Article
Environmental Sciences
Fataha Rahman, Brent A. Coull, Kecia N. Carroll, Ander Wilson, Allan C. Just, Itai Kloog, Xueying Zhang, Rosalind J. Wright, Yueh-Hsiu Mathilda Chiu
Summary: This study examined the association between prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and infant negative affectivity, and found that the effects may vary by subdomains and infant sex.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Mostafijur Rahman, Yu-Hsiang Shu, Ting Chow, Frederick W. Lurmann, Xin Yu, Mayra P. Martinez, Sarah A. Carter, Sandrah P. Eckel, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Zhanghua Chen, Pat Levitt, Joel Schwartz, Rob McConnell, Anny H. Xiang
Summary: Studies have shown that air pollution during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, with a greater risk for boys. The study found that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the first two trimesters of pregnancy is associated with an increased ASD risk, especially in boys. The role of ozone (O3) exposure on ASD risk warrants further investigation.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuang Zhou, Lizi Lin, Zheng Bao, Tong Meng, Shanshan Wang, Gongbo Chen, Qin Li, Zheng Liu, Heling Bao, Na Han, Haijun Wang, Yuming Guo
Summary: Prenatal exposure to PM1 and PM2.5 was significantly associated with increased weight-for-length, BMI Z-scores, and a higher risk of OWOB in one-year-old children. These associations were partially mediated by preterm birth.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tamar Wainstock, Israel Yoles, Ruslan Sergienko, Itai Kloog, Eyal Sheiner
Summary: This study found an association between PM2.5 exposure and IUFD risk among Jewish women only, suggesting ethnicity as a possible effect modifier. In a multivariable model, for every 10 μg/m3 unit increase in PM2.5, the risk for IUFD increased by 2.98 during the first trimester and by 3.61 during the entire pregnancy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Enquobahrie, James MacDonald, Michael Hussey, Theo K. Bammler, Christine T. Loftus, Alison G. Paquette, Nora Byington, Carmen J. Marsit, Adam Szpiro, Joel D. Kaufman, Kaja Z. LeWinn, Nicole R. Bush, Frances Tylavsky, Catherine J. Karr, Sheela Sathyanarayana
Summary: This study identified an association between prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and placental gene expression, particularly in the first half of pregnancy. Offspring sex may also play a role in modulating this association, with a positive correlation observed in males and a negative correlation in females.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huaqi Guo, Hengyi Yu, Yan Feng, Wei Cheng, Yan Li, Yan Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of fine particulate matter organic extract (Po) exposure on pulmonary inflammation and assessed the role of sex in this process. The results showed that Po exposure induced lung inflammation, increased cell numbers in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), and upregulated inflammatory cytokines in BALF. The analysis revealed an interaction between sex and Po exposure in the inflammatory cell numbers and levels of TNF-alpha, IL-5, and GRO/KC. Female mice were more susceptible to inflammation induced by Po exposure. The involvement of ER beta in these processes was also observed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Jose Rosa, Maria D. Politis, Marcela Tamayo-Ortiz, Elena Colicino, Ivan Pantic, Guadalupe Estrada-Gutierrez, Mari Cruz Tolentino, Aurora Espejel-Nunez, Maritsa Solano-Gonzalez, Itai Kloog, Nadya Rivera Rivera, Andrea A. Baccarelli, Martha M. Tellez-Rojo, Robert O. Wright, Allan C. Just, Alison P. Sanders
Summary: The study revealed associations between PM2.5 exposure during the perinatal and early life periods with kidney function in preadolescent children, showing that early pregnancy PM2.5 exposure was related to higher eGFR in preadolescence, while exposure in the first 14 months of life after birth was associated with decreased eGFR. Further research on peripubertal kidney function trajectories and the risk of kidney disease in adulthood following PM2.5 exposure is critical.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Hannah E. Maier, Guillermina Kuan, Lionel Gresh, Roger Lopez, Nery Sanchez, Amy Schiller, Sergio Ojeda, Eva Harris, Angel Balmaseda, Aubree Gordon
Summary: The study conducted in Nicaragua found that obesity is associated with increased susceptibility to symptomatic H1N1pdm infection among adults, particularly middle-aged and older women. However, obesity was not associated with increased susceptibility or symptoms related to H3N2 infection.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Judith Ong, Suresh Anand Sadananthan, Shu-E Soh, Sharon Ng, Wen Lun Yuan, Izzuddin M. Aris, Mya Thway Tint, Navin Michael, See Ling Loy, Kok Hian Tan, Keith M. Godfrey, Lynette P. Shek, Fabian Yap, Yung Seng Lee, Yap Seng Chong, Shiao-Yng Chan
Summary: The study found that severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) was associated with late preterm delivery, and both mild-moderate and severe NVP were linked to sex-dependent differences in early childhood growth. Boys born to mothers with NVP were taller and heavier from birth with faster growth in the first year, while girls had poorer weight gain and were lighter by 48 months.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuangyan Liu, Jing Zhao, Xin Ye, Mingjian Fu, Kexin Zhang, Han Wang, Yujie Zou, Kuai Yu
Summary: This study found that exposure to PM2.5 and its chemical components, especially NH4+, NO3-, and SO42-, had a negative impact on ovarian reserve. The adverse effects mainly occurred during the secondary to antral follicle stage and 1-year before measurement, and were more significant among women aged <35 years, those living in urban areas, and those who measured AMH in the cold season.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Minyu Liao, Zachary Braunstein, Xiaoquan Rao
Summary: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality globally. Sex differences in CVD and the impact of air pollution-related CVD on different sexes have been neglected. This review comprehensively evaluates the sex differences in air pollution-related CVD and provides insights into better prevention and therapeutic strategies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Lisen Lin, Tianyu Li, Mengqi Sun, Qingqing Liang, Yuexiao Ma, Fenghong Wang, Junchao Duan, Zhiwei Sun
Summary: Exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 with per 10 µg/m³ increment could increase the risk of obesity in the global population.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Betul R. Erdogan, Martina B. Michel, Jan Matthes, Tamara R. Castaneda, Urs Christen, Ebru Arioglu-Inan, Martin C. Michel, Andrea Pautz
Summary: Diabetes often leads to lower urinary tract dysfunction. This study compared bladder weight and bladder/body weight ratio in different mouse models of obesity and diabetes, and found that sex differences in diabetes/obesity-associated bladder enlargement may be model dependent.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Roxana Raab, Sophie Michel, Julia Guenther, Julia Hoffmann, Lynne Stecher, Hans Hauner
Summary: Prenatal lifestyle interventions did not show significant influence on childhood weight or growth in children aged 1 month to 7 years. Despite the lack of impact, women should still be encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. Further research is needed to establish early prevention strategies for childhood obesity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhi-juan Cao, Yan Zhao, Shu-mei Wang, Dong-lan Zhang, Ying-chun Zhou, Wen-na Liu, Ying-ying Yang, Jing Hua
Summary: This study found a negative association between prenatal PM2.5 exposure and fetal growth velocity, with the most significant impact observed between 22 and 32 gestational weeks.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueying Zhang, Allan C. Just, Hsiao-Hsien Leon Hsu, Itai Kloog, Matthew Woody, Zhongyuan Mi, Johnathan Rush, Panos Georgopoulos, Robert O. Wright, Annemarie Stroustrup
Summary: The study explores an integrated hybrid approach combining dispersion modeling and land use regression to predict daily NO2 concentrations with high spatial resolution in the New York tri-state area. The mixed model showed good prediction performance and R-LINE outputs significantly improved the CV R-2 in terms of overall, spatial, and temporal aspects. This hybrid approach allows for predicting daily NO2 at extremely high spatial resolution such as city blocks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Julie D. Flom, Yueh-Hsiu Mathilda Chiu, Whitney Cowell, Srimathi Kannan, Harish B. Ganguri, Brent A. Coull, Rosalind J. Wright, Kecia Carroll
Summary: Associations between prenatal PUFA intake and childhood asthma are modified by prenatal active maternal asthma or child sex. Lower maternal n-3 PUFA intake is significantly associated with risk of childhood asthma, especially among children of mothers with active asthma and low n-3 PUFA intake.
ANNALS OF ALLERGY ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Stefanie A. Joseph, Yueh-Hsiu Mathilda Chiu, Kathlene Tracy
Summary: This study analyzed the risk factors for inappropriate and appropriate opioid use using data from the 2013-2014 NYC Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The results show that younger age, male gender, lack of physical activity, former smoking, past cocaine and/or heroin use, and diagnosis of depression/anxiety are significantly associated with inappropriate opioid use. Furthermore, the association between no physical activity and inappropriate opioid use is stronger among females with lower education levels.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Kelly J. Brunst, Hsiao-Hsien Leon Hsu, Li Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Kecia N. Carroll, Allan Just, Brent A. Coull, Itai Kloog, Robert O. Wright, Andrea A. Baccarelli, Rosalind J. Wright
Summary: This study found that prenatal exposure to PM2.5 particulate matter, especially during the mid-to-late pregnancy period, is associated with an increased mitochondrial mutational load in the placenta, particularly among genes encoding NADH dehydrogenase and subunits of ATP synthase. The strongest associations were observed in participants of African ancestry, indicating a need for further research on the role of mitochondrial genetics in offspring development and emerging disease disparities.
Article
Pediatrics
Xueying Zhang, Emily Spear, Hsiao-Hsien Leon Hsu, Chris Gennings, Annemarie Stroustrup
Summary: This study found that stress in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may have an impact on the early neurodevelopment of preterm infants. There is an association between salivary cortisol levels and performance on the neurobehavioral scales, and the association is influenced by the infants' gender. Critical developmental windows were identified based on postmenstrual age and chronological age, providing insight into the factors affecting the neurodevelopment of preterm infants.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yueh-Hsiu Mathilda Chiu, Kecia N. Carroll, Brent A. Coull, Srimathi Kannan, Ander Wilson, Rosalind J. Wright
Summary: This study examined the associations between prenatal PM2.5 exposure, maternal antioxidant intake, and childhood wheeze. The study found that higher antioxidant intake was associated with decreased wheeze in Black children, and there was a sensitive window for PM2.5 effects on wheeze in boys born to Black mothers with low antioxidant intake. The relationships among prenatal PM2.5, antioxidant intake, and child wheeze were modified by race/ethnicity and sex.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueying Zhang, Yueh-Hsiu Mathilda Chiu, Srimathi Kannan, Whitney Cowell, Wenying Deng, Brent A. Coull, Robert O. Wright, Rosalind J. Wright
Summary: This study used data from 526 mother-infant pairs to examine the joint effects of prenatal metal exposure and maternal nutrition on birth weight. They found that certain metals were associated with birth weight in males and females, and there were significant interactions between certain metals and nutrient groups in males. The study highlights the importance of understanding the sex-specific interactions between nutrients and metals in order to optimize nutrient intake and protect neonates from the adverse health effects of metal exposures.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fataha Rahman, Brent A. Coull, Kecia N. Carroll, Ander Wilson, Allan C. Just, Itai Kloog, Xueying Zhang, Rosalind J. Wright, Yueh-Hsiu Mathilda Chiu
Summary: This study examined the association between prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and infant negative affectivity, and found that the effects may vary by subdomains and infant sex.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuri Levin-Schwartz, Whitney Cowell, Hsiao-Hsien Leon Hsu, Michelle Bosquet Enlow, Chitra Amarasiriwardena, Syam S. Andra, Rosalind J. Wright, Robert O. Wright
Summary: The study found that joint exposure to six metals in the environment may be associated with elevated anxiety symptoms during pregnancy, with cadmium, chromium, and cesium contributing the most to the mixture effect.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Belingheri, Yueh-Hsiu Mathilda Chiu, Stefano Renzetti, Deepika Bhasin, Chi Wen, Donatella Placidi, Manuela Oppini, Loredana Covolo, Alessandro Padovani, Roberto G. Lucchini
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between nutritional factors and agrochemical exposure with the risk of Parkinson's Disease (PD). The results revealed that parental history of PD, metals exposure, SNCA gene polymorphism, agrochemical exposures, and being born in a specific province were significantly associated with PD. On the contrary, fish intake and coffee consumption had a protective effect on PD.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Statistics & Probability
Ander Wilson, Hsiao-Hsien Leon Hsu, Yueh-Hsiu Mathilda Chiu, Robert O. Wright, Rosalind J. Wright, Brent A. Coull
Summary: Exposure to environmental chemicals during gestation can affect health in the future. Previous studies focused on single chemical exposure at high temporal resolution, but recent research shifted to mixtures of multiple chemicals observed at a single time point. This paper proposes statistical methods for analyzing data on chemical mixtures observed at high temporal resolution and applies these methods to a birth cohort study in Boston, finding evidence of associations and interactions among exposures.
ANNALS OF APPLIED STATISTICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueying Zhang, Shelley H. Liu, Mariel Geron, Yueh-Hsiu Mathilda Chiu, Richard Gershon, Emily Ho, Kathi Huddleston, Allan C. Just, Itai Kloog, Brent A. Coull, Michelle Bosquet Enlow, Robert O. Wright, Rosalind J. Wright
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of PM2.5 on childhood cognition. By analyzing data from two U.S. cohorts, it was found that prenatal exposure to PM2.5 was associated with impaired childhood cognition. The study highlights the importance of considering between-site heterogeneity in multi-site analyses.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Cecilia S. Alcala, Paloma Orozco Scott, Marcela Tamayo-Ortiz, Maria del Carmen Hernandez Chavez, Lourdes Schnaas, Kecia N. Carroll, Megan M. Niedzwiecki, Robert O. Wright, Martha Maria Tellez-Rojo, Rosalind J. Wright, Hsiao-Hsien Leon Hsu, Maria Jose Rosa
Summary: Postpartum and recurrent depression are associated with an increased risk of wheeze and asthma in children, with stronger associations observed in females.
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yan-Chak Li, Hsiao-Hsien Leon Hsu, Yoojin Chun, Po-Hsiang Chiu, Zoe Arditi, Luz Claudio, Gaurav Pandey, Supinda Bunyavanich
Summary: The study utilized machine learning methods to investigate combinations of early-life air toxics associated with asthma, revealing multiple air toxic combinations significantly associated with asthma outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)