Article
Environmental Sciences
Pennante Bruce-Vanderpuije, David Megson, Gareth Rhys Jones, Karl Jobst, Eric Reiner, Edith Clarke, Sam Adu-Kumi, Joseph A. Gardella
Summary: This study quantified toxic compounds in human milk samples from first-time lactating mothers in Greater Accra region, Ghana, and found that while the levels of polybrominated and mixed halogenated dibenzo-p-dioxins and furans (PBDD/Fs and PXDD/Fs), as well as dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (dlPCBs) were lower than those in industrialized countries, they exceeded safety standards recommended by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benisio Ferreira Silva Filho, Francisco Filipak Neto, Micheli de Marchi, Erick Laurent Moggio, Izadora Volpato Rossi, Bruna Sabatke, Marcel Ivan Ramirez, Miguel Clodomiro dos Santos Lucena, Adriane Regina Todeschini, Ciro Alberto de Oliveira Ribeiro
Summary: This study investigated the effects of BDE-209 and TCDD on melanoma cells and found that these two pollutants can alter the cell phenotype, leading to increased aggressiveness, including increased cell proliferation and regulation of genes related to metastasis.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Allergy
Loreen Thuermann, Gunda Herberth, Bettina Seiwert, Linda Schlittenbauer, Ulrike Rolle-Kampczyk, Stefan Roeder, Ulrich Sack, Michael Borte, Martin von Bergen, Saskia Trump, Thorsten Reemtsma, Irina Lehmann
Summary: The study found that prenatal exposure to ethylparaben and n-butylparaben can increase the risk of children developing persistent atopic dermatitis at a very early age, especially in children without a maternal history of atopic dermatitis.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chenhui Yang, Jing Fang, Xiaojie Sun, Wenxin Zhang, Juxiao Li, Xiaomei Chen, Ling Yu, Wei Xia, Shunqing Xu, Zongwei Cai, Yuanyuan Li
Summary: The study found that prenatal exposure to beta-HCH was associated with increased BMI z-score and higher risk of overweight status in infants, especially at 12 and 24 months of age, with stronger effects observed in girls. Other OCPs did not show significant relationships with infant growth.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fengyu Ruan, Jingjing Zhang, Juan Liu, Xiaojie Sun, Yuanyuan Li, Shunqing Xu, Wei Xia
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effects of prenatal exposure to a mixture of metals on early childhood allergic diseases. The results showed a significant association between prenatal arsenic exposure and allergic rhinitis, as well as an increased risk of allergic rhinitis with higher levels of combined metal exposure, with arsenic and thallium being the major contributors to the risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abigail Gaylord, Emily S. Barrett, Sheela Sathyanarayana, Shanna H. Swan, Ruby H. N. Nguyen, Nicole R. Bush, Kecia Carroll, Drew B. Day, Kurunthachalam Kannank, Leonardo Trasande
Summary: This study investigated the influence of prenatal exposure to the endocrine disrupting chemical bisphenol A on childhood atopic disease. The results showed that there were inverse associations between first trimester bisphenol A concentration and food allergy, while second trimester bisphenol A concentration was positively associated with food allergy. Additionally, prenatal exposure to bisphenol S was found to increase the risk of asthma among males.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rongrui Liu, Tim R. Zacharewski, Rory B. Conolly, Qiang Zhang
Summary: A human PBPK modeling framework for DLC mixtures was developed, which can flexibly simulate the exposure and internal burden of DLC mixtures. The results of simulations showed that tissue burdens of DLC mixtures were consistently lower than those of single exposure, except for the liver. The model also demonstrated marked differences in the contributions of individual congeners to blood or tissue toxic equivalency (TEQ) values compared to intake TEQ.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jaehyun Park, Jeeyoung Kim, Esther Kim, Sungho Won, Woo Jin Kim
Summary: The study revealed a significant association between prenatal cadmium exposure and methylation statuses of several CpG sites in Korean infants, particularly during early pregnancy.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yi Wang, Anping Peng, Keqiang Ding, Lingxiao Ren, Zeyou Chen, Cheng Gu
Summary: This study explores the reaction of halophenols with Fe3+-montmorillonite and finds that the position and species of the substituents impact the reaction rate, product species, and transformation pathways. The results show that ortho-substituted chlorophenols are more reactive than meta-substituted chlorophenols, regardless of humidity. Bromophenols are slightly more reactive than chlorophenols and are more affected by humidity. Hydroxylated polyhalogenated diphenyl ethers are more frequently detected polymerization products.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Go Suzuki, Hidenori Matsukami, Chieko Michinaka, Shunji Hashimoto, Kei Nakayama, Shin-ichi Sakai
Summary: Commercial mixtures of decabromodiphenyl ether (deca-BDE) contain not only polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and dioxin-like compounds (DLCs), but also pose significant risks to aquatic organisms. While the inclusion of deca-BDE in the Stockholm Convention list of persistent organic pollutants is expected to reduce PBDF concentrations, other DLCs and alternative flame retardants are still likely to be discharged. Strong hydrophobic compounds are effectively removed by current wastewater treatment in Japan, but weaker compounds may still pose a risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
JoAnna K. Leyenaar, Andrew P. Schaefer, Jared R. Wasserman, Erika L. Moen, A. James O'Malley, David C. Goodman
Summary: Health outcomes of opioid-exposed infants, particularly those not diagnosed with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), are limited. This study found that infants exposed to opioids not diagnosed with NOWS had a higher mortality rate compared to those diagnosed with NOWS. Different medical interventions may affect the survival rate of these infants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
O. J. Nostbakken, J. D. Rasinger, R. Hannisdal, M. Sanden, L. Froyland, A. Duinker, S. Frantzen, L. M. Dahl, A-K Lundebye, L. Madsen
Summary: This study conducted an analysis of the nutrients and harmful substances in seafood, finding that the levels of beneficial components and potentially harmful substances in oily seafood can meet the needs of human health, providing important data support for future risk-benefit assessments.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haley von Holst, Pratibha Nayak, Zygmunt Dembek, Stephanie Buehler, Diana Echeverria, Dawn Fallacara, Lisa John
Summary: Recent literature has documented major immune-related sequelae from PFAS exposures on infant and child health outcomes, including strong evidence of immunosuppression, reduced vaccine efficacy, increased risk of infections, and limited impact on allergies, atopic dermatitis, asthma, and lung function. Further research is needed to understand PFAS exposure pathways and the mechanisms of action on the developing immune system, with a recommendation for large prospective studies tracking mothers and children from infancy to school-age for optimal evidence of PFAS immunotoxic effects. Regular assessments of antibodies and vaccine response during growth years could provide valuable insights.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Muneko Nishijo, Tai The Pham, Ngoc Thao Pham, Hai Thai Thu Duong, Ngoc Nghi Tran, Takashi Kondoh, Yoshikazu Nishino, Hiroshi Nishimaru, Quyet Ba Do, Hisao Nishijo
Summary: The study indicates that exposure to dioxins is associated with an increased prevalence of high covert aggression in children, while the ingestion of DBB may help ameliorate aggressive behavior in children.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Reiji Kojima, Ryoji Shinohara, Megumi Kushima, Sayaka Horiuchi, Sanae Otawa, Hiroshi Yokomichi, Yuka Akiyama, Tadao Ooka, Kunio Miyake, Zentaro Yamagata
Summary: The use of disinfectants during pregnancy may increase the risk of asthma and eczema in offspring, but it is not significantly associated with food allergies. Further replication and research into the mechanisms are needed.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Anesthesiology
Hirotsugu Kanda, Yukako Takahashi, Ami Sugawara, Kenichi Takahoko, Tomonori Shirasaka, Yasuaki Saijo, Hiroyuki Kamiya
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the safety and feasibility of using conscious sedation (CS) instead of general anesthesia (GA) for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) via a right minithoracotomy. The results showed that the CS group had shorter ICU stay, quicker postoperative recovery, and lower PaCO2 during cardiopulmonary bypass compared to the GA group. However, the CS group had higher PaCO2 at the termination of cardiopulmonary bypass.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Kazutoshi Cho, Sumitaka Kobayashi, Atsuko Araki, Chihiro Miyashita, Sachiko Itoh, Yasuaki Saijo, Yoshiya Ito, Kazuo Sengoku, Tsuyoshi Baba, Hisanori Minakami, Yuichi Nakamura, Reiko Kishi
Summary: This study found that low-to-moderate alcohol consumption during pregnancy may have adverse effects on fetal growth, particularly in terms of birth weight, body length, and head circumference. It highlights the importance of developing public health policies to regulate alcohol consumption during pregnancy to protect fetal health.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yasuaki Saijo, Eiji Yoshioka, Yukihiro Sato, Hiroshi Azuma, Yusuke Tanahashi, Yoshiya Ito, Sumitaka Kobayashi, Machiko Minatoya, Yu Ait Bamai, Keiko Yamazaki, Sachiko Itoh, Chihiro Miyashita, Atsuko Ikeda-Araki, Reiko Kishi, Michihiro Kamijima, Shin Yamazaki, Yukihiro Ohya, Nobuo Yaegashi, Koichi Hashimoto, Chisato Mori, Shuichi Ito, Zentaro Yamagata, Hidekuni Inadera, Takeo Nakayama, Hiroyasu Iso, Masayuki Shima, Youichi Kurozawa, Narufumi Suganuma, Koichi Kusuhara, Takahiko Katoh
Summary: This prospective cohort study examined the associations between mold growth, type of stoves, and fragrance materials with early childhood wheezing and asthma. The study found significant associations between mold growth and wood stove/fireplace with childhood wheezing, particularly in the northern regions. Recommendations include mold elimination in dwellings and the use of clean heating to prevent and improve childhood wheezing and asthma.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kentaro Nakanishi, Yasuaki Saijo, Eiji Yoshioka, Yukihiro Sato, Yasuhito Kato, Ken Nagaya, Satoru Takahashi, Yoshiya Ito, Sumitaka Kobayashi, Chihiro Miyashita, Atsuko Ikeda-Araki, Reiko Kishi
Summary: This study investigated the association between the severity of maternal low pre-pregnancy BMI and adverse perinatal outcomes, and found a dose-response relationship. Even a low-normal BMI (18.5-19.9 kg/m(2)) increased the risk of low birth weight and small-for-gestational age.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yoshihiro Saito, Sumitaka Kobayashi, Atsuko Ikeda-Araki, Sachiko Ito, Chihiro Miyashita, Takashi Kimura, Takumi Hirata, Akiko Tamakoshi, Michinori Mayama, Kiwamu Noshiro, Kinuko Nakagawa, Takeshi Umazume, Kentaro Chiba, Satoshi Kawaguchi, Mamoru Morikawa, Kazutoshi Cho, Hidemichi Watari, Yoshiya Ito, Yasuaki Saijo, Reiko Kishi
Summary: This study investigated the association between GDM and perinatal outcomes, finding that pre-pregnancy BMI and GWG can impact the size of newborns and the occurrence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, especially when GDM is present.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES INVESTIGATION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Shinkichi Nishihara, Sumitaka Kobayashi, Atsuko Ikeda-Araki, Chihiro Miyashita, Sachiko Itoh, Keiko Yamazaki, Yu Ait Bamai, Naomi Tamura, Hideyuki Masuda, Mariko Itoh, Yasuaki Saijo, Yoshiya Ito, Reiko Kishi
Summary: This study examines the association between maternal caffeine intake during pregnancy and child development. The results indicate that children born to mothers who consume more than 300 mg of caffeine per day have an increased risk of gross motor developmental delay at 12 months of age.
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yukihiro Sato, Eiji Yoshioka, Yasuaki Saijo, Toshinobu Miyamoto, Hiroshi Azuma, Yusuke Tanahashi, Yoshiya Ito, Sumitaka Kobayashi, Machiko Minatoya, Yu Ait Bamai, Keiko Yamazaki, Sachiko Itoh, Chihiro Miyashita, Atsuko Ikeda-Araki, Reiko Kishi
Summary: This study examined the association between orofacial clefts in infants and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs). The results showed that infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP) and cleft lip (CL) had a higher risk of LRTIs compared to the control group. The duration of breastfeeding appeared to mediate the association between CLP and LRTIs.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Hiroyuki Shiotsuki, Yasuaki Saijo, Yoichi Ogushi, Shotai Kobayashi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between alcohol intake and stroke severity at admission and discharge in Japanese patients with acute stroke, taking into consideration sex and stroke subtype. The results showed that habitual alcohol intake was associated with stroke severity at both admission and discharge, regardless of sex.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yukihiro Sato, Eiji Yoshioka, Masanori Takekawa, Yasuaki Saijo
Summary: This study found an association between work stress and periodontal status. Increasing work stress was associated with an increased risk of periodontal disease.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Yukihiro Sato, Eiji Yoshioka, Yasuaki Saijo, Yasuhito Kato, Ken Nagaya, Satoru Takahashi, Yoshiya Ito, Sumitaka Kobayashi, Yu Ait Bamai, Keiko Yamazaki, Sachiko Itoh, Chihiro Miyashita, Atsuko Ikeda-Araki, Reiko Kishi
Summary: This study found no associations between isolated orofacial clefts and sleep duration in children at different ages. Children with isolated orofacial clefts had adequate sleep duration.
CLEFT PALATE-CRANIOFACIAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Yukihiro Sato, Eiji Yoshioka, Yasuaki Saijo, Yasuhito Kato, Ken Nagaya, Satoru Takahashi, Yoshiya Ito, Sumitaka Kobayashi, Yu Ait Bamai, Keiko Yamazaki, Sachiko Itoh, Chihiro Miyashita, Atsuko Ikeda-Araki, Reiko Kishi
Summary: This study aimed to document the complication status of infants with orofacial clefts born between 2011 and 2014 in Japan. The study found that isolated orofacial clefts were the most common subtype, congenital heart disease was the most frequently associated anomaly, and trisomy 13 was the most frequently associated syndrome in infants with cleft lip and palate.
CONGENITAL ANOMALIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sumitaka Kobayashi, Sachiko Itoh, Chihiro Miyashita, Yu Ait Bamai, Takeshi Yamaguchi, Hideyuki Masuda, Mariko Itoh, Keiko Yamazaki, Naomi Tamura, Sharon J. B. Hanley, Atsuko Ikeda-Araki, Yasuaki Saijo, Yoshiya Ito, Miyuki Iwai-Shimada, Shin Yamazaki, Michihiro Kamijima, Reiko Kishi
Summary: Prenatal exposure to metal can potentially cause neurodevelopmental delays in children. This study found a slight association between selenium levels in maternal blood and increased risks of neurodevelopmental delays in children up to the age of 4 years.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yasuaki Saijo, Eiji Yoshioka, Yukihiro Sato, Yuki Kunori
Summary: This study investigated the factors associated with the retention or migration of internal medicine doctors to rural areas in Japan, including age, sex, board certification, type of work, and main clinical work. The results showed that female doctors in rural areas were more likely to stay, while obtaining subspecialty board certification was a potential barrier to rural work. Additionally, doctors without specific subspecialty and those in general internal medicine were more likely to migrate to non-rural areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kentaro Nakanishi, Yasuaki Saijo, Eiji Yoshioka, Yukihiro Sato, Yasuhito Kato, Ken Nagaya, Satoru Takahashi, Yoshiya Ito, Sumitaka Kobayashi, Chihiro Miyashita, Atsuko Ikeda-Araki, Reiko Kishi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between maternal multimorbidity and adverse perinatal outcomes such as preterm delivery and low birth weight. The study found a significant association between maternal multimorbidity and adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and small for gestational age.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yukihiro Sato, Eiji Yoshioka, Masanori Takekawa, Yasuaki Saijo
Summary: This study investigated the association between oral diseases and work productivity loss. The study found that poor periodontal status was significantly associated with decreased presenteeism, but not absenteeism. Decay and missing teeth were not significantly associated with either absenteeism or presenteeism.
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)