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Environmental Sciences
Nancy A. Connelly, T. Bruce Lauber, Barbara A. Knuth
Summary: Many pregnant women do not consume enough seafood, and their reactions to seafood consumption advice differ. Emphasizing the benefits of taking action through a gain-framed approach can encourage pregnant women to eat seafood. When comparing different messages, recommending both seafood consumption and consumption of lower mercury seafood can be effective. Preferences for categorizing seafood varied, with some participants preferring shorter, dichotomous lists and others preferring longer, more comprehensive lists.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoyue Zhang, Dana Boyd Barr, Anne L. Dunlop, Parinya Panuwet, Jeremy A. Sarnat, Grace E. Lee, Youran Tan, Elizabeth J. Corwin, Dean P. Jones, P. Barry Ryan, Donghai Liang
Summary: This study investigated the association between urinary phthalate levels and perturbations in biological pathways related to inflammation, oxidative stress, and endocrine disruption in pregnant women. The findings provide support for future targeted investigations into the molecular mechanisms underlying the adverse health outcomes associated with maternal phthalate exposure.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nurul Izzah Ahmad, Wan Rozita Wan Mahiyuddin, Wan Nurul Farah Wan Azmi, Ruzanaz Syafira Ruzman Azlee, Rafiza Shaharudin, Lokman Hakim Sulaiman
Summary: The study investigated the concentration of meHg in freshwater fish and seafood, as well as the consumption patterns among different demographic groups. Older populations, Malay ethnic, and males were found to have higher consumption of fish and seafood, with meHg intake exceeding tolerable levels for adolescents and elderly.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yoshinari Suzuki, Midori Kondo, Hiroshi Akiyama, Yasumitsu Ogra
Summary: This study investigated the formation of nano-sized particles of mercury (NP-Hg) in fish and shellfish, which are the main sources of human exposure to mercury. The results showed that NP-Hg was present in almost all fish samples, with higher concentrations observed in tuna and swordfish. The study also estimated the dietary exposure to NP-Hg in Japanese people and found it to be relatively low, indicating a small health risk from redissolved inorganic mercury.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiayan Ye, Cheng-Shiuan Lee, Oliver N. Shipley, Michael G. Frisk, Nicholas S. Fisher
Summary: By studying the concentrations of heavy metals and trace elements in the muscle tissue of six commonly consumed fish species caught off Long Island, New York, it was found that long-term consumption of these coastal fish could pose health risks, mainly due to mercury exposure. However, concentrations of other trace elements were well below levels considered toxic for humans.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andromachi Katsonouri, Catherine Gabriel, Marta Esteban Lopez, Sonia Namorado, Thorhallur I. Halldorsson, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Achilleas Karakoltzidis, Anthoula Chatzimpaloglou, Despina Giannadaki, Elena Anastasi, Anthi Thoma, Noelia Dominguez-Morueco, Ana I. Canas Portilla, Eva Jacobsen, Ricardo Assuncao, Maria Peres, Susana Santiago, Carla Nunes, Susana Pedraza-Diaz, Ivo Iavicoli, Veruscka Leso, Marina Lacasana, Beatriz Gonzalez-Alzaga, Milena Horvati, Ovnair Sepai, Argelia Castano, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Spyros Karakitsios, Dimosthenis Sarigiannis
Summary: In order to control the intake of methylmercury, a multicenter randomized control trial was conducted in five coastal, high fish-consuming European countries, combining human biomonitoring and dietary interventions. The study found that most pregnant women did not significantly change their seafood consumption habits before and during pregnancy. Additionally, the study revealed a lack of awareness among participants regarding safe procedures for handling broken thermometers and energy-saving lamps. The findings highlight the importance of raising awareness among women of reproductive age and pregnant women about safe fish consumption and other chemical exposures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qing Hua, Feiyan Tang, Xiaobin Wang, Min Li, Xiaowen Gu, Wenjie Sun, Feng Luan, Chunyuan Tian, Xuming Zhuang
Summary: A novel label-free ECL sensor was developed for highly sensitive and selective detection of Hg2+, achieving a linear response and low detection limit, and successfully applied in seafood detection.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eleni Papadopoulou, Jeremie Botton, Ida Henriette Caspersen, Jan Alexander, Merete Eggesbo, Margaretha Haugen, Nina Iszatt, Bo Jacobsson, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Helle Margrete Meltzer, Verena Sengpiel, Nikos Stratakis, Kristine Vejrup, Anne Lise Brantsaeter
Summary: Maternal seafood intake and prenatal mercury exposure during pregnancy may influence children's growth trajectories, with the direction of this influence varying depending on the type of seafood consumed and the level of mercury exposure. Prenatal mercury exposure was found to be negatively associated with child growth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ellen M. Wells, Leonid Kopylev, Rebecca Nachman, Elizabeth G. Radke, Johanna Congleton, Deborah Segal
Summary: A study found that whole blood THg is a good predictor of MeHg exposure among fish and shellfish consumers, which is crucial for predicting exposure and establishing an exposure-response relationship.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mathias Lunghi, Nathalie Arnich, Franck Lehuede, Carine Dubuisson, Anne Thebault
Summary: This study provides shellfish consumption data in the adult coastal population in France for acute and chronic exposure calculations. It also highlights the association between recreational shellfish harvesting activities and higher weekly intakes, and the lack of awareness among shellfish harvesters regarding food safety recommendations for harvesting areas.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Quang Tri Ho, Michael S. Bank, Atabak M. Azad, Bente M. Nilsen, Sylvia Frantzen, Stepan Boitsov, Amund Maage, Tanja Kogel, Monica Sanden, Livar Froyland, Rita Hannisdal, Helge Hove, Anne-Katrine Lundebye, Ole Jakob N. ostbakken, Lise Madsen
Summary: Marine fish from the Northeast Atlantic Ocean are rich in nutrients but also contain contaminants such as mercury and POPs. Concentrations of these contaminants increase from North to South and are associated with sediment contamination and sea temperature. Consuming seafood from the NEAO poses potential risks to human consumers.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(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
Engineering, Environmental
Chloe J. Zampetti, Jessica E. Brandt
Summary: Interest in the role of selenium (Se) in mercury (Hg) toxicity has been persistent since the 1960s. Despite unresolved questions, considerable research has been done on Se:Hg ratios in aquatic animals to understand their health risks. A study compiling data from 89 papers found that only 12% of data points would be categorized as unsafe for consumption based on 1:1 Se:Hg molar ratios, suggesting that considering Se in addition to Hg can reverse safety categorizations for high-trophic level species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Toxicology
Lei Yin, Simon Lin, Anne O. Summers, Van Roper, Matthew J. Campen, Xiaozhong Yu
Summary: This study analyzed data from NHANES to assess the impact of seafood consumption and dental amalgam restorations on human exposure to mercury. The findings suggest that seafood consumption increases levels of total mercury and methyl mercury in urine and blood, but not inorganic mercury. In contrast, the number of dental amalgam restorations showed a strong correlation with levels of mercury in blood and urine.
TOXICOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ilaria Conti, Carolina Simioni, Gabriele Varano, Cinzia Brenna, Eva Costanzi, Luca Maria Neri
Summary: Plastic pollution is a new and growing concern, caused by post-consumer plastic waste accumulation and mismanaged waste programs. Countries are implementing various strategies such as bans, recycling initiatives, and awareness campaigns to combat plastic litter. The toxic effects of plastics on organisms and the environment are not only due to their polymer chains, but also to the hazardous additives and pollutants they contain, which are ingested by marine organisms and enter the food chain, highlighting the importance of legislation on additives and contaminants to reduce environmental pollution and toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)