Cashiers and bisphenols: Occupational exposure and health implications in south China
December 2024
Bisphenols are ubiquitous chemicals used in various industries, raising concerns due to their potential to disrupt endocrine systems, particularly among occupational populations. This study concurrently...
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Removal and prediction of chemicals in anaerobic–anoxic–aerobic wastewater treatment system: Case study on organophosphates
December 2024
Distribution and removal of chemicals in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have mainly relied on mathematical models. Existing exposure assessment models such as SimpleTreat, STPWIN are based on conventional...
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From water to plate: Reviewing the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in fish and unraveling human health risks in the food chain
December 2024
As we tread upon the ever-evolving canvas of our planet, one of the emerging concerns is the silent threat of heavy metal toxicity, a modern challenge that calls for both awareness and action. A single...
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Elevated accumulation and distinct migration patterns of neonicotinoids compared to traditional insecticides in South China typical orchard
December 2024
The global insecticide market is undergoing significant changes, witnessing a surge in neonicotinoids (NEOs) usage, alongside the persistent application of traditional insecticides, such as organophosphates...
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Role of the aquatic environment in enhancing and inhibiting phototransformation of pharmaceutically active compounds
December 2024
Pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) are widely used in medical treatments but pose risks to ecosystems and human health when present in the environment. Understanding their fate in nature is complex...
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New insights into the environmental photochemistry of common-use antibiotics in ice and in water: A comparison of kinetics and influencing factors
December 2024
The photochemistry of organic contaminants present in ice is receiving growing attention, given the wide presence of ice during winter in temperate regions as well as Polar and mountain environments....
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Understanding the environmental impact and risks of organic additives in plastics: A call for sustained research and sustainable solutions
December 2024
The pervasive use of plastics in modern society necessitates the incorporation of organic additives to enhance their performance. However, the leachability of these additives and their potential adverse...
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Genomic insights into resistome, virulome, and mobilome as organic contaminants of ESKAPE pathogens and E. coli recovered from milk, farm workers, and environmental settings in Hainan, China
December 2024
The ESKAPE pathogens and E. coli are of significant public health concern and are listed among the top priorities of the World Health Organization. These pathogens are equally important for animal and...
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Application and efficacy of beidellite clay for the adsorption and detoxification of deoxynivalenol (vomitoxin)
December 2024
The incidence of mycotoxin occurrence throughout the entire lifespan of some agricultural products could be due to climatic conditions and environmental factors (including high temperature, drought,...
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Foliar spraying of chlorpyrifos induces morphometric changes in Glycine max (L.) and shifts native soil microbiome
September 2024
Pesticide usage alters plant growth, and development and disturbs native soil microbiome. The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of Chlorpyrifos (CP-20% EC) on the growth and development...
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Biosynthesized CS-MgO/zeolite hybrid material: An efficient adsorbent for chlorpyrifos removal - Kinetic studies and response surface methodology
September 2024
The prevalence of organophosphate pesticides in aquatic environments raises severe concerns on a global scale. Chlorpyrifos, an insecticide, is included in a class of organophosphate pesticides. It...
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Photocatalytic degradation of enrofloxacin with CoAl-LDH mediated persulfate system: Efficiency evaluations and reaction pathways
September 2024
Residual enrofloxacin (ENR) exposed in aqueous environments is challenging to the ecosphere. In this work, a layered double hydroxide CoAl-LDH was used to activate the common oxidizing agent persulfate...
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Perturbations in the earthworm metabolite profile during a two-week exposure to metformin
September 2024
Metformin is among the most prescribed pharmaceuticals in many countries, and as a result has shown up in biosolids derived from municipal wastewater treatment that are destined for land application....
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Analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) extraction from contaminated firefighting materials: Effects of cleaning agent, temperature, and chain-length dependencies
September 2024
This investigation delves into the extraction dynamics of 22 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from PFAS contaminated firefighting materials. Two distinct test sets were executed: one contrasting...
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The alarming link between neonicotinoid insecticides and kidney injury
September 2024
Neonicotinoid insecticides (NEOs) have been extensively approved for application in agricultural production both in China and globally. Previous studies indicated that human exposure to NEOs would have...
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Influence of polyethylene microplastics on Brassica rapa: Toxicity mechanism investigation
September 2024
Polyethylene microplastics (PE-MPs) have toxicity to ecological environment, including animals and plants. This study investigated the toxicity of photodegraded PE-MPs on Brassica rapa, which is a typical...
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Microplastic degradations in simulated UV light, natural light and natural water body: A comparison investigation
September 2024
Microplastics (MPs) degradation due to light radiation, weathering, water erosion and biodegradation might change MPs physical and chemical characteristics and thereby change MPs behaviors in natural...
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Arsenic variation in soil layers in Bandung Regency, Indonesia: A statistical approach for identifying potential sources
September 2024
This research investigates the arsenic concentrations in 96 soil samples from a regency in Indonesia using a statistical approach. Soil samples were collected from three depth layers (topsoil [10–20 cm],...
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Removal of As(V) in the presence of Cr(VI) in contaminated water from the Bajio region of Mexico using ferrihydrite-functionalized graphene oxide (GOFH): A case study
September 2024
The presence of heavy metals such as arsenic (As) and chromium (Cr) can be considered one of the most toxic heavy metals. This study aims to develop and evaluate a graphene oxide (GO) based material...
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Temporal variability and sources of PFAS in the Rio Grande, New Mexico through an arid urban area using multiple tracers and high-frequency sampling
September 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous in the environment but sources are not well defined for temporal and spatial aspects within an urban environment, and especially for an arid...
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Microplastics and heavy metals in freshwater fish species in the southwestern region of Bangladesh: An emerging concern for public health
September 2024
Microplastics (MPs) pollution and its associated toxicity raising concerns among scientists as a result of their toxicological impacts on human health and the ecosystem. This study aims to investigate...
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Clean, but not green: Emission assessment, forecast modelling and policy solutions for plastic microbeads from personal care products in India
September 2024
Intentionally added plastic microbeads in personal care products (PCP) are an underestimated source of microplastics. These microbeads are added as fillers, to increase product volume or aesthetics...
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Occurrence of legacy and Emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in indoor dust from office environment in south china
September 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) constitute a broad group of fluorinated organic chemicals that are widely used in consumer products and industrial applications due to their excellent physicochemical...
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A systematic review of global occurrence of emerging mycotoxins in crops and animal feeds, and their toxicity in livestock
September 2024
Mycotoxins are the most frequently occurring natural contaminant in food and feed. Their occurrence in crops and animal feed represents an enormous challenge, particularly for livestock farmers in terms...
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Transport of graphene oxide in the capillary fringe: Insights from sandbox experiments and numerical simulation
September 2024
Studying contaminant transport in the capillary fringe (CF), a crucial part of the vadose zone, offers insights into the mechanisms controlling pollution in soils and groundwater aquifers. This paper...
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