Article
Environmental Sciences
V. G. Dileep Kumar, K. R. Balaji, R. Viswanatha, G. Ambika, R. Roopa, B. M. Basavaraja, Madhu Chennabasappa, C. R. Ravi Kumar, Zhong Chen, Xuan-Thanh Bui, M. S. Santosh
Summary: The study successfully used NaBiS2 as a photocatalyst to degrade 2,4-dichlorophenol in water, demonstrating its high stability, abundant surface-active sites, and efficient adsorption and catalytic activity. NaBiS2 showed promising properties such as non-toxicity and antifungal activity, making it a potential material for industrial and environmental applications.
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Chemistry, Physical
Meriem Bendjama, Oualid Hamdaoui, Hamza Ferkous, Abdulaziz Alghyamah
Summary: This study investigates the potential of TiO2-mediated photocatalysis in the presence of IO4- for the degradation of Safranin O in aqueous solutions. The results show that the UV/TiO2/IO4- system is highly efficient due to the production of reactive radicals and non-radical species. The presence of IO4- as an electron acceptor enhances the degradation rate of Safranin O. The performance of the system is influenced by various factors such as initial dye concentration, photocatalyst loading, periodate dosage, pH, temperature, and dissolved gases. The TOC analysis reveals a removal efficiency of approximately 62% for both systems after 180 minutes of treatment.
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Chemistry, Physical
Zhaobo Wang, Dajun Ren, Yongwei Huang, Shuqin Zhang, Xiaoqing Zhang, Wangsheng Chen
Summary: Researchers have successfully synthesized Fe-Cu-MOF@C nanocatalyst and found that it exhibits excellent catalytic activity and stability in the degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenol. The study also reveals the possible mechanism and pathway of degradation for 2,4-dichlorophenol.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meguovilie Sachu, Balakyntiewshisha Lyngdoh Kynshi, Mayashree B. Syiem
Summary: Excessive use of herbicides in agricultural fields has negative effects on the ecosystem. Microbial degradation is an effective approach for combating non-natural substances in soil. In this study, the degradation of 2,4-D by a cyanobacterium Nostoc muscorum Meg 1 was investigated, and the effects of 2,4-DCP on the organism were studied. The results showed that 2,4-DCP caused cellular injury and oxidative stress in the organism. However, at lower concentrations, the organism was able to mitigate oxidative stress by increasing antioxidant levels.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Liang Zeng, Quan Chen, Ni Liang, Pixia Ji, Meng Lu, Min Wu, Patryk Oleszczuk, Bo Pan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: The presence of Fe in biochar enhances the degradation of organic pollutants through Fenton-like reactions. However, reactive oxygen species (ROS) have a limited role in this degradation process. The study investigates the adsorption and degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) in Fe-biochar systems. The results show that adsorption and degradation are kinetically associated, and ROS quenching and competition from similar compounds inhibit 2,4-DCP degradation.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yifan Zhang, Jiahao Yu, Guijun Liu, Xiaoyue Jin, Ruihong Liu, Jiancheng Du, Wenbin Xue
Summary: In this study, cathodic microarc plasma electrolysis (CMPE) was used to degrade 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) in simulated wastewater. Higher bath voltage and alkaline condition were found to be more suitable for 2,4-DCP decomposition. The presence of Cl(-) played a significant role in the opening of the benzene ring and promoted ortho-substitutions.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Humayun, Lang Shu, Wenbo Pi, Hui Xia, Abbas Khan, Zhiping Zheng, Qiuyun Fu, Yahui Tian, Wei Luo
Summary: TiO2@MIL53Fe and CeO2@MIL53Fe composite photocatalysts were successfully synthesized via solvothermal technique. These photocatalysts exhibited remarkably improved photoactivities for H-2 production and 2,4-DCP degradation, attributed to significantly promoted charge separation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Xiaoxin Dai, Lijun Qiu, Churi Rashida, Chunying Xu, Yi Mu, Yang Gao, Zhangjie Chu, Bo Zhao
Summary: The research shows that 2,4-DCP compromises the fertilization ability of mouse oocytes mainly by affecting the dynamics of cortical granules and sperm binding site, reduced abundance and mislocation of Juno receptor, and increased apoptosis in oocytes induced by reactive oxygen species.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dajun Ren, Shan Jiang, Linjun Fu, Zhaobo Wang, Shuqin Zhang, Xiaoqing Zhang, Xiangyi Gong, Wangsheng Chen
Summary: The study focused on the preparation and characterization of amino-functionalized magnetic silica microspheres for immobilizing Trametes versicolor laccase. The immobilized laccase showed high removal efficiency of 2,4-DCP under optimal conditions, with improved stability and tolerance to pH and temperature variations compared to free laccase. Additionally, after repeated use, the immobilized laccase maintained a significant removal rate, indicating its potential for industrial applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoxiao Zhang, Zhonglin Chen, Jing Kang, Shengxin Zhao, Binyuan Wang, Pengwei Yan, Fengxia Deng, Jimin Shen, Wei Chu
Summary: This study demonstrated the degradation of chloral hydrate by UV/peroxymonosulfate process, showing a significantly higher degradation rate compared to other processes. The optimal pH for CH degradation was around 5.0, and the addition of PMS before UV irradiation could enhance the transformation of CH into trichloroacetic acid. HO center dot was found to predominantly participate in CH degradation in UV/PMS process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dandan You, Ming Li, Zhuren Pan, Zhenyang Yin, Ning Wang
Summary: A novel photocatalyst Bi7O9I3/BiOIO3/g-C3N4 was successfully synthesized by constructing a dual Z-scheme heterojunction, which achieved more efficient separation and transfer of photogenerated charge carriers, leading to a significant improvement in the photocatalytic degradation performance of 2,4-DCP.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Wu, Juan Chen, Huinan Che, Xin Gao, Yanhui Ao, Peifang Wang
Summary: A photocatalysis-self-Fenton system was constructed using garland g-C3N4 with carbon defects (GCN-PSFs) for pollutants degradation. Carbon defects in GCN not only improve 2e(-) ORR but also accelerate charge separation, resulting in the generation of abundant HO· radicals for efficient degradation of organic pollutants.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yanan Shao, Xiaodong Li, Longbo Jiang, Xue Wei, Yanlan Zhao, Xuwu Chen, Shuai Li
Summary: UV/chlorine, as an advanced oxidation process, has been widely used for contaminant treatment. Current research has mainly focused on drinking water and sewage treatment. This study investigated the degradation of ciprofloxacin in hospital urine components by UV/chlorine treatment. The results showed that characteristic ions and iodine ions in the urine can inhibit the degradation of ciprofloxacin. Three degradation pathways were proposed based on the main transformation products, and preliminary toxicity analysis suggested higher toxicity in hospital hydrolyzed urine containing iodine.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kaiheng Guo, Zihao Wu, Chunyan Chen, Jingyun Fang
Summary: Due to the worsened global water quality, the presence of chemical and microbial contaminants in water raises serious concerns for human health. Therefore, it is crucial to identify and develop effective and environmentally friendly water treatment technologies to obtain clean water. This article focuses on the radical chemistry of UV/chlorine, an emerging advanced oxidation process (AOP), and its role in the abatement of contaminants.
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wei Luo, Lin Deng, Jun Hu, Bohui Xu, Chaoqun Tan
Summary: This study investigated the degradation of DMZ and the formation of HNMs during the UV/chlorine process. The results showed that UV/chlorine process can efficiently degrade DMZ, but the formation of HNMs should be considered.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuechun Wang, Jiana Jing, Minghua Zhou, Raf Dewil
Summary: This review critically discusses the application of H2O2-based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for the removal of antibiotics from wastewater. The article presents recent research progress in the combination of H2O2 with AOPs through different reaction mechanisms, recent advances in AOPs that can generate and activate H2O2 in situ, and the use of H2O2-based AOPs in combination with other techniques for the degradation and mineralization of antibiotics. Future research trends in H2O2-based AOPs are also discussed.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Brent Verhoeven, Maarten Nagels, Pieter Van Aken, Roberto Gaggiano, Barbara Rossi, Walter Bogaerts, Raf Dewil
Summary: A new 3D-printed sample holder was designed and validated for studying pitting corrosion of metals, which significantly improved the reliability and efficiency of the testing method by avoiding unrealistic crevice corrosion. The results showed that the designed sample holder enables more realistic and representative pitting results in corrosion research.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mahsa Davarazar, Mohammadreza Kamali, Catia Venancio, Antonieta Gabriel, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Isabel Lopes
Summary: The development and implementation of advanced oxidation processes (AOP) aim to reduce the release of chemicals to the environment and their potential toxicity. This study evaluated the chemical and ecotoxicological efficiency of an AOP using CuO nanoparticles and persulfate for the removal of Rhodamine B from water. The results showed that the treated effluent had higher ecotoxicity compared to the untreated effluent.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Sara Feijoo, Mohammadreza Kamali, Raf Dewil
Summary: Pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) in natural water bodies have raised concerns due to their potential toxicological effects. In this article, the research progress and performance of different treatment methods for the removal of carbamazepine, a commonly found anticonvulsant, are summarized and evaluated. The review shows that novel advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) and advanced reduction processes (ARPs) are promising techniques, with degradation rate constants ranging from 4 to 12 h-1, allowing for 99% removal of carbamazepine in less than 70 minutes under optimal conditions. Particularly, electrochemical and photocatalytic AOPs have shown consistently successful degradation results.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yongtao Xue, Mohammadreza Kamali, Xiaobin Yu, Lise Appels, Raf Dewil
Summary: A novel nanocomposite of CuO/Cu-2(V2O7)/V2O5 was synthesized and demonstrated high efficiency in degrading ciprofloxacin (CIP) compared to CuO and V2O5. The nanocomposite was used in a membrane to address the recycling issue of nanomaterials. The effects of operational parameters on CIP degradation were studied, and the degradation mechanisms and pathways were discussed.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sara Feijoo, Sofia Estevez, Mohammadreza Kamali, Raf Dewil, Maria Teresa Moreira
Summary: Improving current wastewater treatments to ensure a clean and sustainable water supply is a contemporary challenge. This study combines process modelling for the design of an electrochemical Advanced Oxidation Process (eAOP) with the identification of its environmental impacts. Different scenarios evaluated show that a standardized modular reactor operated in batch mode is the most sustainable treatment option. The main environmental hotspot is the electrical energy consumed by auxiliary pumps rather than the electrochemical reactor itself.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yongtao Xue, Mohammadreza Kamali, Xi Zhang, Najmeh Askari, Clem De Preter, Lise Appels, Raf Dewil
Summary: Photocatalysis is a promising technology for water pollution removal. Recent advancements in various types of photocatalysts have addressed the limitations of conventional photocatalysts. However, challenges still exist in the design of photocatalytic reactors, particularly in their recovery and reuse from treated water. 3D printing technologies have emerged as a solution for immobilizing photocatalytic materials in novel reactor designs.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sven Poelmans, Maarten Nagels, Melanie Mignot, Raf Dewil, Deirdre Cabooter, Jan Dries
Summary: This study investigates the influence of pilot scale ozone treatment on reverse osmosis concentrate (ROC), showing that ozone oxidation has a beneficial effect on COD removal and enhances biodegradation potential, but also leads to the formation of ecotoxic by-products.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammadreza Khalaj, Mohammadreza Kamali, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, M. Elisabete. V. Costa, Raf Dewil, Lise Appels, Isabel Capela
Summary: Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have been introduced into the market for various applications. The synthesis of new generations of ENMs is now considering environmental, economic, and social criteria alongside technical aspects for sustainability. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the appropriate criteria for ENM synthesis as the technologies move from laboratory to pilot and full-scale production. This study adopts a fuzzy-Delphi methodology to identify the main criteria and sub-criteria for sustainable fabrication of ENMs, and assesses the level of consensus among experts on their relative importance. Health and safety risks of equipment and materials, solvent used, and availability of green experts were identified as the most critical criteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammadreza Kamali, Yutong Guo, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Rouzbeh Abbassi, Raf Dewil, Lise Appels
Summary: Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have the potential to simultaneously remove contaminants from wastewater and generate bioelectricity as a green and renewable source of energy. However, large-scale applications of these technologies face technical and economic issues related to the fabrication and performance of MFC components. Innovative approaches such as using waste-driven carbonaceous structures and novel fabrication techniques like 3-D printing are discussed to enhance the efficiency and reduce costs of MFCs. Integrations with other technologies and novel applications are reviewed for practical implementation of MFCs in sustainable wastewater treatment.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanyan Liu, Raf Dewil, Xi Zhang, Yi Li, Rilyn Todd, Mingshuo Chi, Daliang Xu, Guichuan Li, Pengrui Jin, Junfeng Zheng, Bart Van der Bruggen
Summary: A facile n-hexane post-treatment method was developed to enhance the ability of polysulfone membranes to fractionate textile wastewater. The optimal membrane exhibited minimal salt rejections and exceptional dye rejection rates while maintaining high-water permeance at alkaline and high-salt conditions. A combined diafiltration process achieved impressive desalination efficiency and remarkable dye recovery. Solvent treatment showed potential significance as a post-treatment step and demonstrated its utility in fine-tuning separation performance in applications involving dye/salt mixtures.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yong Liu, Xiaobin Yu, Mohammadreza Kamali, Xi Zhang, Sara Feijoo, S. M. Al-Salem, Raf Dewil, Lise Appels
Summary: This review summarizes the desirable physicochemical properties of biochar for its application as a catalyst or electrode material in electrochemical advanced oxidation processes. It also presents the mechanisms for electrocatalytic in-situ generation and activation of H2O2 by biochar in these processes, providing deeper insights into the degradation of organic pollutants. Additionally, modification strategies to improve the performance of biochar in these processes are addressed, along with the remaining challenges and future perspectives.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Allisson Barros de Souza, Joerg Mielcke, Izba Ali, Raf Dewil, Tom van de Goor, Deirdre Cabooter
Summary: This study examined the degradation of miconazole (MCZ) in water using ozone, photodegradation, and electrochemical processes. The results showed that MCZ can be efficiently removed by ozonation (98%) and electrochemical processes (94%). Matrix effects were observed in simulated wastewater, and the formation mechanism and ecological toxicity of degradation by-products were studied. Moreover, the automated online sampling technology provided a diagnostic tool for real-time process monitoring during water treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xi Zhang, Mohammadreza Kamali, Regory Van Beeck, Ward Hens, Jelto Truyen, Deirdre Cabooter, Raf Dewil
Summary: This study investigated the activation mechanisms of periodate by magnetite and found that the combined system exhibited superior degradation efficiency for ciprofloxacin. The study identified the key reactive species at different pH levels and confirmed the high thermal stability of periodate. The Fe3O4/IO4 system offers an efficient alternative for treating effluents containing ciprofloxacin.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Boyang Chen, Samet Azman, Raf Dewil, Lise Appels
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive examination and evaluation of the alkaline anaerobic digestion of livestock manure. It reveals that alkaline anaerobic digestion is a successful method for treating livestock manure, but there are still knowledge gaps and challenges in terms of economic analysis.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
