Article
Agronomy
Zita Bednar, Anna Vaupel, Simon Bluemel, Nadine Herwig, Bernd Hommel, Verena Haberlah-Korr, Lukas Beule
Summary: Flower strip mixtures with different plant species and durations have varying effects on soil biodiversity and microbial communities. Perennial flower strip mixtures can increase earthworm and soil microbial abundance and diversity, while annual flower strips have limited effects. In addition, non-tilled planting methods are beneficial for the diversity and relative abundance of soil fungi.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenqiang Zhao, Xiaohu Wang, Mia M. Howard, Yongping Kou, Qing Liu
Summary: Soil fungi play different roles in plant performance and community dynamics. The impact of fungi-mediated plant-soil feedbacks (PSFs) on tree species establishment during forest succession is still unclear. In this study, we inoculated pioneer broadleaf and nonpioneer coniferous tree seedlings with different soils collected from early-, mid-, and late-successional stages in a subalpine forest and compared their biomass and fungal communities. The results showed that pathogenic fungi in early-successional soils generated negative biotic feedbacks and lowered seedling biomass, while high levels of ectomycorrhizal fungi in mid- and late-successional soils facilitated coniferous seedling performance and favored successional development. The findings suggest that functional shifts in soil fungal communities play a critical role in mediating differential PSFs of tree species across successional stages.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Qi Ning, Lin Chen, Congzhi Zhang, Donghao Ma, Daming Li, Xiaori Han, Zejiang Cai, Shaomin Huang, Jiabao Zhang
Summary: The study demonstrates that long-term application of chemical combined with organic fertilizers can significantly increase soil fertility, promote the growth of saprotrophic fungi, and improve the C:N and N:P ratios in soil. The composition of saprotrophic fungi is closely related to the C:N and N:P ratios in soil, indicating that nitrogen status is an important factor influencing saprotrophic fungal communities.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sihai Zhang, Linya Xu, Dedong Kong, Xiangfeng Tan
Summary: The environment and biome of coastal ecosystems face challenges posed by various human disturbances, including soil pollution. This study investigated the interactions between archaea and bacteria in coastal ecosystems, particularly in the tidal flats of Hangzhou Bay China, and their relationship with soil factors such as salinity, dissolved organic carbon, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The results showed that soil salinity interacted with the diversity of both bacterial and archaeal communities, while dissolved organic carbon had a significant impact on bacterial diversity and taxa. Furthermore, soil PAHs were correlated with bacterial diversity and specific bacterial genera, and there was a strong correlation between archaeal and bacterial communities.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yufeng Xin, Yu Wu, Honglin Zhang, Xinxin Li, Xiaohua Qu
Summary: This study analyzed the distribution of microbial communities along salinity gradients in surface and deep soils, and investigated the relationship between soil depth, salinity, and sulfur metabolism. The results showed that soil depth significantly affected the concentration of sulfur compounds and had a greater impact on the abundance, homogeneity, and diversity of microbial communities compared to salinity. The study also revealed significant differences in microbial community structure with varying soil depths and salinities, and demonstrated that microorganisms actively participate in the sulfur cycle in saline soils.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Daniel C. Schlatter, Jeremy Hansen, Bryan Carlson, Ian N. Leslie, David R. Huggins, Timothy C. Paulitz
Summary: This study used high-throughput DNA sequencing to evaluate soil microbial communities, finding that tillage systems and soil depth were crucial determinants of microbial community composition and diversity, closely related to soil chemical measures. While some measures of soil health did not differentiate between reduced tillage and no-till systems, amplicon sequencing revealed clear differences in microbial communities between the two management regimes.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Kim Vincent, Hannah Holland-Moritz, Adam J. Solon, Eli M. S. Gendron, Steven K. Schmidt
Summary: This study investigates the composition of bacterioplankton communities in alpine and subalpine lakes. The results show that there are differences in bacterial communities between the two types of lakes in the early summer, but these differences disappear by the end of the summer. Several environmental factors, including dissolved organic carbon, pH, chlorophyll-a, and total dissolved nitrogen, are found to be correlated with the community divergence in the early summer. The timing of increased hydrologic connections with the terrestrial environment, due to springtime snowmelt, may contribute to the observed patterns.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Camacho, Cesar Mora, Antonio Picazo, Carlos Rochera, Alba Camacho-Santamans, Daniel Morant, Luis Roca-Perez, Jose Joaquin Ramos-Miras, Jose A. Rodriguez-Martin, Rafael Boluda
Summary: This study examines the relationship between microbial diversity patterns and soil quality in a Mediterranean context, and finds that human activities such as agriculture and deforestation lead to changes in soil properties, which in turn affect microbial diversity and biomass.
Article
Agronomy
Koki Asano, Willy Vincent Anak Kagong, Siraj Munir Bin Mohammad, Kurumi Sakazaki, Muhamad Syukrie Abu Talip, Siti Sahmsiah Sahmat, Margaret Kit Yok Chan, Toshiyuki Isoi, Mana Kano-Nakata, Hiroshi Ehara
Summary: The study investigated the differences in AMF communities in the roots of sago palm trees in mineral soil and shallow peat soil in Sarawak, Malaysia. It found that the lower abundance and diversity of AMF in shallow peat soil may be caused by abiotic factors, including soil physicochemical properties. Additionally, certain Glomus and Acaulospora species in shallow peat soil showed strong tolerance to acidity and high soil moisture content.
Article
Microbiology
Xuan Zhang, Xin Song, Taotao Wang, Lei Huang, Haiyang Ma, Mao Wang, Dunyan Tan
Summary: Long-term nitrogen deposition has effects on the microbial community in a desert ecosystem. Different microbial groups have different responses to nitrogen addition. Changes in soil properties play a crucial role in shaping the microbial community.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Li Tang, Kai Xue, Zhe Pang, Lili Jiang, Biao Zhang, Weijing Wang, Shiping Wang, Zhihong Xu, Yichao Rui, Lei Zhong, Rongxiao Che, Tong Li, Shutong Zhou, Kui Wang, Jianqing Du, Zongsong Wang, Xiaoyong Cui, Yanbin Hao, Yanfen Wang
Summary: This study investigates the spatial patterns of rare and abundant fungal taxa in alpine grassland soils on the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau. The results show that rare fungal taxa have a similar biogeographic pattern to abundant fungal taxa in these soils. Additionally, the composition of plant communities is strongly related to the composition of rare fungal taxa. Overall, this study significantly enhances our understanding of the biogeography and ecology of rare fungal taxa in alpine grassland soils.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Te Lin, William B. Whitman, David C. Coleman, Shih-Hao Jien, Hsueh-Ching Wang, Chih-Yu Chiu
Summary: The study found significant differences in bacterial community composition between coniferous forest and grassland soils at the treeline, with correlations to soil pH, organic C, and C/N. Historical vegetation types also had a significant impact on the abundance of certain bacterial groups.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lulu Xie, Chunying Yin
Summary: The diversity and composition of soil fungal communities in forests are significantly affected by forest type and season, which alter soil properties and root variables.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Keyu Chen, Lei Hu, Changting Wang, Wengao Yang, Hongbiao Zi, Lerdau Manuel
Summary: The study found significant differences in soil microbial communities in different types of forests, with underground vegetation having a greater impact, especially shrub roots and herbaceous roots showing a more significant influence on soil microbial communities. Therefore, the conservation of understorey vegetation diversity and productivity is crucial for maintaining forest ecosystem service functions and stability.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Adam N. Trautwig, Mark A. Anthony, Serita D. Frey, Kristina A. Stinson
Summary: The presence of the introduced mustard plant Thlaspi arvense is associated with distinct properties of the soil fungal communities in the subalpine meadow ecosystems, potentially impacting native plant communities and soil nutrient cycling.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Samson Oluwasegun Masebinu, Olufunto Tolulope Fanoro, Heribert Insam, Charles Mbohwa, Andreas Otto Wagner, Rudolf Markt, Sebastian Hupfauf
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of biochar addition to AD reactors on productivity, efficiency, and stability. The results showed that biochar effectively reduced H2S production but had no effect on biogas and methane yields. It also did not alter the microbial community composition.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. Markt, L. Endler, F. Amman, A. Schedl, T. Penz, M. Buchel-Marxer, D. Grunbacher, M. Mayr, E. Peer, M. Pedrazzini, W. Rauch, A. O. Wagner, F. Allerberger, A. Bergthaler, H. Insam
Summary: Utilizing wastewater samples, this study found a correlation between viral load in wastewater and the incidence of COVID-19 cases, and suggested that the emergence of new virus variants may alter the wastewater signal, which should be taken into consideration in future models.
JOURNAL OF WATER AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Magdalena Nagler, Sabine Marie Podmirseg, Judith Ascher-Jenull, Daniela Sint, Michael Traugott
Summary: This article reviews different fractions of environmental DNA (eDNA) and describes how to extract them from environmental samples. It also presents a four-scenario concept to enhance the spatial and temporal resolution of eDNA-based monitoring. The article highlights the importance of choosing the appropriate eDNA fractions to prevent misinterpretation of biodiversity data. Lastly, future research directions for fraction-specific analyses of eDNA targeting micro- and macro-organisms are proposed to fully explore the potential of eDNA-based studies.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sabine Marie Podmirseg, Maria Gomez-Brandon, Markus Muik, Blaz Stres, Martin Hell, Thomas Puempel, Sudhir Murthy, Kartik Chandran, Hongkeun Park, Heribert Insam, Bernhard Wett
Summary: Sidestream partial nitritation and deammonification (pN/A) is a well-established technology for treating high-strength ammonia wastewater. However, its application in the mainstream treatment is hindered by poor retention of anaerobic ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AnAOB), insufficient repression of nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB), and difficult control of soluble chemical oxygen demand and nitrite levels. This study monitored a full-scale municipal wastewater treatment plant and found that regular transfer of sidestream biomass and enrichment of granular anammox biomass were crucial for AnAOB establishment in the mainstream.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fabian Amman, Rudolf Markt, Lukas Endler, Sebastian Hupfauf, Benedikt Agerer, Anna Schedl, Lukas Richter, Melanie Zechmeister, Martin Bicher, Georg Heiler, Petr Triska, Matthew Thornton, Thomas Penz, Martin Senekowitsch, Jan Laine, Zsofia Keszei, Peter Klimek, Fabiana Naegele, Markus Mayr, Beatrice Daleiden, Martin Steinlechner, Harald Niederstaetter, Petra Heidinger, Wolfgang Rauch, Christoph Scheffknecht, Guenther Vogl, Gunther Weichlinger, Andreas Otto Wagner, Katarzyna Slipko, Amandine Masseron, Elena Radu, Franz Allerberger, Niki Popper, Christoph Bock, Daniela Schmid, Herbert Oberacher, Norbert Kreuzinger, Heribert Insam, Andreas Bergthaler
Summary: Wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 at the national scale is effective in tracking emerging variants. The study developed a system called VaQuERo, which allows for accurate quantification of predefined variants in complex wastewater samples. The research also identified increased viral genetic diversity during the Delta variant period and proposed a framework for predicting emerging variants and measuring the reproductive advantage of variants of concern using wastewater data.
NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andreas Walter, Maria Hanser, Christian Ebner, Heribert Insam, Rudolf Markt, Sebastian Hupfauf, Maraike Probst
Summary: The study found that well adapted, full-scale anaerobic digestion plants can maintain flexibility in different operation modes, with a highly diverse microbial community detected and a stable core microbiome. Significant changes in the microbial community were observed under different operation modes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Gomez-Brandon, Flavio Fornasier, Nariane de Andrade, Jorge Dominguez
Summary: The present study evaluated the changes in the biochemical and microbiological properties of red and white grape marc during vermicomposting with the earthworm species Eisenia andrei. The results showed that earthworms had a significant impact on enzymatic activities, with the most pronounced effect seen in vermireactors fed with red grape marc. The resulting vermicomposts also had reduced basal respiration values and matched the quality criteria of a good vermicompost in terms of macro- and micronutrient content.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Melissa Mang, Niels Julian Maywald, Xuelian Li, Uwe Ludewig, Davide Francioli
Summary: The use of ammonium as a nitrogen fertilizer can enhance phosphorus uptake efficiency in maize under phosphorus-deficient conditions, but this improvement is genotype-dependent. Moreover, ammonium fertilizer can promote the formation of microbial communities associated with phosphorus uptake.
Review
Plant Sciences
Niels Maywald, Davide Francioli, Melissa Mang, Uwe Ludewig
Summary: Conventional chemical crop protection is criticized for pesticide residues, leading to the exploration of alternative strategies like crop rotations and targeted use of mineral fertilizers. Nitrogen, an essential element for healthy crops, is applied in various chemical forms, which have distinct effects on crop physiology and growth. Despite increasing understanding of plant-soil microbial interactions, there is still a lack of simple general statements about the disease-protective role of nitrogen in agricultural environments.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN PLANT SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Gomez-Brandon, Marta Lores, Jorge Dominguez
Summary: The study evaluated the effectiveness of vermicomposting for the valorization of distilled grape marc. It found that the marc was suitable as feedstock to sustain large earthworm populations, with pH and electrical conductivity reaching optimum levels. After 14 days of vermicomposting, there was a rapid decrease in microbial activity and total polyphenol content, indicating stabilization. The end product had the necessary macro- and micronutrients for good vermicompost quality, suitable for plant health and safe agricultural use.
JOURNAL OF MATERIAL CYCLES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jose G. Macia-Vicente, Davide Francioli, Alexandra Weigelt, Cynthia Albracht, Kathryn E. Barry, Francois Buscot, Anne Ebeling, Nico Eisenhauer, Justus Hennecke, Anna Heintz-Buschart, Jasper van Ruijven, Liesje Mommer
Summary: Root-associated fungi play a role in determining the positive relationship between plant diversity and productivity in experimental grasslands, and this relationship strengthens over time. Fungal diversity increases with plant diversity, but this relationship weakens over time, while fungal community composition becomes more closely associated with plant diversity. Pathogenic fungi have a stronger impact on the diversity-productivity relationship than other root-associated partners.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jan Helge Behr, Ioannis D. Kampouris, Doreen Babin, Loreen Sommermann, Davide Francioli, Theresa Kuhl-Nagel, Soumitra Paul Chowdhury, Joerg Geistlinger, Kornelia Smalla, Guenter Neumann, Rita Grosch
Summary: This study investigated the establishment of a microbial consortium in the rhizosphere of winter crops and its effect on plant performance under different farming practices. The results showed that the microbial consortium significantly improved plant nutrient status and performance, especially under organic farming.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Tommaso Bardelli, Shamina Imran Pathan, Paola Arfaioli, Nadia Vignozzi, Sergio Pellegrini, Flavio Fornasier, Markus Egli, Maria Gomez-Brandon, Heribert Insam, Giacomo Pietramellara, Judith Ascher-Jenull
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of slope exposure on the physico-chemical and microbiological properties of soil in an Italian alpine forest. The results showed that slope exposure significantly influenced soil properties and enzyme activities. The effects varied between north-facing and south-facing slopes, as well as among soil horizons and aggregate size fractions.
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)