Arsenic toxicity in Antarctic krill oil and its impact on human intestinal cells by Haiyan Zhang, Yunyun Ji, Zhongquan Jiang, Guangxin Yang, Cong Kong, Zhemin Shen, Tao Yuan, Xiaosheng Shen

“…Arsenic is a pervasive environmental pollutant that can bioaccumulate in Antarctic krill through the food chain, posing potential risks to human health. …”
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Investigating Two-dimensional Horizontal Mesh Grid Effects on the Eulerian Atmospheric Transport Model Using Artificial Neural Network by Amine Ajdour, Brahim Ydir, Houria Bouzghiba, Ishaq Dimeji Sulaymon, Anas Adnane, Dris Ben Hmamou, Kenza Khomsi, Jamal Chaoufi, Gábor Géczi, Radouane Leghrib

“…Abstract The complexity of monitoring is compounded by the environmental and health impacts linked to air pollution. The elevated expenses and intricate execution involved in measurements prompt the integration of modeling as a complementary approach alongside monitoring and surveillance efforts. …”
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Empowering wastewater treatment with step scheme heterojunction ternary nanocomposites for photocatalytic degradation of nitrophenol by Zhu Liu, Mah Roosh, Ming Lu, Aqsa Arshad, Wenqi Xian, Yuqiu Shen, Guocong Liu, Ali Bahadur, Shahid Iqbal, Sajid Mahmood, Khalid M. Alotaibi

“…Abstract The ongoing challenge of water pollution necessitates innovative approaches to remove organic contaminants from wastewater. …”
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A novel 2D nickel coordination polymer based on Trimesic acid with glyphosate coordination capabilities by João M. R. Gonçalves, Ademar Wong, Pedro H. O. Santiago, Guilherme Arroyos, Augusto H. Piva, Javier A. Ellena, Benedito S. Lima-Neto, Regina C. G. Frem

“…Finally, the bidentate molecule Glyphosate (GLY), widely used as a pesticide and recognized as an environmental pollutant, was employed for coordination with Ni-BTC, as in this structure, the axial DMF ligands are labile and can be replaced by glyphosate molecules. …”
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Long-term effect of island industrial construction on groundwater health risk by Yong Huang, Daqing Wang, Haoli Xu, Zhao Lu, Zijian Cheng, Zhibin Ding, Yi Wang, Yue Shi, Huiru Cui, Xiaoying Lian

“…These findings provide valuable guidance for the prevention and control of groundwater pollution in island regions.…”
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Comparing space-based to reported carbon monoxide emission estimates for Europe's iron and steel plants by G. Leguijt, G. Leguijt, J. D. Maasakkers, H. A. C. Denier van der Gon, A. J. Segers, T. Borsdorff, I. R. van der Velde, I. R. van der Velde, I. Aben, I. Aben

“…As prior emissions, we use values reported by the facilities to the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR). These reported emissions vary in estimation methodology, including both measurements and calculations. …”
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Microbial inactivation and emission of volatile organic compounds in low-heat thermal treatment of infectious healthcare waste by Zohreh Mousavi, Reza Saeedi, Mohsen Saadani, Monireh Majlesi, Tina Tajalli Tehrani, Mehrnoosh Abtahi

“…Decontamination efficiency was assessed using mechanical and biological indicators, while air pollutants, including VOCs and ammonia, were measured according to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) methods. …”
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A mediation analysis of meteorological factors on the association between ambient carbon monoxide and tuberculosis outpatients visits by Tianfeng He, Tianfeng He, Xujun Qian, Jing Huang, Guoxing Li, Xinbiao Guo

“…This study aims to investigate the short-term association between low-level CO exposure and PTB outpatient visits in a developing region.MethodsWe conducted a time-series study utilizing a distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) combined with mediating effect analysis, based on daily CO and PTB cases from 2011 to 2020 in Ningbo, China.ResultsAmong all patients with PTB, a 0.1 mg/m3 increase in CO concentration was associated with an increased risk of PTB outpatient visits in the single-pollutant model, particularly at lag days 2–6. The maximum relative risk (RR) was 1.091 (95%CI, 1.020–1.168, lag 0–2 days). …”
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Study on Anaerobic Digestion and the Treatment of Livestock and Poultry Waste Liquid by Nanoparticles and Antibiotics in the Context of Carbon Neutrality and Microbial Ecosystems by Xiaofei Zhen, Han Zhan, Ke Li, Ruonan Jiao, Lei Feng, Tie Du

“…Based on the single pollutant stresses of nano-Fe₂O₃, nano-C₆₀, enrofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole, and hygromycin, the effects of different pollutants under independent stresses on methane production and the changes in the performance of the anaerobic digestion system for gas production were investigated. …”
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Enhanced Photodecomposition of Methylene Blue in Water with Sr1−xKxTiO3−δ@PC-polyHIPEs under UV and Visible Light by Yonghua Gao, Tao Zhang, Qipeng Guo, Lizhen Gao

“…Photocatalytic method was investigated to remove water pollutant methylene blue (MB) produced in textile, plastic, and dye industries. …”
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Association between ethylene oxide exposure and osteoarthritis risk: an analysis of NHANES data (2013–2014 and 2017–2018) by Zhongshan Li, Zhongshan Li, Qi Qu, Qi Qu, Zhiyu Wang, Zhiyu Wang, Shuanglin Mou, Rui Jiang, Rui Jiang, Wensheng Zhu, Wensheng Zhu

“…BackgroundEthylene oxide (EO) is widely used as a disinfectant and is also a common environmental pollutant. Exposure to EO has been associated with various systemic diseases, posing crucial health risks. …”
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On the Suitability of Almond Shells for the Manufacture of a Natural Low-Cost Bioadsorbent to Remove Brilliant Green: Kinetics and Equilibrium Isotherms Study by R. Melhaoui, Y. Miyah, S. Kodad, N. Houmy, M. Addi, M. Abid, A. Mihamou, H. Serghini-Caid, S. Lairini, N. Tijani, C. Hano, A. Elamrani

“…In this work, the suitability of almond shell powder (ASP) as a natural low-cost adsorbent was evaluated in the adsorption of brilliant green dye (BG), which is known as a chemical pollutant. Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) method, for the determination of specific surface area, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques were performed to characterize the ASP adsorbent. …”
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Biodegradation of Phenol at High Initial Concentration by <i>Rhodococcus opacus</i> 3D Strain: Biochemical and Genetic Aspects by Tatiana O. Anokhina, Tatiana Z. Esikova, Valentina N. Polivtseva, Nataliya E. Suzina, Inna P. Solyanikova

“…Among this group of compounds, phenol is the most common environmental pollutant. One of the cheapest and most effective ways to combat phenol pollution is biological purification. …”
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Activation of ClO₂ by Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron for Efficient Soil Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Degradation: New Insight into the Relative Contribution of Fe(IV) and... by Xiaojun Hu, Xiaorong Xing, Fan Zhang, Bingzhi Li, Senlin Chen, Bo Wang, Jiaolong Qin, Jie Miao

“…This study offers new perspectives for the remediation of organic-pollutant-contaminated soil by using metal-activated ClO₂ technology.…”
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A molecular toxicological study to explore potential health risks associated with ultrafine particle exposure in cold and humid indoor environments by Ziyu Shu, Shuo Qing, Xu Yang, Ping Ma, Yang Wu, Baizhan Li, Fangxin Fang, Runming Yao

“…Environmental pollutants including ultrafine particulate matter (UFPs) and adverse meteorological conditions pose significant public health impacts, particularly affecting respiratory health. …”
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Hydro-mechanical behavior of two clayey soils in presence of household waste leachates by H. Yonli, B. François, D. Toguyeni, A. Pantet

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVESIn landfills, containment is provided by natural or artificial clayey materials known for their low permeability and for their pollutant retention capacity. However, the properties of these media are modified by leachates, whose migration they are supposed to limit. …”
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The Role of Autophagy in Copper-Induced Apoptosis and Developmental Neurotoxicity in SH-SY5Y Cells by Lu Lu, Ying Zhang, Wei Shi, Qian Zhou, Zhuoqi Lai, Yuepu Pu, Lihong Yin

“…Copper (Cu) is a global environmental pollutant that poses a serious threat to humans and ecosystems. …”
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Sustainability index analysis of microalgae cultivated in biorefinery palm oil mill effluent by A. Santoso, T. Handayani, D. Pinardi, K. Kusrestuwardani, N. Widyastuti, I. Djarot, J. Haryanti, A. Sitomurni, H. Apriyanto

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Palm oil mill effluent is a liquid waste produced at a palm oil mill industry during the production process containing abundant organic pollutants such as nitrogen and phosphorus that will be harmful to the environment. …”
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Functionality of bacterial communities in constructed wetlands used for water purification: influence of root components and seasonality by Yao Huang, Yao Huang, Weili An, Weili An, Tianzhu Ning, Zhiguang Ma, Yuelin Li, Ke Liu, Lingbo Ji, Lingbo Ji, Hongxiao Liu, Dafeng Hui, Hai Ren

“…Iris ensata, Canna indica, and Hymenocallis littoralis) found in constructed wetlands.ResultsOur findings revealed that the pollutant removal efficiency was higher in the wet season than in the dry season. …”
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Mechanism of Photocatalytic Degradation of Diclofenac in Water by a Novel Carbon Nitride by LIU Zi’ang, GAO Yifang, LIU Chao, LI Wenjun, LIU Xiaona, LI Bo, QIAN Tianwei

“…[Purposes] Carbon nitrides in graphite phase (g-C3N4, GCN) have been widely used in photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in water. However, traditional GCN is limited in practical application because of its low specific surface area and few active sites. …”
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