Article
Environmental Sciences
Gulnara Maniakova, Irene Salmeron, Samira Nahim-Granados, Sixto Malato, Isabel Oller, Luigi Rizzo, Maria Inmaculada Polo-Lopez
Summary: This study compared solar processes and ozonation in the inactivation of bacteria in urban wastewater treatment, finding that ozonation was the most effective within 45 minutes. Solar processes showed faster inactivation kinetics but were not as effective as ozonation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
N. Lopez-Vinent, A. Cruz-Alcalde, J. Gimenez, S. Esplugas, C. Sans
Summary: The study found that the stability constant of iron chelates is a key parameter for optimal micropollutant removal, which is influenced by the structure of the chelator. Using mixtures of organic fertilizers can improve the photo-Fenton process and enhance the removal efficiency of micropollutants. The availability of dissolved iron in the mixture is higher, making it suitable for reuse as irrigation water.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gulnara Maniakova, Irene Salmeron, Marina Aliste, Maria Inmaculada Polo-Lopez, Isabel Oller, Sixto Malato, Luigi Rizzo
Summary: Solar photo-Fenton (SPF) and ozonation were compared for the degradation of emerging contaminants in urban wastewater. Ozonation had a faster degradation rate, while SPF had lower toxicity levels. Chronic toxicity was observed even after 80% removal of the contaminants by both methods.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gokulakrishnan Subramanian, Halan Prakash
Summary: The visible light/Cu(II)/H2O2 system showed enhanced disinfection compared to the Cu(II)/H2O2 system without the need for reducing agents or organic ligands. Experimental results demonstrated that the visible light/Cu(II)/H2O2 system caused significant damage to bacterial cell membranes and proposed a ligand to metal charge transfer mechanism for enhanced disinfection. Energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the visible light/Cu(II)/H2O2 system were determined to be favorable for practical applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pellegrino La Manna, Marco De Carluccio, Patrizia Iannece, Giovanni Vigliotta, Antonio Proto, Luigi Rizzo
Summary: This study investigated the application of Fe3+-iminodisuccinic acid (Fe:IDS) based solar photo Fenton (SPF) in quaternary treatment of real urban wastewater and compared it with Fe3+-ethylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid (Fe:EDDS) for the first time. Fe:EDDS was more effective in pharmaceuticals removal, while Fe:IDS was more effective in pathogens inactivation. Fe:IDS SPF alone is an attractive option for urban wastewater reuse.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Chen Wang, Peng Shi, Zhaobo Wang, Rui Guo, Junhua You, Hangzhou Zhang
Summary: This paper reviews the progress in FeOOH-based catalysts for treating organic wastewater using the photo-Fenton process. It analyzes the various crystalline phases and properties of FeOOH, and systematically explores the challenges and future research directions in FeOOH-mediated photo-Fenton for organic wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fatma Ece Sayin, Okan Karatas, Ismail Ozbay, Erhan Gengec, Alireza Khataee
Summary: This study examined the efficiencies of coagulation, Fenton, and photo-Fenton procedures, and their combinations in the treatment of printing and packaging process wastewater (PPPW). The results showed that the combined coagulation and Fenton process is an important treatment alternative for reducing COD and TOC levels, meeting the wastewater discharge standards. The addition of UV sources to the Fenton process showed only a slight improvement in removal efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ye Liu, Lei Huang, Zhu Xiong, Wei Zhang, Huosheng Li, Yuxian Liu, Gaosheng Zhang
Summary: A nanostructured titanium pyrophosphate (TiP2O7) was synthesized and shown to be highly efficient in removing thallium(I) from water. The material exhibited strong adsorption ability towards thallium(I) ions over a wide pH range and high selectivity in the presence of multiple cations. It also demonstrated good reusability and high performance in removing thallium(I) from practical mining wastewater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gulnara Maniakova, Maria Inmaculada Polo Lopez, Isabel Oller, Sixto Malato, Luigi Rizzo
Summary: Solar driven advanced oxidation processes (S-AOPs) have been successfully studied as tertiary and quaternary treatment of urban wastewater. However, their application has been hindered by the lack of comparison data with consolidated technologies and evaluation of environmental impact. This study compared the environmental impact of a new S-AOP called sequential treatment (ST) with sunlight/H2O2 and solar photo-Fenton (SPF) to pilot scale ozonation (O-3) treatment through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The results showed that ST had a better overall environmental performance compared to O-3, making it a more sustainable solution for small urban wastewater treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Antonio Faggiano, Maria Ricciardi, Antonino Fiorentino, Raffaele Cucciniello, Oriana Motta, Luigi Rizzo, Antonio Proto
Summary: The study developed a compact unit for greywater treatment by combining physical foam fractionation and photo-driven advanced oxidation. Evaluation of different parameters showed that the combination of foam fractionation with H2O2/Fe-IDS/UV-C was effective in COD removal and using sunlight as a light source for sustainability.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Riza Dincer, Deniz Izlen Cifci, Demet Darcan Cinkaya, Ender Dulger, Feriha Karaca
Summary: This study investigated the treatment of organic peroxide-containing chemical industry wastewater using oxidation methods, followed by water recovery through adsorption and nanofiltration. Different combinations of treatment methods were effective in achieving significant removal rates of COD and TOC. In nanofiltration, an increase in filtration time and pressure led to a decrease in filtrate amounts due to the rapid clogging of the filter pores.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xuan Liu, Wen Wang, Haibo Lin, Yi Shen, Qile Fang, Fu Liu
Summary: Solar-driven photocatalysis using Prussian blue microcrystals with different morphologies shows improved catalytic efficiency, broader sunlight absorption, and enhanced photothermal conversion properties, leading to effective organic pollutants removal.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Liangfu Li, Sirui Li, Yiming Dong, Ping Yang, Runkai Wang
Summary: Deep treatment of sulfuric-acid-titanium-dioxide wastewater using UF/RO can meet water quality requirements, reduce pollutant discharge, and conserve water resources.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Seda Metin, Deniz Izlen Cifci
Summary: This study investigated the treatment of chemical industry wastewater by coagulation combined with Fenton or photo-Fenton oxidation processes. The coagulation with PAC achieved higher wastewater treatment compared to PACS and FeCl3 coagulants, while coagulation and Fenton oxidation showed efficient wastewater treatment with high COD, TOC, turbidity, and TSS removal. The application of photo-Fenton oxidation did not bring significant changes to the treatment.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lihua Liang, Lin Ji, Zhaoyan Ma, Yuanyuan Ren, Shuyu Zhou, Xinchang Long, Chenyang Cao
Summary: Photo-Fenton coupled with membrane (photo-Fenton-membrane) technology has great potential in wastewater treatment as it can degrade refractory organics, separate different pollutants from water, and has a membrane-self-cleaning ability. This review presents the key factors of the technology including photo-Fenton catalysts, membrane materials, and reactor configuration. The applications of photo-Fenton-membrane technology in wastewater treatment are also summarized, along with the future prospects.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalia de Melo Nasser Fava, Ulisses Costa Terin, Barbara Luiza Souza Freitas, Lyda Patricia Sabogal-Paz, Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez, John Anthony Byrne
Summary: This study evaluated the efficiency of four household slow sand filter models in removing microorganisms from river water. The results showed that the continuous operation models performed better in reducing coliform and Escherichia coli bacteria. The study also detected various microorganisms in raw and pre-treated water samples, highlighting the potential of slow sand filters in reducing microbiological risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Stuart McMichael, Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez, John Anthony Byrne
Summary: This study explores the photoexcitation of semiconducting materials in aqueous environments, leading to the production of ROS and their effects on microorganisms and chemical compounds. It discusses the challenges of fast recombination of electron-hole pairs in heterogeneous photocatalysis and the use of externally applied electrical bias to improve degradation rates. Additionally, it reviews the mechanisms, types of reactors, electrodes, contaminants degraded, key findings, and future prospects in the research area of photoelectrocatalysis.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Azahara Martinez-Garcia, Isabel Oller, Martin Vincent, Viviana Rubiolo, Jacent K. Asiimwe, Charles Muyanja, Kevin G. McGuigan, Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez, Maria Inmaculada Polo-Lopez
Summary: Two large reactors designed for solar water disinfection were built and tested in Spain and Uganda, showing no differences in treatment performances. The reactors successfully disinfected water under natural sunlight, meeting potable water standards. Cost analysis demonstrated the potential affordability and feasibility of the technology.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Wagner Lamon, Paulo Marcos Faria Maciel, Jose Roberto Campos, Juliano Jose Corbi, Patrick Stuart Morris Dunlop, Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez, John Anthony Byrne, Lyda Patricia Sabogal-Paz
Summary: This study evaluated the operation modes, efficiency and biological performance of slow sand filters, finding no significant differences between continuous and intermittent flow models in physical-chemical and total coliform reduction parameters, but continuous flow mode performed better in terms of E. coli reduction. The findings suggest that the efficiency of the filters is related to biofilm growth, dissolved oxygen depletion and turbidity removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Veronica Baldasso, Helen Lubarsky, Natalia Pichel, Andrea Turolla, Manuela Antonelli, Margarita Hincapie, Liliana Botero, Fermin Reygadas, Ane Galdos-Balzategui, J. A. Byrne, Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez
Summary: The study investigated the influence of suspended solids and natural organic matter on the efficiency of UVC disinfection of surface water. The results showed good performance of the UVC disinfection system, opening potential applications for monitoring UVC systems with surface water to deliver safe drinking water.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Menta Ballesteros, Celeste Brindley, Jose Antonio Sanchez-Perez, Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez
Summary: Research shows that solar-driven water disinfection methods are of great significance globally. The focus of the research is mainly on SODIS and photocatalytic nanomaterials, but there are also key research challenges, open areas, and new applications that need to be explored.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
B. L. S. Freitas, U. C. Terin, N. M. N. Fava, P. M. F. Maciel, L. A. T. Garcia, R. C. Medeiros, M. Oliveira, P. Fernandez-Ibanez, J. A. Byrne, L. P. Sabogal-Paz
Summary: Household slow sand filters (HSSF) are effective and promising point-of-use water treatment methods, with improvements made to enhance performance and user acceptability. Various HSSF models are now available, including alternatives designs and constant operation ones, in addition to the patented ones.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
N. Pichel, H. Lubarsky, A. Afkhami, V. Baldasso, L. Botero, J. Salazar, M. Hincapie, J. A. Byrne, P. Fernandez-Ibanez
Summary: The study assessed the impact of particulate matter and NOM on UVC disinfection efficiency, finding that the presence of HA significantly reduced the inactivation rate of MS2, while turbidity had a minimal effect on UVC disinfection efficiency.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Helen Lubarsky, Natalia de Melo Nasser Fava, Barbara Luiza Souza Freitas, Ulisses Costa Terin, Milina Oliveira, Atonio Wagner Lamon, Natalia Pichel, John Anthony Byrne, Lyda Patricia Sabogal-Paz, Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez
Summary: This paper investigates the correlation between the composition of extracellular polymeric substances, biomass, dissolved oxygen, and microbial community in household slow sand filters (HSSF) and their efficiency in removing particles and microorganisms from water. The study found that an increase in carbohydrates, proteins, and microbial diversity over time improved the HSSFs' efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. McMichael, A. Tolosana-Moranchel, M. A. L. R. M. Cortes, J. W. J. Hamilton, P. Fernandez-Ibanez, J. A. Byrne
Summary: Research in photoelectrocatalysis (PEC) has mainly focused on improving the photoanode, but this study highlights the importance of cathodic reactions in PEC disinfection. A TiO2 nanotube array was used as the photoanode paired with different cathode electrode materials. The results showed that the non-modified gas diffusion electrode (GDE) had the highest E.coli inactivation rate, which was attributed to its highest Faradaic efficiency in H2O2 formation.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. Tolosana-Moranchel, S. McMichael, J. W. J. Hamilton, J. A. Byrne, P. Fernandez-Ibanez
Summary: This study assessed the performance of a photoelectrochemical cell in degrading a mixture of emerging contaminants in distilled water and simulated wastewater effluents. The combination of WO3-GDE showed the most efficient degradation of the contaminants. Significant degradation was observed under visible light, and reasonable degradation rate constants were obtained for different compounds. Photogenerated holes were identified as the main factor responsible for the degradation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Adriana Rioja-Cabanillas, Stuart McMichael, Alvaro Tolosana-Moranchel, Salem Alkharabsheh, Nathan Skillen, Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez, John Anthony Byrne
Summary: In the past decades, human activities have led to increased pollution and energy demand. Photoelectrochemical systems, specifically tungsten oxide (WO3), have been investigated for the decentralized management of domestic wastewater and the generation of hydrogen. This study presents a thorough investigation of WO3 photoanodes for the oxidation of urea and hydrogen production, providing insights into the reaction mechanism, nitrogen balance investigation, and performance comparison to titanium dioxide (TiO2). WO3 showed significantly higher photocurrent and urea oxidation rate constant compared to TiO2, with promising applications in the photoelectrochemical production of hydrogen coupled with wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
N. Pichel, F. Hymno de Souza, L. P. Sabogal-Paz, P. K. Shah, N. Adhikari, S. Pandey, B. M. Shrestha, S. Gaihre, D. A. Pineda-Marulanda, M. Hincapie, K. Luwe, S. Kumwenda, J. C. Aguilar-Conde, M. A. L. R. M. Cortes, J. W. J. Hamilton, J. A. Byrne, P. Fernandez-Ibanez
Summary: This study emphasizes the need for a global approach to monitoring drinking water and identifies several critical issues. The currently available commercial field-testing solutions do not meet the standards set by the UNICEF, with the main limitation being the requirement of a power source and long incubation time. Traditional methods are the only legally authorized ones in the case study locations, but they have limitations due to limited resources and technologies. Further research and validation are needed to develop low-cost field-testing solutions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. Tolosana-Moranchel, N. Pichel, H. Lubarsky, J. A. Byrne, P. Fernandez-Ibanez
Summary: Electrochemically assisted photocatalysis (EAP) is an effective method to enhance the quantum efficiency of ROS production in photocatalysis. WO3 electrodes with vertically grown nanoplatelike structures exhibited improved photocurrent response and demonstrated superior performance in the degradation of sulfamethoxazole and MS2 bacteriophage.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(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)