Review
Environmental Sciences
Damiano Pizzol, Carlo Foresta, Andrea Garolla, Jacopo Demurtas, Mike Trott, Alessandro Bertoldo, Lee Smith
Summary: Male fertility and semen quality have declined in recent decades, with environmental and occupational pollution potentially impacting sperm quality. It is important to further understand the effects of pollutants on human, animal, and planetary health, as sperm quality is considered a proxy for general health and pollutants have a significant impact on climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Frederic Dutheil, Aurelie Comptour, Roxane Morlon, Martial Mermillod, Bruno Pereira, Julien S. Baker, Morteza Charkhabi, Maelys Clinchamps, Nicolas Bourdel
Summary: Exposure to air pollutants during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder in newborns, with PM2.5 showing the strongest impact. The most at-risk periods seem to be during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rhiannon Thompson, Rachel B. Smith, Yasmin Bou Karim, Chen Shen, Kayleigh Drummond, Chloe Teng, Mireille B. Toledano
Summary: This systematic review examines the literature on the association between air pollution and general population cognition. The results suggest that there is a link between air pollution exposure and worsened cognition, although the evidence is varied and sometimes contradictory. Specifically, there is moderate certainty evidence supporting the detrimental associations between certain pollutants and cognitive functions in adults and children.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yanpeng Dai, Junjie Liu, Enwu Yuan, Yushan Li, Ying Shi, Linlin Zhang
Summary: This meta-analysis explores the relationship among traditional semen parameters, SDF, and unexplained RM. The results show that couples with unexplained RM have significantly increased levels of SDF and significantly decreased levels of total motility and progressive motility. Therefore, SDF assay may be important in the evaluation of couples with unexplained RM.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Surabhi Shah, Eunji Kim, Kyoung-Nam Kim, Eunhee Ha
Summary: This study found that there is relatively scarce evidence supporting the effect of individual protective measures (IPMs) on air pollution. After performing a systematic review and meta-analysis, it was found that air purifiers are effective in reducing cardiopulmonary inflammation, while the effects of air-purifying respirators and cookstove changes are insufficient. Therefore, air purifiers can serve as efficient IPMs against air pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Andrology
Yu-Cheng Ma, Chao Cheng, Chi Yuan, Li-Yuan Xiang, Jun Wen, Xi Jin
Summary: Published data were gathered for a meta-analysis to determine the difference in sperm parameters before and after administration of different types of COVID-19 vaccines. The results showed that semen parameters were unaffected by inactivated or mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations. However, additional research is needed to further support these findings.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF ANDROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yohannes Fikadu Geda, Yirgalem Yosef Lamiso, Tamirat Melis Berhe, Seid Jemal Mohammed, Samuel Ejeta Chibsa, Tadesse Sahle Adeba, Kenzudin Assfa Mossa, Seblework Abeje, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Abay Woday Tadesse, Abay Woday Tadesse, Abay Woday Tadesse, Abay Woday Tadesse
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify risk factors for structural congenital anomalies in resource limited settings. The findings suggest that preconception care and adequate intake of folic acid before and during early pregnancy are crucial for preventing structural congenital anomalies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hong Qian, Qiaoqiao Xu, Wenkai Yan, Yun Fan, Zhi Li, Chengzhe Tao, Feng Zhang, Chuncheng Lu
Summary: The study found that exposure to higher levels of air pollution was associated with impaired semen quality, including decreased sperm concentration, reduced sperm count, and declined total motility.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Manjit Kaur, Dilbag Singh, Mohamed Yaseen Jabarulla, Vijay Kumar, Jusung Kang, Heung-No Lee
Summary: The growing population and industrialization have led to a significant increase in environmental pollution, especially air pollution. This has negative impacts on both the environment and human health, resulting in higher rates of illness and death. To address this urgent problem, the development of air quality prediction models has become a crucial area of research.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REVIEW
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Zhuo Wang, Li Zhao, Qin Huang, Andy Hong, Chao Yu, Qian Xiao, Bin Zou, Shunning Ji, Longhao Zhang, Kun Zou, Yi Ning, Junfeng Zhang, Peng Jia
Summary: The review systematically reviewed the relationship between traffic-related environmental factors and childhood obesity and found that long-term traffic pollution is weakly positively associated with children's BMI growth, while traffic flow, pollution, and noise could affect weight-related behaviors. However, associations between traffic density and noise and weight status are still inconclusive.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Elisa Borroni, Angela Cecilia Pesatori, Valentina Bollati, Massimiliano Buoli, Michele Carugno
Summary: The study found an increased risk of depression associated with long-term exposure to PM2.5 and NO2, as well as short-term exposure to PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, O-3, and CO. However, publication bias and high heterogeneity among studies may prevent firm conclusions, highlighting the need for further research with larger sample sizes and better control of potential confounding factors. Research dedicated to understanding the mechanisms underlying the association between air pollution and depression remains necessary.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kun Xiang, Zhiwei Xu, Yu-Qian Hu, Yi-Sheng He, Yi-Lin Dan, Qian Wu, Xue-Hui Fang, Hai-Feng Pan
Summary: This review and meta-analysis found that long-term exposure to PM10, SO2, or NO2 was associated with increased odds of TB, suggesting further research is needed to understand the underlying biological mechanisms of this association.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Dongdong Zhang, Weiling Chen, Cheng Cheng, Hao Huang, Xi Li, Pei Qin, Chuanqi Chen, Xinping Luo, Ming Zhang, Jing Li, Xizhuo Sun, Yu Liu, Dongsheng Hu
Summary: This study comprehensively assesses and quantifies the association between air pollution exposure and heart failure (HF) incidence and mortality. The results show that both short-term and long-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and O3 increase the risk of HF, while exposure to SO2 and CO does not have a significant effect on the risk of HF.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Liang Su, Hua Qu, Yan Cao, Jian Zhu, Si-zheng Zhang, Jie Wu, Yong-zheng Jiao
Summary: This study found that CoQ10 and carnitine were more effective in improving sperm concentration and sperm motility in subfertile men.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xin Hu, Wenxing Han, Yuxin Wang, Kristin Aunan, Xiaochuan Pan, Jing Huang, Guoxing Li
Summary: This study demonstrates that air pollutants such as PM10 and O3 can modify the relationship between temperature and all-cause mortality as well as non-accidental mortality. Therefore, policymakers should take air pollutants into account when establishing heat-health warning systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)