Phthalates in the environment of China: A scoping review of distribution, anthropogenic impact, and degradation based on meta-analysis
Phthalates (PAEs) are a group of endocrine-disrupting environmental chemicals (EEDs) that pose significant risks to human health. PAEs are widespread in various environmental media, including air, dust, water, and soil, and are subject to both horizontal and vertical migration. Human activities sign...
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| author | Zhigang Cui Ce Shi Lanting Zha Jiaman Liu Yinchu Guo Xiaohan Li Enjiao Zhang Zhihua Yin |
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| description | Phthalates (PAEs) are a group of endocrine-disrupting environmental chemicals (EEDs) that pose significant risks to human health. PAEs are widespread in various environmental media, including air, dust, water, and soil, and are subject to both horizontal and vertical migration. Human activities significantly influence the distribution of PAEs, yet current research on this relationship remains limited. In this study, we first describe the hot issues of PAEs in the environment through bibliometrics, and then review published related studies. We outline the global distribution of PAEs in different media and conducted a comparative analysis of their composition. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed PAEs differences in environmental mediums and geographic locations. Correlation analysis between PAEs composition and human activities in China further demonstrated that PAE concentrations were closely linked to agricultural and industrial activities. We also discussed the biodegradation and abiotic degradation of PAEs, finding that bacteria play a crucial role in their degradation in soil. This study aims to assess the distribution, transfer, impact, and degradation of PAEs, providing insights for the prevention and remediation of PAE pollution. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6cedba6ef8fd44088e66a1cdd69307ea2025-01-23T05:26:00ZengElsevierEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety0147-65132025-01-01289117659Phthalates in the environment of China: A scoping review of distribution, anthropogenic impact, and degradation based on meta-analysisZhigang Cui0Ce Shi1Lanting Zha2Jiaman Liu3Yinchu Guo4Xiaohan Li5Enjiao Zhang6Zhihua Yin7School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, PR ChinaSchool of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang 110002, PR ChinaDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, PR ChinaDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, PR ChinaDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, PR ChinaSchool of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, PR China; Corresponding authors.Department of Oromaxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, PR China; Corresponding authors.Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, PR China; Correspondence to: China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China.Phthalates (PAEs) are a group of endocrine-disrupting environmental chemicals (EEDs) that pose significant risks to human health. PAEs are widespread in various environmental media, including air, dust, water, and soil, and are subject to both horizontal and vertical migration. Human activities significantly influence the distribution of PAEs, yet current research on this relationship remains limited. In this study, we first describe the hot issues of PAEs in the environment through bibliometrics, and then review published related studies. We outline the global distribution of PAEs in different media and conducted a comparative analysis of their composition. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed PAEs differences in environmental mediums and geographic locations. Correlation analysis between PAEs composition and human activities in China further demonstrated that PAE concentrations were closely linked to agricultural and industrial activities. We also discussed the biodegradation and abiotic degradation of PAEs, finding that bacteria play a crucial role in their degradation in soil. This study aims to assess the distribution, transfer, impact, and degradation of PAEs, providing insights for the prevention and remediation of PAE pollution.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651324017354PAEsEnvironmentDistributionAnthropogenic activitiesDegradation |
| spellingShingle | Zhigang Cui Ce Shi Lanting Zha Jiaman Liu Yinchu Guo Xiaohan Li Enjiao Zhang Zhihua Yin Phthalates in the environment of China: A scoping review of distribution, anthropogenic impact, and degradation based on meta-analysis Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety PAEs Environment Distribution Anthropogenic activities Degradation |
| title | Phthalates in the environment of China: A scoping review of distribution, anthropogenic impact, and degradation based on meta-analysis |
| title_full | Phthalates in the environment of China: A scoping review of distribution, anthropogenic impact, and degradation based on meta-analysis |
| title_fullStr | Phthalates in the environment of China: A scoping review of distribution, anthropogenic impact, and degradation based on meta-analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Phthalates in the environment of China: A scoping review of distribution, anthropogenic impact, and degradation based on meta-analysis |
| title_short | Phthalates in the environment of China: A scoping review of distribution, anthropogenic impact, and degradation based on meta-analysis |
| title_sort | phthalates in the environment of china a scoping review of distribution anthropogenic impact and degradation based on meta analysis |
| topic | PAEs Environment Distribution Anthropogenic activities Degradation |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651324017354 |
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