Article
Toxicology
Corinna Fischer, Edgar Leibold, Julia Hiller, Thomas Goeen
Summary: This study provides initial information on the human in vivo metabolism of UV-327 by administering it orally to volunteers. The results show that UV-327 is well-absorbed from the intestine but only partially metabolized. Biliary excretion may be the major route of elimination for UV-327 and its hydroxylated metabolites.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jin Il Kwak, Sun Hwa Nam, Youn Joo An
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of silver nanoparticles on plant and soil enzymes, and found that they inhibited plant growth and affected soil enzyme activity. These findings are important for the field of land application of biosolids.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guihua Li, Kangli Guo, He Zhang, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: Land application of biosolids does not have detrimental effects on soil arthropods or microbial-related soil function, but it does influence the abundance and diversity of arthropods.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenting Wang, In-Seok Lee, Jeong-Eun Oh
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence and distribution of benzotriazole UV stabilizers and UV filters in marine environments in South Korea. The findings suggest that these substances can transfer through the marine food web, with some showing the ability to bioaccumulate and biomagnify.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Jinlin Jiang, Yuwen Yang, Lei Wang, Shaohua Cao, Tao Long, Renbin Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of residual chlorothalonil on soil characteristics and microbial communities, showing that it has considerable impacts on soil respiration, enzyme activities, and microbial community structure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiaqi Xue, Xinyi Chen, Qing Li, Ruihao Sun, Jiapeng Xiao, Yu Li
Summary: This study focused on benzotriazole ultraviolet stabilisers (BUVSs) and constructed a 3D-QSAR model to design derivatives with reduced bioenrichment ability and enhanced biodegradability. Molecular docking tests revealed decreased bioenrichment ability and increased biodegradation ability of some derivatives. The developed molecular modification method provides a new perspective for researching environmentally friendly UV absorbents and reducing the risks of these emerging pollutants on the environment and human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
William Ramos da Silva, Clistenes Williams Araujo do Nascimento, Fernando Bruno Vieira da Silva, Adriana Alves Batista de Souza, Giselle Gomes Monteiro Fracetto, Diogo Henrique de Sa Veloso Ximenes
Summary: The study found that chemically stabilized sludge was more efficient in increasing soil pH, while composted sludge had higher soil organic matter levels. The addition of sludge improved the availability of nutrients in the soil, aiding in plant nutrient uptake and increasing maize yield.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiye Zhang, Ying Huang, Youjun Pei, Yuyang Wang, Mingwan Li, Huihui Chen, Xuefang Liang, Christopher J. Martyniuk
Summary: This study reveals similar toxic effects of two common BUVSs in zebrafish embryos, possibly due to their differential effects on metabolism and biotransformation. These findings have important implications for understanding the metabolism, disposition, and toxicology of BUVSs in aquatic organisms.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuying Zhang, Zhongyu Wang, Jingwen Chen, Qing Xie, Minghua Zhu, Wenjing Han
Summary: This study found that benzotriazole ultraviolet stabilizers have high bioaccumulation potential in the aquatic environment, showing a nonlinear adsorption mechanism during bioaccumulation, where protein binding plays a significant role.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuuta Sakuragi, Hideshige Takada, Hiroya Sato, Atsuhito Kubota, Masaru Terasaki, Shinji Takeuchi, Atsuko Ikeda-Araki, Yoko Watanabe, Shigeyuki Kitamura, Hiroyuki Kojima
Summary: This study measured the concentrations of nine representative BUVSs in plastic bottle caps, food packages, and plastic shopping bags purchased from Japanese grocery stores, and found that eight BUVSs were detected in these plastic products, with UV-P and UV-326 detected in all bottle caps at relatively high concentrations. Additionally, the study characterized the agonistic and/or antagonistic activities of 13 BUVSs against human estrogen receptors and androgen receptor, revealing potential endocrine-disrupting effects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
M. I. Syakir, Yazan Al Manasir, Nurin Syahindah Syasya Nor Ashikin, Shaiful Yusuff, Mark Zuknik, H. P. S. Abdul Khalil
Summary: The agricultural industry plays a significant role in developing countries, but extensive land clearing has increased vulnerability to natural disasters due to severe erosion within watersheds. Cellulosic fibers like jute and sisal are gaining attention for controlling soil erosion, but research on biocomposites is limited by cost and availability of biodegradable polymers. Hindered by poor adhesive interactions, the development of biocomposites for soil erosion control remains limited.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abraham Demelash Chane, Zdene Kosnar, Tereza Hrebeckova, Lucie Wiesnerov, Miroslav Jozifek, Petr Dolezal, Lukas Praus, Pavel Tlustos
Summary: The study aimed to bioremediate synthetic musks by combining four species of white rot fungi with phytoremediation using Zea mays in biosolid-amended soils. Only Galaxolide (HHCB) and Tonalide (AHTN) were detected, with concentrations not exceeding 9% in natural attenuation treated soil. Pleurotus ostreatus was the most efficient fungal strain for mycoremediation, removing 51.3% of HHCB and 46.4% of AHTN. Phytoremediation-only with biosolid-amended soil significantly reduced HHCB and AHTN concentrations compared to the control treatment without plants, with final concentrations of 56.2 and 15.3 μg/kg dw, respectively.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mayra Maniero Rodrigues, Douglas Gomes Viana, Guilherme Lucio Martins, Adijailton Jose de Souza, Julio Flavio Osti, Fernando Carvalho Oliveira, Marcelo Correa Alves, Aline Renee Coscione, Jussara Borges Regitano
Summary: Proper disposal of sewage sludge is important in tropical regions with high population growth. Using sewage sludge to manufacture organomineral fertilizers can improve soil quality and soybean development, but the suitability depends on soil texture.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
YingYing Liu, Carol J. Ptacek, Suzanne Beauchemin, Ted MacKinnon, David W. Blowes
Summary: Land application of biosolids can improve soil fertility and enhance crop production. This study evaluated the effectiveness of two organic amendments (biochar and woodchips) for reducing the concentration and leachability of pharmaceutical compounds in biosolids. The results showed that composting and the addition of biochar or woodchips significantly reduced the concentrations and leachabilities of the pharmaceuticals, demonstrating the potential of these amendments to mitigate pharmaceutical contamination.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shengxian Liang, Yue Zhang, Haimei Bo, Wenzhao Duan, Li Zhong
Summary: In this study, the toxicity of three benzotriazole ultraviolet stabilizers (BUVSs) was investigated using HepG2 cells. The results showed that the three BUVSs displayed weak cytotoxicity, with UV-P being the most toxic, followed by UV-329 and UV-328. Moreover, UV-P and UV-329 exhibited agonistic activity towards AHR and upregulated the expression of diabetic related genes.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tao Peng, Chao Xu, Lei Yang, Bin Yang, Wen-Wen Cai, Fenglong Gu, Guang-Guo Ying
Summary: The UV/chlorine process is an efficient advanced oxidation process in water treatment. This study evaluated the reaction kinetics and mechanism of nitrobenzene, benzoic acid, and p-chlorobenzoic acid in the UV/chlorine process using theoretical calculations and experimental studies. The results showed that the reactions in the UV/chlorine process are mainly initiated by H-abstraction and addition pathways, with slower reactions initiated by chlorine radicals. The theoretically calculated rate constants were consistent with experimental results.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Pei-Ying Li, Jia-Hui Zhao, Nian Li, Bo Liu, Wen-Ge Zhang, Zi-Fan Zhu, Chao Yan, Ning-Lan Xiao, Hua-Jie Lai
Summary: In this study, a polyimidazolyl acetate ionic liquid was synthesized and coated on cellulose filter papers to create a thin-film extraction phase for the extraction of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from water. The experiments showed that this homemade thin-film extraction material exhibited excellent adsorption capacity and desorption rate for the target drugs. A paper-based thin-film extraction phase-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was established and showed good detection limits and quantification limits.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng Li, Zijian He, Yuan He, Huajie Lai, Xingrui Qi, Zhidong Zhao, Tao Jin
Summary: This study synthesized ZnSe nanoparticles using a hydrothermal method and found that constructing a ZnSe/Ta2O5 heterojunction structure effectively improved the photocatalytic performance by solving the issue of short photo-generated carrier lifetime. The ZnSe/Ta2O5 photocatalyst with a mass ratio of 5:1 showed the best performance, with a RhB degradation rate 7.2 times higher than ZnSe nanoparticles and 11 times higher than Ta2O5 nanosheets. It also exhibited a hydrogen evolution rate 1.7 times that of ZnSe nanoparticles and 4.4 times that of Ta2O5 nanosheets.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Wang, Guodong Cao, Jing Zhang, Yanyan Chen, Zhifeng Chen, Zenghua Qi, Ruijin Li, Chuan Dong, Zongwei Cai
Summary: The study revealed the presence of PPD-derived quinones in the fine particulate matter of two Chinese megacities, possibly originating from vehicle emissions. The estimated exposure levels suggest that the exposure caused by novel PPD-Qs may have been overlooked.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Wang, Guodong Cao, Jing Zhang, Zhifeng Chen, Chuan Dong, Jianmin Chen, Zongwei Cai
Summary: This study reveals significant oxidative potential induced by emerging PPD-quinones in urban PM2.5, contributing to our understanding of the toxicity of both PM2.5 and PPD-quinones, and aiding in the assessment of their environmental risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-Fan Chen, Zhi-Cheng Lin, Zenghua Qi, Zongwei Cai, Zhi-Feng Chen
Summary: Exposure to pollutants can cause damage to the eyes of aquatic organisms. Zebrafish is a commonly used model to study ocular toxicity and has shown morphological changes, retinal damage, and abnormalities in visual signal processes. The underlying mechanisms involve thyroid hormone signaling, retinoic acid signaling, and retinal glucose metabolism. This review discusses the phenotypes and signaling pathways associated with ocular toxicity from contaminants, detection methods, and a predictive model for potential ocular toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhi-Feng Chen, Zhi-Cheng Lin, Si-Qi Lu, Xiao-Fan Chen, Xiao-Liang Liao, Zenghua Qi, Zongwei Cai
Summary: This study evaluated the toxic effects of common azoles on zebrafish larvae and found that azole exposure can cause abnormalities in retinal morphology, color perception, and thyroid hormone levels. Furthermore, it demonstrated the antagonistic effects of azoles on thyroid receptors.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qiang Li, Jia-Hui Zhao, Hua-Jie Lai, Bo Liu, Miao Zhang, Ning-Lan Xiao, Hao-Dong Wang, Tao Jin
Summary: A modified silica gel adsorbent material was synthesized and successfully used for the extraction and analysis of steroid hormones from water. The modified silica gel showed high adsorption capacity and recovery rates for three steroid hormones. The HPLC-MS/MS method with modified silica gel extraction achieved low detection and quantification limits for the steroid hormones.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yue-Rui Huang, Si-Si Liu, Jin-Xin Zi, Sheng-Ming Cheng, Jun Li, Guang-Guo Ying, Chang-Er Chen
Summary: This study used an in situ tool, diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT), to investigate the distribution and exchange kinetics of five typical PFAS in four soils. The results showed a nonlinear relationship between PFAS masses in DGT and time, indicating that PFAS were partially supplied by the solid phase in all soils. A dynamic model called DGT-induced fluxes in soils/sediments (DIFS) was used to interpret the results and determine the distribution coefficients for the labile fraction (Kdl), response time (tc), and adsorption/desorption rates (k1 and k-1). The findings suggest that the availability of PFAS in soils is controlled by Kdl, while the release of PFAS from soils may be kinetically constrained, especially for more hydrophilic PFAS.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiao-Pei Li, Shu-Qing Qiu, Dong-Qiao Lei, Chen-Si Wang, Lingtian Xie, Guang-Guo Ying, Guo-Yong Huang
Summary: In this study, the ecotoxicological effects of Bisphenol 4-[1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl] phenol (BPTMC) on marine medaka embryos were examined. Low concentrations of BPTMC stimulated certain developmental and behavioral effects, while higher concentrations led to inflammatory response and altered heart rate and swimming velocity. BPTMC also affected the concentrations of estrogen receptors, vitellogenin, and endogenous 17 beta-estradiol, as well as transcriptional levels of estrogen responsive genes in the embryos or/and larvae.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Miao Zhang, Jia-Hui Zhao, Bo Liu, Hao-Dong Wang, Ning-Lan Xiao, Qiang Li, Pei-Ying Li, Guo-Wei Hu, Hua-Jie Lai, Tao Jin
Summary: An amphiphilic solid phase extraction material was synthesized and proved to be effective in adsorbing 4 steroid hormones in aqueous solution. The material was successfully applied to the enrichment and detection of these hormones in natural water.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jin-Ge Zhang, Wenjun Shi, Dong-Dong Ma, Zhi-Jie Lu, Si-Ying Li, Xiao-Bing Long, Guang-Guo Ying
Summary: Imidacloprid (IMI) and thiamethoxam (THM) exhibit negative effects on parental fish, but their intergenerational effects at environmentally relevant concentrations are still unclear. This study investigates the intergenerational effects by exposing F0 zebrafish to IMI and THM and examining the F1 generations. The results show that IMI and THM affect fecundity, gonadal development, sex hormones, and VTG levels in F0 zebrafish, and also influence sex hormones, heart rate, and spontaneous movement rate in F1 generation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jie-Ru Jiang, Zhi-Feng Chen, Xiao-Liang Liao, Qian-Yi Liu, Jia-Ming Zhou, Shi-Ping Ou, Zongwei Cai
Summary: Tire wear particles (TWPs) are increasingly present in water, but little is known about their environmental consequences. In this study, TWP leachates were analyzed to identify potentially toxic organic substances using high-resolution mass spectrometry and toxicity identification. Thirteen substances were structurally identified, with cyclic amines found to be toxic to the tested algal species. Metabolomic analysis revealed differential metabolites associated with linoleic acid and purine metabolism, and oxidative stress was identified as a key factor in algal growth inhibition. This study highlights the risk posed by TWP leachable substances to aquatic organisms.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haiyan Yang, Xiaopeng Min, Jiale Wu, Xunyang Lin, Fang-Zhou Gao, Li-Xin Hu, Liguo Zhang, Yin Wang, Shangping Xu, Guang-Guo Ying
Summary: Ceramic water filters (CWFs) with lanthanum (La) coating showed enhanced viral removal, exceeding the capacity of commercial CWFs. The increased attachment of virus onto the filter surface, reduction of repulsive energy barrier, and the inactivation nature of La-coated ceramic contributed to the improved viral removal. Both genome damage and protein capsid conformational changes caused viral inactivation by La-coated ceramic. This finding is promising for practical viral removal in developing countries and advances the research on La application for water treatment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haiyan Yang, Suiqi Zhu, Xunyang Lin, Jiale Wu, Xinrui Du, Ran Chen, Yin Wang, Shangping Xu, Li-Xin Hu, Guang-Guo Ying
Summary: The study developed a novel lanthanum (La) coating on ceramic filters, which showed enhanced bacterial removal and long-term ability to meet drinking water standards. The lifespan of ceramic filters was extended as a result.