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Energy & Fuels
J. Mercy Nisha Pauline, Ramachandran Sivaramakrishnan, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, T. Anbarasan, Anant Achary
Summary: Experimental study on converting waste cooking oil into biodiesel was conducted, with results showing that the reaction works best at high temperatures, and waste cooking oil can be a potential feedstock for biodiesel production.
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Thermodynamics
Cheekoti Venkata Rajam, Geetanjali V. Patil, Mahadev I. Sakri, Ramesh N. Jeeragal, M. Adimurthy
Summary: Compression Ignition engines can run on a mixture of diesel and waste cooking oil biodiesel (WCOBD). An experimental analysis was conducted to study the effects of using diesel-WCOBD blends on combustion, performance, emissions, and vibrations. The results showed that partially replacing diesel with WCOBD can help address the environmental and health issues caused by excessive diesel usage and reuse of cooking oil.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Safaa El-din H. Etaiw, Medhat Elkelawy, Islam Elziny, Mohammed Taha, Ibham Veza, Hagar Alm-Eldin Bastawissi
Summary: This study investigates the effect of adding the nanocomposite SCP1 to a blend of biodiesel and commercial diesel fuel. The results show that the addition of SCP1 leads to improved engine performance and reduced emissions.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rajendra Kukana, Om Prakash Jakhar
Summary: This study produced biodiesel by combining waste cooking oil and Ambadi Seed Oil, and tested its combustion, performance, and emissions characteristics. The composite biodiesel blend W50A50DB20 showed the best performance with higher cylinder pressure, heat release rate, and brake thermal efficiency. The composite biodiesel blends were more energy-efficient and emitted fewer greenhouse gases compared to diesel fuel.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jayaprabakar Jayaraman, S. S. Dawn, Prabhu Appavu, Anish Mariadhas, Nivin Joy, Razan A. Alshgari, Abdulnasser Mahmoud Karami, Pham Thi Huong, M. Rajasimmam, J. Aravind Kumar
Summary: This study used Zinc oxide nanoparticles mixed with Tungsto phosphoric acid as a catalyst for producing biodiesel from waste cooking oil. By optimizing the reaction parameters, a high ester conversion rate was achieved. The synthesized biodiesel met ASTM standards and showed excellent performance in engine testing.
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Engineering, Environmental
Jian Meng, Wenke Xu, Fanyan Meng, Baoli Wang, Peidong Zhao, Zhigang Wang, Hong Ji, Yixin Yang
Summary: The use of waste cooking oil biodiesel as diesel fuel affects the combustion and emission characteristics of a diesel engine. Adding waste cooking oil biodiesel prolongs the combustion duration and improves combustion at medium and high load conditions. It also contributes to emission reduction at low load conditions.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Keshab Biswakarma, Pranjal Sarmah, Prabhu Paramasivam, Seshathiri Dhanasekaran, Surendra Kumar Yadav, Virendra Kumar
Summary: The study evaluates the performance of an automotive diesel engine running on a blend of waste cooking oil biodiesel (WCO) at different engine speeds. The blend composition used is 40% WCO and 60% diesel, and the engine is a naturally aspirated, water-cooled, and direct injection type. Experimental tests are conducted at various loads and engine speeds to analyze the engine's performance and emissions characteristics. The results show improvements in brake thermal efficiency and reductions in CO emissions for the blend compared to diesel fuel, but an increase in NOx emissions.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Adhirath Mandal, Dowan Cha, HaengMuk Cho
Summary: Energy primarily comes from fossil fuels, which leads to increased emissions and greenhouse gases. In order to find a replacement for depleting fossil fuel energy, a range of oxygenated fuels were investigated. This study assessed the feasibility and characteristics of converting used fry oil into biodiesel fuel, and compared the performance of a diesel engine operating on biodiesel and diesel fuel.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karthik Subramani, Muralidharan Karuppusamy
Summary: The experimental work focused on analyzing the performance, combustion, and exhaust emission characteristics of a variable compression ratio (VCR) diesel engine using blended biofuel (B20) with cerium oxide nanoparticles. The addition of nanoparticles showed improvements in fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, particularly in the B20+CERIA45 blend. The nanoparticles aided in better atomization, promoting complete combustion in the chamber and decreasing CO and HC emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Medhat Elkelawy, Safaa El-din H. Etaiw, Hagar Alm-Eldin Bastawissi, Hassan Marie, Ahmed Mohamed Radwan, Mohamed M. Dawood, Hitesh Panchal
Summary: Research organizations and researchers are currently focused on finding and producing clean and alternative fuels, such as biofuels, as well as utilizing new technologies to reduce harmful emissions. The use of heterogeneous catalyst for producing biodiesel shows promising results, with a maximum biodiesel yield of 95%. Experimental results indicate that adding SCP 1 nanomaterials can significantly reduce UHC, CO, and NOx emissions, but also lead to an increase in CO2 emissions while improving brake thermal efficiency.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Umit Agbulut, Murat Kadir Yesilyurt, Suat Saridemir
Summary: This study shows that the addition of waste biodiesel and fusel oil can improve the performance characteristics of waste tire pyrolysis oil diesel fuel blends, including increasing brake thermal efficiency, reducing brake specific fuel consumption, and lowering carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. Waste tire pyrolysis oil-diesel fuel blends can also be an effective tool for waste management and an alternative to fossil fuels.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
G. Zamboni, M. Capobianco
Summary: The study identified that a 40% blend of UCOME with conventional diesel led to the highest brake thermal efficiency, reduced NOX emissions, and advantageous combustion parameters. Increasing biodiesel content resulted in lower soot emissions and unaffected combustion stability.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bukke Devaraj Naik, Udayakumar Meivelu, Vinoth Thangarasu, Santhoshkumar Annamalai, Vedharaj Sivasankaralingam
Summary: This study evaluates the performance, combustion, and emission characteristics of a diesel engine fueled with ternary blends of diesel, WCSO biodiesel, and DEE. The results show that DEE10, the optimal ternary blend, can be used as a drop-in fuel in an unmodified diesel engine, improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO and smoke emissions.
Article
Environmental Studies
Muhamad S. N. Awang, Nurin W. M. Zulkifli, Muhammad M. Abbas, Syahir A. Zulkifli, Mohd N. A. M. Yusoff, Muhammad H. Ahmad, Muhammad A. H. Lokman NolHakim, Wan M. A. Wan Daud
Summary: The study shows that quaternary fuels can effectively improve the performance of diesel engines and reduce emissions, demonstrating great potential for utilization.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
M. Muhammed Niyas, A. Shaija
Summary: A new solar-powered rotating flask oscillatory flow reactor was developed to produce biodiesel from coconut waste cooking oil, achieving a biodiesel yield of 93.72% in just 30 minutes without using non-renewable energy. The properties of the biodiesel produced were comparable to diesel. Engine performance analysis showed a slight reduction in efficiency and emissions with the use of blended biodiesel compared to pure diesel operation.
THERMAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRESS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Moorthi Murugan, Murugesan Arthanarisamy, Rubavathi Subbaiyan, Avinash Alagumalai
Summary: This study investigates the effect of Manilkara Zapota biodiesel blends doped with green synthesized silver nanoparticles on DI-CI naturally aspirated engines. Experimental results show that the fuel blend B20AgNP80ppm exhibits better performance compared to other test fuels, with higher brake thermal efficiency and lower emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Raja Murugadoss Jeyaraju, Govind Nandipati, Satheeshkumar Seerangagounder, Nabil Al-Zaqri, Ahmed Boshaala, Gasim Hayder
Summary: The dyeing process is a major source of water pollution, contaminating both surface water and groundwater. This study evaluated the performance of biochar in removing toxic dye molecules from wastewater to protect groundwater. The results showed that biochar had a maximum sorption capacity of 46.61 mg g(-1) and a removal efficiency of 71.57% for the Remazol Brilliant Blue R dye.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Hemavathi Sundaram, Ezhilkumar Marimuthu Rajendran, Saravanan Ramasamy, Al-Zaqri Nabil, Boshaala Ahmed
Summary: Textile industries are a major contributor to water pollution due to high water consumption and wastewater emissions. This study investigated the adsorption behavior of AB210 and AB7 azo dyes using activated sewage sludge biochar adsorbent. Batch studies determined optimum adsorption parameters, and isotherm and kinetic studies were conducted to evaluate the adsorption process. The results showed a good fit with the pseudo second order kinetic model (R2 > 0.96). Thermodynamic studies revealed the nature of dye uptake and the pollutants were safely disposed of through landfilling. The study achieved high removal rates of 99.32% for AB210 and 94.28% for AB7 in synthetic solutions.
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)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Avinash Alagumalai, Balaji Devarajan, Hua Song
Summary: Catalysis plays a crucial role in energy conversion processes and this review summarizes recent advances in catalysts for thermochemical energy conversion. It also provides a valuable resource for patent landscape analysis in the energy sector. Overall, the discussions presented in this review offer valuable insights and resources for researchers and professionals in this field.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Senthil Rajan, G. Ramesh Kumar, S. Vivek, R. Gokulan, G. Balaji
Summary: Locally available tamarind fruit shells pre-treated with 1N H3PO4 were used to remove hexavalent chromium from water. The highest efficiency (99.1%) was observed with the pre-treated tamarind fruit shells compared to other treatments. Various factors, including heavy metal concentration, solution pH, sorption temperature, and sorption time, were investigated for their effects on sorption capacity.
GLOBAL NEST JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. Gokulan, S. Kavipriya, S. Krishnakumar, R. Dineshkumar, S. Krishnapriya, G. Pradeepa Sri
Summary: An experimental research on the production of biodiesel from lipids of chlorella vulgaris was conducted, which included determining the optimum growth time for chlorella vulgaris cultures and synthesizing biodiesel from lipids. The study aimed to develop a wastewater treatment system while producing renewable energy through algal growth.
GLOBAL NEST JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
N. Ilavarasan, Y. S. Srinivasa Rao, R. Gokulan, A. Aravindan
Summary: The efficiency of sawdust adsorbent in removing copper ions from synthetic solutions was investigated using batch adsorption technique. Activated sawdust powder was prepared through a chemical synthesis process, and its surface area and pore volume were analyzed using BET isotherm. The ability of copper ion uptake by activated sawdust powder was examined through SEM, EDX & FTIR studies. Various isotherm and kinetic studies confirmed the adsorption process with sawdust adsorbent, and thermodynamic studies showed that the adsorption process was endothermic. 93.27% of copper ions were desorbed from the spent adsorbent using 0.3 N H2SO4 acid. The experimental study demonstrated the superior adsorption ability of activated charcoal form of sawdust powder in removing heavy metal pollution in aqueous solutions.
GLOBAL NEST JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
V. Sathees Kumar, J. Raja Murugadoss, R. Gokulan, S. Ramkumar
Summary: This research focuses on the production of bio-hydrogen from domestic mixed waste using hydrothermal gasification and hydrothermal liquefaction. It was found that both processes can yield high amounts of hydrogen under specific temperature conditions. Ethanol was also found to play a crucial role as a catalyst in the hydrothermal gasification process, enhancing the reaction efficiency.
GLOBAL NEST JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Mahendran, S. Packialakshmi, N. Al-Zaqri, A. Boshaala, S. Krishnapriya, M. Senthil Kumar, R. Gokulan
Summary: The research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of low-cost adsorbents for MTBE removal using natural kaolin clay with KOH surface modification. The feasibility of MTBE examination by HPLC in aqueous solution was investigated. The kaolin clay went through a beneficiated process and thermal treatment to prepare the adsorbent. XRD, SEM, and FTIR were used for characterization. Basic operation parameters such as MTBE concentrations, pH, contact time, and adsorbent dosage were evaluated. The study demonstrated high removal efficiency for MTBE and emphasized the importance of contact time and retention period.
GLOBAL NEST JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Ragunath, Y. Srinivasa Rao, S. Sujatha, R. Gokulan
Summary: The decomposition of Apocynin (ACN) was studied using an electrolytic approach combined with radiolysis employing gamma radiation. A photo-catalytic membrane reactor (PMR) with suspended and immobilised Sr-LaNiO3 was utilized for Apocynin breakdown. The impact of residual Sr-LaNiO3 on the PMR containing basic Sr-LaNiO3 was investigated for phase procedures. An RO membrane was integrated through the PMR under continuous conditions to improve water quality. ACN deterioration by the PMR with attached and immobilized Pt-LaNiO3 was similar in both methods at a moderate Sr-LaNiO3 dosage (0.8 g/L), but improved with larger Sr-LaNiO3 doses for the reactor with coupled Pt-LaNiO3.
GLOBAL NEST JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
V. Rajeshkumar, L. Chandrakanthamma, M. Senthil Kumar, R. Gokulan
Summary: The current study demonstrates efficient removal of xylene using a modified adsorbent made from avocado seed. The activated carbon surface was modified using titanium dioxide, resulting in significant performance on a surface area of 67.35 m2 g-1. Xylene concentration dropped at different temperatures, and the Thomas and Adams-Bohart model showed the best fit for describing the equilibrium adsorption data. SEM patterns showed increased porosity due to surface modification, while XRD and FTIR analyses did not reveal any structural distortion. This thorough analysis resulted in the removal of 93% of xylene using a cost-effective adsorbent.
GLOBAL NEST JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. Saravanan, N. Sridhar, N. Al-Zaqri, A. Shalini, A. Boshaala, R. Gokulan
Summary: The contamination of groundwater and surface water with BTEX and its breakdown product has become a concern. Surface-modified zeolite has shown potential in removing these toxins. Various methods, such as gas chromatography and mathematical modeling, were used to study the adsorption and characterization of BTEX.
GLOBAL NEST JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Karthick Kanagarathinam, Gasim Hayder, Gorti Janardhan, Priya Arunkumar, Sivakumar Arunachalam, Abeer A. Alobaid, Ismail Warad, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy
Summary: This study utilized machine learning models and historical data to predict the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Chennai, India. The analysis identified PM2.5 as the most influential factor on AQI, and the XGBoost model demonstrated strong predictive performance.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
A. K. Priya, M. Muruganandam, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Sujatha Sivarethinamohan, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Priya Velusamy, R. Gomathi, Gokulan Ravindiran, Thirumala Rao Gurugubelli, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy
Summary: All living things depend on their natural environment for various aspects of life and development. However, due to excessive greenhouse gas emissions, the Earth's climate system is experiencing negative impacts from global warming. Climate change-induced stresses, such as rising sea levels, hotter oceans, increased droughts and floods, and deteriorating water quality, pose threats to heavily populated areas and aquatic ecosystems worldwide. As a result, global aquatic ecosystems are rapidly deteriorating. This review explores the interaction between global warming and human influences along coastlines, highlighting the importance of long-term monitoring, ecological indicators, and understanding biodiversity and ecosystem responses to climate change. The implications of current climate change on marine biological processes, including historical changes and potential roles of aquatic systems in mitigating climate change effects, are discussed.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(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)
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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)
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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)
