Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Laura Martin-Pozo, Maria del Carmen Gomez-Regalado, Inmaculada Moscoso-Ruiz, Alberto Zafra-Gomez
Summary: Personal care products and cosmetics may contain endocrine disruptors, which can be harmful to health, so the development of accurate detection methods is important.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingyu Chen, Han Xiao, Asmagvl Namat, Juan Liu, Fengyu Ruan, Shunqing Xu, Ruizhen Li, Wei Xia
Summary: The study found that pregnant women exposed to a higher concentration of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) mixture in the first trimester may have an increased risk of preterm birth (PTB), with bisphenol A (BPA) being the most contributing factor among the detected EDCs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Changhwan Ahn, Eui-Bae Jeung
Summary: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have significant impacts on biological systems, especially by disrupting hormone balance, affecting reproductive, neurological, and metabolic development and function, and even stimulating tumor growth. EDC exposure during development can disrupt normal development patterns and alter susceptibility to disease. Many chemicals, including bisphenol A, organochlorines, polybrominated flame retardants, alkylphenols, and phthalates, have been identified as risk factors for reproductive, neural, metabolic diseases, and cancers. Endocrine disruption has spread to wildlife and species connected to the food chains. Dietary uptake is an important source of EDC exposure. The relationship and specific mechanism between EDCs and diseases remain unclear. This review focuses on the disease-EDC relationship and disease endpoints associated with endocrine disruption to better understand the EDC-disease relationship, and explores the development of new prevention/treatment opportunities and screening methods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saerom Kim, Hye Sook Min, Won Jin Lee, Seung-Ah Choe
Summary: This study investigated the differences in personal care product (PCP) use and exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) based on occupation and gender. It found that women used body and makeup products more frequently than men, and had higher urinary levels of EDCs in all occupation groups. However, for men, the differences in urinary concentration of EDCs across occupation groups were not observed. These findings suggest the need for interventions to reduce EDC exposure, particularly for women in clerical, service, and sales occupations.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rahul Silori, Manish Kumar, Durga Madhab Mahapatra, Pinakshi Biswas, Bhanu Prakash Vellanki, Jurgen Mahlknecht, Syed Mohammad Tauseef, Damia Barcelo
Summary: This study investigates the occurrences and seasonal variations of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in Dehradun, India. The results show higher concentrations of estrone compared to triclosan in the influent waters of the WWTPs. The study highlights the limitation of WWTPs in treating and assimilating EDCs, leading to their accumulation in effluents and posing a significant threat to nearby aquatic ecosystems, human health, and the ecological balance of the region.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yun Fan, Chengzhe Tao, Zhi Li, Yuna Huang, Wenkai Yan, Shuangshuang Zhao, Beibei Gao, Qiaoqiao Xu, Yufeng Qin, Xinru Wang, Zhihang Peng, Adrian Covaci, You Li, Yankai Xia, Chuncheng Lu
Summary: Wide exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) poses a great risk on human health. This study aimed to comprehensively estimate the association between EDCs exposure and mortality risk. By investigating a large cohort, the study found that certain EDCs were positively associated with all-cause mortality, cancer mortality, and cardiovascular disease mortality. Additionally, it was determined that EDCs exposure may cause a significant number of total deaths and high economic costs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fatine El Moukhtari, Laura Martin-Pozo, Alberto Zafra-Gomez
Summary: The continuous contamination of the environment by a high variety of pollutants is a global concern. Among these pollutants, endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are particularly problematic due to their persistence and toxicity. Conventional treatments are not sufficient to remove EDCs, making bioremediation a promising alternative. Microbial communities, enzymes, and fungi have shown potential in efficiently transforming EDCs into non-hazardous end products. Certain aerobic bacteria such as Sphingomonas, Achromobacter, and Pseudomonas have proven to be highly effective in removing EDCs such as nonylphenols, bisphenols, and parabens.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bagavathy Shanmugam Karthikeyan, Janani Ravichandran, S. R. Aparna, Areejit Samal
Summary: Regulatory assessment of endocrine disrupting chemicals is complex due to lack of standardized definition and testing criteria. Despite challenges, scientific interest in EDCs is growing, leading to rapid increase in literature on endocrine disruption post chemical exposure. Curated knowledgebases from academic research can inform current chemical regulations on EDCs.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yandra Giovanna de Oliveira Cunha, Giovanna Cavalcanti Brito do Amaral, Alana Almeida Felix, Bruce Blumberg, Angelica Amorim Amato
Summary: This systematic review examined the association between maternal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the offspring. The findings suggest that there is no association between prenatal exposure to specific ECDs and the occurrence of autistic traits in offspring.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yating Mo, Hou Ip Lao, Sau Wa Au, Ieng Chon Li, Jeremy Hu, Hoi Man Yuen, Wai Man Cheong, Owen Lok In Lo, Leo Chi U. Seak
Summary: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are molecules that can disrupt hormonal balance and cause reproductive system and health problems. Laccase-producing microorganisms have been identified as potential candidates for degrading EDCs. In this study, two recombinant laccases fused with a secretion peptide were created and expressed in Escherichia coli. The activity of the recombinant laccases in decolorizing a synthetic dye and degrading beta-estradiol was successfully demonstrated, indicating the potential of the laccase secretion system in degrading toxic compounds.
SYNTHETIC AND SYSTEMS BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Elvira Brauner, Youn-Hee Lim, Trine Koch, Cecilie S. Uldbjerg, Laura S. Gregersen, Marc K. Pedersen, Hanne Frederiksen, Jorgen H. Petersen, Brent A. Coull, Anna-Maria Andersson, Martha Hickey, Niels E. Skakkebaek, Russ Hauser, Anders Juul
Summary: Evidence suggests that maternal exposure to environmental endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) is associated with a higher risk of testicular cancer in male offspring, particularly nonseminomas. Further research is needed to explore the complexity of this field and the potential impact of prenatal EDC exposures on testicular cancer risk.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Paola Pocar, Valeria Grieco, Lucia Aidos, Vitaliano Borromeo
Summary: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are environmental pollutants that can interfere with hormones in the body, and their effects on pet health are a growing concern. Dogs and cats can be exposed to EDCs through ingestion, inhalation, and absorption, with diet being the main source. These exposures have been linked to health disorders in pets, including thyroid and reproductive disorders, diabetes, heart and kidney diseases, and cancer. Pets can serve as unintentional sentinels for human exposure to EDCs, and their health is important for both humans and animals. This review emphasizes the need for an integrated approach to assess the impact of EDCs on human and animal health.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Md Saidur Rahman, Won-Ki Pang, Shehreen Amjad, Do-Yeal Ryu, Elikanah Olusayo Adegoke, Yoo-Jin Park, Myung-Geol Pang
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of exposure to mixtures containing bisphenol A and seven phthalates on liver functions and metabolic homeostasis. The results showed that exposure to EDCs at doses exceeding the human daily exposure limit had detrimental impacts on overall liver function, leading to metabolic abnormalities, steatohepatitis, and hepatic fibrosis. These findings have significant relevance for public health.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mirco Masi, Ambra Maddalon, Martina Iulini, Pasquale Linciano, Valentina Galbiati, Marina Marinovich, Marco Racchi, Emanuela Corsini, Erica Buoso
Summary: The study focused on the impact of hormone-active compounds on RACK1 expression, suggesting its potential as a screening tool for immunotoxicity, and analyzing the effects of different hormone-active substances.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
R. Modica, E. Benevento, A. Colao
Summary: This paper reviews the relationship between environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and breast, prostate, testicle, ovary, and thyroid cancer, as well as evaluates their impact on public health. EDCs play a major role in cancer development, with some known EDCs considered carcinogenic. Effective prevention policies and increased public awareness are necessary to address this issue.
JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary K. Townsend, Britton Trabert, Renee T. Fortner, Alan A. Arslan, Julie E. Buring, Brian D. Carter, Graham G. Giles, Sarah R. Irvin, Michael E. Jones, Rudolf Kaaks, Victoria A. Kirsh, Synnove F. Knutsen, Woon-Puay Koh, James Lacey, Hilde Langseth, Susanna C. Larsson, I-Min Lee, Maria Elena Martinez, Melissa A. Merritt, Roger L. Milne, Katie M. O'Brien, Michael J. Orlich, Julie R. Palmer, Alpa Patel, Ulrike Peters, Jenny N. Poynter, Kim Robien, Thomas E. Rohan, Lynn Rosenberg, Sven Sandin, Dale P. Sandler, Leo J. Schouten, V. Wendy Setiawan, Anthony J. Swerdlow, Giske Ursin, Piet A. van den Brandt, Kala Visvanathan, Elisabete Weiderpass, Alicja Wolk, Jian-Min Yuan, Anne Zeleniuch-Jacquotte, Shelley S. Tworoger, Nicolas Wentzensen
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ashley M. Geczik, Roni T. Falk, Xia Xu, Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, Joel Yarney, Baffour Awuah, Richard Biritwum, Verna Vanderpuye, Florence Dedey, Ernest Adjei, Francis Aitpillah, Ernest Osei-Bonsu, Joseph Oppong, Nicholas Titiloye, Lawrence Edusei, Kofi Nyarko, Joe-Nat Clegg-Lamptey, Seth Wiafe, Daniel Ansong, Thomas U. Ahearn, Jonine Figueroa, Montserrat Garcia-Closas, Louise A. Brinton, Britton Trabert
Summary: This study provides evidence that the use of lye-based hair relaxer products may increase circulating levels of 16-pathway estrogens, particularly estriol and 16-epiestriol. Additionally, scalp burns among hair relaxer users were associated with elevated levels of unconjugated estrogens. However, no association was found between the use of skin lighteners and estrogen metabolism.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Ashley M. Geczik, Roni T. Falk, Xia Xu, Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, Joel Yarney, Baffour Awuah, Richard Biritwum, Verna Vanderpuye, Florence Dedey, Ernest Adjei, Francis Aitpillah, Ernest Osei-Bonsu, Joseph Oppong, Nicholas Titiloye, Lawrence Edusei, Kofi Nyarko, Joe-Nat Clegg-Lamptey, Seth Wiafe, Daniel Ansong, Thomas U. Ahearn, Jonine Figueroa, Montserrat Garcia-Closas, Louise A. Brinton, Britton Trabert
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lauren A. King, Nicolas Wentzensen, Mark P. Purdue, Hormuzd A. Katki, Ligia A. Pinto, Britton Trabert
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between self-reported history of benign gynecologic pathologies and systemic inflammation. The results showed that benign ovarian cysts were associated with increased PAI-1 and TGF-beta 1, and decreased BCA-1. Uterine fibroids were associated with decreased CXCL11 and VEGFR3. Endometriosis was associated with increased SIL-4R. These findings suggest that benign gynecologic pathologies may be related to cancer risk.
ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Danielle N. Medgyesi, Britton Trabert, Jared A. Fisher, Qian Xiao, Peter James, Alexandra J. White, Jessica M. Madrigal, Rena R. Jones
Summary: This study is the first to evaluate the association between outdoor light at night (LAN) and the risk of endometrial cancer. The study found no association between LAN and endometrial cancer risk based on the analysis of postmenopausal women's enrollment addresses and satellite imagery of nighttime radiance.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Theodore M. Brasky, Erinn M. Hade, David E. Cohn, Alison M. Newton, Stacey Petruzella, Kelli O'Connell, Kimberly A. Bertrand, Linda S. Cook, Immaculata De Vivo, Mengmeng Du, Jo L. Freudenheim, Christine M. Friedenreich, Marc T. Goodman, Jessica Gorzelitz, Torukiri I. Ibiebele, Vittorio Krogh, Linda M. Liao, Loren Lipworth, Lingeng Lu, Susan McCann, Tracy A. O'Mara, Julie R. Palmer, Jeanette Ponte, Anna Prizment, Harvey Risch, Sven Sandin, Leo J. Schouten, Veronica Wendy Setiawan, Xiao-ou Shu, Britton Trabert, Piet A. van den Brandt, Penelope M. Webb, Nicolas Wentzensen, Lynne R. Wilkens, Alicja Wolk, Herbert Yu, Marian L. Neuhouser
Summary: This study analyzed data from 12 prospective cohort studies and found that higher dietary intake of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCn3PUFA) may increase the risk of endometrial cancer, especially among specific subgroups characterized by body weight and tumor pathology.
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Andrology
Andreas Stang, Pietro Trocchi, Hiltraud Kajuter, Britton Trabert, J. Wolter Oosterhuis, Katherine A. McGlynn
Summary: This study compares the incidence rates of gonadal germ cell tumors between males and females, revealing lower rates among females and an earlier age peak. This may be attributed to the absence of the Y-chromosome and a younger age at puberty.
Article
Oncology
Todd R. Sponholtz, Julie R. Palmer, Lynn Rosenberg, Chu Chen, Yu Chen, Megan A. Clarke, Tess Clendenen, Mengmeng Du, Lisa Johnson, Linda M. Liao, Kara A. Michels, Kelli O'Connell, Sara H. Olson, Stacey Petruzella, Timothy R. Rebbeck, Veronica Wendy Setiawan, Britton Trabert, Noel S. Weiss, Nicholas Wentzensen, Lynne Wilkens, Lauren A. Wise
Summary: The incidence of endometrial cancer (EC) is increasing faster among Black women in the US. There is limited research on the risk factors for EC among Black women, especially regarding menopausal hormone use and severe obesity. This study found that established risk factors for EC are similar between Black and White women, suggesting that other factors may contribute to the recent increase in EC incidence among Black women.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Andrea Romanos-Nanclares, Fred K. Tabung, Jennifer A. Sinnott, Britton Trabert, Immaculata De Vivo, Mary C. Playdon, A. Heather Eliassen
Summary: This study found that diets with inflammatory and insulinemic potential were associated with increased risk of endometrial cancer, and obesity may mediate this association.
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Joy Shi, Peter Kraft, Bernard A. Rosner, Yolanda Benavente, Amanda Black, Louise A. Brinton, Chu Chen, Megan A. Clarke, Linda S. Cook, Laura Costas, Luigino Dal Maso, Jo L. Freudenheim, Jon Frias-Gomez, Christine M. Friedenreich, Montserrat Garcia-Closas, Marc T. Goodman, Lisa Johnson, Carlo La Vecchia, Fabio Levi, Jolanta Lissowska, Lingeng Lu, Susan E. McCann, Kirsten B. Moysich, Eva Negri, Kelli O'Connell, Fabio Parazzini, Stacey Petruzella, Jerry Polesel, Jeanette Ponte, Timothy R. Rebbeck, Peggy Reynolds, Fulvio Ricceri, Harvey A. Risch, Carlotta Sacerdote, Veronica W. Setiawan, Xiao-Ou Shu, Amanda B. Spurdle, Britton Trabert, Penelope M. Webb, Nicolas Wentzensen, Lynne R. Wilkens, Wang Hong Xu, Hannah P. Yang, Herbert Yu, Mengmeng Du, Immaculata De Vivo
Summary: To mitigate the burden of endometrial cancer, risk stratification can help target interventions. The study developed risk prediction models using data from postmenopausal White women aged 45-85 years. The models based on epidemiologic factors alone successfully identified women at high risk of endometrial cancer, with limited improvements from genetic factors.
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Oana A. Zeleznik, Sarah R. Irvin, Goli Samimi, Britton Trabert
Summary: Ovarian and endometrial cancers are commonly seen gynecologic malignancies, and recent evidence suggests that lipid metabolism and subsequent inflammation play significant roles in the development of these tumors. Statins, the most commonly prescribed lipid-lowering drugs in the United States, have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and apoptotic effects in cancer cell lines, indicating a potential role in cancer prevention.
CANCER PREVENTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Summer Harvey, Nicolas Wentzensen, Kimberly Bertrand, Amanda Black, Louise A. Brinton, Chu Chen, Laura Costas, Luigino Dal Maso, Immaculata De Vivo, Mengmeng Du, Montserrat Garcia-Closas, Marc T. Goodman, Jessica Gorzelitz, Lisa Johnson, James Lacey, Linda Liao, Loren Lipworth, Jolanta Lissowska, Anthony B. Miller, Kelli O'Connell, Tracy A. O'Mara, Xiao Ou, Julie R. Palmer, Alpa Patel, Sonia Paytubi, Beatriz Pelegrina, Stacey Petruzella, Anna Prizment, Thomas Rohan, Sven Sandin, Veronica Wendy Setiawan, Rashmi Sinha, Britton Trabert, Penelope M. Webb, Lynne R. Wilkens, Wanghong Xu, Hannah P. Yang, Wei Zheng, Megan A. Clarke
Summary: This study evaluated the associations between obesity in young adulthood and adulthood with endometrial cancer risk. The results showed that obesity in both periods was positively associated with endometrial cancer risk, and weight gain was also positively associated with this risk while weight loss was inversely associated.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Zeni Wu, Ruth M. Pfeiffer, Doratha A. Byrd, Yunhu Wan, Daniel Ansong, Joe-Nat Clegg-Lamptey, Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, Lawrence Edusei, Ernest Adjei, Nicholas Titiloye, Florence Dedey, Francis Aitpillah, Joseph Oppong, Verna Vanderpuye, Ernest Osei-Bonsu, Casey L. Dagnall, Kristine Jones, Amy Hutchinson, Belynda D. Hicks, Thomas U. Ahearn, Rob Knight, Richard Biritwum, Joel Yarney, Seth Wiafe, Baffour Awuah, Kofi Nyarko, Montserrat Garcia-Closas, Rashmi Sinha, Jonine D. Figueroa, Louise A. Brinton, Britton Trabert, Emily Vogtmann
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the associations between the fecal and oral microbiome and circulating estrogens and estrogen metabolites. The results showed several associations between specific estrogens and estrogen metabolites and the microbial communities in the gut and oral cavity.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lauren M. Hurwitz, Penelope M. Webb, Susan J. Jordan, Jennifer A. Doherty, Holly R. Harris, Marc T. Goodman, Yurii B. Shvetsov, Francesmary Modugno, Kirsten B. Moysich, Joellen M. Schildkraut, Andrew Berchuck, Hoda Anton-Culver, Argyrios Ziogas, Usha Menon, Susan J. Ramus, Anna H. Wu, Celeste Leigh Pearce, Nicolas Wentzensen, Shelley S. Tworoger, Paul D. P. Pharoah, Britton Trabert
Summary: Frequent aspirin use is associated with reduced ovarian cancer risk, and genetic factors do not appear to modify this association according to a study. The findings suggest that aspirin use may be effective in preventing ovarian cancer regardless of genetic susceptibility.
Article
Oncology
Cassandra A. Hathaway, Mary K. Townsend, Elliot M. Sklar, Kamilah B. Thomas-Purcell, Kathryn L. Terry, Britton Trabert, Shelley S. Tworoger
Summary: This study evaluated the relationship between markers of kidney function and ovarian cancer risk, and found no clear association. However, there was a suggestive trend for increased ovarian cancer risk in women with poor kidney function and high CRP.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2023)
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)