Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Konsta Hakkarainen, Panu Rantakokko, Jani Koponen, Paivi Ruokojarvi, Merja Korkalainen, Veikko Salomaa, Antti Jula, Satu Mannisto, Markus Perola, Annamari Lundqvist, Ville Mannisto, Fredrik Aberg
Summary: According to this population-based study, persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are positively associated with liver disease and liver injury biomarkers, especially in individuals with obesity or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. These findings suggest that environmental toxins are important risk factors for chronic liver disease.
LIVER INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luis Alberto Henriquez-Hernandez, Ana Macias-Montes, Andrea Acosta-Dacal, Cristian Rial-Berriel, Edna Duarte-Lopes, Ailton Luis Lopes-Ribeiro, Patricia Miranda Alfama, Miriam Livramento, Manuel Zumbado, Ricardo Diaz-Diaz, Maria del Mar Bernal-Suarez, Lluis Serra-Majem, Octavio P. Luzardo
Summary: International Public Health authorities recommend biomonitoring studies to assess chemical exposure in the general population. This study analyzed blood concentrations of various pollutants in a cohort of subjects from Cape Verde and found that 16.7% of the 360 toxic compounds were detected in at least one participant. The study also identified the most frequently detected substances and the factors influencing blood concentrations. This is the first biomonitoring study in Cape Verde and provides useful information for public health measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Joo Kim, Sohyeon Choi, Sunmi Kim, Inae Lee, Min Kyong Moon, Kyungho Choi, Jeongim Park, Yoon Hee Cho, Young Min Kwon, Jiyoung Yoo, Gi Jeong Cheon, Young Joo Park
Summary: This study examined the associations between persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and thyroid hormone levels in humans, and found that these associations are influenced by sex, menopausal status, and age. Different POPs had different effects on different hormones, and the associations varied in different population groups. Furthermore, the study also suggested that thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) and peripheral deiodinase activity (G(D)) may play important roles in explaining the changes in total T4 and total T3.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Iris Reina-Perez, Francisco Artacho-Cordon, Vicente Mustieles, Daniel Castellano-Castillo, Fernando Cardona, Inmaculada Jimenez-Diaz, Jose A. Lopez-Medina, Juan Alcaide, Luis Ocana-Wilhelmi, Luz M. Iribarne-Duran, Juan P. Arrebola, Nicolas Olea, Francisco J. Tinahones, Mariana F. Fernandez
Summary: This study suggests that the accumulation of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in visceral adipose tissue is associated with metabolic syndrome. The levels of certain organic pollutants in adipose tissue were found to be related to indicators of metabolic syndrome such as high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and waist circumference. The study also found that the mixture effect of various organic pollutants was associated with the occurrence of metabolic syndrome.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Myriam P. Hoyeck, Geronimo Matteo, Erin M. MacFarlane, Ineli Perera, Jennifer E. Bruin
Summary: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are widely dispersed contaminants that can affect human health. Epidemiological studies have shown that POPs have a modest impact on diabetes risk. This review evaluates and summarizes the evidence for POPs causing beta-cell toxicity, emphasizing the need to consider the endocrine pancreas in toxicity assessments and highlighting future research directions and limitations.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Meg-Anne Moriceau, German Cano-Sancho, MinJi Kim, Xavier Coumoul, Claude Emond, Juan-Pedro Arrebola, Jean-Philippe Antignac, Karine Audouze, Christophe Rousselle
Summary: Blood is widely used to monitor persistent organic pollutants (POPs), but the variability in the distribution of POPs between adipose tissue and serum is poorly understood. This review found high variability in the partition coefficients of POPs between adipose tissue and serum, with the number of halogen atoms and body mass index being key factors influencing the partitioning ratios.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Stanislaw Waclawek, Kamil Krawczyk, Daniele Silvestri, Vinod V. T. Padil, Michal Rezanka, Miroslav Cernik, Mietek Jaroniec
Summary: Water contamination is a global issue due to factors such as population growth and industrial activities. This review article discusses the use of cyclodextrins (CDs) and CD-functionalized materials for the removal of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from water, providing an overview of their applications and mechanisms.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tetsushi Oyama, Kanichiro Wada, Kazushige Koyama, Gentaro Kumagai, Sunao Tanaka, Toru Asari, Atsushi Imai, Teppei Okamoto, Shingo Hatakeyama, Songee Jung, Yoshikuni Sugimura, Chikara Ohyama, Yasuyuki Ishibashi
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between the cross-sectional area of the dural sac and lower urinary tract symptoms. The study found that the prevalence of OAB was 11.1% and was significantly correlated with age, low back pain scores, and smaller dural sac size.
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. Aravind Kumar, T. Krithiga, S. Sathish, A. Annam Renita, D. Prabu, S. Lokesh, R. Geetha, S. Karthik Raja Namasivayam, Mika Sillanpaa
Summary: This article discusses the hazards of persistent organic pollutants and their impact on the environment and humans, introduces different biological degradation methods, emphasizes the potential of microbial degradation in the management of POPs, and points out the direction for future research.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Priyanka Kumari, Nupur Bahadur, Xavier A. Conlan, Majid Laleh, Lingxue Kong, Luke A. O'Dell, Ludovic F. Dumee, Andrea Merenda
Summary: The remediation of persistent organic pollutants in surface and ground water is a global environmental challenge. Conventional physico-chemical techniques are not efficient in removing such pollutants, thus requiring new remediation techniques. This study developed photo-electro catalytic membranes that combine photocatalytic and electrocatalytic degradation of contaminants with molecular sieving. The membranes exhibited enhanced hydrophilicity and electro-chemical properties, resulting in increased photocurrent efficiency and degradation kinetic factors compared to photocatalysis and electrocatalysis. The strategy of using these membranes offers great potential in designing stimuli-responsive materials for simultaneous sieving and degradation of toxic contaminants.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Lun Ang, Patrick J. McHugh, Mark D. Symes
Summary: Sonoelectrochemical pollutant degradation is a promising method for water treatment, which combines both electrochemical and ultrasonic techniques to efficiently convert pollutants into harmless substances. The synergistic effects of electrochemistry and ultrasonication lead to faster degradation rates and improved mass transport, making it an attractive approach for pollutant removal in water.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mario Daniel Caba-Flores, Carmen Martinez-Valenzuela, Marcela Cardenas-Tueme, Alberto Camacho-Morales
Summary: Industrial activities bring advances and comforts to modern human life in every field, but also lead to negative issues such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and microplastics (MPs). These pollutants are present in every ecosystem and can disrupt all forms of life, including human consumption products. The effects of ingesting MPs and POPs during the first 1000 days of life, a crucial stage for health programming of offspring, are currently unknown. This review provides evidence on major sources of POPs and MPs, their accumulation in animal- or plant-based infant formulas and human breast milk, and their impact on newborn health outcomes, highlighting the need for identifying these pollutants in breast milk and milk substitutes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Sanja Winkelmann, Alia Korth, Bettina Voss, Maher Abou Nasr, Naomi Behrend, Annett Pudszuhn, Veit M. Hofmann, Philipp Schendzielorz, Corina Maetzler, Anne Hermes, Christoph Borzikowsky, Thomas Bahmer, Wolfgang Lieb, Stefan Schreiber, Stefan Stoerk, Felipe A. Montellano, Martin Witzenrath, Thomas Keil, Michael Krawczak, Martin Laudien
Summary: A large cross-sectional study in Germany found that 45.6% of SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals experienced persistent olfactory dysfunction (OD) and 36.2% had subjective gustatory dysfunction (GD). Objective testing confirmed OD in 34.6% of participants. This suggests a significant increase in the prevalence of olfactory dysfunction after COVID-19 infection.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuria Guil-Oumrait, Damaskini Valvi, Raquel Garcia-Esteban, Monica Guxens, Jordi Sunyer, Maties Torrent, Maribel Casas, Martine Vrijheid
Summary: This study found that prenatal exposure to persistent organic pollutants may have lasting effects on child BMI into adolescence, and exposure to certain pollutants during pregnancy may be associated with major risk factors for adult CM syndrome.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sisay Abebe Debela, Ishmail Sheriff, Chala Daba, Yonatal Mesfin Tefera, Dinaol Bedada, Mesfin Gebrehiwot
Summary: The chemical market has experienced significant growth, but the environmental and health impacts of chemical use and disposal have become a growing concern. This study assessed the current status of POP management and regulation in Ethiopia, finding inadequate regulation and management of POP waste and stockpiles. It is crucial to improve monitoring, management, and regulation of POPs by strengthening collaboration among regulatory bodies, harmonizing laws, and building institutional capacity.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samira Salihovic, Tove Fall, Andrea Ganna, Corey D. Broeckling, Jessica E. Prenni, Tuulia Hyotylainen, Anna Karrman, P. Monica Lind, Erik Ingelsson, Lars Lind
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2019)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Saroj Jayasinghe, Lars Lind, Samira Salihovic, Anders Larsson, P. Monica Lind
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Review
Environmental Studies
Bas J. P. van Bavel, Daniel R. Curtis, Matthew J. Hannaford, Michail Moatsos, Joris Roosen, Tim Soens
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-CLIMATE CHANGE
(2019)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Natalie R. van Zuydam, Claes Ladenvall, Benjamin F. Voight, Rona J. Strawbridge, Juan Fernandez-Tajes, N. William Rayner, Neil R. Robertson, Anubha Mahajan, Efthymia Vlachopoulou, Anuj Goel, Marcus E. Kleber, Christopher P. Nelson, Lydia Coulter Kwee, Tonu Esko, Evelin Mihailov, Reedik Magi, Lili Milani, Krista Fischer, Stavroula Kanoni, Jitender Kumar, Ci Song, Jaana A. Hartiala, Nancy L. Pedersen, Markus Perola, Christian Gieger, Annette Peters, Liming Qu, Sara M. Willems, Alex S. F. Doney, Andrew D. Morris, Yan Zheng, Giorgio Sesti, Frank B. Hu, Lu Qi, Markku Laakso, Unnur Thorsteinsdottir, Harald Grallert, Cornelia van Duijn, Muredach P. Reilly, Erik Ingelsson, Panos Deloukas, Sek Kathiresan, Andres Metspalu, Svati H. Shah, Juha Sinisalo, Veikko Salomaa, Anders Hamsten, Nilesh J. Samani, Winfried Maerz, Stanley L. Hazen, Hugh Watkins, Danish Saleheen, Andrew P. Morris, Helen M. Colhoun, Leif Groop, Mark I. McCarthy, Colin N. A. Palmer
CIRCULATION-GENOMIC AND PRECISION MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Salihovic, L. Lind, A. Larsson, P. M. Lind
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lars Lind, Samira Salihovic, Johan Sundstrom, Corey D. Broeckling, Patrik K. Magnusson, Jessica Prenni, Tove Fall, Johan Arnlov
Summary: Using plasma metabolomics, a novel biomarker for atrial fibrillation, 9-decenoylcarnitine, was identified. However, it is likely not causally related to atrial fibrillation.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Svetlana Pakhomova, Igor Zhdanov, Bert van Bavel
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yagut Allahverdiyeva, Eva-Mari Aro, Bert van Bavel, Carlos Escudero, Christiane Funk, Jarna Heinonen, Lars Herfindal, Peter Lindblad, Sari Makinen, Merja Penttila, Kaarina Sivonen, Matilde Skogen Chauton, Hanne Skomedal, Jorunn Skjermo
Summary: NordAqua is a Nordic Center of Excellence focused on promoting Blue Bioeconomy and reforming the use of natural resources sustainably. Their key research includes improving photosynthesis, developing novel photosynthetic cell factories, promoting diversity of Nordic cyanobacteria and algae, and improving bio-based wastewater purification technologies.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Anurag Srivastava, Manickavasagam Rengaraju, Saurabh Srivastava, Vimal Narayanan, Vivek Gupta, Rashmi Upadhayay, Jitender Kumar, Sathiyarajeswaran Parameswaran, Kanakavalli Kadarkarai, Aarthi Velmurugan
Summary: The study found that patients treated with NVK and KSK showed a statistically significant reduction in hospital stay time, reduction in viral load of SARS-CoV-2, and time taken to transition from asymptomatic to symptomatic, compared to those in the placebo group. These traditional medicines demonstrated significant improvements in viral symptoms and hospitalization time.
Article
Economics
Bas van Bavel
Summary: This article highlights the role of associational organizations in the context of wealth inequality in pre-industrial Europe, which has been less systematically discussed in existing literature. These organizations developed less regressive forms of taxation and redistribution, controlled accumulation, and sometimes imposed maximums of wealth ownership. The article argues that in societies where associations of middling groups held strong positions, wealth inequality was notably reduced.
ECONOMIC HISTORY REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
P. Monica Lind, Lars Lind, Samira Salihovic, Hakan Ahlstrom, Karl Michaelsson, Joel Kullberg, Robin Strand
Summary: According to this study, some PFAS are inversely related to fat mass, but not all PFAS show this relationship, and it mainly occurs in women.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Linda Dunder, P. Monica Lind, Samira Salihovic, Jordan Stubleski, Anna Karrman, Lars Lind
Summary: This study investigated the associations between multiple PFAS and blood lipids in a longitudinal manner. The results showed that changes in six out of the eight investigated PFAS were positively associated with changes in plasma lipids, providing further evidence for the role of PFAS exposure in human lipid metabolism.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marianne Haug, Linda Dunder, P. Monica Lind, Lars Lind, Samira Salihovic
Summary: This study found associations between plasma PFAS concentrations and cholesterol, lipoproteins, and fatty acids, suggesting a potential role of PFAS in lipid metabolism.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Linda Dunder, Samira Salihovic, Georgios Varotsis, Monica Lind, Solve Elmstahl, Lars Lind
Summary: This study conducted in Sweden using data from two population-based cohort studies found that moderately elevated levels of PFAS do not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The meta-analysis results indicated a modest inverse association between PFOA levels and incident CVD, further supporting that increasing PFAS levels are not linked to an increased risk of CVD.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
P. Monica Lind, Samira Salihovic, Jordan Stubleski, Anna Karrman, Lars Lind
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)
