Article
Environmental Sciences
Nikola Rakonjac, Sjoerd E. A. T. M. van der Zee, Louise Wipfler, Erwin Roex, C. A. Faundez Urbina, Leen Hendrik Borgers, Coen J. Ritsema
Summary: Veterinary pharmaceutical residues can enter the soil through manure and can be transported to groundwater through leaching. This study presents an analytical framework to estimate the leaching potential of veterinary pharmaceuticals at the national scale, taking into account various factors such as concentrations, soil properties, groundwater levels, and degradation. The study assesses the quantities leached to groundwater and their spatial distribution for six commonly used veterinary pharmaceuticals in the Netherlands, highlighting the importance of soil properties, groundwater levels, and compound characteristics in driving leaching.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Juliana Ranzan Matos, Sthefane Silva Santos, Rafael de Andrade Inacio Silva, Ricardo Bizogne Souto
Summary: This study reviewed the analytical methods for assessing the quality of veterinary antimicrobial medicines (VAMs) and analyzed regulatory issues and quality control programs. The findings indicate that changes in the potency of VAMs can contribute to the development of microbial resistance. International efforts have been made to ensure the quality of VAMs, but there is still room for improvement in developing new analytical methods and monitoring their quality.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Sedat Gundogdu, Florin-Constantin Mihai, Elke Kerstin Fischer, Martin C. M. Blettler, Oguz Can Turgay, Muhittin Onur Akca, Burak Aydogan, Berna Ayat
Summary: Groundwater is an essential resource for various purposes, but it is threatened by micro and nano plastic (MNP) pollution. MNPs can contaminate aquifers through different sources and pose risks to drinking water sources. The soil is also a major source of MNP pollution. Despite increasing concerns, there is limited knowledge about the occurrence and impacts of MNP in groundwater. Further research is needed to understand the impact and mitigation strategies of MNP contamination.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
D. Mooney, K. G. Richards, M. Danaher, J. Grant, L. Gill, P-E Mellander, C. E. Coxon
Summary: A comprehensive study in the Republic of Ireland investigated the occurrence of 40 anthelmintic residues in groundwaters, revealing 17 compounds detected at 22% of sites, with albendazole and its transformation products being most frequently found. Multivariate statistical analysis identified significant source and pathway factors related to the occurrence of anthelmintics in groundwater, and temporal variations showed higher frequencies and concentrations during specific months coinciding with increased usage and meteorological events. This study provides valuable insights into the presence of anthelmintics in Irish groundwater and seasonal trends critical for assessing potential impacts of climate change.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zhi Feng, Zhe Yang, Sen Yang, Hanxiang Xiong, Yu Ning, Changxiang Wang, Yilian Li
Summary: This article presents a bibliometric analysis of chlorobenzene pollution in soil and groundwater (CBsPSG), revealing the status, development trends, and hotspots in this field. It also explores the environmental behavior and remediation techniques of CBsPSG, and provides suggestions for future research.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paula Ortega, Elena Sanchez, Emilio Gil, Victor Matamoros
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of using cover crops as an agricultural practice in vineyards to protect soil and groundwater pollution caused by fungicides. The results showed that cover crops significantly reduced leaching of certain fungicides and enhanced their degradation in the soil.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-yu Peng, Shuai Zhang, Yu-jing Wang, Rui-feng Zhao, Yi-ling Zhou, Jian-wei Zhou
Summary: This study aims to identify priority pollutants and key factors influencing environmental risks of lead-zinc mine tailing sites with different types of hydrological settings. A database with detailed information on hydrological settings, pollution, etc. of 24 typical lead-zinc mine tailing sites in China was built, and a rapid classification method and osculating value method were used to identify priority pollutants. The random forest algorithm was applied to identify key factors affecting environmental risks. The results can provide benchmarks for the risk management of lead-zinc mine tailing sites.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Chen, Tao Gong, Qian Hou, Jun Li, Longcheng Zhang, Donglin Zhao, Yongsong Luo, Dongdong Zheng, Tingshuai Li, Shengjun Sun, Zhengwei Cai, Qian Liu, Lisi Xie, Min Wu, Abdulmohsen Ali Alshehri, Xuping Sun
Summary: This study reports a novel electrocatalyst, Co@NC, with the ability to efficiently synthesize NH3 and high selectivity for NO3- reduction. Under the experimental conditions, Co@NC exhibits a high NH3 yield and excellent electrochemical stability.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cordelia Nnennaya Mama, Chidozie Charles Nnaji, John P. Nnam, Opata C. Opata
Summary: Improper waste management, particularly open dumps, is a concerning issue in many developing country cities. The study revealed high levels of food waste and severe heavy metal contamination in the dumpsite soils, with some soils exhibiting extreme ecological risk levels. The impact of electronic waste disposal and household chemicals on waste dumps was also identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Opoku Gyamfi, Peter Borgen Sorensen, Godfred Darko, Eugene Ansah, Katrin Vorkamp, Jesper Leth Bak
Summary: This study evaluated the potential risk of mercury pollution in soils in Gbani, a artisanal gold mining community in Ghana, and found that the soils in this area were moderately to extremely severely contaminated with mercury, especially near active mining sites. Residents may face the largest risk of non-cancer effects through air-borne exposure pathways.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Juan F. Garcia, M. Jose Diez, Ana M. Sahagun, Raquel Diez, Matilde Sierra, Juan J. J. Garcia, Cristina Lopez, M. Nelida Fernandez
Summary: This study analyzed web pages where antibiotics for veterinary use can be purchased online. The findings revealed that the most offered antibiotics were those considered critically important by the OIE. Penicillins and tetracyclines were widely available in English, while fluoroquinolones and tetracyclines were predominant in Spanish. Most offers were for oral and parenteral administration and intended for cats, dogs, and bovines.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jungman Jo, Jinkyung Lee, Yongtae Ahn, Yu Sik Hwang, Junboum Park, Jeongae Lee, Jaeyoung Choi
Summary: This study analyzed the metabolism of soil microbes and plants exposed to hydrogen fluoride contamination through direct and indirect exposure tests.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangzhou Xiang, Josep Penuelas, Jordi Sardans, Ying Liu, Bin Yao, Yuan Li
Summary: Microplastics have complex effects on soil inorganic nitrogen, causing a significant reduction in water-extractable nitrate nitrogen concentration but no significant impact on ammonium nitrogen concentration. The effects of microplastics on soil inorganic nitrogen are influenced by microplastics characteristics, experimental conditions, and soil properties.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Da-Mao Xu, Ze-Lin Xu, Zi-Qi Mu, Bai-Hong An, Xiao-Wen Fang, Rong-Bing Fu
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption and migration process of cadmium (Cd) in soil and groundwater systems through batch and column experiments combined with HYDRUS-1D software. The results showed that the second order model and Langmuir model provided better descriptions for the adsorption behavior of Cd. The main adsorption mechanisms of Cd were ion exchange, complexation, and precipitation. The study also revealed that easily mobile Cd (II) could be eventually released from contaminated soils to groundwater. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the migration mechanism of Cd and the formulation of remediation strategies for contaminated sites.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Wang, Peiyue Li, Dawei Mu, Weichao Liu, Yinfu Chen, Misbah Fida
Summary: This study investigates the biogeochemical processes of nitrate in the vadose zone-groundwater system using hydrogeochemistry, stable isotopes, and microbial techniques. The results indicate that nitrate concentration is influenced by plant root absorption, assimilation, and nitrification processes. Denitrification mainly occurs in the 60-80 cm soil layer. The microbial community structure is affected by soil sampling depths and groundwater nitrate concentrations. The study provides important insights for understanding and managing groundwater nitrogen in agricultural areas.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Odilon Franca de Oliveira Neto, Alejandro Yopasa Arenas, Anne Helene Fostier
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alejandro Yopasa Arenas, Gustavo de Souza Pessoa, Marco Aurelio Zezzi Arruda, Anne Helene Fostier
Article
Environmental Sciences
Susanne Rath, Anne Helene Fostier, Leandro Alves Pereira, Andreza Camilotti Dioniso, Fabricio de Oliveira Ferreira, Keity Margareth Doretto, Livia Maniero Peruchi, Alessandra Viera, Odilon Franca de Oliveira Neto, Sandra Maria Dal Bosco, Monica J. Martinez-Mejia
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucelia Cabral, Melline Fontes Noronha, Sanderson Tarciso Pereira de Sousa, Gileno Vieira Lacerda-Junior, Larissa Richter, Anne Helene Fostier, Fernando Dini Andreote, Matthias Hess, Valeria Maia de Oliveira
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Larissa Richter, Amauris Hechavarria Hernandez, Gustavo S. Pessoa, Marco Aurelio Zezzi Arruda, Ary T. Rezende-Filho, Rafael Bartimann de Almeida, Hebert A. Menezes, Vincent Valles, Laurent Barbiero, Anne Helene Fostier
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Jose Lucas Martins Viana, Amauri Antonio Menegario, Anne Helene Fostier
Summary: Chemical speciation is crucial in environmental chemistry as it determines the (eco)toxicity, bio (geo)chemical cycles, and mobility of elements. Maintaining species stability and avoiding equilibrium disruptions is a challenge, requiring strategies based on chemical properties and pre-concentration techniques due to low species concentrations. The review provides an overview of sample preparation techniques for environmental samples, focusing on metal/metalloids speciation and determination by spectrometric techniques with recent applications highlighted from the last decade.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucas Pellegrini Elias, Amauri Antonio Menegario, Amauris Hechavarria Hernandez, Carlos Eduardo Eismann, Jose Lucas Martins Viana, Jorge Henrique Pedrobom, Edson Geraldo de Oliveira Junior, Laurent Barbiero, Anne Helene Fostier
Summary: The study conducted in the Pantanal of Nhecolandia (Brazil) using DGT technology revealed that arsenic is mainly present in dissolved form in the saline-alkaline lakes. The nature of organic matter influences the formation of arsenic complexes, with higher concentrations observed in the center of the lakes. DGT approach demonstrated the importance of in situ sampling analytical techniques in understanding arsenic speciation in complex natural aquatic systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose Lucas Martins Viana, Adriana Felix de Souza, Amauris Hechavarria Hernandez, Lucas Pellegrini Elias, Carlos Eduardo Eismann, Ary Tavares Rezende-Filho, Laurent Barbiero, Amauri Antonio Menegario, Anne Helene Fostier
Summary: Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring element with toxicity towards living organisms, commonly found as As (III) and As(V). High concentrations were found in saline-alkaline lakes of the Pantanal (Brazil), where labile As(III) dominated arsenic speciation at the soil/water interface. The study highlights the importance of passive sampling techniques in metal/metalloid speciation analysis in environmental studies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jenny A. Fisher, Larissa Schneider, Anne-Helene Fostier, Saul Guerrero, Jean Remy Davee Guimaraes, Casper Labuschagne, Joy J. Leaner, Lynwill G. Martin, Robert P. Mason, Vernon Somerset, Chavon Walters
Summary: Environmental mercury (Hg) contamination is a global issue, with different factors and sources impacting the hemispheres. In the Southern Hemisphere (SH), lower historical production of Hg leads to lower present-day legacy emissions, but uncertainties remain. Fire use and deforestation drive terrestrial Hg re-mobilization, while artisanal gold mining and industrial production contribute to Hg inputs. Urgent research is needed to address uncertainties and prioritize under-sampled regions in the SH.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amauris Hechavarria-Hernandez, Jose Lucas Martins Viana, Laurent Barbiero, Ary Tavares Rezende-Filho, Celia Regina Montes, Adolpho Jose Melfi, Anne Helene Fostier
Summary: The presence of high arsenic concentrations in the soda lakes of the Pantanal wetland is a unique case of natural arsenic contamination in South America. This study investigates the speciation of arsenic in these lakes, particularly regarding changes related to the trophic status and seasonality. The results show that the speciation of arsenic varies seasonally according to the wet or dry periods and water levels, with different distribution patterns in eutrophic and oligotrophic soda lakes. Cyanobacteria or macrophytes/algae play a role in the biotransformation of arsenic through their metabolic and detoxification processes.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Carlos Eduardo Eismann, Amauri Antonio Menegario, Edson Geraldo de Oliveira Jr, Lucas Pellegrini Elias, Jose Lucas Martins Viana, Melina Borges Teixeira Zanatta, Laurent Barbiero, Anne Helene Fostier
Summary: The diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) technique uses agarose as the hydrogel to immobilize a mixed binding layer of ZrO2 and Chelex 100, enabling the simultaneous determination of labile cations and anions in aquatic systems. The proposed device reduces costs and simplifies the manufacturing process compared to previous approaches using polyacrylamide. The device was evaluated through recovery tests, deployment curves, and pH/ionic strength tests, and the concentrations of trace elements determined in river water using the proposed devices agreed with those determined by commercial devices.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aline Kaori Katanosaka, Anne Helene Fostier, Elias Barros Santos
Summary: The study introduced an interdisciplinary experiment on nanotechnology focusing on silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and their stability. The nanoparticles were synthesized using chitosan as a capping agent, and their size distribution was determined via transmission electron microscopy. The research explored the oxidation of AgNPs in the presence of various ions, showing different intensities of oxidation which could be explained using an electrochemistry approach. The simplicity of the procedure makes it relevant for graduate-level or upper-level undergraduate experimental course preparations in chemistry laboratories.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
