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Abdulraheem S. A. Almalki, A. Alhadhrami, Walaa F. Alsanie, S. K. Kamarudin, A. Pugazhendhi
Summary: Hierarchical designing of Ni/HZSM-5 catalyst was used for catalytic co-pyrolysis of a mixture, resulting in effective transformation of oxygenated and aliphatic molecules to aromatics, achieving higher selectivity to BTX.
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(2024)
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Lizeth I. Tamayo, Syed Emdadul Haque, Tariqul Islam, Alauddin Ahmed, Moziber Rahman, Abu Horayra, Lin Tong, Lin Chen, Aresha Martinez-Cardoso, Habibul Ahsan, Brandon L. Pierce
Summary: This study examines the impact of returning genetic results on behavioral changes related to exposure reduction in a Bangladeshi cohort exposed to arsenic through drinking water. The findings suggest that returning genetic results can increase self-reported exposure-reducing behaviors but may not have a detectable impact on reducing urine arsenic levels.
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(2024)
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Mercedes A. Bravo, Dominique Zephyr, Melissa R. Fiffer, Marie Lynn Miranda
Summary: This study found associations between prenatal air pollution exposure and birth weight, showing that PM2.5 had the largest adverse effect on preterm infants and NO2 had the largest adverse effect on full term infants. Exposure in the first half of pregnancy had a greater impact on birth weight.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
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Moye Luo, Xiaodong Zhang, Xin Zhu, Tao Long, Shaohua Cao, Ran Yu
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the research progress on the bioremediation, mathematical modeling, and reactive transport simulation of chlorinated ethenes in aquifers over the past three decades. It offers guidance on the selection of appropriate models and software, summarizes the equations, parameters, and applications of existing models, and highlights the operation, benefits, and limitations of available software. Lastly, it emphasizes the importance of reactive transport simulation for the design of in situ bioremediation systems and suggests the need for further research to improve model applicability and support.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
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K. Ramaprabha, S. Venkat Kumar, Panchamoorthy Saravanan, R. Rajeshkannan, M. Rajasimman, Hesam Kamyab, Yasser Vasseghian
Summary: Carbohydrates have significant potential in various domains, including genetic material organization, structural support, and defense mechanisms. They have diverse functions in energy storage, immunological signaling, and food modification. Carbohydrates are useful in food products due to their characteristics like solubility, sweetness, and flavor encapsulation. In the future, carbohydrates can play a role in therapeutic development and bio-based packaging. Carbohydrate-based nanoparticles have the potential to enhance agricultural yields and plant protection against pathogens.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
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Ily Asilah Ibrahim, Hemamalini Rawindran, Mohammad Mahtab Alam, Wai Hong Leong, Nurul Tasnim Sahrin, Hui-Suan Ng, Yi Jing Chan, Eman Alaaeldin Abdelfattah, Jun Wei Lim, Umar Sa'ad Aliyu, Kuan Shiong Khoo
Summary: The escalating crisis of marine plastic waste poses threats to marine ecosystems by releasing harmful substances. The degradation of plastic into microplastics and nanoplastics amplifies the destructive impact on marine life and terrestrial ecosystems. While there are recycling methods, further research and development are needed for improved efficiency. Urgent action is necessary to confront this ecological crisis and protect the marine environment and ecosystems.
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(2024)
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Wojciech Zglobicki, Boguslawa Baran-Zglobicka
Summary: Air quality in Poland is poor due to high emissions of harmful substances, leading to increased diseases and premature deaths. Urban areas are particularly affected, with unregulated emissions from buildings and vehicles being the biggest problem. Local action is important to improve air quality. A study assessed changes in air pollution levels in major Polish cities from 2005 to 2021 and found a decrease in pollutant concentrations. However, the implementation of measures outlined in policy documents is not always effective due to a lack of formal tools and financial resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
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Aysegul Yagmur Goren, Dogan Erdemir, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: The majority of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into the environment are caused by human activities, particularly the use of fossil fuels and deforestation. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies can be effective solutions to address this problem. The post-combustion process is currently the most widely utilized technology on a commercial scale. However, there is a need for further research and technology development to improve the stability and cost-effectiveness of solvents and to enhance the adsorption capacity of commercialized sorbents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Shangye Yang, Tinglin Huang, Haihan Zhang, Yun Tang, Honghong Guo, Ruzhu Hu, Ya Cheng
Summary: In this study, a Fe-activated carbon (AC) carrier was used to enhance the nitrogen removal capacity of aboriginal denitrification in drinking water reservoirs. The addition of the carrier significantly improved the removal efficiencies of total nitrogen and permanganate index. Genomic analysis revealed an increase in the abundance of denitrifying bacteria and suggested a novel pathway for promoting aerobic denitrification in micropolluted drinking water reservoirs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Jie Yang, Yaozhong Wang, Chang Tang, Zhenhua Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the influence of digitalization on industrial environmental pollution and finds that digitalization substantially diminishes the intensity of industrial pollution emissions. The study also reveals that the decline in pollution emission intensity attributable to digitalization is due to both structural and technological factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Velma Beri Kimbi Yaah, Sajad Ahmadi, M. Jennyffer Quimbayo, Sergio Morales-Torres, Satu Ojala
Summary: The growing demand for food has led to increased use of herbicides and pesticides, with glyphosate being one of the most widely used herbicides. However, there are disagreements regarding its toxicity and environmental effects. Different countries have adopted varying measures, such as setting maximum acceptable concentrations or banning its use completely. Researchers have developed various technologies to remove glyphosate from water, but there are challenges in upscaling these technologies and limited information on their adverse effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Mengmei Ni, Deepika Deepika, Xiaomeng Li, Wei Xiong, Lishi Zhang, Jinyao Chen, Vikas Kumar
Summary: This study investigated the developmental neurotoxicity and embryotoxicity of Bisphenol A (BPA) using in vitro experiments and computational models. The results showed that the recommended intake of BPA is similar to the temporary-tolerable intake, suggesting a potential alternative approach to risk assessment without animal studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Zaid H. Jabbar, Bassim H. Graimed, Saad H. Ammar, Maye M. Alsunbuli, Sarah A. Hamood, Hayder hamzah Najm, Athraa G. Taher
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(2024)
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Xiaoxiang Cheng, Wenxin Song, Fengxun Tan, Xinsheng Luo, Xuewu Zhu, Tao Yang, Zhiwei Zhou, Jingtao Xu, Daoji Wu, Heng Liang
Summary: This study proposes a novel ultrafiltration membrane pretreatment technology using calcium hypochlorite and ferrous iron process for algae-laden water treatment. The results show that the technology significantly reduces membrane fouling, improves water quality, and has great potential in efficiently degrading algal pollutants and enhancing the ultrafiltration capability.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Ying Liu, Yongtian Li, Wanxin Yin, Hong-cheng Wang, Xingjuan Zhao, Xiaohui Liu, Shaoyong Lu, Ai-jie Wang
Summary: A full-scale deep oxidation pond with horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland was used to investigate nutrient removal and establish a practical prediction model. The study showed that the DOP-HSCWs achieved high removal efficiencies for various pollutants and demonstrated sustained excellent purification of rural polluted river water. The effluent concentration was influenced by influent loadings and seasonal variations. The study also highlighted the microbial composition differences between seasons.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Kang Wang, Sen Wang, Xin Zhang, Wenyue Wang, Xiaoyan Wang, Fanlong Kong, Min Xi
Summary: The phosphorus-magnesium modified biomass carbon can effectively control the invasion of exotic species Spartina alterniflora in the coastal zones of China, improve soil quality and fertility, and promote the growth and biomass of Suaeda salsa.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Jennifer Maria Navia Mendoza, Bryan Fernando Rivadeneira Mendoza, Jaime Cevallos Mendoza, Alina M. Balu, Rafael Luque, Luis Angel Zambrano Intriago, Joan Manuel Rodriguez-Diaz
Summary: In this study, a hybrid material MIL-53(Al)@HC was synthesized and demonstrated to have excellent adsorption capability for Ibuprofen sodium salt and Metsulfuron-methyl in a binary system. The hybrid material showed in situ crystal growth capability and could remove >98% of the target substances at extreme conditions. The adsorption kinetics and equilibrium were well described by the pseudo-second order model and the Sips and Freundlich models.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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Federica Bovio, Elisa Perciballi, Pasquale Melchioretto, Daniela Ferrari, Matilde Forcella, Paola Fusi, Chiara Urani
Summary: Microglial cells play a key role in protecting the central nervous system and are involved in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. Cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, increases oxidative stress and impairs mitochondrial function in microglial cells, but the cells can counteract oxidative stress by increasing glutathione reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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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)
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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.
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(2024)
