Article
Environmental Sciences
Sibo Wang, Jiateng Sun, Chunping Tang, Lingfeng Gu, Chong Du, Hao Wang, Yao Ma, Liansheng Wang
Summary: This study investigates the association between urinary metals and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a general population of U.S. adults. The results show a nonlinear relationship between urinary thallium (U-Tl) levels and CVD, while higher concentrations of urinary cobalt, manganese, and tungsten are associated with an increased risk of CVD.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Danielle Niemann, Zainab Akinjobi, Soyoung Jeon, Humairat H. Rahman
Summary: Arsenic, a known carcinogen and environmental pollutant, is found to be associated with HPV infection in males. Specifically, DMA and TUA1 are related to low-risk HPV, while arsenic acid is associated with high-risk HPV infections.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Feixue Li, Xuan Lin, Jing Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the temporal variability of neonicotinoid biomarkers in urine samples over one year in Chinese young adults, and found that most neonicotinoid biomarkers had poor reproducibility in spot urine samples. At least 2-4 spot urine samples are recommended for assessing one-year neonicotinoid exposure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Humairat H. Rahman, Danielle Niemann, Stuart H. Munson-McGee
Summary: This study analyzed the correlation between urinary metals, arsenic, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) concentrations and chronic bronchitis. The results showed a positive association between seven types of PAHs and chronic bronchitis, as well as urinary cadmium and chronic bronchitis. No other metals or arsenic were correlated with chronic bronchitis.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abdulrahman Jbaily, Xiaodan Zhou, Jie Liu, Ting-Hwan Lee, Leila Kamareddine, Stephane Verguet, Francesca Dominici
Summary: Air pollution, particularly exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), contributes significantly to global mortality rates. In the United States, racial/ethnic minorities and lower-income groups face a higher risk of death from PM2.5 exposure. Additionally, disparities in air pollution exposure exist among different population and income groups. Regions with higher proportions of White and Native American populations consistently experience lower PM2.5 levels compared to regions with higher proportions of Black, Asian, Hispanic, or Latino populations. Low-income areas consistently have higher average PM2.5 levels than high-income areas. Moreover, exposure disparities relative to safety standards set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and World Health Organization have increased over time. These findings highlight the need for targeted measures to reduce PM2.5 and ensure equitable environmental protection. This study is observational and cannot provide insights into the driving factors behind the identified disparities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tasawar Khanam, Shijia Liang, Song Xu, Syed Ali Musstjab Akber Shah Eqani, Mustafa Nawaz Shafqat, Hifza Rasheed, Nazia Bibi, Heqing Shen, Jie Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the urinary arsenic species and potential toxicity biomarkers in adult male participants in floodplain areas of Pakistan. The results showed that the most excreted arsenic species was DMA, accounting for 65% of total arsenic. High levels of MMA were also detected. The study identified thirty-eight potential arsenic toxicity biomarkers, mainly related to oxidative stress, one-carbon metabolism, purine metabolism, caffeine metabolism, and hormone metabolism.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peng Tang, Qian Liao, Huishen Huang, Qian Chen, Jun Liang, Ying Tang, Yong Zhou, Xiaoyun Zeng, Xiaoqiang Qiu
Summary: Previous studies have shown that exposure to metals can affect bone health, but these studies mostly focused on a few common hazardous metals. This study found that exposure to barium (Ba) is negatively correlated with bone mineral density (BMD), and there may be joint effects between lead and barium, as well as between cadmium and barium, on BMD.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianyanling Yi, Kun Jin, Shi Qiu, Xingyu Xiong, Tianyi Zhang, Ge Peng, Dazhou Liao, Xiaonan Zheng, Hang Xu, Hong Li, Lu Yang, Qiang Wei, Jianzhong Ai
Summary: This study investigates the association between phthalate exposure and urinary incontinence (UI) in a representative sample of US adults. The results show that different phthalate metabolites have varying influences on different types of UI, and exposure to phthalates may result in different prevalence of UI among males and females.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingjing He, Kun Jin, Shi Qiu, Xinyang Liao, Xiaonan Zheng, Zeyu Chen, Jianzhong Ai, Lu Yang, Zhongyuan Jiang, Dan Hu, Qiang Wei
Summary: This study investigated the associations between Organophosphate esters (OPEs) and urinary incontinence, finding a significant correlation between diphenyl phosphate (DPHP) concentrations and mixed urinary incontinence (MUI) in women, but not in men. This suggests a potential gender difference in the relationship between OPE exposure and urinary incontinence.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dongfeng Yang, Sifang Kong, Feng Wang, Lap Ah Tse, Zhi Tang, Yang Zhao, Chun Li, Minhui Li, Zihan Li, Shaoyou Lu
Summary: Urinary concentrations of TCS in a general adult population in South China were relatively low, with most individuals having a low health risk. There were no significant differences in TCS concentrations between sexes and education levels, but marital status and age may have a positive influence. After adjusting for BMI, age was found to be positively associated with TCS concentrations, particularly in the age group from 31 to 51 years old. This study provides baseline data on urinary TCS exposure in South China.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jordan R. Kuiper, Katie M. O'Brien, Kelly K. Ferguson, Jessie P. Buckley
Summary: Urinary specific gravity and creatinine are influenced by factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, body mass index, and height. The agreement between correction methods for chemical concentrations using specific gravity was greater compared to creatinine. Additionally, using a covariate-adjusted standardization method for correction showed slightly higher agreement between specific gravity and creatinine-corrected chemical concentrations.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Humairat H. Rahman, Danielle Niemann, Stuart H. Munson-McGee
Summary: This study aimed to assess the relationship between urinary metals, arsenic compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the adult US population. The results showed that urinary PAHs, cadmium, and tin were significantly associated with COPD, while other urinary metals did not show a significant association.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Humairat H. Rahman, Danielle Niemann, Korede K. Yusuf
Summary: This study found that urinary arsenous acid was associated with a lower odds of having trouble sleeping, while the other five types of urinary speciated arsenic studied did not show any association with sleep disorder. More studies are needed to confirm or refute these findings.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Humairat H. Rahman, Danielle Niemann, Stuart H. Munson-McGee
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of metal and chemical exposure on respiratory diseases and found that six types of urinary PAHs, cadmium, and cesium are positively associated with self-reported emphysema. Among non-smokers, certain quantiles of 2-hydroxynaphthalene, arsenocholine, total urinary arsenic, cesium, and tin are positively associated with self-reported emphysema, while quantiles of 1-hydroxyphenanthrene, cadmium, manganese, lead, antimony, thallium, and tungsten are inversely related to self-reported emphysema.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yu Hu, Qingqing Zhu, Yawei Wang, Chunyang Liao, Guibin Jiang
Summary: This review emphasizes the importance of antibiotics in human health risks, discusses the methods and profiles of antibiotics determination in urine samples, and explores the correlations between antibiotic exposure and the risk of diseases.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leonardo Trasande, Buyun Liu, Wei Bao
Summary: The study found that high-molecular weight phthalate metabolites, especially DEHP, were associated with increased mortality. Extrapolating to the 55-64 year old American population, the estimated attributable deaths related to phthalate exposure exceeded 90,000, with lost economic productivity in the billions of dollars.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Aaron C. Schneider, Chooza Moon, Kara M. Whitaker, Dong Zhang, Lucas J. Carr, Wei Bao, Qian Xiao
Summary: The study found a significant association between long sleep duration (over 8 hours) and lower memory scores. Men with longer weekend sleep duration had lower overall cognitive function scores, while women showed a positive association between weekend sleep duration and executive function scores.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
M. I. N. S. U. K. OH, D. A. V. I. D. R. J. R. JACOBS, K. E. L. L. E. Y. P. E. T. T. E. E. GABRIEL, W. E. BAO, G. A. R. Y. L. PIERCE, L. U. C. A. S. J. CARR, J. I. N. G. Z. H. O. N. G. DING, K. A. R. A. M. WHITAKER
Summary: This study investigated the associations between sedentary behavior, light-intensity physical activity, and moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity with pericardial adipose tissue. The study found that lower sedentary behavior, higher light-intensity physical activity (among Whites only), and moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity may be associated with lower pericardial adipose tissue.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yangbo Sun, Shuang Rong, Buyun Liu, Yang Du, Yuxiao Wu, Liangkai Chen, Qian Xiao, Linda Snetselaar, Robert Wallace, Wei Bao
Summary: This study examined the associations between meal frequency, skipping, and intervals with all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality. Eating one meal per day was associated with increased risk of all-cause and CVD mortality compared to eating three meals per day. Skipping breakfast was associated with increased risk of CVD mortality, while skipping lunch or dinner was associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Linda G. Snetselaar, Joshua J. Cheek, Sara Shuger Fox, Heather S. Healy, Marin L. Schweizer, Wei Bao, John Kamholz, Tyler J. Titcomb
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of different dietary approaches in managing MS-related fatigue and quality of life. The findings suggest that the Paleolithic, low-fat, and Mediterranean diets may reduce fatigue and improve physical and mental QoL. However, the low quality of the included trials limits the strength of these conclusions.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fengping Li, Liangkai Chen, Buyun Liu, Victor W. W. Zhong, Yan Deng, Dan Luo, Chao Gao, Wei Bao, Shuang Rong
Summary: This study evaluated the association between adding salt at the table and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality. The findings suggest that a higher frequency of adding salt at the table is associated with an increased risk of CVD and mortality.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Benchao Li, Liangkai Chen, Xueting Hu, Ting Tan, Jiajia Yang, Wei Bao, Shuang Rong
Summary: This study found that serum uric acid (SUA) level is associated with all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in individuals with diabetes. Higher SUA levels are associated with increased risks of all-cause and CVD mortality. Interventional studies are needed to evaluate the health effect of treatments to lower SUA levels in clinical practice.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jinhua Yan, Yongwen Zhou, Xueying Zheng, Mao Zheng, Jing Lu, Sihui Luo, Daizhi Yang, Hongrong Deng, Wen Xu, Yan Bi, Wei Bao, Jianping Weng
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring without alarms (isCGM) improves glycaemic control over capillary blood glucose monitoring (BGM) among adult type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients with suboptimal control. The results showed that compared with BGM, the use of isCGM resulted in a statistically significant improvement in glycaemic control after a 24-week intervention.
DIABETES-METABOLISM RESEARCH AND REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Ikuko Kato, Jun Sun, Theresa A. Hastert, Judy Abrams, Joseph C. Larson, Wei Bao, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Charles Mouton, Lihong Qi, Lisa Warsinger Martin, JoAnn E. Manson
Summary: Low circulating vitamin D levels are more prevalent in Black than White individuals. Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation does not reduce risks of cancer, CVD, or other major causes of death in Black women overall. Other medical, behavioral, or social interventions should be considered to narrow health disparities related to these outcomes. However, further investigation is needed for colorectal cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Benchao Li, Buyun Liu, Wei Bao, Shuang Rong
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between serum 25(OH)D concentrations and respiratory infection. The findings showed that individuals with lower serum 25(OH)D concentrations had a higher risk of respiratory infection, particularly head or chest cold, as well as influenza, pneumonia, and ear infections. Lower serum 25(OH)D concentrations were associated with a higher risk of head or chest cold in obese adults. This study highlights the potential protective effect of vitamin D on respiratory health.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yangbo Sun, Jay H. Fowke, Xiaoyu Liang, Khyobeni Mozhui, Saunak Sen, Wei Bao, Buyun Liu, Linda G. Snetselaar, Robert B. Wallace, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Nazmus Saquib, Ting-Yuan David Cheng, Karen C. Johnson
Summary: A decrease in methionine intake after breast cancer diagnosis is associated with a lower risk of all-cause and breast cancer mortality among breast cancer survivors.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Buyun Liu, Cynthia L. Curl, Anne Lise Brantsaeter, Hanne Torjusen, Yangbo Sun, Yang Du, Hans-Joachim Lehmler, Annica Balentine, Linda G. Snetselaar, Wei Bao
Summary: Consuming organic foods during pregnancy may reduce pesticide exposure and potentially improve the health outcomes of both mothers and offspring. However, the effects of organic food consumption during pregnancy have not been firmly established, and further research is needed to replicate the findings in different populations.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yangbo Sun, Buyun Liu, Linda G. Snetselaar, Robert B. Wallace, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Guo-Chong Chen, James M. Shikany, JoAnn E. Manson, Wei Bao
Summary: The aim of this study was to examine the association between chocolate consumption and all-cause and cause-specific mortality. The study found a modest inverse association between moderate chocolate consumption (1-3 servings/week) and mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and dementia. Chocolate consumption was not associated with cancer mortality.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tyler J. Titcomb, Buyun Liu, Terry L. Wahls, Linda G. Snetselaar, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Fred K. Tabung, Nazmus Saquib, Chrisa Arcan, Lesley F. Tinker, Robert B. Wallace, Wei Bao
Summary: This study examines the association between the ketogenic ratio and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in postmenopausal women. The results show that higher ketogenic ratios are associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes. However, the number of participants following a ketogenic diet in this study was very limited.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gabriela Vieyra, Susan E. Hankinson, Youssef Oulhote, Laura N. Vandenberg, Lesley Tinker, JoAnn E. Manson, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Cynthia A. Thomson, Wei Bao, Matthew Allison, Andrew O. Odegaard, Katherine W. Reeves
Summary: This study evaluated the associations between urinary phthalate biomarkers and visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue. The findings showed positive associations between certain phthalate biomarkers and visceral adipose tissue three years later, as well as a positive association between another phthalate biomarker and subcutaneous adipose tissue. The study provides supportive evidence for the relationship between phthalate compounds and abdominal fat accumulation, contributing to a better understanding of the link between obesity and chronic diseases.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)