2020 to early 2021 and decreased to approximately 4% after widespread vaccination. Donors with RNAemia were more likely to report cough, shortness of breath, change in taste, or smell compared to infected donors without detectable RNAemia. No infectious virus was found in plasma samples, indicating a minimal risk of transmitting SARS-CoV-2 through blood transfusions.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Sampriti Kataki, Soumya Chatterjee, Mohan G. Vairale, Sonika Sharma, Sanjai K. Dwivedi
Summary: When dealing with SARS-CoV-2 contaminated wastewater, it is crucial to address challenges such as the uncertainty of a new biothreat, reliance on prediction-based treatment options, increased risk of virus transmission to sewage networks due to asymptomatic carriers, inadequacies in wastewater treatment facilities, and the need to increase disinfection dosages to minimize risks.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Danielle C. Groves, Sarah L. Rowland-Jones, Adrienn Angyal
Summary: The global spread of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has triggered extensive genetic sequencing efforts to characterize the geographical distribution and molecular evolution of the virus. The emergence of the D614G variant as the dominant form worldwide has led to discussions about its effects on virus characteristics, clinical outcomes of infection, and host immune response.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Afzal Husain Khan, Vineet Tirth, Manal Fawzy, Alaa El Din Mahmoud, Nadeem A. Khan, Sirajuddin Ahmed, Syed Sadat Ali, Muhammad Akram, Leena Hameed, Saiful Islam, Gotam Das, Sharmili Roy, Mohammad Hadi Dehghani
Summary: This passage explains the relationship between the new coronavirus that emerged at the end of 2019 and the SARS and MERS viruses in 2002 and 2012, comparing their infectivity and virulence, as well as research on healthcare workers, coronaviruses on surfaces and in wastewater, and measures to prevent spread.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Waqar Ali, Hua Zhang, Zhenglu Wang, Chuanyu Chang, Asif Javed, Kamran Ali, Wei Du, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Kang Mao, Zhugen Yang
Summary: Viruses are widespread and persistent in wastewater, posing a risk to human health. This review summarizes methods for virus analysis, spatial distribution, and temporal patterns of various viruses in wastewater systems, as well as recent studies on SARS-CoV-2 detection in wastewater. The utility of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) for estimating virus occurrence, distribution, genetic diversity, and human health risk assessment is discussed, highlighting the potential use of WBE as an early warning system for public health assessment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ananda Tiwari, Nati Phan, Sarmila Tandukar, Razieh Ashoori, Ocean Thakali, Milad Mousazadesh, Mohammad Hadi Dehghani, Samendra P. Sherchan
Summary: This review paper summarizes the current knowledge surrounding possible fecal-oral transmission of SARS-CoV-2, emphasizing the active replication of the virus in the human gastrointestinal system and its presence in water. It also highlights the limitations of current detection methods in distinguishing between infectious and non-infectious viral particles, calling for further research and development of more accurate detection methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sanjeev Kumar, Ritu Singh, Nisha Kumari, Susmita Karmakar, Monalisha Behera, Arif Jamal Siddiqui, Vishnu D. Rajput, Tatiana Minkina, Kuldeep Bauddh, Narendra Kumar
Summary: COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has become a global public health emergency. Studying the impact of environmental and biological factors on virus transmission and infection is crucial for further research and attention.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Irene Falco, Walter Randazzo, Gloria Sanchez, Jose Vilarroig, Javier Climent, Sergio Chiva, A. Chica, J. Navarro-Laboulais
Summary: The study developed a numerical model for ozone disinfection inside public transport vehicles, showing high effectiveness in laboratory and real-world settings.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ebrahem M. M. Eid, Ahmed A. A. Hussain, Saad A. M. Alamri, Sulaiman A. A. Alrumman, Kamal H. H. Shaltout, Nasser Sewelam, Salma K. K. Shaltout, Ahmed F. F. El-Bebany, Mohamed T. T. Ahmed, Dhafer A. A. Al-Bakre, Ahmed H. H. Alfarhan, Yolanda Pico, Damia Barcelo
Summary: Predictive models were generated to assess the absorption of nine metals by the different parts of forage sorghum in growing media mixed with poultry manure. The roots exhibited the highest metal contents. Bioaccumulation factor (BAF) values were < 1 for some metals and > 1 for others. Translocation factor values were < 1 for all metals except for Co, Cr, and Ni. The predictive models showed a high level of data precision and can be used to ensure the safety of growing forage sorghum in media fortified with poultry manure.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marius Kalinauskas, Katazyna Bogdzevic, Eduardo Gomes, Miguel Inacio, Damia Barcelo, Wenwu Zhao, Paulo Pereira
Summary: This study aims to map and assess the supply and demand of recreational culture ecosystem services (CES) in Vilnius. The results showed that natural recreational CES supply was highest in protected areas, while cultural recreational CES supply had the highest scores in the city centre. The demand for recreational CES was highest in the areas near the city centre. There was a mismatch between the supply and demand of natural recreational CES, but a match between the supply and demand of cultural recreational CES. Overall, it is important to preserve areas with high natural recreation CES supply and limit urban expansion, as well as improve public transport accessibility to reduce pollution and its impact on cultural heritage sites.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
John P. Sumpter, Tamsin J. Runnalls, Andrew C. Johnson, Damia Barcelo
Summary: It is uncommon for scientists to acknowledge the limitations of their research because of the pressure to publish. This has resulted in a crisis of reproducibility in published research. To address this, including a 'Limitations' section in scientific papers is suggested, as it promotes honesty and transparency. This recommendation applies to all scientific disciplines.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Karina G. Coronado-Apodaca, Georgia Maria Gonzalez-Meza, Alberto Aguayo-Acosta, Rafael G. G. Araujo, Reyna Berenice Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Mariel Araceli Oyervides-Munoz, Manuel Martinez-Ruiz, Elda M. M. Melchor-Martinez, Damia Barcelo, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernandez
Summary: Access to secure water sources is a major challenge for human sustainability, especially with climate change and droughts. Traditional water sources may not be reliable, and recycled wastewater can contain high levels of emerging contaminants. Enzyme-based biosensors have shown promise in detecting toxic elements in water in real time, and have been successfully applied to detect a wide range of pollutants.
TOPICS IN CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Md Nahid Pervez, Wan Sieng Yeo, Faizan Shafiq, Muhammad Munib Jilani, Zahid Sarwar, Mumtahina Riza, Lina Lin, Xiaorong Xiong, Vincenzo Naddeo, Yingjie Cai
Summary: Given the carcinogenic properties of formaldehyde-based chemicals, an alternative method for resin-finishing cotton textiles is needed urgently. A sustainable resin-finishing process for cotton fabric was introduced using a formaldehyde-free Knittex RCT resin approved by Bluesign (R), and the process parameters were optimized using the Taguchi L27 method. XRD analysis confirmed the crosslinking formation between resin and cotton fabric without altering the cellulose crystallization phase.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Giuseppina Oliva, Rekich R. Pahunang, Giovanni Vigliotta, Tiziano Zarra, Florencio C. Ballesteros Jr, Aniello Mariniello, Antonio Buonerba, Vincenzo Belgiorno, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: A novel approach utilizing a combination of an activated sludge moving bed bioreactor (MBBR) and an algal photo-bioreactor (PBR) was investigated for the treatment of VOCs, specifically toluene, and the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable biomass. The MBBR achieved up to 99.9% removal of toluene for a given inlet load. The resulting CO2 was effectively fixed in the PBR with a fixation rate of 95.8%, facilitated by algae and leading to an average production of algal biomass.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Nazmul Ehsan, Mumtahina Riza, Md. Nahid Pervez, Mirza Mohammad Omar Khyum, Yanna Liang, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: This review summarizes the current state of PFAS and its effects on the environment of North Carolina, USA. PFAS are discharged into the environment from various sources, such as manufacturing sites, firefighting foam, waste disposal and treatment plants, landfill leachate, and industrial emissions. They are widely distributed in different environmental segments of North Carolina, including surface water, groundwater, air, and sediment. Adverse effects of PFAS have been reported in North Carolina residents exposed to contaminated drinking water, as well as in fish and alligators.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. M. Castano-Ortiza, R. Gil-Solsonaa, N. Ospina-Alvarez, M. M. Garcia-Pimentel, V. M. Leon, L. H. M. L. M. Santos, D. Barcelo, S. Rodriguez-Mozaz
Summary: This study investigated the seasonal occurrence of pharmaceutical residues in the Mar Menor coastal lagoon in south-eastern Spain during 2018-2019. The results showed a decrease in pharmaceutical residues in seawater and sediments compared to a previous study in 2010-2011, but a notable accumulation in fish and molluscs. The flash flood event in 2019 led to increased concentrations of pharmaceutical residues in the lagoon. Therefore, the impacts of extreme climate events, such as floods, should be considered when assessing the risks of pharmaceutical contaminants in coastal ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saul Antonio Hernandez Martinez, Elda M. Melchor-Martinez, Reyna Berenice Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Juan Eduardo Sosa-Hernandez, Rafael G. Araujo, Jesus Alfredo Rodriguez-Hernandez, Damia Barcelo, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the use of psychiatric drugs, which are difficult to degrade and pose potential ecological and toxicological risks. Biocatalysis-assisted techniques can efficiently remove these drugs from water. There are differences in waste management policies for the drug industry between high- and low-income countries.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Montserrat Carrascal, Ester Sanchez-Jimenez, Jie Fang, Carlos Perez-Lopez, Antoni Ginebreda, Damia Barcelo, Joaquin Abian
Summary: A large-scale proteomics approach was used to investigate the protein composition of wastewater from 10 different municipalities in Catalonia. The study revealed that excreta from humans and residues from livestock were the main sources of proteins in wastewater. These findings provide new insights into wastewater proteomics and propose specific bioindicators for wastewater-based environmental monitoring.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Damia Barcelo, Yolanda Pico, Ahmed H. Alfarhan
Summary: Microplastics (MPs) are found in various environmental compartments and can enter the human body through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact. Recent studies have shown the presence of MPs in human body, including stool, placenta, lungs, liver, sputum, breast milk, and blood. Their impact on human health is not well-understood yet, and this review provides a summary of the effect of MPs on human cell lines and health, as well as the detection methods in human matrices.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Helena Rapp-Wright, Sara Rodriguez-Mozaz, Diana Alvarez-Munoz, Damia Barcelo, Fiona Regan, Leon P. Barron, Blanaid White
Summary: This study monitored a total of 26 endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) in three major urbanized river catchments using a single analytical method. Results showed that the highest concentration of the flame retardant TCEP was found in the R. Thames in Central London. Geographical variations and potential risks were observed, and caffeine and BPA were identified as high-risk compounds in all three rivers. The study highlights the importance of prioritizing control measures for these compounds independently of location.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alby Tom, Jisha Jacob, Manoj Mathews, Rajakrishnan Rajagopal, Ahmed Alfarhan, Damia Barcelo, Arunaksharan Narayanankutty
Summary: Plant secondary metabolites, such as chalcones, are important sources of biologically active compounds with pharmacological potentials. Natural chalcones and bis-chalcones have shown high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in various experiments. This study evaluated the effects of six synthetic bis-chalcones on intestinal epithelial cells and studied their anti-inflammatory potentials in macrophages. The results indicate that these synthetic bis-chalcones have cytoprotective and anti-inflammatory abilities.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Carlos R. Cattaneo, Raul Munoz, Gregory Korshin, Vincenzo Naddeo, Vincenzo Belgiorno, Tiziano Zarra
Summary: Biological processes are a cost-effective and promising approach for biogas desulfurization. This review focuses on the metabolic apparatus and mechanisms of H2S oxidizing bacteria, as well as the current and future applications of biological processes. It also discusses the advantages, limitations, and improvements of using chemolithoautotrophic organisms, and identifies anoxygenic photoautotrophic-bacteria-based photobioreactors as a useful tool for improving sustainability and safety.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carlo Cabreros, Mary Vermi Aizza Corpuz, Fabiano Castrogiovanni, Laura Borea, Anna Sandionigi, Giovanni Vigliotta, Florencio Ballesteros Jr, Sebastia Puig, Shadi W. Hasan, Gregory V. Korshin, Vincenzo Belgiorno, Antonio Buonerba, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: This study investigates the complexity of microbial communities in self-forming dynamic membrane (SFDM) systems using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data. The presence of an intermittently applied electric field in the encapsulated SFDM bioreactor promotes the growth of electroactive microorganisms, leading to highly efficient wastewater treatment and mitigation of membrane fouling.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
