Article
Environmental Sciences
Chien-Cheng Jung, Jui-Hsin Wang, Wei-Hsiang Chang, Chung-Yu Chen
Summary: This study aims to understand the characteristics, sources, and health risks of children's exposure to PM2.5 and related metals in urban and rural children's bedrooms. The results suggest that traffic emissions and building material corrosion are major sources of indoor metal pollution, with urban areas having a higher carcinogenic risk for indoor Cr(VI) compared to rural areas.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Lin Jia, Xiaoyi Zhou, Qingjie Wang
Summary: Agricultural machinery can enhance agricultural productivity and promote the scale operation of agriculture. However, the use of machinery in farming activities leads to increased dust emissions and negatively impacts the atmospheric environment. This study examined the effects of agricultural machinery operations on the emissions of different types of particulate matter in wheat cultivation in Beijing. The results showed that the total dust emission was higher in the traditional tillage mode compared to the conservation tillage mode. The study provides guidance for reducing dust emissions, improving air quality, and minimizing health hazards for agricultural machinery operators.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Cheng, Shilu Tong, Hong Su, Zhiwei Xu
Summary: Short-term exposure to ambient air pollution, particularly ozone and nitrogen dioxide, is associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma exacerbations within a few hours. The risk varies among different age groups and genders in response to different pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria C. Mirabelli, W. Dana Flanders, Ambarish Vaidyanathan, Daniel P. Beavers, W. Adam Gower
Summary: The study results suggest that ambient air pollution increases the risk of fatal exacerbations of asthma among children.
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Canepari, M. L. Astolfi, G. Drago, S. Ruggieri, E. E. Tavormina, F. Cibella, C. Perrino
Summary: This study aimed to identify and characterize indoor sources of particulate matter (PM) in domestic environments. The study evaluated 74 inhabited apartments in urban and rural areas of Gela, Italy for the elemental composition of PM2.5. The results showed that indoor air in the apartments was affected by both outdoor pollution and specific indoor emission sources, such as soil, industrial sources, heavy oil combustion, cigarette smoke, and use of vacuum dust cleaners. The study also found that cigarette smoke and heavy oil combustion increased health risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Chia-Yun Hsieh, Chau-Ren Jung, Chuan-Yao Lin, Bing-Fang Hwang
Summary: The study found that combined exposure to lead with arsenic, cadmium, and mercury during early and late gestational weeks is associated with an increased incidence of pediatric asthma.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yingdi Yin, Wei Luo, Wenqiang Jing, Jin Zhang, Zeming Qin, Meng Zhen
Summary: This study selects six typical spaces of a university campus in Xi'an to investigate the comprehensive effect of heat and PM2.5 in open spaces. The results show that PM2.5 has a significant impact on thermal sensation and thermal comfort in the afternoon, and air quality comfort decreases with an increase in PM2.5 concentration at a constant physiological equivalent temperature. The findings provide experimental support for establishing a human thermal comfort research system under the interaction of multiple environments and a strategic basis for improving the urban outdoor thermal environment and air quality.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuzhou Wang, Joshua S. Apte, Jason D. Hill, Cesunica E. Ivey, Regan F. Patterson, Allen L. Robinson, Christopher W. Tessum, Julian D. Marshall
Summary: Air pollution levels in the United States have decreased, but racial-ethnic exposure disparities persist. Targeting specific locations for emission reductions can eliminate national exposure inequalities, while existing regulatory strategies require significant reductions. Additionally, location-specific strategies are found to be the most effective in reducing overall exposure and national inequalities.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mei W. Tessum, Susan C. Anenberg, Zoe A. Chafe, Daven K. Henze, Gary Kleiman, Iyad Kheirbek, Julian D. Marshall, Christopher W. Tessum
Summary: To improve air quality, it is crucial to understand the sources and locations of air pollutant emissions. This study quantifies the contribution of different types and locations of pollutant emissions to PM2.5 exposure using the InMAP model. The research finds significant variations in the proportion of PM2.5 exposure caused by within-city emissions among different cities, which is not explained well by surrounding population density. Thus, there is a need to improve global urban air emission inventories.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hector Jorquera
Summary: At least 60% of Chile's urban population live in cities where ambient PM2.5 exceeds the standard, with significant downward trends observed in most cities with Air Quality Management Plans. Overall, 56% of the urban population in Chile has experienced a significant decrease in ambient PM2.5, with smaller and more polluted cities showing higher reduction rates compared to cleaner or larger urban areas.
Article
Allergy
Chao Niu, Yuanfang Xu, Christine L. Schuler, Lijuan Gu, Kavisha Arora, Yunjie Huang, Anjaparavanda P. Naren, Sandy R. Durrani, Md M. Hossain, Theresa W. Guilbert
Summary: This study aimed to predict asthma exacerbation in individual children aged 0-21 by evaluating common risk factors. Different risk factors were found in different age groups, with race, allergic sensitization, and smoke exposure identified as important factors in the 0-4 age group, while abnormal spirometry and obesity were more sensitive predictors in older children. The risk prediction model and clinical tool developed could assist clinicians in identifying high-risk children and implementing targeted management strategies.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chenxi Liu, Jia Peng, Yubo Liu, Yi Peng, Yuanyuan Kuang, Yinzhuang Zhang, Qilin Ma
Summary: Using Mendelian randomisation (MR) analysis, a potential causal association was found between PM2.5 absorbance and COVID-19 infection, hospitalisation, and severe respiratory symptoms. Prevention and control of air pollution could help delay and halt the negative progression of COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tianyi Chen, Fei'er Chen, Kan Wang, Xuedong Ma, Xinping Wei, Weigang Wang, Pengyu Huang, Dong Yang, Zhaolin Xia, Zhuohui Zhao
Summary: The study revealed that elderly individuals with chronic respiratory diseases are more sensitive to exposure to particles, showing changes in fractional exhaled nitric oxide and pulmonary function. Lower BMI, females, and non-allergic individuals are more responsive to particle exposure, while robust effects were not observed in subjects without chronic respiratory diseases.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Yue Zhang, Xixi Yin, Xiangrong Zheng
Summary: Much research has been conducted on the association between air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and asthma in adults. It has been found that certain levels of PM2.5 can increase airway responsiveness and worsen asthma. However, there is limited information on how PM2.5 affects asthma attacks and exacerbations in children. This paper aims to explore the relationship between PM2.5 and the onset and exacerbation of childhood asthma by evaluating and reviewing existing studies.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hajar Hajmohammadi, Paul Pfeffer, Anna De Simoni, James N. Cole, Christopher J. Griffiths, Sally A. Hull, Benjamin Heydecker
Summary: There is a significant relationship between short-term air pollution exposure and asthma exacerbations requiring oral steroids. Increased NOx concentrations and decreased ambient temperature are associated with an increase in the number of prescriptions for oral steroid courses among asthma patients. Daily precipitation and relative humidity do not have additional effects beyond seasonal ones.
Article
Biology
Salman A. Ahmadi, Joan E. Tranmer, Jennifer A. Ritonja, Lisa Flaten, Danai G. Topouza, Qing Ling Duan, Francine Durocher, Kristan J. Aronson, Parveen Bhatti
Summary: Night shift work is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and DNA methylation of circadian genes may play a role in this relationship.
CHRONOBIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jennifer A. Ritonja, Kristan J. Aronson, Lisa Flaten, Danai G. Topouza, Qing Ling Duan, Francine Durocher, Joan E. Tranmer, Parveen Bhatti
Summary: Night shift work is associated with differential methylation in core circadian genes, including CSNK1E, NR1D1, and ARNTL. Night shift workers may exhibit different methylation levels in specific gene regions.
Article
Allergy
Keadrea Wilson, Tebeb Gebretsadik, Margaret A. Adgent, Christine Loftus, Catherine Karr, Paul E. Moore, Sheela Sathyanarayana, Nora Byington, Emily Barrett, Nicole Bush, Ruby Nguyen, Terry J. Hartman, Kaja Z. LeWinn, Alexis Calvert, W. Alex Mason, Kecia N. Carroll
Summary: This study investigated the association between breastfeeding duration and child asthma. The results showed a linear protective trend between the duration of any breastfeeding and ever asthma. Furthermore, there was a duration-dependent protective association between exclusive breastfeeding and child asthma outcomes. The protective associations were stronger in dyads with children born by vaginal delivery.
ANNALS OF ALLERGY ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Jia Qi, Ruona An, Parveen Bhatti, John J. Spinelli, Rachel A. Murphy
Summary: The study found that common antihypertensive medications ACEI, BB, CCB, and diuretics do not have a significant association with colorectal cancer risk. However, the use of ARB in Asian populations may be associated with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Rachel A. Murphy, Maryam Darvishian, Jia Qi, Yixian Chen, Quincy Chu, Jennifer Vena, Trevor J. B. Dummer, Nhu Le, Ellen Sweeney, Vanessa DeClercq, Scott A. Grandy, Melanie R. Keats, Yunsong Cui, Philip Awadalla, Darren R. Brenner, Parveen Bhatti
Summary: This case-control study among never smokers in Canada found that consuming less than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day and having short or long sleep durations were associated with increased risk of lung cancer. However, there were no associations observed for obesity measures, alcohol consumption, or physical activity.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Sophia S. Wang, Claire M. Vajdic, Martha S. Linet, Susan L. Slager, Jenna Voutsinas, Alexandra Nieters, Delphine Casabonne, James R. Cerhan, Wendy Cozen, Graciela Alarcon, Otoniel Martinez-Maza, Elizabeth E. Brown, Paige M. Bracci, Jennifer Turner, Henrik Hjalgrim, Parveen Bhatti, Yawei Zhang, Brenda M. Birmann, Christopher R. Flowers, Ora Palliel, Elizabeth A. Holly, Eleanor Kane, Dennis Weisenburger, Marc Maynadie, Pierluigi Cocco, Lenka Foretova, Elizabeth Crabb Breen, Qing Lan, Angela Brooks-Wilson, Anneclaire J. De Roos, Martyn T. Smith, Eve Roman, Paoloa Boffetta, Anne Kricker, Tongzhang Zheng, Christine F. Skibola, Jacqueline Clavel, Alain Monnereau, Stephen J. Chanock, Nathaniel Rothman, Yolanda Benavente, Patricia Hartge, Karin E. Smedby
Summary: This study suggests that polygenic risk scores (PRS) constructed from currently known subtype-specific loci may not capture biological pathways shared with autoimmune conditions. Targeted genetic screening (PRS) among populations with autoimmune conditions may help identify individuals at highest risk for DLBCL and enable early detection.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lena Yao, Lili Liu, Ming Dong, Jinmei Yang, Zhiqiang Zhao, Jiabin Chen, Lijuan Lv, Zhaoxia Wu, Jin Wang, Xin Sun, Steven Self, Parveen Bhatti
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of prenatal exposure to multiple heavy metals on early childhood size and growth. The results showed associations between prenatal exposure to certain heavy metals and average measurements and changes in weight and head circumference, with some gender differences. The findings are important for understanding the impact of prenatal heavy metal exposure on infant health and development.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer A. Ritonja, Kristan J. Aronson, Michael Leung, Lisa Flaten, Danai G. Topouza, Qing Ling Duan, Francine Durocher, Joan E. Tranmer, Parveen Bhatti
Summary: The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between melatonin secretion patterns and circadian gene methylation among day and night shift workers. The results showed that patterns in melatonin secretion were associated with differential circadian gene methylation among night shift workers. Melatonin and alteration of DNA methylation in circadian genes may be one pathway towards increased cancer risk. Larger-scale studies examining multiple time points are needed.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Rachel A. Murphy, Jaclyn Parks, Ryan Woods, Darren R. Brenner, Yibing Ruan, Parveen Bhatti
Summary: The changes in health behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to have significant and long-lasting impacts on the burden of cancer, particularly for endometrial and breast cancer in women, as well as colorectal and kidney cancer in men. Urgent investment is needed in the development and implementation of effective cancer prevention strategies.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Angelica Macauda, Alyssa Clay-Gilmour, Thomas Hielscher, Michelle A. T. Hildebrandt, Marcin Kruszewski, Robert Z. Orlowski, Shaji K. Kumar, Elad Ziv, Enrico Orciuolo, Elizabeth E. Brown, Asta Forsti, Rosalie G. Waller, Mitchell J. Machiela, Stephen J. Chanock, Nicola J. Camp, Marcin Rymko, Malgorzata Rany, Wendy Cozen, Judit Varkonyi, Chiara Piredda, Matteo Pelosini, Alem A. Belachew, Edyta Subocz, Kari Hemminki, Malwina Rybicka-Ramos, Graham G. Giles, Roger L. Milne, Jonathan N. Hofmann, Jan Maciej Zaucha, Annette Juul Vangsted, Hartmut Goldschmidt, S. Vincent Rajkumar, Waldemar Tomczak, Juan Sainz, Aleksandra Butrym, Marzena Watek, Elzbieta Iskierka-Jazdzewska, Gabriele Buda, Dennis P. Robinson, Artur Jurczyszyn, Marek Dudzinski, Joaquin Martinez-Lopez, Jason P. Sinnwell, Susan L. Slager, Krzysztof Jamroziak, Rui Manuel Vieira Reis, Niels Weinhold, Parveen Bhatti, Luis G. Carvajal-Carmona, Daria Zawirska, Aaron D. Norman, Grzegorz Mazur, Sonja I. Berndt, Daniele Campa, Celine M. Vachon, Federico Canzian
Summary: This study explored the potential association between known risk variants and polygenic risk score with overall survival in multiple populations of European ancestry with multiple myeloma. The results showed that some risk SNPs were associated with overall survival, while the combined polygenic risk score did not show significant association.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2022)
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)
Letter
Oncology
Brian C. -H. Chiu, Zhou Zhang, Benjamin A. Derman, Jason Karpus, Liangzhi Luo, Sheng Zhang, Spencer S. Langerman, Madina Sukhanova, Parveen Bhatti, Andrzej Jakubowiak, Chuan He, Wei Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the role of 5-hydroxymethylcytosines in multiple myeloma patients and discovered epigenetic differences between African Americans and European Americans, providing new clues for exploring preventive strategies.
JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Purva Jain, Alexandra M. Binder, Brian Chen, Humberto Parada, Linda C. Gallo, John Alcaraz, Steve Horvath, Parveen Bhatti, Eric A. Whitsel, Kristina Jordahl, Andrea A. Baccarelli, Lifang Hou, James D. Stewart, Yun Li, Jamie N. Justice, Andrea Z. LaCroix
Summary: This study investigated the association between epigenetic age acceleration (EAA), a biomarker associated with aging, and healthy longevity among older women. The findings suggest that EAA may be a valid biomarker associated with healthy longevity among older women and may be used for risk stratification and risk estimation of future functional and cognitive aging.
Article
Oncology
Marco Dicanio, Matteo Giaccherini, Alyssa Clay-Gilmour, Angelica Macauda, Juan Sainz, Mitchell J. Machiela, Malwina Rybicka-Ramos, Aaron D. Norman, Agata Tyczynska, Stephen J. Chanock, Torben Barington, Shaji K. Kumar, Parveen Bhatti, Wendy Cozen, Elizabeth E. Brown, Anna Suska, Eva K. Haastrup, Robert Z. Orlowski, Marek Dudzinski, Ramon Garcia-Sanz, Marcin Kruszewski, Joaquin Martinez-Lopez, Katia Beider, Elzbieta Iskierka-Jazdzewska, Matteo Pelosini, Sonja Berndt, Malgorzata Razny, Krzysztof Jamroziak, S. Vincent Rajkumar, Artur Jurczyszyn, Annette Juul Vangsted, Pilar Garrido Collado, Ulla Vogel, Jonathan N. Hofmann, Mario Petrini, Aleksandra Butrym, Susan L. Slager, Elad Ziv, Edyta Subocz, Graham G. Giles, Niels Frost Andersen, Grzegorz Mazur, Marzena Watek, Fabienne Lesueur, Michelle A. T. Hildebrandt, Daria Zawirska, Lene Hyldahl Ebbesen, Herlander Marques, Federica Gemignani, Charles Dumontet, Judit Varkonyi, Gabriele Buda, Arnon Nagler, Agnieszka Druzd-Sitek, Xifeng Wu, Katalin Kadar, Nicola J. Camp, Norbert Grzasko, Rosalie G. Waller, Celine Vachon, Federico Canzian, Daniele Campa
Summary: The aim of this study was to identify novel pleiotropic variants involved in multiple myeloma (MM) risk. Through analysis of 28,684 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), DNAJB4-rs34517439-A was found to be associated with an increased risk of developing MM.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura Sienas, Catherine Albright, Yu Ni, Adam Szpiro, Nicole R. Bush, Christine Loftus, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Frances Tylavsky, Catherine J. Karr, Kaja Z. LeWinn, Sheela Sathyanarayana
Summary: This study examined the association between prenatal phthalate exposure and late preterm birth (LPTB), and found that phthalates may be associated with an increased risk of spontaneous LPTB.
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)