Review
Chemistry, Physical
Isabelle M. D. Gonzaga, Caio V. S. Almeida, Lucia H. Mascaro
Summary: Currently, the production and consumption of pharmaceuticals is growing rapidly, posing a threat to the environment and human health as emerging contaminants. Traditional methods of water treatment are ineffective in removing these complex, persistent compounds, which have been detected in surface water and drinking water globally. Advanced oxidative processes, particularly those using irradiation, have gained attention for their ability to efficiently degrade and mineralize organic compounds, improving water quality and enabling reuse. This review focuses on the recent advancements in irradiated AOPs for degrading pharmaceutical compounds, discussing various study parameters and highlighting the success of this technology while identifying areas for further research and development.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Josipa Papac, Sara Garcia Ballesteros, Stefani Tonkovic, Marin Kovacic, Antonija Tomic, Matija Cvetnic, Hrvoje Kusic, Ivan Senta, Senka Terzic, Marijan Ahel, Zhaohui Wang, Ana Loncaric Bozic
Summary: The degradation of memantine (MEM) was investigated using UV-C/H2O2 and UV-A/TiO2 processes under optimized conditions. Complete degradation of MEM (0.1 mM) was achieved in < 3.5 min by UV-C/H2O2 process and in 90 min by UV-A/TiO2 process. The study highlights the importance of understanding the degradation and toxicity of MEM and its intermediates in the environment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marina Arino Martin, Jayaraman Sivaguru, John McEvoy, Prinpida Sonthiphand, Eakalak Khan
Summary: Endoxifen, the main metabolite of tamoxifen, was found in municipal wastewater treatment plants. Exposure to sunlight led to generation of phototransformation by-products (PBPs) which were more toxic to aquatic life than the original compound. Further research is needed on the presence and impact of these PBPs in surface water near discharge points.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Siyuan Shao, Jiangyue Wu, Fanping Meng, Jiaqi Liu
Summary: This research evaluates the environmental feasibility of sulfometuron-methyl (SM) as a growth inhibitor for Spartina alterniflora. The study investigates the natural attenuation characteristics, ecological risk, degradation pathway, and comprehensive toxicity changes of SM in seawater. The results highlight the need to consider the toxicity of both SM and its degradation products when evaluating its use in controlling coastal Spartina alterniflora.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Qiyuan Shan, Gang Tian, Xin Han, Hui Hui, Mai Yamamoto, Min Hao, Jingwei Wang, Kuilong Wang, Xianan Sang, Luping Qin, Guanqun Chen, Gang Cao
Summary: This study conducted subacute toxicity and metabolomics research on Tetradium ruticarpum (TR). The results showed that rats did not show obvious subacute toxicity when receiving three times the recommended dose of TR, but high doses caused liver damage. Processing could effectively reduce the toxicity of TR, and metabolomics analysis revealed the toxicity metabolic regulatory network. The study is important for understanding the toxicity mechanisms of TR, supporting traditional processing theory, and guiding clinical use.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mainak Chatterjee, Kunal Roy
Summary: This study developed a quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) model to assess the environmental risk of pharmaceutical and pesticide mixtures. The developed partial least squares (PLS) model was rigorously validated and proved to be reliable and highly predictive.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jun Zhang, Jiating Wei, Tian Hu, Li Du, Zhaojin Chen, Yao Zhang, Weicheng Zhang
Summary: Microplastics (MPs) are found to mediate the transformation of chromium (Cr) species under sunlight irradiation, reducing Cr(VI) to Cr(III). The reduction process is affected by various factors including the presence of reactive oxygen species (ROS), properties of the MPs, and environmental factors. The reduction of Cr(VI) induced by MPs can occur in reservoir water and has a faster rate compared to purified water.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Regiane Natumi, Christoph Dieziger, Elisabeth M-L Janssen
Summary: This study investigated the reaction of 30 cyanopeptides with photochemically produced singlet oxygen, finding that 18 of them were easily degraded under the influence of pH. The study indicates that singlet oxygen plays a significant role in the indirect phototransformation of cyanopeptides and the presence of tyrosine moieties can affect the second-order rate constants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Regiane Natumi, Sandro Marcotullio, Elisabeth M. -L. Janssen
Summary: The study examined the photochemical fate of various cyanopeptides extracted from different strains of cyanobacteria. It was found that cyanopeptides from Dolichospermum flos aquae and Planktothrix rubescens had higher removal rates after sunlight exposure compared to those from Microcystis aeruginosa strains. The more reactive cyanopeptides contained amino acids known to undergo phototransformation, and their photochemical half-lives were affected by pH levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sherif H. Al-Tersawy, Rasha A. El-Sadany, H. E. M. Sallam
Summary: This study investigated the effects of nanomaterials added to barite concrete against gamma and neutron radiations through experimental and theoretical work. The results showed that adding nanomaterials such as TiO2 and Fe2O3 improved the mechanical strength and gamma shielding of the concrete, and optimization of the mixes proved essential in designing effective shielding mechanisms against gamma and neutron radiations.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raffaella Meffe, Ana de Santiago-Martin, Gloria Teijon, Virtudes Martinez Hernandez, Isabel Lopez-Heras, Leonor Nozal, Irene de Bustamante
Summary: The study reveals that agricultural soils irrigated with surface water contaminated by wastewater treatment plant effluents can lead to the accumulation of pharmaceuticals in plants, posing a potential health risk to human consumption. While the concentrations of pharmaceuticals in soil are high, natural attenuation processes are observed during soil infiltration, reducing the levels of contaminants transferred to crops.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wojciech Swiatkowski, Barbara Budzynska, Monika Maciag, Agnieszka Swiatkowska, Przemko Tylzanowski, Mansur Rahnama-Hezavah, Piotr Stachurski, Renata Chalas
Summary: Tobacco smoking poses a serious health problem, as even small doses of nicotine can have potentially lethal effects on adults. The administration method of nicotine also affects its toxicity. Cytisine, a popular medication for nicotine addiction treatment, was evaluated in this study for its effects on nicotine-induced embryotoxicity using zebrafish larvae. Nicotine increased mortality and delayed hatching of zebrafish larvae, while cytisine did not affect mortality and only caused hatching delay at high concentrations. The combination of the two compounds partially reduced the adverse teratogenic effect of nicotine. This study provides insights for future research or treatments related to nicotine addiction or prenatal nicotine exposure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ravichandran Swathy Monisha, Ragupathy Lakshmi Mani, Baskaran Sivaprakash, Natarajan Rajamohan, Dai-Viet N. Vo
Summary: Biochar has been widely used for the removal of pharmaceutical pollutants, showing promising results in terms of high recovery rates and low efficiency decline compared to other adsorbents.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Quanwei Song, Zhenkun Xue, Huijun Wu, Yong Zhai, Taotao Lu, Xianyuan Du, Jin Zheng, Hongkun Chen, Rui Zuo
Summary: A study was conducted on a large in-service petrochemical enterprise in Northeast China to carry out Collaborative Monitored Natural Attenuation (CMNA) for soil and groundwater pollution in order to reduce environmental risks. The distribution of pollutants was determined through regional investigation in March 2019, and feature pollutants in soil and groundwater were identified. The study explored the spatiotemporal variations of feature pollutants and their impact on microbial responses during the CMNA process. The efficiency of CMNA at the contaminated site was evaluated by calculating the natural attenuation rate constant, showing a decrease in feature pollutants over four years of monitoring.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Guillermo Blanco, Pilar Gomez-Ramirez, Sergio A. Lambertucci, Guillermo M. Wiemeyer, Pablo I. Plaza, Fernando Hiraldo, Jose A. Donazar, Jose A. Sanchez-Zapata, Antonio J. Garcia-Fernandez
Summary: The potential exposure of Andean Condors to pharmaceuticals is of great concern for conservation, as these compounds can have catastrophic effects on avian scavenger populations. Surprisingly, a high prevalence (78.6%) of pharmaceuticals was found in the plasma of a small sample of randomly captured condors (n=14), of various ages and genders. The antibiotic enrofloxacin was detected in all drug-positive condors (78.6%). Additionally, combinations of antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were found in a subset of the condors (21.4%). These findings suggest that livestock grazing in the Patagonian region may be more frequently medicated than previously thought, posing potential risks to wildlife and public health.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ming-Chi Hsieh, Webber Wei-Po Lai, Angela Yu-Chen Lin
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Erich T. Hester, Angela Y-C Lin, Christina W. Tsai
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ta-Chih Hsiao, Angela Yu-Chen Lin, Wan-Chien Lien, Yen-Ching Lin
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yen-Ching Lin, Ta-Chih Hsiao, Angela Yu-Chen Lin
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jheng-Sian Yang, Webber Wei-Po Lai, Sri Chandana Panchangam, Angela Yu-Chen Lin
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Webber Wei-Po Lai, Kuen-Lin Chen, Angela Yu-Chen Lin
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sung-Chuan Hsieh, Webber Wei-Po Lai, Angela Yu-Chen Lin
Summary: The combination of UV light and persulfate can significantly remove 4-MBC, with a pseudo-first-order rate constant. The persulfate dose and k(obs) exhibited a linear proportional relationship, and the degradation rate significantly decreased at pH 9.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Wei-Kai Wu, Suraphan Panyod, Po-Yu Liu, Chieh-Chang Chen, Hsien-Li Kao, Hsiao-Li Chuang, Ying-Hsien Chen, Hsin-Bai Zou, Han-Chun Kuo, Ching-Hua Kuo, Ben-Yang Liao, Tina H. T. Chiu, Ching-Hu Chung, Angela Yu-Chen Lin, Yi-Chia Lee, Sen-Lin Tang, Jin-Town Wang, Yu-Wei Wu, Cheng-Chih Hsu, Lee-Yan Sheen, Alexander N. Orekhov, Ming-Shiang Wu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hsin-Yu Hsiao, Hank Hui-Hsiang Lin, Jheng-Sian Yang, Ming-Chi Hsieh, Pei-Hsun Wu, Chang-Ping Yu, Angela Yu-Chen Lin
Summary: Algal substances can accelerate the photodegradation of pharmaceuticals under sunlight irradiation, with different drugs exhibiting varying photodegradation mechanisms based on their chemical composition.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hank Hui-Hsiang Lin, Angela Yu-Chen Lin
Summary: Cytostatic drugs are commonly found in wastewater effluents due to their poor biodegradability, but the Fe(III)-EDDS complex has shown to efficiently degrade cyclophosphamide and 5-fluorouracil under solar light. The addition of EDDS widens the operational pH range of the solar photo-Fenton process, and a suitable Fe(III):EDDS ratio and initial dissolved oxygen level impact the degradation performance. Rapid degradation of the drugs was achieved within 1.5 minutes in the solar photo-Fenton process, with potential for total mineralization under relatively low Fe(III) concentration and H2O2 dosage.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jheng-Sian Yang, Webber Wei-Po Lai, Angela Yu-Chen Lin
Summary: This study successfully fabricated a GOTiO2 photoelectrode for PFOS degradation in a PEC system, demonstrating efficient removal of PFOS and identifying new degradation pathways and byproducts including PFSAs, PFALs, and HFCs. The study also showed that shorter-chain PFAAs exhibit lower degradation rates and stronger competitive inhibition in a mixture system.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hui-Ju Wang, Hank Hui-Hsiang Lin, Ming-Chi Hsieh, Angela Yu-Chen Lin
Summary: This study investigated the effects of aged microplastics on the photodegradation of coexisting pharmaceuticals and found that aged polystyrene microplastics can enhance the photodegradation of cimetidine. The enhancement is related to the increase in chromophoric oxygenated groups and the formation of environmentally persistent free radicals.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhen-Shuen Choo, Ming-Chi Hsieh, Hank Hui-Hsiang Lin, Jheng-Sian Yang, Angela Yu-Chen Lin
Summary: This study investigates the enhanced degradation of BT and 5-MeBT during the sunlight/free chlorine process. The results show that sunlight/free chlorine treatment can enhance the degradation of BT and 5-MeBT, especially under alkaline conditions. The enhanced removal is attributed to the generation of HO • and reactive chlorine species (RCSs).
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kuan-Yu Chen, Webber Wei-Po Lai, Hui-Ju Wang, Cheng-Chieh Lin, Chun-Wei Chen, Angela Yu-Chen Lin
Summary: Solar distillation technology using an interfacial evaporation device with activated carbon, P25 TiO2, and polyethylene foam showed significant improvements in evaporation rate, stability, and efficiency for clean water generation. The device demonstrated the ability to effectively remove volatile organic compounds and desalinate water, making it a practical and feasible solution for clean water production.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yu-Jung Tseng, Webber Wei-Po Lai, Hsin-hsin Tung, Angela Yu-Chen Lin
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2020)
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)
