Article
Immunology
Kieran Dee, Daniel M. Goldfarb, Joanne Haney, Julien A. R. Amat, Vanessa Herder, Meredith Stewart, Agnieszka M. Szemiel, Marc Baguelin, Pablo R. Murcia
Summary: Research suggests that human rhinovirus triggers an interferon response that blocks SARS-CoV-2 replication, thus reducing the number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases. This virus-virus interaction can have population-wide effects.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Peter A. C. Maple
Summary: Human herpesviruses can enter a latent state, but can reactivate when immune control is lost. COVID-19 or exposure to COVID-19 vaccines can affect the immune system. There are reports of associations between herpesvirus infections or reactivations and COVID-19 or COVID-19 vaccination.
Letter
Immunology
Isabel Griffin, Kate R. Woodworth, Romeo R. Galang, Veronica K. Burkel, Varsha Neelam, Samantha Siebman, Jerusha Barton, Susan E. Manning, Kathryn Aveni, Nicole D. Longcore, Elizabeth M. Harvey, Van Ngo, Deborah Mbotha, Sarah Chicchelly, Mamie Lush, Valorie Eckert, Paula Dzimira, Ayomide Sokale, Miguel Valencia-Prado, Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner, Adam MacNeil, Suzanne M. Gilboa, Van T. Tong
Summary: The Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies Network conducted longitudinal surveillance of pregnant individuals in the United States with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy. Among the 6,551 infected pregnant individuals in this analysis, 142 (2.2%) tested positive for RNA >90 days and up to 416 days after infection.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Aaron Bivins, Kyle Bibby
Summary: The study found that after widespread COVID-19 vaccination, levels of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater solids on a university campus correlated with the number of COVID-19 cases, and after the second vaccine dose, SARS-CoV-2 RNA was rarely detected in wastewater solids. Wastewater monitoring can assist in environmental surveillance of COVID-19 at the community water level.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
John J. L. Jacobs
Summary: COVID-19 is a serious disease that has infected more than 40 million people, with long COVID possibly being caused by persistent systemic infection.
MEDICAL HYPOTHESES
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ji Yeun Kim, Joon-Yong Bae, Seongman Bae, Hye Hee Cha, Ji-Soo Kwon, Mi Hyun Suh, Hyun Jung Lee, Jiwon Jung, Min Jae Kim, Chunguang Cui, Heedo Park, Jungmin Lee, Man-Seong Park, Sung-Han Kim
Summary: The study evaluated the usefulness of subgenomic RNAs for diagnosing viable SARS-CoV-2 in patients with COVID-19. Results showed that subgenomic RNAs had higher sensitivity and specificity compared to genomic RNAs, indicating their potential as a better diagnostic strategy.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Danielle Beckman, Alyssa Bonillas, Giovanne B. Diniz, Sean Ott, Jamin W. Roh, Sonny R. Elizaldi, Brian A. Schmidt, Rebecca L. Sammak, Koen K. A. Van Rompay, Smita S. Iyer, John H. Morrison
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 can directly infect the brain and induce neuroinflammation and neuronal damage, especially in aged, diabetic animals, which is crucial for reducing the short-term and long-term burden of COVID-19.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Valentina Marziano, Giorgio Guzzetta, Alessia Mammone, Flavia Riccardo, Piero Poletti, Filippo Trentini, Mattia Manica, Andrea Siddu, Antonino Bella, Paola Stefanelli, Patrizio Pezzotti, Marco Ajelli, Silvio Brusaferro, Giovanni Rezza, Stefano Merler
Summary: The study assessed the impact of Italy's vaccination program and indicated that vaccination is gradually reducing social distancing restrictions and allowing for societal reopening. Vaccination not only offset the effect of the Delta variant in summer, but also holds the possibility of a return to pre-pandemic society with a coverage exceeding 90%.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sung Yong Park, Gina Faraci, Pamela M. Ward, Jane F. Emerson, Ha Youn Lee
Summary: The study developed a high-precision, cost-efficient platform for SARS-CoV-2 whole genome sequencing, allowing tracking of transmission chains and improving genome coverage through reduced data waste. This platform enables rapid genomic surveillance and immediate public health response to emerging threats.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erica Normandin, Melissa Rudy, Nikolaos Barkas, Stephen F. Schaffner, Zoe Levine, Robert F. Padera, Mehrtash Babadi, Shibani S. Mukerji, Daniel J. Park, Bronwyn L. MacInnis, Katherine J. Siddle, Pardis C. Sabeti, Isaac H. Solomon
Summary: By analyzing tissue samples from fatal COVID-19 cases, we found that viral RNA is present in extrapulmonary tissues, and the viral variants identified in different tissues are mostly unique. Patients with a longer disease course had more high-frequency minor variants, including a tissuespecific high-frequency variant in the spike protein. These findings suggest the presence of adaptation and/or compartmentalized infection, providing insights into extrapulmonary COVID-19 symptoms and the potential for viral reservoirs.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Rocio Diaz Escarcega, Pedram Honarpisheh, Gabriela Delevati Colpo, Hilda W. Ahnstedt, Lucy Couture, Shivanki Juneja, Glenda Torres, Guadalupe J. Ortiz, James Sollome, Natalie Tabor, Bhanu P. Ganesh, H. Alex Choi, Fudong Liu, Louise D. McCullough, Andrey S. Tsvetkov
Summary: The study finds sex differences in metabolism and sexual dimorphism in the correlations between clinical parameters and metabolic profiles in severe COVID-19 patients, providing important knowledge for the development of sex-associated biomarkers and druggable targets for COVID-19 patients.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Dan H. Barouch
Summary: This article reviews the protective effects of vaccination and prior infection on severe Covid-19, and proposes future research directions.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emiko Urano, Tomotaka Okamura, Chikako Ono, Shiori Ueno, Satoshi Nagata, Haruhiko Kamada, Mahoko Higuchi, Mugi Furukawa, Wataru Kamitani, Yoshiharu Matsuura, Yoshihiro Kawaoka, Yasuhiro Yasutomi
Summary: The study examined COVID-19 cynomolgus monkey models with underlying diseases, finding that elderly monkeys had higher levels and longer periods of viral RNA after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Pneumonia was confirmed in all monkeys by computed tomography images.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qin Liu, Qi Su, Fen Zhang, Hein M. Tun, Joyce Wing Yan Mak, Grace Chung-Yan Lui, Susanna So Shan Ng, Jessica Y. L. Ching, Amy Li, Wenqi Lu, Chenyu Liu, Chun Pan Cheung, David S. C. Hui, Paul K. S. Chan, Francis Ka Leung Chan, Siew C. Ng
Summary: By integrating clinical features and multi-omics data, the authors identified specific gut microbiome patterns associated with disease severity and development of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. These findings highlight the potential utility of host phenotype and multi-kingdom microbiota profiling as a prognostic tool for patients with COVID-19.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Immunology
Rustom Antia, M. Elizabeth Halloran
Summary: The article discusses the basic concepts underlying the transition from an epidemic to an endemic state, as well as the implications of this transition for COVID-19.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yiwei Gong, Yihang Wu, Chunye Lin, Dongqun Xu, Xiaoli Duan, Beibei Wang, Xitao Liu, Hongguang Cheng, Qin Wang, Jin Ma
Summary: The study found that the amount of soil and dust deposition on children's hands varies by location and age group, with primary school students having the highest hand SD intake rate. In the three typical areas, the hand SD intake rate was approximately 11.9 mg/d, which is only 26.6% of the children's soil intake rate, indicating that hand-to-mouth contact is not the main route for children's soil intake in these areas of China.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yihang Wu, Qiyuan Liu, Jin Ma, Wenhao Zhao, Haiyan Chen, Yajing Qu
Summary: The pollution situation of antimony (Sb), beryllium (Be), cobalt (Co), and vanadium (V) in urban park soils in Beijing was studied, identifying main pollutant sources and assessing health risks and soil quality standards. Results showed low pollution levels, varying degrees of enrichment for Be and Sb, and different sources for each pollutant.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Qiyuan Liu, Yihang Wu, Wenhao Zhao, Jin Ma, Yajing Qu, Haiyan Chen, Yuxin Tian, Fengchang Wu
Summary: Soil pollution is a global issue, and establishing soil environmental criteria is essential for contaminated land management. Research on soil environmental criteria is mostly focused on developed countries, providing experiences for other countries in establishing their own criteria. This paper systematically describes the development of soil environmental criteria in the USA, the Netherlands, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and compares and analyzes the process of deriving criteria in terms of human health risk and ecological risk.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiyuan Liu, Wenhao Zhao, Jin Ma, Yongzhang Zhou, Yihang Wu, Yajing Qu, Yi Sun
Summary: This study measured the pollution of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soils and analyzed their spatial clustering and source-specific health risks. The high pollution clusters were mainly found in certain towns and urban areas. Industrial emissions were identified as the common source of both pollutants. The health risks posed by the combined pollution were found to be relatively serious, emphasizing the need for emission control. The results provide a basis for effective pollution management and control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuhui Yang, Yihang Wu, Jin Ma, Qiyuan Liu, Yajing Qu, Wenhao Zhao
Summary: Agricultural soil pollution in China poses a major threat to human health and food safety. This study compared the Generic Assessment Criteria (GAC) based on human health risk in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces using the Contaminated Land Exposure Assessment (CLEA) model. The results showed that there are differences in GAC between the two provinces due to variations in parameters. The derived GAC were generally less stringent than existing standards, but lower than the soil screening values for residential land in China. This research contributes to the development of regional soil environmental standards in China.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Le Gao, Wanting Zhang, Qiyuan Liu, Xiaoyan Lin, Yongjie Huang, Xin Zhang, Hao Zhu
Summary: Rapid economic development and industrialization can lead to the accumulation of heavy metals in soils, posing a threat to the soil environment and human health. Accurate identification of pollution sources is crucial for pollution control. The self-organizing map (SOM) method, commonly used for pollution source identification, has limitations in considering the graph structure relationship among chemical elements in soils. In this study, we propose a new method called the graph convolutional self-organizing map (GCSOM) that overcomes these limitations and achieves better identification of trace metal sources.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenhao Zhao, Jin Ma, Qiyuan Liu, Jing Song, Mats Tysklind, Chengshuai Liu, Dong Wang, Yajing Qu, Yihang Wu, Fengchang Wu
Summary: The study found that soil attributes and their environmental drivers show different patterns and distinct regional characteristics in different geographical directions, which have important effects on substance migration and transformation and the environmental impacts of pollutants. However, there is no comprehensive evaluation or systematic classification of the natural soil environment in China.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wenhao Zhao, Jin Ma, Qiyuan Liu, Yajing Qu, Lei Dou, Huading Shi, Yi Sun, Haiyan Chen, Yuxin Tian, Fengchang Wu
Summary: In traditional soil heavy metal pollution assessment, spatial interpolation analysis is often carried out to evaluate the overall status of heavy metal pollution. However, machine learning algorithms often fail to capture the hierarchical heterogeneity of the study area. Therefore, this study introduced new spatial covariates based on interpolation techniques and demonstrated the improvement in prediction performance. The analysis also identified key factors affecting the spatial distribution of heavy metals and evaluated the pollution status in the Pearl River Delta region.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Y. X. Tian, H. Y. Chen, J. Ma, Q. Y. Liu, Y. J. Qu, W. H. Zhao
Summary: This paper reviews the research progress of organophosphate esters (OPEs) in soil through bibliometric analysis, providing a comprehensive understanding of their pollution status, potential sources, and environmental behaviors. OPEs are widely distributed in soil at concentrations ranging from several to tens of thousands of ng/g dw. Waste processing areas serve as important point sources of OPE pollution in soil. The transfer process of OPEs in soil is influenced by emission source intensity, physicochemical properties of compounds, and soil properties. Microbial degradation, particularly by Brevibacillus brevis, Sphingomonas, Sphingopyxis, Rhodococcus, and other microorganisms, holds potential for the remediation of OPE-contaminated soil. This review clarifies the pollution status of OPEs in soil and provides insights for future research.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qiyuan Liu, Huading Shi, Yanfei An, Jin Ma, Wenhao Zhao, Yajing Qu, Haiyan Chen, Lingling Liu, Fengcheng Wu
Summary: Rare earth elements (REEs), considered as emerging pollutants, have been increasingly released into the environment due to their extensive use in industries, agriculture, and high-tech devices. However, limited research has been conducted on REEs in urban soils. The objective of this study was to investigate the potential sources and risks of REEs in the urban environment. The study analyzed the concentration and distribution of REEs in urban park soils and used microgeochemical and random forest methods to determine the pollution sources of REEs. The results showed that the high concentrations of REEs were mainly found in the western part of Beijing near an industrial area, confirming the anthropogenic pollution sources from industry and traffic. Risk assessment indicated that the daily intake of REEs for both children and adults was below the reference threshold, suggesting negligible health risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Y. X. Tian, Y. Wang, H. Y. Chen, J. Ma, Q. Y. Liu, Y. J. Qu, H. W. Sun, L. N. Wu, X. L. Li
Summary: Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are a new type of emerging contaminant in soil, attracting increasing attention due to their biological toxicity and potential threat to human health. This study investigated the pollution characteristics of two typical OPEs, tri-OPEs and di-OPEs, in soils of 104 urban parks in Beijing. The results indicate that consumer materials, traffic emissions, and reclaimed water irrigation may be critical sources of tri-OPEs, while di-OPEs mainly come from the degradation of parent compounds and industrial applications. Machine learning models were used to identify influencing factors and predict future changes in OPEs concentrations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
H. Y. Chen, Y. X. Tian, Y. X. Cai, Q. Y. Liu, J. Ma, Y. Wei, A. F. Yang
Summary: This review examines the critical role of bioavailability in improving ecological risk assessment and environmental remediation efficiency in contaminated soil research. It highlights the lack of sufficient understanding of exposure pathways and action mechanisms of pollutants in current soil environmental quality standards and risk assessment procedures. The review analyzes a large number of publications from the Web of Science database and identifies emerging trends in bioavailability research, emphasizing the need for better integration of bioavailability concepts into soil environmental reference, risk assessment procedures, and environmental remediation strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yi Sun, Jin Ma, Wenhao Zhao, Yajing Qu, Zilun Gou, Haiyan Chen, Yuxin Tian, Fengchang Wu
Summary: In this study, a digital mapping of soil organic carbon density (SOCD) in China was conducted using an ensemble machine learning model. The results showed that the ensemble model had high accuracy and could be used for future research. The spatial distribution of SOCD in China was predicted using the ensemble model.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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)
Article
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)
