Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoyang Li, Tianhai Cheng, Shuaiyi Shi, Hong Guo, Yu Wu, Ming Lei, Xin Zuo, Wannan Wang, Zeying Han
Summary: Burning biomass emits fine particulate matter (PM2.5) which poses a serious threat to urban ecosystems and public health. Factors such as emission intensity, transport distance, and meteorological conditions play crucial roles in the regional transport of PM2.5 from biomass burning.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Laiheng Luo
Summary: This study analyzed the clinical characteristics of exposure to smoking, biomass, and occupational risk factors in patients with asthma. The results showed that smokers and patients exposed to biomass/occupation had longer duration of asthma, poorer lung function, and required higher medication doses. Different exposure methods had significant impacts on the clinical characteristics of asthma patients.
IMMUNITY INFLAMMATION AND DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Jun Zhu, Xu Yue, Huizheng Che, Xiangao Xia, Yadong Lei, Jun Wang, Tianliang Zhao, Xingna Yu, Hao Zhou, Hong Liao
Summary: Transport of biomass burning aerosols from Southeast Asia can cause air pollution over the Yungui Plateau in southwestern China. Fire emissions contribute significantly to the vertical PM2.5 concentrations over the Yungui Plateau, with dominant meridional transport. Low pressure weather patterns favor smoke transport, especially the pattern with the lowest pressure and strongest vertical wind disturbance over the northern Yungui Plateau. This study highlights the significant impact of Indo-China Peninsula biomass burning on PM2.5 pollution in southwestern China.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huifeng Xu, Linghong Chen, Jiansong Chen, Zhier Bao, Chenxi Wang, Xiang Gao, Kefa Cen
Summary: After the outbreak of COVID-19, the Chinese government implemented measures to control the virus, resulting in a nationwide reduction in anthropogenic emissions. A study conducted in Hangzhou, an eastern Chinese megacity, found that the lockdown measures had an impact on atmospheric particles. Decreased vehicle exhaust and industrial activity led to a decrease in EC and Fe-rich particles, while particles containing biomass burning tracers, such as K-SN and K-Na, increased during the lockdown. The study suggests the need for regional synergistic control measures to address fugitive combustion emissions for better air quality.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matthew S. Johnson, Kevin Strawbridge, K. Emma Knowland, Christoph Keller, Michael Travis
Summary: In the summer of 2019, Siberian wildfires significantly impacted air quality and composition in western Canada through trans-Pacific and trans-Arctic transport pathways. Observations and simulations indicated that the effects were mainly seen in the free troposphere.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Ersin Muhafiz, Yaser Said Cetin
Summary: The study found that nasal mucociliary clearance time was significantly prolonged in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome, indicating potential damage to nasal mucosa cilia. However, no significant relationship was detected between pseudoexfoliation syndrome and hearing loss.
EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Enrique Ambrocio-Ortiz, Gloria Perez-Rubio, Alejandra Ramirez-Venegas, Rafael de Jesus Hernandez-Zenteno, Armando Paredes-Lopez, Raul H. Sansores, Maria Elena Ramirez-Diaz, Filiberto Cruz-Vicente, Maria de Lourdes Martinez-Gomez, Ramces Falfan-Valencia
Summary: The study identified an association between single-nucleotide variants in the HSP90AB1 and HSP90B1 genes and a decreased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly among subjects exposed to biomass-burning smoke and smokers.
CURRENT ISSUES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
M. Legrand, R. Weller, S. Preunkert, B. Jourdain
Summary: The study found that the main source of ammonium in Antarctic aerosols may come from ammonia emissions from the Antarctic oceans rather than biomass burning activities. In summer, ammonia emissions from the Antarctic oceans are far lower than those from midlatitude southern oceans.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anselmo Fioranelli, Waldir A. Bizzo
Summary: This paper discusses the challenges and barriers faced in increasing electricity generation in the sugarcane industry through various attempts and technologies. These include using sugarcane bagasse and straw for cogeneration, as well as trying out biomass integrated gasifier-gas turbine combined cycle technology, which have encountered difficulties and failures in practice.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Ashmeet Kaur Alang, Shankar G. Aggarwal, Khem Singh, Daya Soni, Prashant Hegde
Summary: This study investigates seasonal and diurnal patterns of ambient brown carbon (BrC) and its sources in Delhi, with a focus on the polarity and light absorption properties of BrC in PM2.5 samples. The results show that methanol extracts exhibit stronger light-absorbing ability, followed by water and hexane extracts. Biomass burning activities significantly contribute to BrC absorption and abundance in the ambient atmosphere. The optical properties of HULIS in post-monsoon and winter aerosols are also characterized, revealing different contributions from regional crop-residue burning and local emissions in the formation of HULIS.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sonoyo Mukai, Souichiro Hioki, Makiko Nakata
Summary: This study aims to demonstrate the advantages of the Global Change Observation Mission-Climate (GCOM)-C satellite's second-generation global imager (SGLI), specifically the significance of simultaneous off-nadir polarized and nadir multi-spectral observations. By analyzing optically thick biomass-burning aerosol events and comparing them with a chemical transport model, the unique capabilities of SGLI are explored, paving the way for advanced data exploitation from future satellite missions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marco Follador, Britaldo Silveira Soares-Filho, George Philippidis, Juliana Leroy Davis, Amanda Ribeiro de Oliveira, Raoni Rajao
Summary: The Brazilian government's decision to open the Amazon biome for sugarcane expansion raised concerns in the EU, hindering the trade agreement. Research shows that Brazil's sugarcane expansion can meet ethanol demand and meet EU environmental standards, but also poses risks of competition with other commodities and deforestation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuo Ding, Dantong Liu, Delong Zhao, Ping Tian, Mengyu Huang, Deping Ding
Summary: Based on in-situ measurement, the characteristics of black carbon emissions and wet scavenging were comprehensively investigated in Nanning, South China. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and government officials in regulating and mitigating black carbon pollution in South China.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Makoto Saito, Tomohiro Shiraishi, Ryuichi Hirata, Yosuke Niwa, Kazuyuki Saito, Martin Steinbacher, Doug Worthy, Tsuneo Matsunaga
Summary: Emissions from biomass burning have a significant impact on the atmospheric carbon cycle. This study developed four sets of global biomass burning emissions estimates using a bottom-up approach and found that the estimates are highly sensitive to aboveground biomass and land cover data.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Di Wu, Juan Qi, Qing Li, Jiping Chen, Yingjun Chen, Jianmin Chen
Summary: This study found that households using biomass fuels for cooking have the highest risk of PCDD/Fs exposure, with levels significantly higher than other environments and control groups. The emissions of PCDD/Fs during biomass combustion may pose a potential health risk to humans.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Raquel Meirelles Pedreno, Erika Matsumura, Liliane Aparecida Fagundes Silva, Alessandra Giannella Samelli, Fernanda Cristina Leite Magliaro, Seisse Gabriela Gandolfi Sanches, Ivone Ferreira Neves Lobo, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho, Renata Mota Mamede Carvallo, Carla Gentile Matas
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on the P300 response of auditory event-related potentials (ERPs) and found that severe OSA is associated with impairment of the P300 response of auditory ERPs, suggesting a decrease in the processing speed of acoustic information that may be mediated by the level of somnolence.
SLEEP AND BREATHING
(2022)
Letter
Critical Care Medicine
Jeane Lima de Andrade Xavier, Fernanda Madeiro Leite Viana Weaver, George Lago Pinheiro, Paulo Henrique Sousa Fernandes, Pedro R. Genta, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Sara Q. C. Giampa, Sofia F. Furlan, Lunara S. Freitas, Thiago A. Macedo, Adriana Lebkuchen, Karina H. M. Cardozo, Valdemir M. Carvalho, Franco C. Martins, Indira F. B. Azam, Valeria Costa-Hong, Heno F. Lopes, Mariana L. Baptista, Carlos E. Rochitte, Luiz A. Bortolotto, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho, Luciano F. Drager
Summary: Despite an improved reversibility rate, most patients still retained the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome after CPAP treatment. CPAP treatment did not significantly affect adiposity biomarkers and deposits, indicating a modest role of OSA in modulating metabolic syndrome.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Baixin Chen, Miaolan Guo, Yueksel Peker, Neus Salord, Luciano F. Drager, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho, Xiangdong Tang, Yun Li
Summary: CPAP treatment leads to a significant decrease in total cholesterol but has no effect on other lipid profiles in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Factors such as age, gender, body mass index, daytime sleepiness, OSA severity, follow-up duration, CPAP compliance, and presence of cardiometabolic disease do not moderate the effects of CPAP treatment on lipid profiles.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gustavo C. de Almeida, Ubiratan de P. Santos, Yuri de D. M. Parente, Philippe de F. B. Colares, Rafael F. Mizutani, Fabiola del C. Bernardi, Ricardo M. Terra, Mario Terra-Filho
Summary: Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive tumor typically associated with asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma in situ has been proposed as an early stage of the disease, but its diagnostic criteria have only recently been defined. We present a case that provides insight into the unusual behavior of this disease, which is important for guiding follow-up and treatment strategies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Andre A. F. Mello, Giovanna D'Angelo, Ronaldo B. Santos, Isabela Bensenor, Paulo A. Lotufo, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho, Luciano F. Drager, Pedro R. Genta
Summary: This study compared the influence of in-lab polysomnography (PSG) and ambulatory Portable Monitor (PM) sleep study on body position, and found that patients undergoing PSG spent more time in the supine position and may overestimate the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared to PM. The diagnosis of OSA was also associated with increased time spent in the supine position.
SLEEP AND BREATHING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Linda M. Ueno-Pardi, Fabio L. Souza-Duran, Larissa Matheus, Amanda G. Rodrigues, Eline R. F. Barbosa, Paulo J. Cunha, Camila G. Carneiro, Naomi A. Costa, Carla R. Ono, Carlos A. Buchpiguel, Carlos E. Negrao, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho, Geraldo Busatto-Filho
Summary: Exercise training can improve exercise capacity, decrease apnea-hypopnea index, increase attention/executive functioning, and increase CMRgl in the frontal lobe of OSA patients, potentially leading to improvements in cognitive functioning.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rosa Hasan, Pedro Rodrigues Genta, George do Lago Pinheiro, Michelle Louvaes Garcia, Paula Gobi Scudeller, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro de Carvalho, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho
Summary: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition with many undiagnosed cases. This study validated the use of Biologix, a wireless oximeter with built-in accelerometer and smartphone integration, as a simple and reliable method for diagnosing OSA at home.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jeane Lima de Andrade Xavier, Mariana Delgado Fernandes, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho, Pedro R. Genta
Summary: For most patients starting CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, nasal masks are usually a better option despite the increasing sales of oronasal masks. Future studies should focus on personalizing CPAP interfaces based on individual patient characteristics.
SLEEP MEDICINE CLINICS
(2022)
Letter
Respiratory System
Gustavo Correa de Almeida, Rafael Futoshi Mizutani, Mario Terra-Filho, Ubiratan de Paula Santos
JORNAL BRASILEIRO DE PNEUMOLOGIA
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Stella Regina Martins, Alberto Jose de Araujo, Fernando C. Wehrmeister, Beatriz Martins Freitas, Rafaela Giunti Basso, Alfredo Nicodemos Cruz Santana, Ubiratan de Paula Santos
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of experimentation with and current use of water pipes and e-cigarettes among medical students. The study collected information through an online questionnaire on experimentation with and current use of conventional cigarettes, water pipes, and e-cigarettes, as well as beliefs and attitudes toward tobacco products, religiosity, and demographics. The results showed a high prevalence of experimentation with tobacco products among medical students, especially among those with siblings or friends who smoke.
JORNAL BRASILEIRO DE PNEUMOLOGIA
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Ricardo Luiz de Menezes Duarte, Sonia Maria Guimaraes Pereira Togeiro, Luciana de Oliveira Palombini, Fabiola Paula Galhardo Rizzatti, Simone Chaves Fagondes, Flavio Jose Magalhaes-da-Silveira, Marilia Montenegro Cabral, Pedro Rodrigues Genta, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho, Danielle Cristina Silva Climaco, Luciano Ferreira Drager, Vitor Martins Codeco, Carlos Alberto de Assis Viegas, Marcelo Fouad Rabahi
Summary: This article discusses the importance of sleep for individuals' proper functioning and the main causes of sleep-disordered breathing in adults and children. Obstructive sleep apnea, a common yet often overlooked disease, is accompanied by comorbidities that significantly impact quality of life and mortality rates. To establish consensus, the Sleep-Disordered Breathing Department of the Brazilian Thoracic Association gathered 14 experts with proven experience in the field.
JORNAL BRASILEIRO DE PNEUMOLOGIA
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Critical Care Medicine
M. Yanagimori, M. D. Fernandes, M. L. Garcia, P. G. Scudeller, C. R. Carvalho, G. Lorenzi-Filho, P. Genta
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fernanda C. S. G. Cruz, Luciano F. Drager, Daniel B. C. Queiroz, Gabriela A. Souza, Rodrigo P. Pedrosa, Tarcya L. G. Couto Patriota, Egidio L. Dorea, Marcelo Luiz C. Vieira, Camila G. Righi, Denis Martinez, Geruza A. da Silva, Giovanio Silva, Andrea Pio-Abreu, Paulo A. Lotufo, Isabela M. Benseaor, Luiz A. Bortolotto, Flavio D. Fuchs, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho
Summary: The MORPHEOS trial aims to evaluate the blood pressure lowering effects of CPAP treatment in adult patients with uncontrolled hypertension and moderate-severe sleep apnea. The trial includes a unique study design, pill counting, and detailed analysis of hypertension-mediated organ damage.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Thiago Tanaka Goya, Rosyvaldo Ferreira-Silva, Elisangela Macedo Gara, Renan Segalla Guerra, Eline Rozaria Ferreira Barbosa, Edgar Toschi-Dias, Paulo Jannuzzi Cunha, Carlos Eduardo Negrao, Geraldo Lorenzi-Filho, Linda Massako Ueno-Pardi
Summary: This study found that exercise training can improve muscle sympathetic nerve activity and executive performance during the Stroop Color Word Test in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, suggesting a significant positive impact on prefrontal functioning.
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)
