Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiangjing Meng, Yanhua Wang, Ting Wang, Bo Jiao, Hua Shao, Qiang Jia, Huawei Duan
Summary: Compared with animal studies, there is limited research on the impairments of T-cell response and exposure-response from particulate matter (PM) and its components in the human population. This study found that PM and its bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and metals can induce immune impairments by altering T lymphocytes and genes of T-bet and GATA3. Additionally, CD4+ T lymphocytes were found to mediate the associations of PM2.5 with T-bet expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessica Lundin, Paul M. Chittaro, Gina M. Ylitalo, John W. Kern, David R. Kuligowski, Sean Y. Sol, Keri A. Baugh, Daryle T. Boyd, Mary C. Baker, Robert M. Neely, Kennith G. King, Nathaniel L. Scholz
Summary: The study revealed that higher concentrations of pollutants in Portland Harbor and surrounding areas affect the growth rate of Upper Willamette River Chinook salmon, which may limit the reproductive success of the threatened population. Future habitat remediation or restoration actions may benefit ongoing recovery efforts for this species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sang-Yong Eom, Boeun Lee, Seonmi Hong, Young-Seoub Hong, Kyung-Hwa Choi, Ho-Jang Kwon, Mira Yoon, Youn-Seok Kang, Jun Hee Lee, Yong-Dae Kim, Heon Kim
Summary: This study evaluated the exposure of residents in Bugi-myeon, Cheongju, Korea to hazardous substances emitted by incineration facilities and investigated the effects on their health.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Caihong Jiang, Shuang Xue, Siyu Zhao, Jijun Sun, Zhaohong Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the influences of dissolved organic matter (DOM) on the photodegradation kinetics and spectroscopic changes of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in ice. The results suggest that the presence of DOM leads to indirect photodegradation of PAHs and significant changes in their spectra. The reactive species derived from DOM play an important role in the photodegradation processes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongxuan Kuang, Yonghong Li, Leizi Li, Shengtao Ma, Taicheng An, Ruifang Fan
Summary: E-waste pollution has significant impact on the environment. This research assessed the impact of e-waste control on human pollutant exposure risk and identified biomarkers for classifying e-waste pollution levels. The results showed that implementing e-waste control measures effectively reduced exposure to pollutants and oxidative stress levels. Urinary biomarkers demonstrated an excellent ability to classify e-waste pollution and evaluate the effectiveness of pollution regulations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Justyna Szerement, Krzysztof Jurek, Jakub Mokrzycki, Renata Jarosz, Patryk Oleszczuk, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek
Summary: Extensive soil degradation caused by PAHs is a global agriculture problem, but soil remediation using mineral-organic additives can effectively restore soil functionality and reduce PAHs uptake by plants. This study evaluated the effectiveness of zeolite-carbon or zeolite-vermiculite composites mixed with leonardite and mineral salts in remediating PAHs contaminated soils. The addition of these amendments increased the loss of PAHs in soils, reduced PAHs content in plants, and had a positive effect on fatty acid profile in grains.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Longmiao Yuan, Yingqin Wu, Qiaohui Fan, Ping Li, Jianjun Liang, Yan hong Liu, Rong Ma, Ruijie Li, LeiPing Shi
Summary: This study investigated the influence of soil organic matter (SOM) and low molecular weight organic acids (LMWOAs) on the adsorption of PAHs by minerals. The results showed that among the three minerals tested, Montmorillonite exhibited the highest adsorption capacity for PAHs, with the adsorption order of Pyrene>Phenanthrene>Naphthalene in accordance with their octanol-water partition coefficient (Kow). Inorganic ions (Ca2+) affected the adsorption of PAHs by competitive adsorption and cation-pi interactions. Furthermore, SOM enhanced the sorption of PAHs through various mechanisms, while LMWOAs significantly inhibited PAHs adsorption and promoted their desorption from minerals, thus increasing their bioavailability and providing a new strategy for improving PAHs cleanup efficiency.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sergio Forcada, Mario Menendez Miranda, Francois Stevens, Luis J. Royo, Juan Antonio Fernandez Pierna, Vincent Baeten, Ana Soldado
Summary: This study investigated the impact of industrial factors on sustainable forage in dairy farms and the possible correlations between inorganic elements and PAHs. The results showed that the levels of hazardous metals and PAHs in forage exceeded the maximum residual limits, but they did not exceed in milk. There were no correlations found between forage pollutants and milk, suggesting a low transfer rate of these pollutants to milk.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guoqing Hou, Xiaoli Zhao, Tianhui Zhao, Xiaowei Wu, Shengyan Pu, Zhi Tang, Fengchang Wu
Summary: Plastic debris, especially microplastics (MPs), can bind with pollutants and be ingested by humans, increasing the health risks. This study investigated the adsorption and desorption behavior of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) on different types of MPs, and assessed the potential carcinogenic risk. The results showed that higher molecular weight PAHs were more easily adsorbed on MPs, with polyethylene (PE) having higher adsorption efficiency than polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). The desorption experiments in a simulated digestive system revealed that the activity of digestive enzymes affected the desorption, with PMMA showing higher desorption efficiency than PE. Molecular dynamics simulation confirmed enzyme-induced desorption. Risk assessment indicated that PAHs desorption from PMMA posed a higher carcinogenic risk compared to PE. This study enhances understanding of the interactions between pollutants, MPs, and human health risks.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuai Zhang, Jiating Zhao, Lizhong Zhu
Summary: This study examined the factors affecting the desorption efficiency of pyrene by thermal desorption (TD) and developed an optimal numerical model based on soil experiments. The results showed that temperature and time promoted the desorption of pyrene, while water and organic matter had the opposite effect. Adjusting the soil-water ratio maximized the desorption rate of pyrene.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Farid Bejaei, Sadegh Seyedlou, Habibeh Nalbandi, Hamid Reza Ghassemzadeh
Summary: This study aimed to improve existing systems and develop a new flatbread industrial baking machine with indirect heating system. The experiment compared the quality and storability of bread produced by indirect heating system with that produced by direct heating system. Results showed that bread baked with indirect heating system had superior sensory qualities, uniform baking, and sensory acceptability compared to bread baked with direct heating system.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yusuke Nakakuki, Takashi Hirose, Hikaru Sotome, Min Gao, Daiki Shimizu, Ruiji Li, Jun-Ya Hasegawa, Hiroshi Miyasaka, Kenji Matsuda
Summary: Helically twisted conductive nanocarbon materials are suitable for optoelectronic and electromagnetic molecular devices on the nanometer scale, showing a large effective conjugation length and ultrafast decay dynamics. The extended π-helicenes achieved a large effective conjugation length through helical fusion, leading to an absorption edge in the near-infrared region.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Majid Kermani, Tahereh Rahmatinia, Vahide Oskoei, Samira Norzaee, Abbas Shahsavani, Mahdi Farzadkia, Mohammad Hossein Kazemi
Summary: A correction to this paper has been published.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiushang Xu, Amy L. Vonder Haar, Rengo Yoshioka, Qizheng Zhang, Serhii Vasylevskyi, Andrew J. Musser, Akimitsu Narita
Summary: A benzo[rst]pentaphene derivative, BPP-MeOPA, was synthesized and characterized by NMR and single-crystal X-ray analysis. Investigation of its photophysical properties, including transient absorption spectroscopy, revealed improved absorption and emission features from an S-1 state with excitonic and charge-transfer character by introducing MeOPA groups.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Meng Qiao, Weixiao Qi, Huijuan Liu, Jiuhui Qu
Summary: Oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OPAHs) have higher concentrations and toxicity in water environments, posing significant ecological risks to surface water ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karim Benhabib, Marie-Odile Simonnot, Pierre Faure, Michel Sardin
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Berenice Ranc, Pierre Faure, Veronique Croze, Catherine Lorgeoux, Marie-Odile Simonnot
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Usman, Oriane Tascone, Victoria Rybnikova, Pierre Faure, Khalil Hanna
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Soil Science
Robin Dagois, Pierre Faure, Philippe Bataillard, Ryad Bouzouidja, Samuel Coussy, Sophie Leguedois, Noele Enjelvin, Christophe Schwartz
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marine Boulange, Catherine Lorgeoux, Coralie Biache, Julien Michel, Raymond Michels, Pierre Faure
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marine Boulange, Catherine Lorgeoux, Coralie Biache, Alain Saada, Pierre Faure
Article
Environmental Sciences
Clotilde Johansson, Philippe Bataillard, Coralie Biache, Catherine Lorgeoux, Stefan Colombano, Antoine Joubert, Thierry Pigot, Pierre Faure
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
C. Biache, C. Lorgeoux, S. Colombano, A. Saada, P. Faure
Summary: This study proposed an alternative method for estimating PAH availability in soils based on analytical thermal desorption and molecular analyses. The hypothesis was validated by comparing thermodesorption molecular distribution of different contaminated soils and their organic matter, and by comparing thermodesorption profiles of studied PAHs to the efficiency of remediation treatments through principal component analysis. This method effectively estimated PAH fraction available towards biological and chemical treatments, and had the advantages of being fast, easy to execute, and solvent free.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Clotilde Johansson, Philippe Bataillard, Coralie Biache, Catherine Lorgeoux, Stefan Colombano, Antoine Joubert, Christian Defarge, Pierre Faure
Summary: Permanganate oxidation of DNAPL coal tar in groundwater was limited by interfacial aging of the DNAPL drops. The reaction time at the applied flow rate was insufficient to achieve high degradation yields, but induced the formation and leaching of oxygenated PACs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Amelie Cavelan, Fabrice Golfier, Stefan Colombano, Hossein Davarzani, Jacques Deparis, Pierre Faure
Summary: The increase in temperature and groundwater level fluctuations are expected to enhance biodegradation processes, LNAPL mobility, and release of LNAPL compounds to the atmosphere and groundwater, while decreasing LNAPL mass and longevity. The impacts will vary across different environmental conditions affected by climate change.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aurelie Cebron, Adrien Borreca, Thierry Beguiristain, Coralie Biache, Pierre Faure
Summary: Natural attenuation and microbial adaptation help mitigate the effect of oil contamination in surface soils. In soils receiving oil from seeps, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria as well as fungi can coexist to efficiently degrade hydrocarbons and prevent pollution spread. Microbial community diversity is affected by the level of hydrocarbon contamination.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Merzouk Haouchine, Coralie Biache, Catherine Lorgeoux, Pierre Faure, Marc Offroy
Summary: This paper discusses the feasibility of using fluorescence spectroscopy and chemometric algorithms to characterize organic compounds in polluted samples. However, the presence of interferences and noise makes it difficult to interpret the chemical information in complex samples. To overcome these challenges, a new method based on truncated singular-value decomposition is proposed to handle interferences, noise, and rank deficiencies in the data. Preliminary results show promising potential for this approach.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andrey Myagkiy, Claire Pacini-Petitjean, Irina Panfilova, Pranay Morajkar, Pierre Faure-Catteloin, Jacques Pironon, Valerie Burkle-Vitzthum
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of storing CO2 in depleted tight hydrocarbon reservoirs. The injection of oxygen into the reservoir causes oxidation reactions of residual hydrocarbons, which has significant impact on the temperature profile. It is found that rocks with high heat capacity are more effective in dissipating heat and mitigating the influence of temperature rise on residual hydrocarbons.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Aishwarya Venkataramanan, Pierre Faure-Giovagnoli, Cyril Regan, David Heudre, Cecile Figus, Philippe Usseglio-Polatera, Cedric Pradalier, Martin Laviale
Summary: In this study, a method of generating synthetic microscopy images for training algorithms using deep learning is proposed. A comprehensive dataset of synthetic microscopy images including diatoms and debris was collected using seamless blending and a combination of parameters. After training the networks using the synthetic dataset and fine-tuning them with real image datasets, the performance of the detection network was improved by up to 25% for precision and 23% for recall at an IoU threshold of 0.5. This method can be extended for training segmentation and classification networks in the future.
ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Lemaire, Veronica Mora, Pierre Faure, Khalil Hanna, Michel Bues, Marie-Odile Simonnot
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2019)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
