Article
Environmental Sciences
Anisur Rahman, Maria Kippler, Jesmin Pervin, Chandan Tarafder, Ishrat Javeen Lucy, Pernilla Svefors, Shams El Arifeen, Lars Ake Persson
Summary: The study evaluated the association between prenatal arsenic exposure and age at menarche, finding that increased levels of prenatal arsenic exposure were associated with older age at menarche.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yusuf Jameel, M. Rajib Hassan Mozumder, Alexander van Geen, Charles F. Harvey
Summary: Arsenic contamination of groundwater in Bangladesh has been successfully reduced through well-switching programs. The efficacy of field-kit measurements compared to accurate laboratory measurements for well switching was evaluated, along with the potential impact of the chosen safe threshold and the benefits of providing more detailed concentration information. Results showed that the average decline in arsenic exposure from relying on kit data is modest compared to laboratory data. Additionally, the 50 mu g/L threshold used in Bangladesh appears close to optimal for reducing exposure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shohreh F. Farzan, Mohammad Shahriar, Muhammad G. Kibriya, Farzana Jasmine, Golam Sarwar, Vesna Slavkovic, Joseph H. Graziano, Habibul Ahsan, Maria Argos
Summary: The study found a small but consistent negative association between urinary arsenic and leukocyte telomere length in young children, with potentially stronger effects observed in children born to fathers over 30 years old. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and understand the long-term impacts of telomere shortening in childhood on later life health outcomes. Exploring how dose and timing of arsenic exposure may relate to telomere length is crucial for a better understanding of this relationship.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Biology
Audrie Lin, Andrew N. Mertens, Benjamin F. Arnold, Sophia Tan, Jue Lin, Christine P. Stewart, Alan E. Hubbard, Shahjahan Ali, Jade Benjamin-Chung, Abul K. Shoab, Md Ziaur Rahman, Syeda L. Famida, Md Saheen Hossen, Palash Mutsuddi, Salma Akther, Mahbubur Rahman, Leanne Unicomb, Ruchira Tabassum Naved, Md Mahfuz Al Mamun, Kausar Parvin, Firdaus S. Dhabhar, Patricia Kariger, Lia C. H. Fernald, Stephen P. Luby, John M. Colford
Summary: This study found that longer telomere length was associated with higher length-for-age Z score at age 1 year, while telomere length was not associated with other outcomes. The findings support the metabolic telomere attrition hypothesis, suggesting that telomere attrition may be a strategy to address "emergency states" and promote growth.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Faye Andrews, Adam Branscum, Perry Hystad, Ellen Smit, Sakila Afroz, Mostofa Golam, Omar Sharif, Mohammad Rahman, Quazi Quamruzzaman, David C. Christiani, Molly L. Kile
Summary: This study found that drinking water arsenic levels above 2.5μg/L may increase the risk of miscarriage. These findings are significant for the re-evaluation of drinking water regulations.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erin A. Hull, Rebekah R. Stiling, Marco Barajas, Rebecca B. Neumann, Julian D. Olden, James E. Gawel
Summary: Lake sediments in urban lakes of the Puget Sound lowlands store high levels of metal contaminants, especially arsenic. Shallow lakes have higher concentrations of arsenic compared to deeper lakes due to factors such as sediment oxygen demand and mixing. Periphyton and snails have higher levels of arsenic compared to other primary producers and zooplankton. Littoral sediment plays a significant role in arsenic trophic transfer, and there is a consistent relationship between percent inorganic arsenic and trophic level in lakes with different depths and mixing regimes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jessica De Loma, Mario Vicente, Noemi Tirado, Franz Ascui, Marie Vahter, Jacques Gardon, Carina M. Schlebusch, Karin Broberg
Summary: This study found positive selection signals near the gene encoding arsenite methyltransferase (AS3MT) in indigenous groups from the Bolivian Andes, indicating adaptation to arsenic. The study also discovered a higher frequency of alleles associated with more efficient arsenic metabolism in these populations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joel Podgorski, Dahyann Araya, Michael Berg
Summary: This study examined the relationship between geogenic manganese and iron concentrations in groundwater and various environmental parameters in Southeast Asia and Bangladesh using machine learning methods. The results showed that drier climate is associated with higher manganese concentrations, while humid climate and higher levels of soil organic carbon are associated with higher iron concentrations. Additionally, areas with high iron concentrations often have high arsenic concentrations, and areas with high manganese and arsenic concentrations are frequently adjacent to each other.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jochen Bundschuh, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Mohammad Ayaz Alam, Michael Berg, Indika Herath, Barbara Tomaszewska, Jyoti Prakash Maity, Yong Sik Ok
Summary: Arsenic contamination is a significant global issue, with exposure through food imports and exports posing potential risks worldwide. Despite not being explicitly recognized as a right in international declarations and goals, addressing arsenic contamination is crucial for achieving human rights, sustainable development goals, and global priorities. Establishing an international platform for sharing knowledge and resources can help mitigate arsenic contamination and contribute to global economic development and human health.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Nannan Son, Yankun Cui, Wang Xi
Summary: TL shortening may promote skin aging development and reduce the risk of cutaneous melanoma and NMSCs.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Madhumita Chakraborty, Abhijit Mukherjee, Kazi Matin Ahmed, Alan E. Fryar, Animesh Bhattacharya, Anwar Zahid, Raja Das, Siddhartha Chattopadhyay
Summary: This study developed a high-resolution, regional-scale hydrostratigraphic model of the Ganges River delta and analyzed the distribution patterns of arsenic (As) as a function of the hydrostratigraphy. The results revealed that the hydrostratigraphy is spatially variable and can be divided into three distinct aquifer subsystems. The spatial distribution of As differs in each subsystem, and the aquitards in the subsystems act as natural barriers to the infiltration of As to deeper aquifer zones.
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Michael Schaefer, Macon J. Abernathy, Dominique Nguyen, Thida Cornell, Samantha C. Ying
Summary: "Ceramic water filters produced by firing clay at high temperatures can lead to increased leaching of arsenic. Analysis showed that arsenic solubility increased and iron solubility decreased after firing, indicating potential risks for arsenic exposure in ceramic water filter production."
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anne E. Nigra, Adina Cazacu-De Luca, Ana Navas-Acien
Summary: The study evaluated the association between socioeconomic vulnerability and inorganic arsenic concentrations in community water systems across US counties, finding that the associations were modified by region and rurality. Across the US, individual domains of socioeconomic vulnerability, especially educational attainment, were more strongly associated with inequalities in arsenic concentrations than the overall socioeconomic vulnerability index.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maya Spaur, Melissa A. Lombard, Joseph D. Ayotte, Benjamin C. Bostick, Steven N. Chillrud, Ana Navas-Acien, Anne E. Nigra
Summary: Based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 2003 to 2014, this study found an association between the levels of arsenic in drinking water from private wells and regulated community water systems (CWSs) and urinary arsenic concentrations. The contribution of these water sources to overall inorganic arsenic exposure is still unclear.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mrinal Roy, Case M. van Genuchten, Luuk Rietveld, Doris van Halem
Summary: Arsenic is a toxic element found in many groundwater sources around the world. Traditional removal techniques often require chemical treatment, but a novel bio-FeEC system was developed in this study, which effectively removes arsenic without the need for chemicals.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brandon L. Pierce, Lin Tong, Maria Argos, Jianjun Gao, Farzana Jasmine, Shantanu Roy, Rachelle Paul-Brutus, Ronald Rahaman, Muhammad Rakibuz-Zaman, Faruque Parvez, Alauddin Ahmed, Iftekhar Quasem, Samar K. Hore, Shafiul Alam, Tariqul Islam, Judith Harjes, Golam Sarwar, Vesna Slavkovich, Mary V. Gamble, Yu Chen, Mohammad Yunus, Mahfuzar Rahman, John A. Baron, Joseph H. Graziano, Habibul Ahsan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Michael A. Nalls, Vincent Plagnol, Dena G. Hernandez, Manu Sharma, Una-Marie Sheerin, Mohamad Saad, Javier Simon-Sanchez, Claudia Schulte, Suzanne Lesage, Sigurlaug Sveinbjornsdottir, Sampath Arepalli, Roger Barker, Yoav Ben-Shlomo, Henk W. Berendse, Daniela Berg, Kailash Bhatia, Rob M. A. de Bie, Alessandro Biffi, Bas Bloem, Zoltan Bochdanovits, Michael Bonin, Jose M. Bras, Kathrin Brockmann, Janet Brooks, David J. Burn, Gavin Charlesworth, Honglei Chen, Patrick F. Chinnery, Sean Chong, Carl E. Clarke, Mark R. Cookson, J. Mark Cooper, Jean Christophe Corvol, Carl Counsell, Philippe Damier, Jean-Francois Dartigues, Panos Deloukas, Guenther Deuschl, David T. Dexter, Karin D. van Dijk, Allissa Dillman, Frank Durif, Alexandra Duerr, Sarah Edkins, Jonathan R. Evans, Thomas Foltynie, Jianjun Gao, Michelle Gardner, J. Raphael Gibbs, Alison Goate, Emma Gray, Rita Guerreiro, Omar Gustafsson, Clare Harris, Jacobus J. van Hilten, Albert Hofman, Albert Hollenbeck, Janice Holton, Michele Hu, Xuemei Huang, Heiko Huber, Gavin Hudson, Sarah E. Hunt, Johanna Huttenlocher, Thomas Illig, Palmi V. Jonsson, Jean-Charles Lambert, Cordelia Langford, Andrew Lees, Peter Lichtner, Patricia Limousin, Grisel Lopez, Delia Lorenz, Alisdair McNeill, Catriona Moorby, Matthew Moore, Huw R. Morris, Karen E. Morrison, Ese Mudanohwo, Sean S. O'Sullivan, Justin Pearson, Joel S. Perlmutter, Hjoervar Petursson, Pierre Pollak, Bart Post, Simon Potter, Bernard Ravina, Tamas Revesz, Olaf Riess, Fernando Rivadeneira, Patrizia Rizzu, Mina Ryten, Stephen Sawcer, Anthony Schapira, Hans Scheffer, Karen Shaw, Ira Shoulson, Ellen Sidransky, Colin Smith, Chris C. A. Spencer, Hreinn Stefansson, Joanna D. Stockton, Amy Strange, Kevin Talbot, Carlie M. Tanner, Avazeh Tashakkori-Ghanbaria, Francois Tison, Daniah Trabzuni, Bryan J. Traynor, Andre G. Uitterlinden, Daan Velseboer, Marie Vidailhet, Robert Walker, Bart van de Warrenburg, Mirdhu Wickremaratchi, Nigel Williams, Caroline H. Williams-Gray, Sophie Winder-Rhodes, Kari Stefansson, Maria Martinez, John Hardy, Peter Heutink, Alexis Brice, Thomas Gasser, Andrew B. Singleton, Nicholas W. Wood
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jianjun Gao, Xuemei Huang, Yikyung Park, Rui Liu, Albert Hollenbeck, Arthur Schatzkin, Richard B. Mailman, Honglei Chen
NEUROBIOLOGY OF AGING
(2011)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jianjun Gao, Michael A. Nalls, Min Shi, Bonnie R. Joubert, Dena G. Hernandez, Xuemei Huang, Albert Hollenbeck, Andrew B. Singleton, Honglei Chen
NEUROBIOLOGY OF AGING
(2012)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jianjun Gao, Xuemei Huang, YikYung Park, Albert Hollenbeck, Honglei Chen
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Vincent Plagnol, Michael A. Nalls, Jose M. Bras, Dena G. Hernandez, Manu Sharma, Una-Marie Sheerin, Mohamad Saad, Javier Simon-Sanchez, Claudia Schulte, Suzanne Lesage, Sigurlaug Sveinbjornsdottir, Philippe Amouyel, Sampath Arepalli, Gavin Band, Roger A. Barker, Celine Bellinguez, Yoav Ben-Shlomo, Henk W. Berendse, Daniela Berg, Kailash Bhatia, Rob M. A. de Bie, Alessandro Biffi, Bas Bloem, Zoltan Bochdanovits, Michael Bonin, Kathrin Brockmann, Janet Brooks, David J. Burn, Gavin Charlesworth, Honglei Chen, Patrick F. Chinnery, Sean Chong, Carl E. Clarke, Mark R. Cookson, J. Mark Cooper, Jean Christophe Corvol, Carl Counsell, Philippe Damier, Jean-Francois Dartigues, Panos Deloukas, Guenther Deuschl, David T. Dexter, Karin D. van Dijk, Allissa Dillman, Frank Durif, Alexandra Duerr, Sarah Edkins, Jonathan R. Evans, Thomas Foltynie, Colin Freeman, Jianjun Gao, Michelle Gardner, J. Raphael Gibbs, Alison Goate, Emma Gray, Rita Guerreiro, Omar Gustafsson, Clare Harris, Garrett Hellenthal, Jacobus J. van Hilten, Albert Hofman, Albert Hollenbeck, Janice Holton, Michele Hu, Xuemei Huang, Heiko Huber, Gavin Hudson, Sarah E. Hunt, Johanna Huttenlocher, Thomas Illig, Palmi V. Jonsson, Cordelia Langford, Andrew Lees, Peter Lichtner, Patricia Limousin, Grisel Lopez, Delia Lorenz, Alisdair McNeill, Catriona Moorby, Matthew Moore, Huw Morris, Karen E. Morrison, Ese Mudanohwo, Sean S. O'Sullivan, Justin Pearson, Richard Pearson, Joel S. Perlmutter, Hjoervar Petursson, Matti Pirinen, Pierre Pollak, Bart Post, Simon Potter, Bernard Ravina, Tamas Revesz, Olaf Riess, Fernando Rivadeneira, Patrizia Rizzu, Mina Ryten, Stephen Sawcer, Anthony Schapira, Hans Scheffer, Karen Shaw, Ira Shoulson, Ellen Sidransky, Rohan de Silva, Colin Smith, Chris C. A. Spencer, Hreinn Stefansson, Stacy Steinberg, Joanna D. Stockton, Amy Strange, Zhan Su, Kevin Talbot, Carlie M. Tanner, Avazeh Tashakkori-Ghanbaria, Francois Tison, Daniah Trabzuni, Bryan J. Traynor, Andre G. Uitterlinden, Jana Vandrovcova, Daan Velseboer, Marie Vidailhet, Damjan Vukcevic, Robert Walker, Bart van de Warrenburg, Michael E. Weale, Mirdhu Wickremaratchi, Nigel Williams, Caroline H. Williams-Gray, Sophie Winder-Rhodes, Kari Stefansson, Maria Martinez, Peter Donnelly, Andrew B. Singleton, John Hardy, Peter Heutink, Alexis Brice, Thomas Gasser, Nicholas W. Wood
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Alexander F. Gileta, Jianjun Gao, Apurva S. Chitre, Hannah Bimschleger, Celine L. St Pierre, Shyam Gopalakrishnan, Abraham A. Palmer
G3-GENES GENOMES GENETICS
(2020)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Apurva S. Chitre, Oksana Polesskaya, Katie Holl, Jianjun Gao, Riyan Cheng, Hannah Bimschleger, Angel Garcia Martinez, Tony George, Alexander F. Gileta, Wenyan Han, Aidan Horvath, Alesa Hughson, Keita Ishiwari, Christopher P. King, Alexander Lamparelli, Cassandra L. Versaggi, Connor Martin, Celine L. St Pierre, Jordan A. Tripi, Tengfei Wang, Hao Chen, Shelly B. Flagel, Paul Meyer, Jerry Richards, Terry E. Robinson, Abraham A. Palmer, Leah C. Solberg Woods
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hetan Wang, Jie Liu, Jianjun Gao, Wei Yan, Virender K. Rehan
Summary: Perinatal exposure to smoking is associated with childhood asthma and may be inherited through epigenetic mechanisms. Research found that perinatal nicotine exposure alters the RNA profiles carried by sperm of F1 male rats, and rosiglitazone can attenuate this effect.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Samuel Fowler, Tengfei Wang, Daniel Munro, Aman Kumar, Apurva S. Chitre, T. J. Hollingsworth, Angel Garcia Martinez, Celine L. St. Pierre, Hannah Bimschleger, Jianjun Gao, Riyan Cheng, Pejman Mohammadi, Hao Chen, Abraham A. Palmer, Oksana Polesskaya, Monica M. Jablonski
Summary: This study used HS rats to identify three genetic loci associated with regulating intraocular pressure (IOP) and found five candidate genes that may provide new insights into the molecular basis of IOP. This highlights the efficacy of HS rats for investigating the genetics of elevated IOP and identifying potential candidate genes for future functional testing.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tsai-Der Chuang, Jianjun Gao, Derek Quintanilla, Hayden McSwiggin, Drake Boos, Wei Yan, Omid Khorram
Summary: Recent studies have found that somatic mutations in exon 2 of MED12 gene occur at a frequency of up to 80% and play a functional role in leiomyoma development. This study aimed to investigate the expression profile of RNA transcripts in leiomyomas with and without these mutations, as well as in their paired myometrium. Using next-generation RNA sequencing, the researchers found that there were 394 genes differentially and aberrantly expressed only in the mutated tumors. These genes mostly regulated the components of the extracellular matrix. Additionally, although the myometrium did not have MED12 mutations, there were significant differences in the transcriptome landscape compared to non-mutated specimens, with genes related to the response to oxygen-containing compounds being most affected.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
Jianjun Gao, Heidi Staub, Edward J. Zhao, Honglei Chen
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
Jianjun Gao, Michael Nalls, Min Shi, Bonnie Joubert, Dena Hernandez, Xuemei Huang, Albert Hollenbeck, Andrew Singleton, Honglei Chen
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
Jianjun Gao, Xuemei Huang, Yikyung Park, Albert Hollenbeck, Arthur Schatzkin, Richard B. Mailman, Honglei Chen
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)