Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhanyao Li, Guifang Chen, Huiru Ma, Fuyu Huang, Hao Xu, Liqiang Zhang, Xueliang Yuan, Xinyan Zhang, Shouyan Chen, Ping Zhou
Summary: Powdered activated coke has potential in wastewater treatment due to its good adsorption performance and low cost. However, its regeneration is difficult due to saturation, limiting its wider application. Hydrothermal regeneration in water treatment is a suitable solution as it does not require pre-drying and has minimal mass loss.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sijia Yu, Jingwei Wang, Zhiping Zhao, Weiwei Cai
Summary: This study proposes a method that combines fluidized granular activated carbon (GAC) and PAC with the UF process to improve water treatment efficiency. The results show that fluidized GAC particles effectively remove PAC deposition and fouling. PAC improves the effluent quality by adsorbing humic acid-like substances, and the energy consumption of GAC fluidization is lower compared to conventional fouling control methods in UF. This integrated GAC-PAC-UF process is technically feasible and economically viable, potentially achieving high permeate quality and reducing membrane fouling.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Van Thuan Le, Thi Kieu Ngan Tran, Nguyen Khoa Dang, Van Dat Doan, Vy Anh Tran, Yasser Vasseghian, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi
Summary: The recycling and reuse of biomass wastes, such as spent coffee grounds (SCGs), have gained attention due to their economic and environmental benefits. This study successfully utilized SCGs to prepare Mn3O4/activated carbon nanocomposites (Mn3O4/AC) for the adsorption of methylene blue (MB). The results showed high adsorption efficiency, reusability, and stability of the Mn3O4/AC composite, making it a promising material for wastewater treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Wenxuan Tong, Fang Huang, Lihui Chen, Hui Wu, Xiaxing Zhou
Summary: Biomass activated carbon can be enhanced by doping heteroatoms on the surface, leading to the production of supercapacitor cathode materials with excellent electrochemical performance.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
J. Qian, P. Riede, G. Abbt-Braun, J. Parniske, S. Metzger, T. Morck
Summary: In this study, the efficacy of Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC)-Activated Sludge (AS) treatment in removing organic micropollutants (OMPs) was investigated through batch and pilot plant experiments. The results showed that the treatment was capable of achieving a high removal efficiency for nine OMPs. Additionally, intermittent dosage of PAC was found to stably remove OMPs, suggesting potential cost savings in terms of investment and maintenance.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhao Song, Yu Zhang, Xue Zhang, Xu Zhou, Yidi Chen, Xiaoguang Duan, Nanqi Ren
Summary: In this study, a comprehensive and accurate model was developed to explain the reaction mechanisms and simulate reaction kinetics of peracetic acid (PAA) activated by chloride. The results showed that carbon-centered radicals and free chlorine reactive species played a significant role in the degradation of BPA. The primary degradation products of BPA by carbon-centered radicals were chlorine-free, reducing the production of disinfection byproducts during saline wastewater treatment.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Salma Ebrahimzadeh, Bas Wols, Arianna Azzellino, Franca Kramer, Jan Peter van Der Hoek
Summary: Powdered activated carbon (PAC) is a promising technology for removing organic micropollutants (OMPs) in water treatment plants, especially when combined with rapid sand filters (RSFs). However, the mechanism of OMPs removal by the combination of PAC and RSF is not fully understood.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Jin Mi, Wenchang Liu, Yun Pang, Xiang Sheng, Guozhi Luo, Hongxin Tan
Summary: In this study, powdered activated carbon was added to mature nitrifying bioflocs to improve their nitrification ability. Micronization and freezing treatment were also conducted. The results showed that adding 10 mg/L of powdered activated carbon improved the conversion rates of TAN, and micronization and freezing treatment significantly improved the conversion rates in all groups.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Shailesh K. Yadav, S. R. Dhakate, Bhanu Pratap Singh
Summary: A novel carbon nanotube-incorporated eucalyptus-derived activated carbon-based adsorbent was synthesized for the removal of dyes from wastewater. The maximum adsorption efficiency for methylene blue and eosin yellow was found to be 49.61 and 49.15 mg/g, respectively, with the pseudo second order model best describing the reaction kinetics involved in the process. This activated carbon adsorbent shows great promise for water decontamination applications.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jingyu Zhang, Sijia Yu, Jingwei Wang, Zhi-Ping Zhao, Weiwei Cai
Summary: In this study, a novel process combining powered carbon (PC) and fluidized granular activated carbon (GAC) with ultrafiltration was proposed to achieve high effluent quality and reduce membrane fouling. It was found that fluidized spherical GAC (RGAC) was highly effective in reducing fouling associated with biochar, and the overall fouling rate of the system was even lower than that of a system using powdered activated carbon (PAC). The RGAC-biochar-UF system achieved similar effluent quality but better permeability compared to the RGAC-PAC-UF system, with a 20% cost savings, making it a promising water treatment system for large-scale applications.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nasim Ullah, Zarshad Ali, Saadat Ullah, Amir Sada Khan, Bushra Adalat, Asma Nasrullah, Mustafa Alsaadi, Zubair Ahmad
Summary: A novel composite membrane composed of activated carbon derived from sesban, sodium benzyl dodycyel sulphate treated montmorillonite clay, and alginate was synthesized for the adsorption of methylene-blue dye. The membrane exhibited high efficiency in removing MB dye.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lana S. Maia, Andressa I. C. da Silva, Emanuel S. Carneiro, Francisco Maciel Monticelli, Fernanda R. Pinhati, Daniella R. Mulinari
Summary: In this study, activated carbon was synthesized from residues of palm fibers, and its efficacy in removing methylene blue was evaluated. The adsorption process followed the Langmuir isotherm model, indicating that the adsorption occurred through physicochemical interactions. The activated carbon from palm fibers showed characteristics necessary for effective methylene blue removal.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Do-Gun Kim, Tae-Hoon Kim, Seok-Oh Ko
Summary: In this study, coal-based powdered activated carbon (PAC) was thermally treated and found that treatment at 900 degrees C showed the best performance in removing antibiotics. The results suggest that thermal treatment can significantly modify the properties of activated carbon, improving the removal of organic pollutants.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yavuz Gokce, Savas Yaglikci, Emine Yagmur, Anthony Banford, Zeki Aktas
Summary: The study focused on preparing activated carbon from low rank Rawdon coal using chemical activation, and investigated the effects of demineralisation on the adsorption capacities of the activated carbons. The results showed that activated carbons produced from demineralised and pre-carbonised samples had higher surface areas and better adsorption capacities than those from raw coal.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Optics
Yanqun Tong, Bin Jiang, Xin Chen, Xudong Ren, Jiangyi Lu, Liuxin Ding
Summary: This paper proposes a new method of synergistic degradation of methylene blue by laser cavitation and activated carbon fiber. The experimental results show that the degradation rate of methylene blue is influenced by laser energy and initial concentration, and can be increased by about 80% compared to traditional adsorption degradation methods.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Kong, Kun Han, Yuan Zhuang, Baoyou Shi
Summary: In this study, three-dimensional aerogels were utilized as templates for the in-situ growth of MOFs and derived carbon aerogels, which showed excellent adsorption capacity for antibiotic removal from aqueous solution. The research provides a new strategy for water purification.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guiwei Li, Yuliang Su, Bin Wu, Guohang Han, Jianwei Yu, Min Yang, Baoyou Shi
Summary: This study investigates the processes of microbial-mediated Mn(II) oxidation and deposit formation in pipeline loops. The results show that it takes 20 days for the microbial oxidation and deposition to be initiated in new pipes continuously receiving Mn(II). The accumulation of deposits accelerates once started. Without oxygen, Mn(II) rapidly decreases through adsorption to deposits. Compared to no Mn condition, the input of Mn(II) results in a significant increase in biofilm formation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Sun, Zhili Lu, Zeyu Zhang, Yao Zhang, Baoyou Shi, Haibo Wang
Summary: This study compares the impact of Fenton-GAC and ozone-GAC filtration on microbial community composition and organic carbon removal in drinking water systems. The results show that Fenton-GAC filtration is more effective in removing dissolved organic carbon. The microbial communities in the biofilms formed by the two filtration methods are also different, with Fenton-GAC dominated by Curvibacter and Hydrogenophaga, while ozone-GAC dominated by Bradyrhizobium, Aquabacterium and Limnobacter. The higher protein content in the Fenton-GAC biofilm results in fewer bacteria detaching into the water. Overall, Fenton-GAC is a promising treatment process for controlling opportunistic pathogens in drinking water.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guiwei Li, Yuanyuan Zhao, Guangyu An, Baoyou Shi
Summary: This study investigated the effect of Fe(III) and Al(III) hydrolysis products on Mn(II) oxidation by free chlorine. The results showed that Fe3+ and Al-13 significantly catalyzed Mn(II) oxidation and formation of MnOx particles. The catalytic capacity of Al-13 aggregates was weaker compared to MnOx and Fe(OH)(3). Organic matter was identified as the main factor contributing to the lower Mn(II) oxidation rate.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guiwei Li, Yuliang Su, Bin Wu, Qi Chen, Jianwei Yu, Min Yang, Baoyou Shi
Summary: The type and dose of disinfectants affect the formation of MnOx deposits in pipes. Chlorination leads to MnOx accumulation, while chloramination has almost no accumulation. Low dose of free chlorine also reduces Mn deposit formation. Biotic Mn(II) oxidation occurs when disinfection is discontinued, and it is inhibited again when disinfection is resumed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yitian He, Xin Huang, Tianyu Li, Xuemin Lv, Na Tang, Chenghong Feng, Baoyou Shi
Summary: This study found that two-stage coagulant dosing with pH adjusted to 6.5 can alleviate membrane fouling and reduce chemical consumption. The favorable aluminum hydrolysis speciation and reduced interface interaction contribute to the effectiveness of this method.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyi Qin, Yuan Zhuang, Juan Ma, Sijin Liu, Baoyou Shi
Summary: This study investigated the enhanced toxicity effects of iron particles and PFOA in drinking water. The results demonstrated that PFOA could increase the toxicity of iron particles by reducing particle size and inducing higher generation of hydroxyl radicals, while iron particles could induce the transformation of PFOA into more toxic PFOS through digestion.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuan Zhuang, Xinyi Qin, Baoyou Shi
Summary: Iron particles are a key factor in the discoloration of drinking water distribution systems (DWDS), but their mechanism in the accumulation of trace organic pollutants in DWDS is unclear. This study investigated the accumulation mechanisms of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) using iron-based pipes from a real DWDS. Results showed that old unlined pipes had a higher capacity for PFOA accumulation than new pipes. Among the corrosion products in old pipes, Fe2O3 and Fe3O4 showed no significant accumulation, while FeOOH had a strong accumulation effect for PFOA. In-situ formed iron particles contributed more to PFOA accumulation, and PFOA caused an increase in turbidity and particle size of in-situ formed iron particles.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Linlin Pan, Guiwei Li, Yitian He, Ruya Chen, Yao Zhang, Baoyou Shi
Summary: Blending of water from different water treatment plants (WTPs) is common in cities, but its impact on iron release in drinking water distribution systems (DWDSs) is not well understood. This study identified water blending areas in a metropolitan city by tracking sulfate and strontium concentration changes. The areas with similar concentration to a specific WTP were categorized as minimum blending areas, while areas with varying concentrations were identified as blending areas from multiple WTPs. The study also found that areas with frequent blending of groundwater and surface water had more iron release, and residual iron in finished water contributed to the elevated iron concentration in DWDSs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuan Zhuang, Donghan Li, Baoyou Shi
Summary: The study found that perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) significantly increased the generation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in unlined iron pipes (UIPs), not through its reaction with free chlorine, but through the formation of Fe-PFOA complex. PFOA enhanced iron release from UIPs and was incorporated into iron particles to form the complex, which generated center dot OH that broke down large organic matter into small molecules reacting with chlorine. Precursors with aromatic structures favored the formation of aromatic DBPs through Fe-pi interactions with Fe-PFOA complex. Cytotoxicity tests revealed that DBPs from UIPs with 100 ng/L PFOA had a viability of 46.9%, while that without PFOA had a viability of 67.91%.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuan Zhuang, Penglu Li, Baoyou Shi
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of boiling on water quality with particles from drinking water distribution systems. The results showed that turbidity remained unchanged before 60°C, but increased significantly after 90°C, reaching about 220 NTU after boiling. The particles became smaller, more numerous, and less agglomerated after boiling, leading to an increase in dissolved organic matter and higher cytotoxicity.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuan Zhuang, Penglu Li, Baoyou Shi
Summary: Nitrogen-containing disinfection byproducts can be promoted by NO3 (-) in corroded iron drinking water pipes through strengthening Fe-O-C bonding and decreasing Gibbs free energy of NO3 (-) reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuan Zhuang, Donghan Li, Yilong Hua, Baoyou Shi
Summary: The presence of PFOA in the drinking water distribution system can have complex effects on water quality, increasing microbial risk and affecting biofilm adhesion ability. This study investigates the impact of PFOA concentration on iron release and heterotrophic plate counts, providing new insights into the water quality risks associated with PFOA in DWDS.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Huang, Mengze Geng, Fan Yang, Jianwei Yu, Baoyou Shi, Min Yang
Summary: A series of nitrogen-doped activated carbons were synthesized and the nitrogen surface functional groups were found to enhance the adsorption affinity and capacity for 2-MIB. The higher affinity of C-600 to 2-MIB was mainly due to the electron donor-acceptor interactions. This study provides novel strategies for the development of adsorbents.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Linlin Pan, Yuan Zhuang, Ruya Chen, Yitian He, Baoyou Shi
Summary: Polypropylene cotton filters (PCFs) are commonly used in household water purification systems to remove coarse particles. This study found that PCFs can efficiently capture various iron particles and reduce their cytotoxicity. Additionally, PCFs have the ability to enrich trace organic pollutants and effectively intercept opportunistic microbial pathogens. Furthermore, PCFs are not only effective in particle removal but also in disinfection by-product removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(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)
