Article
Environmental Sciences
Thammarat Koottatep, Tatchai Pussayanavin, Sopida Khamyai, Chongrak Polprasert
Summary: The study compared the treatment performance of a multi-soil layer constructed wetland with a modified constructed wetland for solar septic tank effluent, finding similar removal efficiencies and meeting global standards. The effects of seasonal variations and plant harvesting on treatment performance were also discussed.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joseph L. Domagalski, Eric Morway, Nancy L. Alvarez, Juliet Hutchins, Michael R. Rosen, Robert Coats
Summary: A study of Lake Tahoe found that the lake's water quality is declining due to algae and fine sediment, leading to a decrease in water clarity. To maintain water clarity, wastewater is exported out of the basin. Over the past 25 years, nitrate loads have decreased, while ammonium loads initially decreased and then continued to increase after 2005, and organic phosphate loads showed significant increases between 2000 and 2005.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
J. Jack Kurki-Fox, Michael R. Burchell
Summary: This study provides an overview of water quality in forested wetlands in North Carolina and takes the first step towards developing numeric nutrient standards. The research methodology establishes draft nutrient warning levels based on the best indicators of disturbance, NO3--N and NH4+-N concentrations.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Carlise Sorenson, Lingkan Ding, Carlos Zamalloa, Allison Arsenault, Nongmaithem Debeni Devi, Bo Hu
Summary: To reduce anthropogenic nutrient loading into natural waterways, a novel illuminated septic tank inoculated with the consortium of microalgae and aerobic bacteria was developed, which significantly improved wastewater treatment performance compared to conventional septic tanks. The inclusion of microalgae facilitated aeration and enhanced removal efficiency of pollutants, while the photosynthetic activity of microalgae contributed to the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from septic systems.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sophia M. Barron, Natalie Mladenov, Karilyn E. Sant, Alicia M. Kinoshita
Summary: The number, severity, and duration of wildfires are increasing in the Western United States, resulting in significant implications for urban watersheds and water quality. This research focused on assessing the impact of the 2018 Woolsey Fire on two coastal watersheds, analyzing the changes in nutrient levels, E. coli, and total suspended solids before and after the fire. The study found that post-fire water quality was significantly affected by soil burn severity and the first wet season after the fire.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mathieu Nsenga Kumwimba, Mawuli Dzakpasu, Xinzhu Li, Wei Wang, Zhishi Jie, Linlin Bao, Jingjun Su, Xuyong Li
Summary: The ISFCW system effectively removed nutrients from WWTF effluent during the summer period, with contributions of VSP, BGB, and SFCW to nutrient removal ranging from 3-78%. The key removal processes appeared to be biological and physicochemical pathways, and the integration of VSP, BGB, and SFCW enhanced the purification capacity of the system.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Brian E. Lapointe, Rachel A. Brewton, Jeffrey M. Littlejohn
Summary: Wastewater management is a critical issue globally, especially in proximity to sensitive ecosystems. Distributed wastewater treatment units (DWTUs) are a state-approved alternative to centralized sewer infrastructure, and this study tested the performance of a DWTU in Lake Hamilton, FL. The results showed significant improvements in effluent quality compared to influent, indicating the effectiveness of DWTUs in improving wastewater quality. These systems could be particularly useful in sensitive areas where advanced wastewater treatment is required.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chawalit Chaiwong, Thammarat Koottatep, Chongrak Polprasert
Summary: The study demonstrated that the use of mixed blue and red lights in biofilm photobioreactors can enhance biomass productivity and achieve effective treatment of septic tank effluent. Removal of total nitrogen and total phosphorus was mainly through biomass assimilation.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Digaletos, Carol J. Ptacek, Janis Thomas, YingYing Liu
Summary: This study aims to assess the potential impacts of septic system contamination on groundwater and surface water quality in rural areas. The results indicate the presence of wastewater indicators and elevated concentrations of anthropogenic tracers in areas with high pollution. This demonstrates the importance of using a combined tracer approach to understand the sources and potential transport pathways of septic system contamination.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Fazrul Razman Sulaiman, Che Mohamad Fakhrul Hafiz Che Mohd Shamshudin, Muhammad Haziq Abd Rahim, Noorzamzarina Sulaiman
Summary: This study examines metal pollution in two recreational rivers in Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia. The concentrations of iron, manganese, and lead were measured to determine sources, evaluate toxicity loads, and estimate potential health risks. The findings highlight the need for comprehensive water quality monitoring and exposure assessment.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Archana Tamang, James W. Roy, Maxime P. Boreux, Clare E. Robinson
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of septic systems on stream pollution, finding that the amount of septic effluent entering streams was significantly higher during high flow conditions compared to low flow conditions, but the degree of water quality impact varied among different subwatersheds.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nandita B. Basu, J. Dony, K. J. Van Meter, Samuel J. Johnston, Anita T. Layton
Summary: Excess nutrient inputs from agricultural and urban sources have led to eutrophication and algal blooms in the Great Lakes Basin. Using a random forest machine learning model, we found that land use and management, including agricultural and urban land, tile drainage, and wetland density, are important predictors of nutrient concentrations in the basin. The study highlights the importance of livestock and drainage management, as well as wetland restoration, in addressing eutrophication in intensively managed landscapes.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
P. O. Antunes, D. OhUallachain, N. Dunne, M. Kelly-Quinn, M. O'Sullivan, L. Bragina, E. Jennings
Summary: This study investigated the impacts of cattle access to watercourses on the contamination of streambed sediment with Escherichia coli (E. coli) in five agricultural catchments. The findings indicate that allowing livestock access to watercourses can have implications for both water quality and human health.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Atieh Ebrahimi, Muttucumaru Sivakumar, Craig McLauchlan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of different rates and modes of supplementary aeration on the treatment of synthetic septic tank effluent in a lab-scale unplanted constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell (CW-MFC) and bioenergy generation. The experiment consists of 4 phases, and the results show that intermittent aeration (IA) achieves the best performance in terms of COD, TN, TKN, and NH3 removal. Moreover, IA improves bioenergy generation. In contrast, continuous aeration has a detrimental effect on energy generation and leads to nitrate accumulation. Overall, the intermittently aerated CW-MFC reduces operational costs and enhances the nitrogen removal process in septic tank effluent treatment.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mohammad T. Alresheedi, Abdulmohsen M. Albuaymi, Saleem S. AlSaleem, Husnain Haider, Md. Shafiquzzaman, Abdulaziz AlHarbi, Amimul Ahsan
Summary: The present study investigates the application of a low-cost ceramic filter bioreactor (CFBR) for treating septic tank effluent in smaller communities in Saudi Arabia. The results show that CFBR operated at a flux value of 0.4 m/d can effectively remove various pollutants and produce high-quality effluent. The use of cyclic aeration promotes nitrification/denitrification, leading to enhanced nitrogen removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Marta Cattin, Kirk T. Semple, Marc Stutter, Gaetano Romano, Alfonso J. Lag-Brotons, Chris Parry, Ben W. J. Surridge
Summary: This study investigated the effects of applying whole digestate and solid digestate on soil carbon cycling, microbial communities and CO2 emissions in two grassland soils. The results demonstrate significant impacts of different digestate fractions on carbon use efficiency, with solid digestate showing positive effects on microbial biomass and carbon use efficiency.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Marc Stutter, Nikki Baggaley, Daire O. HUallachain, Chen Wang
Summary: Riparian zones play a crucial role in maintaining water quality and biodiversity, and efforts should be focused on restoring their functions to enhance aquatic ecosystem resilience. The use of spatial data is essential for delineating riparian functions and management zones for rivers, allowing for better planning and protection of ecosystems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Lumbani Mwafulirwa, Elizabeth M. Baggs, Joanne Russell, Christine A. Hackett, Nick Morley, Carla de la Fuente Canto, Eric Paterson
Summary: Rhizodeposition influences soil microbial communities, with this study identifying barley chromosome regions that affect soil microbial biomass carbon (MBC), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and root biomass. Significant differences and potential candidate genes were identified, providing new insights into genetic influences on soil microbes. Further research on these chromosome regions and candidate genes could enhance barley breeding for sustainable crop production systems.
Article
Soil Science
Christopher S. McCloskey, Wilfred Otten, Eric Paterson, Guy J. D. Kirk
Summary: The study found that ignoring temporal changes in end-member delta C-13 values can cause significant partitioning errors, especially during periods of high plant growth. Long-term data sets with sufficient temporal resolution can be used to correct for this.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Philip M. Haygarth, Olivia Lawrenson, Malika Mezeli, Emma J. Sayer, Christopher S. McCloskey, Daniel L. Evans, Guy J. D. Kirk, Andrew M. Tye, David R. Chadwick, Steve P. McGrath, Sacha J. Mooney, Eric Paterson, David A. Robinson, Davey L. Jones
Summary: The STARS CDT was established in 2015 to address the skills shortage in Soil Science in the UK. By recruiting 41 PhD students across multiple institutions and providing diverse skills training, the CDT successfully produced a large number of high-quality research outputs.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Christian Thierfelder, Eric Paterson, Lumbani Mwafulirwa, Tim J. Daniell, Jill E. Cairns, Blessing Mhlanga, Elizabeth M. Baggs
Summary: Climate change and soil fertility decline pose significant threats to food and nutrition security for smallholder farmers in southern Africa. Cropping systems that improve soil health, such as no-tillage with crop residue retention, are crucial for addressing these challenges. The study found that the relationships between soil characteristics and maize productivity vary with soil type. Clayey soils show a strong correlation between total soil nitrogen and carbon and maize grain yield, while sandy soils do not exhibit such relationships. This suggests that sandy soils, which experience significant soil fertility decline, require a holistic management approach and various forms of carbon input to improve crop productivity.
RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samia Richards, Lucy Bidgood, Helen Watson, Marc Stutter
Summary: The discharge of treated sewage effluent into rivers can negatively impact aquatic ecosystem quality, especially when combined with other stressors in the catchment area. This study conducted in Scotland examined the biogeochemical parameters of water, sediment, and biofilms in rivers near five wastewater treatment works. The results showed that the effects of point source effluents on the river varied spatially, and the downstream pollution levels were influenced by both the effluent itself and other pollution sources in the area. The study also found that the impact of effluent contaminants on microbes and algae outweighed the nutrient subsidy effect of the wastewater treatment works.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Peter J. Gregory, Timothy S. George, Eric Paterson
Summary: This opinion paper reviews recent methodological developments in the study of roots, the rhizosphere, and soil functions, and explores new understanding resulting from these advances. It highlights methods that have improved our understanding of rhizodeposition, rhizosphere enzymatic processes, and root growth, water, and nutrient acquisition. The paper suggests that new methods will be needed in the future to overcome challenges posed by soil opacity, spatial and temporal scaling of results, and integration of multiple aspects of rhizosphere processes simultaneously.
Article
Environmental Sciences
David Ramler, Marc Stutter, Gabriele Weigelhofer, John N. Quinton, Rebecca Hood-Nowotny, Peter Strauss
Summary: Vegetative filter strips (VFS) are effective management practices for protecting surface waters from excess nutrient inputs. However, there is a lag in translating scientific knowledge to policy and implementation. This study highlights the need for a holistic approach to VFS design, considering various factors such as soil volume, temporal effects, geospatial context, and bio-geochemical processes. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing emerging challenges and integrating their implications into VFS research, monitoring, policy, and implementation.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Veronika Jilkova, Allan Sim, Barry Thornton, Eric Paterson
Summary: The addition of nutrients to the soil can have a significant impact on the interactions at the root-soil interface, affecting carbon sequestration and microbial community structure. This study found that nutrient addition reduced soil organic matter decomposition and promoted carbon storage in the soil, with root-respiration playing a key role.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Rodrigo Alegria Terrazas, Senga Robertson-Albertyn, Aileen Mary Corral, Carmen Escudero-Martinez, Rumana Kapadia, Katharin Balbirnie-Cumming, Jenny Morris, Pete E. Hedley, Matthieu Barret, Gloria Torres-Cortes, Eric Paterson, Elizabeth M. Baggs, James Abbott, Davide Bulgarelli
Summary: The microbiota inhabiting the rhizosphere, the thin layer of soil surrounding plant roots, can promote the growth, development, and health of their host plants. This study explores the impact of differential applications of nitrogen on the host genetic control of the rhizosphere microbiota in barley. The results show that nitrogen availability affects the composition and function of the microbiota in the rhizosphere, and the host plant plays a role in the selection of specific microbial taxa under nitrogen conditions limiting plant growth.
Article
Soil Science
Matthias Waibel, Kevin McDonnell, Maria Tuohy, Sally Shirran, Sylvia Synowsky, Barry Thornton, Eric Paterson, Fiona Brennan, Florence Abram
Summary: Soil organic matter (SOM) is complex and important for providing nutrients to plants. Understanding SOM utilisation processes can improve fertiliser management for plant growth and reduce environmental losses. Metaproteomics can characterise protein profiles and provide insights into SOM microbial decomposition mechanisms. This study applied different extraction methods to recover SOM with different characteristics in two soil types and analysed peptide identification using liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry. The results showed contrasting protein and humic substance content in different extracts, and diverse peptide hits associated with Proteobacteria and derived taxa. This work suggests areas for optimisation in chromatography and mass spectrometry to characterise SOM-associated metaproteomes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Maire Holz, Eric Paterson, Johanna Pausch
Summary: Soil priming significantly impacts soil N transformation and plant N availability. Future research should focus on the interactions between plant roots and their associated microbiota.
Article
Soil Science
M. E. Giles, S. Caul, D. King, S. Mitchell, A. Sim, R. Neilson, E. Paterson
Summary: Plant-soil interactions are crucial in regulating carbon cycling in soils, and selecting different grass species and varieties can control CO2 emissions and storage of carbon as soil organic matter. This study found that the choice of grasses significantly influenced CO2 emissions, SOM mineralization, and the composition of microbial communities in soils.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Marc Stutter, Miriam Glendell, Adekunle Ibiyemi, Javier Palarea-Albaladejo, Linda May
Summary: Phosphorus pollution in river systems is a global problem. Understanding the sources of phosphorus and the resilience of rivers is important for improving water quality. This study analyzed 19 Scottish catchments and found that phosphorus from septic tanks and farmyards influenced pollution loads and ecological impacts. Bioavailable forms of phosphorus were better predictors of diatom classification groups than soluble reactive phosphorus concentrations. Riparian quality metrics were not as powerful predictors as expected.
FRONTIERS IN WATER
(2022)
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)