Article
Environmental Sciences
Tuyen Van Nguyen, Adam Borik, Josef Velisek, Antonin Kouba, Vladimir Zlabek, Anna Koubova
Summary: This study examined the environmental contamination of DPH and its biochemical effects on signal crayfish. The results showed that high, short-term DPH exposure induced oxidative stress in crayfish, with the muscles being the most affected tissue.
Article
Fisheries
Neeraj Kumar, Nitish Kumar Chandan, Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Shashi Bhushan, Pooja Bapurao Patole
Summary: Arsenic pollution and climate change pose threats to the aquatic environment. Supplementation of EPA + DHA mixture can enhance growth performance, oxidative status, and immune response of fish while reducing bacterial infections.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sathisaran Umamaheswari, Sheela Priyadarshinee, Monojit Bhattacharjee, Krishna Kadirvelu, Mathan Ramesh
Summary: The study shows that polystyrene microplastics induce various toxic effects in zebrafish, including disrupting the antioxidant defense system, causing histopathological lesions, and altering gene expression patterns.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kisholay Mazumdar, Suchismita Das
Summary: Centella asiatica was found to be an efficient plant for simultaneous extraction of ten trace elements from industrial effluent, showing significant reductions in toxic metals after a 28-day trial. The plant also exhibited improved growth and effective localization of metals in the roots. Additionally, phytoremediation trials with Clarias batrachus confirmed the successful reduction of metal burden in fish, suggesting its utility for bio-monitoring purposes.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Neeraj Kumar, Eric Gismondi, Kotha Sammi Reddy
Summary: This study assessed the toxicological effects of copper and copper nanoparticles on Pangasianodon hypophthalmus. The researchers found that elevated concentrations of copper and copper nanoparticles induce toxicity and disrupt cellular metabolic activities in fish.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyang Gao, Ping Sun, Xiaoyu Zhao, Kuo Chang, Weijun Chen
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effect of Cu exposure on largemouth bass juveniles. It was found that high concentrations of Cu can significantly reduce fish growth and survival rate. Fish exposed to Cu exhibited histopathological damages in the gills and liver, as well as increased oxidative stress. Furthermore, high levels of Cu also led to hepatic inflammation and apoptosis. Pearson correlation analysis showed that fish growth and survival were positively correlated with histological and antioxidant defense parameters, and negatively correlated with oxidative stress parameters, hepatic inflammation, and hepatic apoptosis.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Nico Cattaneo, Matteo Zarantoniello, Federico Conti, Andrea Frontini, Giulia Chemello, Beniamino Dimichino, Fabio Marongiu, Gloriana Cardinaletti, Giorgia Gioacchini, Ike Olivotto
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different-sized fluorescent microplastics (MPs) on the growth and welfare of zebrafish, and found that smaller MPs and longer exposure time can lead to the translocation of MPs from the gut to other tissues and organs. However, the biological barriers of zebrafish can limit the translocation of MPs to the muscle.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sheela Priyadarshinee, Sathisaran Umamaheswari, Mathan Ramesh
Summary: The study evaluated the chronic toxicity of naproxen on Labeo rohita fish by exposing them to environmentally relevant concentrations of 1 μg/L and 50 μg/L for 35 days. The results showed that naproxen induced oxidative stress and modulated the antioxidant defense system in a dose- and time-dependent manner. The levels of hepatic enzymes also increased significantly, and histopathological analysis revealed liver damage in naproxen-treated fish. This study highlights the potential ecological risk of naproxen and calls for a reevaluation of its permissible levels in wastewater.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sakineh Hamidi, Mahdi Banaee, Hamid Reza Pourkhabbaz, Antoni Sureda, Saeid Khodadoust, Ali Reza Pourkhabbaz
Summary: The discharge of treated wastewater from oil and petrochemical industries poses a severe threat to aquatic organisms. This study evaluated the effects of different treatment methods on fish, showing changes in biochemical parameters and induction of oxidative stress despite efforts to remove oil drips.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Diego Mauro Carneiro Pereira, Anna Carolina Resende, Ieda Cristina Schleger, Ananda Karla Alves Neundorf, Silvia Romao, Maria Rosa Dmengeon Pedreiro de Souza, Tatiana Herrerias, Lucelia Donatti
Summary: Temperature is a crucial factor in fish physiology, and non-ideal temperature conditions can induce stress in fish. This study investigated the metabolic responses in the muscle of Astyanax lacustris fish under thermal shock, revealing changes in glycogenolysis, energy demand, protein metabolism, and oxidative stress. The integrated biomarker response index proved to be a useful tool for evaluating these metabolic changes.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hamid Ali, Azra Jahan, Samrana Samrana, Abid Ali, Safdar Ali, Nurul Kabir, Amjad Ali, Riaz Ullah, Ramzi A. Mothana, Bibi Nazia Murtaza, Muhammad Kalim
Summary: The study found that pomegranate has hepatoprotective effects, reducing liver damage and oxidative stress caused by carbon tetrachloride, decreasing inflammation, and reducing fat accumulation in hepatocytes.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sivakamavalli Jeyachandran, Hethesh Chellapandian, Kiyun Park, Ihn-Sil Kwak
Summary: Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are molecular chaperones and stress proteins that are expressed in response to various stresses. They play a vital role in regulating protein synthesis, folding, and assembly in cells. HSPs also influence apoptosis, the immune system, and inflammation. In aquatic organisms, increasing HSP levels through non-traumatic methods can provide health benefits and improve husbandry practices. This review discusses the importance of HSPs in different tissues in aquatic organisms and their expression during pathogen invasion.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aasma Noureen, Farhat Jabeen, Abdul Wajid, Muhammad Zafarullah Kazim, Nafeesa Safdar, Tiziana Cappello
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Myristiga fragrans seed extract (MFSE) on the biological responses of common carp after exposure to copper oxide (CuO) or copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs). The results showed that MFSE reduced the accumulation of copper in fish, modulated blood parameters, and mitigated the histological damage in gills and kidneys caused by CuO and Cu-NPs. Therefore, MFSE demonstrated a protective role against the toxicity of nanomaterials in common carp.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hengtao Xu, Li'ang Li, Youji Wang, Kecheng Qiu, Siyang Chen, Jiangning Zeng, Ruijuan Liu, Qikun Yang, Wei Huang
Summary: The study compared the effects of microplastics on microalgae from different habitats. The results showed that microplastics had a significant concentration effect on the growth of microalgae, inhibiting photosynthesis and activating the antioxidant system. The effects on freshwater microalgae were found to be more severe than on marine microalgae. This study provides reliable data for understanding the complex effects of microplastics on microalgae and comparing the differential effects among different microalgae.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Songge Deng, Yizhao Wu, Hanqi Duan, Jo-Anne E. Cavanagh, Xiuhong Wang, Jiangping Qiu, Yinsheng Li
Summary: This study investigated the ecotoxicity of arsenate on earthworms by exposing them to different concentrations of As-V in soil for 28 days. Results showed dynamic changes in oxidative stress biomarkers and burrowing behavior, as well as dose-dependent activation of Nrf2 and HO-1 as useful biomarkers. The comprehensive understanding of arsenic toxicity includes redox homeostasis regulation, biochemical and behavioral changes, and suggests new strategies for assessing soil pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Palas Samanta, Hyungjoon Im, Taeyong Shim, Joorim Na, Jinho Jung
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Hyungjoon Im, Joorim Na, Jinho Jung
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sukhendu Dey, Puspita Ballav, Palas Samanta, Arghya Mandal, Atanu Patra, Subhas Das, Arnab Kumar Mondal, Apurba Ratan Ghosh
Summary: The study found that Anabas testudineus exposed to naphthalene suffered significant impacts on blood pathophysiology, with decreases in red blood cells, Hb, and platelet levels, as well as enhanced levels in other blood parameters. Additionally, exposure to naphthalene led to changes in serum biochemical parameters, indicating more harmful effects under long-term exposure.
Article
Fisheries
Mi Seon Park, Jang K. Kim, Sookkyung Shin, Byung Hwa Min, Palas Samanta
Summary: Through stable isotope analysis, this study identified sea cucumber as the most important extractive co-cultured species in the IMTA system, followed by suspension-feeding bivalves, with cultured seaweeds having the least impact on waste reduction. The lack of isotopic consistency between IMTA and control feeders suggests minimal contribution of aquaculture waste to the neighboring coastal environment.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jong-Su Park, Palas Samanta, Sangwoo Lee, Jieon Lee, Jae-Woo Cho, Hang-Suk Chun, Seokjoo Yoon, Woo-Keun Kim
Summary: Acrylamide induces neurotoxicity and developmental toxicity in zebrafish, leading to various developmental abnormalities and impaired locomotor behavior. The zebrafish model offers a rapid and cost-efficient approach to studying acrylamide neurotoxicity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jerry Collince Achar, Joorim Na, Hyungjoon Im, Jinho Jung
Summary: The study found that EPS reduced the leaching of BP-3 additives from microplastic fragments, possibly due to repulsive interactions between EPS and BP-3. However, leaching of BP-3 was greater at lower pH (6 > 8) and lower EPS concentrations (20 > 50 mg L-1).
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Palas Samanta, Apurba Ratan Ghosh
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 began in December 2019 in China and has become a global public health emergency. Studies have shown clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic methodology and environmental factors play a role in the outbreak.
WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bhanu Pratap Singh, Moharana Choudhury, Palas Samanta, Monu Gaur, Maniram Kumar
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal distribution patterns and ecological risk assessment in sediment samples from the Hindon River in Muzaffarnagar Region, India. Results showed high concentrations of Zn, Pb, Cu, Ni, and Cd, with Atali A exhibiting the highest pollution levels.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Palas Samanta, Sukhendu Dey, Apurba Ratan Ghosh
Summary: Despite the nationwide lockdown in India, COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The influence of temperature and humidity on transmission rate is low, while population mass shows higher sensitivity in discriminating between infected and healthy individuals. Strategic measures like social distancing and personal hygiene are crucial in managing the outbreak.
RESULTS IN PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Hyungjoon Im, Jerry Collince Achar, Taeyong Shim, Jinho Jung
Summary: Elevated temperature reduced the acute toxicity of BP-3 in Daphnia magna, leading to decreased adverse effects on body length, embryonic development, and offspring number. Upregulation of stress response genes at 28 degrees C enhanced protection against BP-3 toxicity.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Moharana Choudhury, Subhrajeet Sahoo, Palas Samanta, Arushi Tiwari, Alavya Tiwari, Utkarsh Chadha, Preetam Bhardwaj, Abhishek Nalluri, Tolera Kuma Eticha, Arghya Chakravorty
Summary: Plastic has become deeply entrenched in our society. The COVID-19 epidemic has caused an increase in plastic usage, leading to a rise in plastic waste and environmental consequences. It is important to adopt good waste management practices and appropriate technologies, as well as find practical solutions to the plastic waste problem and assign responsibilities to legislative and regulatory authorities at all levels.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hyungjoon Im, Jiyeon Kang, Macha Fulgence Jacob, Hyokwan Bae, Jeong-Eun Oh
Summary: In this study, it was found that maternal exposure to sublethal concentrations of benzotriazole had transgenerational effects on the freshwater zooplankton Daphnia magna at the genomic and individual levels. Even descendants that had never been exposed to benzotriazole showed significant alterations in gene expression and individual size. Interestingly, detoxification related genes were affected differently in exposed and unexposed generations.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Sunah Kim, Hyungjoon Im, Jaecheul Yu, Keunho Kim, Minjeong Kim, Taeho Lee
Summary: Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) can reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fuel. The resources for SAFs have shifted from oil crops to agricultural waste and now to microalgae. Microalgae are the best feedstock for jet biofuel production due to their productivity and carbon dioxide capturing capability. However, microalgae-based biofuel faces the limitation of a high freezing point. A recently developed jet biofuel derived from Euglena wax ester has attracted attention for its low freezing point. Challenges remain in improving production yields and conducting techno-economic analysis. Valorization of industrial byproducts, such as food wastes, will ensure economic viability of biofuel production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Palas Samanta, Apurba Ratan Ghosh
Summary: The study evaluated the health status of Oreochromis niloticus based on brain optic tectum morphopathology, revealing different morphological changes caused by herbicide exposure and indicating the neurotoxic nature of Almix and Excel Mera 71. Almix treatment exhibited higher neurotoxic potential compared to Excel Mera 71, highlighting the significant impact on toxicologists and the need for further studies on the neurotoxicity at a molecular level.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sukhendu Dey, Puspita Ballav, Arghya Mandal, Palas Samanta, Atanu Patra, Subhas Das, Arnab Kumar Mondal, Apurba Ratan Ghosh
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
