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Enhanced self-cementation of arsenic-contaminated soil via activation of non-thermal plasma-irradiated ferromanganese: A mechanistic investigation Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-19 Tao Huang, Yu-Xuan Feng, Lulu Zhou, Shu-wen Zhang
The self-cementation characteristics of arsenic (As)-contaminated soil were comprehensively investigated in this study. Different non-thermal plasma-irradiated binary (hydro)oxides of polyvalent ferromanganese (poly-Fe-Mn) were synthesized and exploratorily dispersed to soil samples to activate solidification and stabilization during the self-cemented process. The maximum compressive strength of 56
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Role of coal ash morphology and composition in delivery and transport of trace metals in the aquatic environment Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-16 Ellen A. Cowan, Zhen Wang, Stefanie A. Brachfeld, Steven J. Hageman, Keith C. Seramur, W. Forest Pearson, Jessica Wilson, Randall Karcher, Robert Hill, Avner Vengosh
Fly ash is predominately the inorganic byproduct of coal combustion for electrical power generation. It is composed of aluminosilicates with Fe, Mg, K, and Ca forming submicron to 100 μm spheres and amorphous particles. During combustion trace elements are incorporated into the heterogenous fine particles that can pose risks to the environment and human health. This study combines optical, rock magnetic
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Persistent organic pollutants and metabolic diseases: From the perspective of lipid droplets Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-16 Huixin Hou, Yaoting Ji, Yu Pan, Ling Wang, Yong Liang
The characteristic of semi-volatility enables persistent organic pollutants (POPs) almost ubiquitous in the environment. There is increasing concern about the potential risks of exposure to POPs due to their lipophilicity and readily bioaccumulation. Lipid droplets (LDs) are highly dynamic lipid storage organelles, alterations of intracellular LDs play a vital role in the progression of many prevalent
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The effects of perfluorooctanoic acid on breast cancer metastasis depend on the phenotypes of the cancer cells: An in vivo study with zebrafish xenograft model Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-16 Chi Huang, Ioana Murgulet, Linda Liu, Mona Zhang, Kaitlin Garcia, Leisha Martin, Wei Xu
Per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) have been associated with numerous human diseases. Recent in vitro studies have implicated the association of PFAS with an increased risk of breast cancer in humans. This study aimed to assess the toxic effects of PFAS during the development of human breast cancer using a zebrafish xenograft model. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) was used as a PFAS chemical
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Deciphering the cytotoxicity of micro- and nanoplastics in Caco-2 cells through meta-analysis and machine learning Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-16 Raphaela O.G. Ferreira, Rajat Nag, Aoife Gowen, Jun-Li Xu
Plastic pollution, driven by micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs), poses a major environmental threat, exposing humans through various routes. Despite human colorectal adenocarcinoma Caco-2 cells being used as an in vitro model for studying the intestinal epithelium, uncertainties linger about MNPs harming these cells and the factors influencing adverse effects. Addressing this lacuna, our study aimed to
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Corrigendum to ‘Estimates of the global burden of cancer-related deaths attributable to residential exposure to petrochemical industrial complexes from 2020 to 2040’ [Environ. Pollut. 350 (2024) 123955] Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-16 Hathaichon Boonhat, Yue Leon Guo, Chang-Chuan Chan, Ro-Ting Lin
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Multi-media environmental fate of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans in China: A systematic review of emissions, presence, transport modeling and health risks Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Ying Li, Nazupar Sidikjan, Lin Huang, Yangmin Chen, Yunshan Zhang, Ye Li, Jing Yang, Guofeng Shen, Min Liu, Ye Huang
Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) are notorious persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with proven toxicity to human and ecosystems. This review critically evaluates existing research, emphasizing knowledge gaps regarding PCDD/F emissions, environmental behavior, human exposure, and associated risks in China. The current emission inventory of PCDD/Fs in China
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Vertical distribution of aerosols and association with atmospheric boundary layer structures during regional aerosol transport over central China Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Xiaoyun Sun, Yue Zhou, Tianliang Zhao, Weikang Fu, Zhuang Wang, Chune Shi, Hao Zhang, Yuqing Zhang, Qingjian Yang, Zhuozhi Shu
Atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) structure was a crucial factor in altering the vertical aerosol distribution and modulating the impact of regional aerosol transport on the atmospheric environment in the receptor region. The long-term characteristics of ABL structures for different vertical aerosol distributions and the distinct influencing mechanisms between daytime and nighttime aerosol transport
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Effects of LDPE and PBAT plastics on soil organic carbon and carbon-enzymes: A mesocosm experiment under field conditions Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Xinkai Jia, Yu Yao, Gaowei Tan, Sha Xue, Mengjuan Liu, Darrell W.S. Tang, Violette Geissen, Xiaomei Yang
Although the effects of plastic residues on soil organic carbon (SOC) have been studied, variations in SOC and soil carbon-enzyme activities at different plant growth stages have been largely overlooked. There remains a knowledge gap on how various varieties of plastics affect SOC and carbon-enzyme activity dynamics during the different growing stages of plants. In this study, we conducted a mesocosm
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Feasibility assessment of biochar amendment for mitigating phytotoxicity of polyvinyl chloride micro/nano-plastics: A study based on lettuce pot experiments Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Yufei Yu, Zehua Xu, Min Cui, Jia Li
Micro/nano-plastics (M/NPs) are pervasive in agricultural soils, and their detrimental effects on crops are increasingly evident. This ultimately results in reduced crop yields and quality, posing a great threat to global food security. Therefore, the urgent need to mitigate the phytotoxicity of M/NPs has become apparent. Biochar (BC), as an environmentally friendly soil amendment, plays a crucial
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Potential use of gammarus (Pontogammarus maeoticus) and shrimp (Palaemon elegans) as biomonitors of microplastics pollution in coastal environments Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Majid Rasta, Ali Khodadoust, Mojtaba S. Taleshi, Niloofar S. Lashkaryan, Xiaotao Shi
Microplastics (MPs) pose a significant threat to marine ecosystems, necessitating robust biomonitoring to assess aquatic risks and inform effective policymaking. In this study we investigated MPs pollution in gammarus (), shrimp (), sediment and water samples of southern coast of the Caspian Sea to assess the potential use of these two crustaceans as biomonitors of MPs pollution, bioconcentration of
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Stable carbon isotope reveals high impact of fishing ship activities on total carbon from PM2.5 in Qingdao, China Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Yao Wang, Hong-Wei Xiao, Mei-Ju Yin, Qi-Bin Sun, Fei Fu, Ji-Hua Tao, Hua-Yun Xiao
Although total carbon (TC) is an important component of fine particulate matter (PM: particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter of <2.5 μm); its sources remain partially unidentified, especially in coastal urban areas. With ongoing development of the global economy and maritime activities, ship-generated TC emissions in port areas cannot be neglected. In this study, from September 11, 2017 to August
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Developing water quality and land use surrogates to predict endocrine-disrupting chemical profiles in a highly urbanized river basin Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 He Zhang, Wei Ouyang, Kai He, Lei Wang, Jietong Pei, Chunye Lin, Shangwei Zhang, Dongsheng Li, Mengchang He, Xitao Liu
This study investigated geospatial distributions of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the waters of the Dongjiang River and their associations with anthropogenic activities. Fifteen EDCs, with total concentrations in the river water of 149–2525 ng/L were detected, with bisphenol-A, 4-nonylphenol, 4--octylphenol, -hydroxybenzoic acid, and methylparaben being the five predominant EDCs. The total
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Unraveling soil geochemical, geophysical, and microbial determinants of the vertical distribution of organic phosphorus pesticide pollutants Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Jie Yang, Guanghe Li, Yunfeng Yang
Pesticide contamination has emerged as a global threat to humans. Here, we investigate the soil distribution pattern of organic phosphorus pesticide contamination at a pesticide manufacturing site in northern China, exploring their relationships with soil properties and microbial communities. The concentrations of four organic phosphorus pesticides (i.e., phorate, terbuthion, fenitrothion, and parathion)
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New insights into the quantiffcation of Fe(IV) using methyl phenyl sulfoxide (PMSO) as probe in the iron-based heterogeneous catalyst activated persulfate process Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 Xiao Wang, Wenwen Gong, Jiangwei Zhu, Guilong Peng
Ferryl ions (Fe(IV)) are often thought to play an important role in iron-based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), and their presence is typically inferred through the unique pathway of methyl phenyl sulfoxide (PMSO) conversion to methyl phenyl sulfone (PMSO2). Here, we first employed probe method by degrading the mixed system containing PMSO, benzoic acid (BA), nitrobenzene (NB) to analyze the steady-state
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Reduced copper uptake and efflux by the mussel Mytilus coruscus after Cu exposure: Implication for biomonitoring Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 Chunzhi Cai, Wen-Xiong Wang
The hard-shell mussels Mytilus coruscus have been extensively employed in pollution biomonitoring. Earlier studies indicated that metal concentrations in Mytilus coruscus may not accurately reflect the true metal contamination levels in the sampling areas, possibly due to their modified metal uptake and efflux. Given the likelihood of mussels in the field being exposed to intermittent metal contaminants
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Alkaline hydrothermal cracking effect and substance transformation characteristics of caprolactam-containing sludge Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 Weicheng Zheng, Yuchao Shao, Jun Zhao, Shulin Qin
Caprolactam is a crucial chemical intermediate, but its wastewater treatment process generates a significant amount of caprolactam-containing sludge. This study represented the first exploration of the effects of alkaline hydrothermal technology on the cracking and transformation of substances in this sludge. The cracking effect of caprolactam-containing sludge during hydrothermal treatment increased
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Are UV filters better together? A comparison of the toxicity of individual ultraviolet filters and off-the-shelf sunscreens to Daphnia magna Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 A. Boyd, S. Martin, A. Legge, T.A. Blewett
Organic ultraviolet filters (UVFs) are known to contaminate many aquatic ecosystems, with much environmental contamination attributed to the use of UVF-containing skin care products such as sunscreens during aquatic recreation. Most studies addressing the impact of sunscreen contamination have focused on the effects of UVFs under the assumption that they are the primary contaminants of concern from
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Viral diseases and the environment relationship Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 Caio Gonçalves do Amaral, Eduardo Pinto André, Eduardo Maffud Cilli, Vivaldo Gomes da Costa, Paulo Ricardo S. Sanches
Viral diseases have been present throughout human history, with early examples including influenza (1500 B.C.), smallpox (1000 B.C.), and measles (200 B.C.). The term "virus" was first used in the late 1800s to describe microorganisms smaller than bacteria, and significant milestones include the discovery of the polio virus and the development of its vaccine in the mid-1900s, and the identification
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Natural light driven plastic leaching effects on carbon chemistry in the tropical coastal waters of eastern Arabian sea: An experimental study Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 B.S.K. Kumar, N.V.H.K. Chari, Kiran Kumar Reddy, Eldhose Cheriyan, C.K. Sherin, D. Bhaskara Rao, S. Sai Elangovan, B. Bikram Reddy, G.V.M. Gupta
This study examined the effects of solar light driven plastic degradation on carbon chemistry in the coastal waters of eastern Arabian Sea along the west coast of India. The research was conducted through experimental incubations exposed to natural sunlight at multiple locations between December 2023–February 2024. Photodegradation induced a significant pH decrease (up to 0.38 ± 0.02) between controls
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Decay kinetics of human-associated pathogens in the marine microcosms reveals their new dynamics and potential indicators in the coastal waters of northern China Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 Jiaqian Li, Mohan Bai, Yaodong He, Suisui Wang, Guangyi Wang
Pathogens in coastal waters cause infectious diseases and endanger public sanitation safety in humans and animals worldwide. To avoid these risks, timely detection of human-associated pathogens in waters is crucial. In this study, the decay kinetics of the molecular markers for human-associated pathogens, including enteric bacteria (, , and ), non-enteric bacteria (), crAssphage, and polyomavirus,
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Dynamic factors driving PM2.5 concentrations: Fresh evidence at the global level Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 Manuel A. Zambrano-Monserrate, Yogeeswari Subramaniam, Nadia Adnan, Brahim Bergougui, Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo
This paper analyzes the dynamic impact of economic, social, and governance factors on PM2.5 concentrations in 89 countries from 2006 to 2019. Using the GMM-PVAR approach and Impulse-Response Functions, we examine how shocks to specific variables affect PM2.5 concentrations over a 10-year period. Our findings reveal that the influence of these factors on PM2.5 levels varies over time. For example, a
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Integrated DNA methylation analysis of peripheral blood from asbestos exposed populations and patients with malignant mesothelioma reveals novel methylation driver genes of diagnostic and prognostic relevance Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 Lingfang Feng, Tao Li, Biao Xu, Jing Huang, Hailing Xia, Zhaoqiang Jiang, Junfei Chen, Simiao Pan, Xing Zhang, Hua Jiang, Jianlin Lou
Effective biomarkers are paramount importance for the early detection and prognosis prediction of malignant mesothelioma (MM) which mainly caused by asbestos exposure, and DNA methylation has been demonstrated to be a potentially powerful diagnostic tool. To elucidate the relationship between asbestos exposure and alterations in DNA methylation patterns, as well as the potential diagnostic and prognostic
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Trace elements in liver and muscle tissues from wild waterfowls in Australia: Risk associated with human consumption in a global context Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Minna Saaristo, Chris P. Johnstone, Antti Mikkonen, Phoebe Lewis, Paula Sardiña, Mark Patrick Taylor
Trace elements in game meats remain a point of concern for both the public and policymakers alike due to the human health implications if levels present are above guideline limits. This study aimed to: (1) determine trace element concentrations (As, Cd, Hg, Pb Cr, Cu, Se, Zn) in edible portions (breast meat and liver) of the four most frequently hunted duck Anatidae species inhabiting wetlands in Victoria
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Environmental fluoxetine promotes skin cell proliferation and wound healing Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Quentin Rodriguez-Barucg, Angel A. Garcia, Belen Garcia-Merino, Tomilayo Akinmola, Temisanren Okotie-Eboh, Thomas Francis, Eugenio Bringas, Inmaculada Ortiz, Mark A. Wade, Adam Dowle, Domino A. Joyce, Matthew J. Hardman, Holly N. Wilkinson, Pedro Beltran-Alvarez
This study investigates the effects of environmentally-relevant concentrations of fluoxetine (FLX, commercial name: Prozac) on wound healing. Pollution of water systems with pharmaceutical and personal care products, including antidepressants such as FLX and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, is a growing environmental concern. Environmentally-relevant FLX concentrations are known to impact
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Interplay of UV-filter pollution and temperature rise scenarios on Mytilus galloprovincialis health: Unveiling sperm quality and adult physiology, biochemistry, and histology insights Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Alessia Cuccaro, Lucia De Marchi, Andrea Pirone, Gianfranca Monni, Valentina Meucci, Giulia Lazzarini, Giorgia Fumagalli, Matteo Oliva, Vincenzo Miragliotta, Rosa Freitas, Carlo Pretti
Addressing the impacts of emerging contaminants within the context of climate change is crucial for understanding ecosystem health decline. Among these, the organic UV-filters 4-methylbenzylidenecamphor (4-MBC) and benzophenone-3 (BP-3) are widely used in cosmetics and personal care products. Their unique physico-chemical properties, along with their growing commercialization and consumption, have
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Exposure to greenspaces sourced soils improves mice gut microbiota Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Gang-Long Zhou, Yan Xie, Yi-Dan Zhang, Lu Wang, Yu-Ting Xie, Hui-Ling Qiu, Xiao-Qi Zhu, Jian-Cheng Jiang, Yan Yang, Mingdeng Xiang, Guang-Hui Dong, Yuanzhong Zhou, Shu-Jun Fan, Bo-Yi Yang
Greenspaces are important components of our living environment and have been linked to various human health. However, the mechanisms underlying the linkages remain unclear. Enriching microbiota has emerged as a novel mechanism, but the corresponding evidence is still limited. We collected soil samples from forest land, grassland, and barren land in Zunyi City, southwestern China and prepared soil solutions
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Unravelling bisphenol A-induced hepatotoxicity: Insights into oxidative stress, inflammation, and energy dysregulation Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Sriparna Das, Urmi Mukherjee, Subhasri Biswas, Sambuddha Banerjee, Sampurna Karmakar, Sudipta Maitra
Bisphenol A (BPA), a prevalent plastic monomer and endocrine disruptor, negatively impacts metabolic functions. This study examines the chronic effects of eco-relevant BPA concentrations on hepatotoxicity, focusing on redox balance, inflammatory response, cellular energy sensors, and metabolic homeostasis in male Swiss albino mice. Chronic BPA exposure resulted in reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation
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Screening of oxytetracycline-degrading strains in the intestine of the black soldier fly larvae and their degradation characteristics Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Qian Chen, Qiang Xiong, Zhihao Zhou, Xinfu Li
The presence of excessive antibiotic residues poses a significant threat to human health and the environment. This study was designed to identify an effective oxytetracycline (OTC)-degrading strain through the screening of the intestine of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL). A strain designated “B2” was selected using a series of traditional microbial screening methods. It could be identified as by Gram
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Neurotoxic effects of perinatal exposure to Bisphenol F on offspring mice Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Siming Huo, Bo Li, Jiayu Du, Xuliang Zhang, Miao Song, Yanfei Li
Bisphenols constitute a diverse group of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that impact hormone activity. Bisphenol F (BPF) is commonly used as a substitute for Bisphenol A (BPA). The disruption of the immune system by EDCs during embryonic brain development has been suggested as a plausible factor to neurodevelopmental disorders. We investigated the neurotoxic effects of perinatal exposure to BPF
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Thyroid hormones and oxidative stress moderated the association between urinary phthalate metabolites and cardiovascular risk factors Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Rong He, Hua Bi, Jia He, Yangxu Luo, Xiaotong Li, Qin Li, Rende Huang, Lei Tan
While previous studies suggested that phthalate exposure poses a risk to cardiovascular health, the results are mixed and indicated variability based on population characteristics and health outcomes assessed. Research that simultaneously investigates the association between urinary phthalate metabolites and multiple cardiovascular risk factors within a single study is relatively scarce. This study
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Golgi apparatus regulated pyroptosis through the miR-32-5p/Golga7/NLRP3 axis in chicken splenic lymphocytes exposure to ammonia Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Jiahao Liu, Haifeng Liu, Haojinming Tang, Longjun Ran, Danni Wang, Falong Yang, Huanrong Zhang, Xiaohua Teng, Dechun Chen
Ammonia, a common toxic gas, posed a hazard to both human and chickens. The Golgi apparatus, an essential organelle, helped maintain the internal environment of the organism and supported the protein foundation for the endoplasmic reticulum to be involved in pyroptosis. Thus, the Golgi apparatus has garnered significant attention. The purpose of our research was to explore the mechanisms of Golgin
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In-situ induced formation of Fe-OM association in soil: Theory and practice of remediation of cadmium contaminated paddy fields in high cadmium geological background areas Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Weilin Yang, Zihua Cai, Xinzhe Lu, Chunlei Huang, Zhengyu Bao, Xiang Wu
Cadmium (Cd) pollution in rice paddies, attributable to high geological Cd backgrounds, has emerged as a global concern. This study leverages the passivation mechanism of bioavailable Cd by iron-organic matter associations (Fe-OM) to explore a novel strategy for Cd immobilization. We examined the adsorptive capacity and removal efficiency of Cd by laccase-mediated Fe-OM association and assessed their
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Identification and screening of priority pollutants in printing and dyeing industry wastewater and the importance of these pollutants in environmental management in China Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Shuai Ding, Xue Li, Xiaocui Qiao, Yan Liu, Haiyan Wang, Chunmeng Ma
At present, priority pollutants in printing and dyeing wastewater have attracted increasing attention, but their types and limits in the wastewater discharge standards for China's dyeing and finishing industry are still lacking. This study selected 9 printing and dyeing enterprises in a region of Zhejiang Province as the research objects. Through literature collection, field investigations, and chemical
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Comparing anticoagulant rodenticide exposure in barn owl (Tyto alba) and common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus): A biomonitoring study in an agricultural region of southeastern Spain Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Livia Spadetto, Antonio Juan García-Fernández, Antonio Zamora-López, José Manuel Zamora-Marín, Mario León-Ortega, Miguel Tórtola-García, Fernando Tecles-Vicente, José Fenoll-Serrano, Juana Cava-Artero, José Francisco Calvo, Pilar Gómez-Ramírez
Second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) are commonly used for rodent control, affecting various non-target wildlife species. Here, blood samples from common kestrels (, = 70 chicks) and barn owls ( = 54 chicks and 12 adults) from Southeastern Spain were analysed using HPLC-TQ. SGAR prevalence was 68.6% in kestrel chicks, 50% in barn owl chicks and 100% in adult barn owls, with multiple
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Chronic UVB exposure induces hepatic injury in mice: Mechanistic insights from integrated multi-omics Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Ruixuan Geng, Jingya Guo, Yujie Lao, Seong-Gook Kang, Kunlun Huang, Tao Tong
Chronic UVB exposure poses a significant threat to both skin and visceral health. In recent years, the adverse role of chronic UVB exposure in liver health has been suggested but not fully elucidated. This study aims to comprehensively investigate the effects of chronic UVB exposure on liver health in male SKH-1 hairless mice and clarify potential mechanisms through multi-omics approaches. The findings
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Disturbance of mitochondrial dynamics led to spermatogenesis disorder in mice exposed to polystyrene micro- and nanoplastics Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Moxuan Zhao, Junhong Xie, Jiaxiang Zhang, Bosen Zhao, Yue Zhang, Jinglong Xue, Ruxuan Zhang, Ruiyang Zhang, Hongou Wang, Yanbo Li, Wei Ge, Xianqing Zhou
The widespread presence of polystyrene micro- and nanoplastics (PS-MPs/NPs) in the environment poses a threat to the health of the population. Animal studies have shown PS-MPs/NPs had male reproductive toxicity, while its mechanisms are unclear. To investigate that, male Balb/c mice were randomized into 3 groups: the control, 1 μm PS-MPs and 70 nm PS-NPs group, and they were given PS-MPs/NPs by intratracheal
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Machine learning phenotyping and GWAS reveal genetic basis of Cd tolerance and absorption in jute Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Zemao Yang, Alei Li, Jiquan Chen, Zhigang Dai, Jianguang Su, Canhui Deng, Gaoao Ye, Chaohua Cheng, Qing Tang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Ying Xu, Xiaojun Chen, Bibao Wu, Zhihai Zhang, Xuying Zheng, Lu Yang, Liang Xiao
Cadmium (Cd) is a dangerous environmental contaminant. Jute (Corchorus sp.) is an important natural fiber crop with strong absorption and excellent adaptability to metal-stressed environments, used in the phytoextraction of heavy metals. Understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying Cd tolerance and accumulation in plants is essential for efficient phytoremediation strategies and breeding
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A study of quantifying the influence of kitchen human activity on indoor air quality dynamics Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Guangxia Yu, Guangyuan Zhang, Stefan Poslad, Yonglei Fan, Xijie Xu
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is increasingly recognised as one of the critical factors influencing human health, particularly given the amount of time people spend indoors. This study investigated the impact of real-life kitchen human activity (KHA) on IAQ. We used low-cost sensors to measure real-time concentrations of smoke, carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM and PM) in the kitchen of a
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Cryptic species complex shows population-dependent, rather than lineage-dependent tolerance to a neonicotinoid Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Jana Kabus, Vanessa Hartmann, Berardino Cocchiararo, Andrea Dombrowski, Daniel Enns, Ioannis Karaouzas, Konrad Lipkowski, Lars Pelikan, Spase Shumka, Laura Soose, Nathan J. Baker, Jonas Jourdan
Cryptic species are rarely considered in ecotoxicology, resulting in misleading outcomes when using a single morphospecies that encompasses multiple cryptic species. This oversight contributes to the lack of reproducibility in ecotoxicological experiments and promotes unreliable extrapolations. The important question of ecological differentiation and the sensitivity of cryptic species is rarely tackled
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Effects of MCPA and difenoconazole on glyphosate degradation and soil microorganisms Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Philipp Mäder, Fabian Stache, Lisa Engelbart, Carolin Huhn, Zuzana Hochmanová, Jakub Hofman, Christian Poll, Ellen Kandeler
Modern agriculture relies heavily on pesticide use to meet the demands of food quality and quantity. Therefore, pesticides are often applied in mixtures, leading to a diverse cocktail of chemicals and their metabolites in soils, which can affect non-target organisms such as soil microorganisms. Pesticides are tested for their single effects, but studies on their interactive effects are scarce. This
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Transplacental transfer of perfluorinated and poly-fluorinated substances in maternal-cord serum and association with birth weight: A birth cohort study, China Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Lingling Xu, Yao Li, Limei Chen, Shunan Wang, Xinliang Ding, Pengfei Zhu, Jiandong Jiao
Although the effects of traditional perfluorinated and polyfluorinated substances (PFASs) exposure have been extensively explored, research on novel PFASs remains limited, and there is a lack of data regarding their placental transfer and fetal impact. Herein, we aimed to examine maternal and fetal PFASs exposure levels, placental transfer efficiency (TTE), and the consequences of prenatal exposure
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Convergence of mcr-1 and broad-spectrum β-lactamase genes in Escherichia coli strains from the environmental sector Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 João Pedro Rueda Furlan, Rafael da Silva Rosa, Micaela Santana Ramos, Ralf Lopes, Lucas David Rodrigues dos Santos, Eduardo Angelino Savazzi, Eliana Guedes Stehling
The -type gene encodes the main plasmid-mediated mechanism of colistin resistance and has been reported in several bacterial species obtained from different sources. Anthropogenic activities in the environment favor the evolution of antimicrobial resistance. Indeed, -positive strains were susceptible to non-polymyxins antimicrobials, but now emerging as multidrug-resistant (MDR) lineages. In this regard
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Molecular mechanisms of silver nanoparticle-induced neurotoxic injury and new perspectives for its neurotoxicity studies: A critical review Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Haitao Yang, Shuyan Niu, Menghao Guo, Yuying Xue
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) garnered significant attention and applications in the field of nanotechnology due to their unique physicochemical properties. However, with the increasing exposure of AgNPs in the environment and biological systems, concerns about their potential neurotoxicity have also risen. Recent studies on the neurotoxic effects and mechanisms of AgNPs have often relied on traditional
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Promoted coagulant activity and disrupted blood-brain barrier depending on phosphatidylserine externalization of red blood cells exposed to ZnO nanoparticles Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Eun-Hye Kim, Seung Mi Baek, Sungbin Choi, Junho Cho, Soroush Tahmasebi, Ok-Nam Bae
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are nanomaterials mainly produced and used worldwide. They translocate to circulatory systems from various exposure routes. While blood and endothelial cells are persistently exposed to circulating ZnO-NPs, the potential risks posed by ZnO-NPs to the cardiovascular system are largely unknown. Our study identified the potential risk of thrombosis and disturbance of
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Corrigendum to ‘Calcium oxide adsorption of gas phase PCDD/Fs and its impact on the adsorption properties of activated carbon’ [Environ. Pollut., Volume 361, 15 November 2024, 124750 Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Jianwen Lai, Peiyue Wang, Hongbo Qi, Yunfeng Ma, Zhongkang Han, Heidelore Fiedler, Xiaodong Li, Xiaoqing Lin
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Biodegradation of PAEs in contaminated soil by immobilized bacterial agent and the response of indigenous bacterial community Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-08 Xiangzhi Zuo, Wenyi Lu, Wanting Ling, Bozena Czech, Patryk Oleszczuk, Xuwen Chen, Yanzheng Gao
Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) are common hazardous organic contaminants in agricultural soil. Microbial remediation is an effective and eco-friendly method for eliminating PAEs. Nevertheless, the operational mode and potential application of immobilized microorganisms in PAEs-contaminated soil are poorly understood. In this study, we prepared an immobilized bacterial agent (IBA) using a cedar biochar
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Nitric oxide and ascorbic acid confer cadmium (Cd) tolerance by improving plant terpenoid metabolism and epigenetically modifying DNA methylation Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Fatemeh Farahani, Alireza Iranbakhsh, Mostafa Ebadi, Zahra Oraghi Ardebili, Setareh Haghighat
This study investigated the efficacy of incorporating nitric oxide (NO; 10 μM) and ascorbic acid (Asc; 10 μM) into the culture medium to confer cadmium (Cd; 5 μM) tolerance in thyme (). The phytotoxicity of Cd resulted in a decrease in shoot biomass, which NO or Asc mitigated. Adding Asc and NO to the culture medium was associated with substantial DNA hypomethylation. The NO + Cd and Asc + Cd treatments
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Toxicity prediction and risk assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances for threatened and endangered fishes Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Yuanpu Ji, Xiaolei Wang, Rui Wang, Jiayu Wang, Xiaoli Zhao, Fengchang Wu
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are severely polluted in aquatic environments and can harm aquatic organisms. Due to the limitation of conducting toxicity experiments directly on threatened and endangered (T&E) species, their toxicity data is scarce, hindering accurate risk assessments. The development of computational toxicology makes it possible to assess the risk of pollutants to T&E
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Levels, enrichment characteristics, and health risks of halogenated and parent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in traditional smoked pork Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Zhe Wang, Mai Su, Yanli Zhang, Rongxin Peng, Yingxi Qu, Jiali Han, Jun Jin, Jicheng Hu
Chinese traditional smoked pork was contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and chlorinated and brominated PAHs (ClPAHs and BrPAHs; XPAHs) during the smoking process. Therefore, our study investigated the concentrations, enrichment characteristics, and health risks associated with PAHs, as well as ClPAHs and BrPAHs in Chinese traditional smoked pork. The total concentrations of PAHs
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Toxicological mechanisms and molecular impacts of tire particles and antibiotics on zebrafish Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Jingya Wen, Jiaxuan Gao, Yajing Liu, Tong Li, Qikun Pu, Xiaowen Ding, Yu Li, Adam Fenech
Tire microplastics (TMPs) and antibiotics are emerging pollutants that widely exist in water environments. The coexistence of these pollutants poses severe threats to aquatic organisms. However, the toxicity characteristics and key molecular factors of the combined exposure to TMPs in aquatic organisms remain unknown. Therefore, the joint toxicity of styrene–butadiene rubber TMPs (SBR-TMPs) and 32
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Impacts of root exudates on the toxic response of Chrysanthemum coronarium L. to the co-pollution of nanoplastic particles and tetracycline Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Ling Xiao, Hongchang Peng, Zhengguo Song, Hanxuan Liu, Youming Dong, Zitian Lin, Minling Gao
Nano polystyrene (PS) particles and antibiotics universally co-exist, posing a threat to crop plants and hence human health, nevertheless, there is limited research on their combined toxic effects along with major influential factors, especially root exudates, on crop plants. This study aimed to investigate the response of L. to the co-pollution of nanoplastics and tetracycline (TC), as well as the
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Detecting and quantifying PM2.5 and NO2 contributions from train and road traffic in the vicinity of a major railway terminal in Dublin, Ireland Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Shanmuga Priyan, Yuxuan Guo, Aonghus McNabola, Brian Broderick, Brian Caulfield, Margaret O'Mahony, John Gallagher
Air pollution from transport hubs is a recognised health concern for local urban inhabitants. Within the domain of transport hubs, significant attention has been given to larger airport and port settings, however concerns have been raised about emissions from urban railway hubs, especially those with diesel trains. This paper presents an approach that adopts low-cost monitoring (LCM) for fixed site
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Prenatal exposure to environmentally relevant levels of PAHs inhibits spermatogenesis in adult mice and the mechanism involved Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Kunlin Ou, Siqi Zhang, Xinxing Lei, Xiao Liu, Ningfang Zhang, Chonggang Wang, Xiaopeng Yuan
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of contaminants that cannot be banned. Exposure to PAHs has been reported to alter spermatogenesis in mammals, but little is known about prenatal exposure to a mixture of PAHs on the reproductive toxicity of adult offspring. In this study, we investigated the associations between prenatal exposure to environmentally relevant levels of PAHs in mice
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PM2.5 induces developmental neurotoxicity in cortical organoids Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Yuqing Han, Zhenjie Yu, Yue Chen, Xiaoyu Guo, Yeming Liu, Hao Zhang, Zhiqing Li, Liqun Chen
There is mounting evidence implicating the potential neurotoxic effects of PM2.5 during brain development, as it has been observed to traverse both the placental barrier and the fetal blood-brain barrier. However, the current utilization of 2D cell culture and animal models falls short in providing an accurate representation of human brain development. Consequently, the precise mechanisms underlying
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Assessment of thermal power plant CO2 emissions quantification performance and uncertainty of measurements by ground-based remote sensing Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Chao Li, Xianhua Wang, Hanhan Ye, Shichao Wu, Hailiang Shi, Yuan An, Erchang Sun
Thermal power plants serve as significant CO sources, and accurate monitoring of their emissions is crucial for improving the precision of global carbon emission estimates. In this study, a measurement method based on measuring point source plumes was employed in ground-based remote sensing experiments at the thermal power plant. By simulating CO plumes, we analyzed the impact of surrounding urban
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Unveiling the occurrence and ecological risks of triclosan in surface water through meta-analysis Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Zhenyao Wang, Xuan Li, Yi Li, Huan Liu, Carol Sze Ki Lin, Jing Sun, Qilin Wang
Triclosan, a widely used antimicrobial agent, is frequently detected in aquatic environments, prompting concerns about its toxic effects on aquatic species. Understanding its occurrence and ecological risks is crucial for mitigating triclosan contamination, formulating water quality criteria, and protecting aquatic organisms. This study systematically analyzed triclosan occurrence and ecological risks
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Effects of biodegradable microplastics on the crustacean isopod Idotea balthica basteri Audouin, 1826 Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Amalia Amato, Roberta Esposito, Thomas Viel, Francesca Glaviano, Mariacristina Cocca, Loredana Manfra, Giovanni Libralato, Emanuele Somma, Maurizio Lorenti, Maria Costantini, Valerio Zupo
Plastic pollution is a notable environmental issue, being plastic widespread and characterized by long lifetime. Serious environmental problems are caused by the improper management of plastic end-of-life. In fact, plastic litter is currently detected in any environment. Biodegradable Polymers (BPs) are promising materials if correctly applied and managed at their end of life, to minimize environmental
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In situ remediation of mercury-contaminated groundwater through an in situ created reactive zone enabled by carboxymethyl cellulose stabilized FeS nanoparticles Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Mengxia Wang, Bing Han, Dongye Zhao, Sen Hou, Weizhao Yin, Yanyan Gong
Faced with worldwide mercury (Hg) contamination in groundwater, efficient remediation technologies are urgently needed. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) stabilized iron sulfide (CMC-FeS) nanoparticles have been found effective for immobilizing mercury in water and soil. Yet, the potential use of the nanoparticles for creating an reactive zone () in porous geo-media has not been explored. This study assessed
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Native polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in coal and its preparation products—A mixed source of environmental contamination Environ. Pollut. (IF 7.6) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Shan Li, Ziqi Xu, Peng Wu, Shuquan Zhu, Handong Liang
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are environmental pollutants and inherent components of coal and coal gangue. The similarities and differences in PAH characteristics between these two source materials are largely unknown. In this study, raw coal, cleaned coal, slime, middlings, and gangue from the Wangjialing Coal Preparation Plant in China were analyzed to determine the concentration and distribution