Landfill leachates as a significant source for emerging pollutants of phthalic acid esters: Identification, occurrence, characteristics, fate, and transport
Chemosphere. 2024 Apr 7:141873. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141873. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPhthalic acid esters (PAEs) are byproducts released from various sources, including microplastics, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, waxes, inks, detergents, and insecticides. This review article provides an overview of the literature on PAEs in landfill leachates, exploring their identification, occurrence, characteristics, fate, and transport in landfills across different countries. The study emphasizes the influence of these substances on the environment, especially on water and soil. Various analytica...
Source: Chemosphere - April 9, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Afsaneh Esmaeili Nasrabadi Bahman Ramavandi Ziaeddin Bonyadi Sima Farjadfard Mehdi Fattahi Source Type: research
Circular economical approach of extracting nanocarbons from waste pea peel for sensing of p-nitrophenol and its conversion into paracetamol
Chemosphere. 2024 Apr 7:141930. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141930. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAn important paradigm shift towards the circular economy is to prioritize waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and recovery before disposal is necessary. In this context, a sustainable protocol of converting waste pea peel (wPP) into low-cost carbon nanomaterials for sensing and conversion of p-nitrophenol (p-NP) into value-added paracetamol is being reported. Two fractions of the carbonaceous nanomaterials were obtained after the hydrothermal treatment (HT) of wPP, firstly an aqueous portion containing water-soluble carbon...
Source: Chemosphere - April 9, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Harshita Laddha Priya Yadav Priya Sharma Madhu Agarwal Ragini Gupta Source Type: research
Insights into the growth and biochemical defense responses associated with fenitrothion toxicity and uptake by freshwater cyanobacteria
Chemosphere. 2024 Apr 7:141909. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141909. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe extensive use of fenitrothion (FNT) in agricultural practices induces its persistence in soil and waterways. Therefore, it is essential to implement effective management practices such as using cyanobacteria for FNT removal and accumulation, particularly under accidental contamination. To this end, we evaluated the responses of two freshwater cyanobacteria taxa, Nostoc muscorum and Anabaena laxa to mild (7.5 mg L-1) and high (15 mg L-1) levels of FNT over a period of 7 d. Compared to N. muscorum, A. laxa was more toler...
Source: Chemosphere - April 9, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Seham M Hamed Marwa Yousry A Mohamed Badriah Saleh Alammari Hamada AbdElgawad Source Type: research
Probiotics Pediococcus acidilactici GR-1 promotes the functional strains and remodels gut microbiota to reduce the Cr(VI) toxicity in a dual-chamber simulated intestinal system
Chemosphere. 2024 Apr 7:141927. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141927. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNumerous animal studies have demonstrated the toxicity of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] and the bioremediative effects of probiotics on the composition and functions of gut microbiota. Since the precise mechanisms of Cr(VI) detoxification and its interactions with human gut microbiota were unknown, a novel dual-chamber simulated intestinal (DCSI) system was developed to maintain both the stability of the simulated system and the composition of the gut microbiota. Probiotic GR-1 was found to regulate intestinal gut microbiot...
Source: Chemosphere - April 9, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Xing Wang Zemin Wang Shaochen Su Ying Wu Jingjing Fan Xiaoxiao Hou Kunyue Zhang El-Sayed Salama Saurabh Kulshrestha Zhenmin Ling Pu Liu Xiangkai Li Source Type: research
Untapped Potential of Food Waste Derived Biochar for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater
This study implies the introduction of novel method of converting food waste (FW) to biochar through pyrolysis, examine its physiochemical characteristics, and investigate its adsorption potential for the removal of heavy metals from water. The results revealed that biochar yield decreased from 18.4 % to 14.31 % with increase in pyrolysis temperature from 350 to 550 ºC. Likewise, increase in the pyrolysis temperature also resulted in the increase in the ash content from 39.87 % to 42.05 % thus transforming the biochar into alkaline nature (pH 10.17). The structural and chemical compositions of biochar produced at various ...
Source: Chemosphere - April 9, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Asma Moureen Muhammad Waqas Naeem Khan Fariha Jabeen Cosimo Magazzino Nargis Jamila Dilek Beyazli Source Type: research
Recent advances in toxicological research of di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate: Focus on endoplasmic reticulum stress pathway
This study offers possible targets and approaches for addressing various DEHP-induced toxicity.PMID:38593956 | DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141922 (Source: Chemosphere)
Source: Chemosphere - April 9, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Jiten Singh Dinesh Kumar Ashok Jangra Source Type: research
Integrated AI-driven optimization of Fenton process for the treatment of antibiotic sulfamethoxazole: Insights into mechanistic approach
This study delves into modeling and optimizing conventional Fenton degradation of antibiotic sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and total organic carbon (TOC) under varying levels of H2O2, Fe2+ concentration, pH, and temperature removal using both statistical and artificial intelligence techniques including Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA), Support Vector Regression (SVR) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN). In statistical analysis, ANN model showcased an elevated predictive accuracy compared to its counterparts due to having lowest RMSE values of 0.986 and 1.173 for both SMX and TOC, respectively. Sensitivity showcased H2O2/Fe2+ ra...
Source: Chemosphere - April 9, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Saima Gul Sajjad Hussain Hammad Khan Muhammad Arshad Javaid Rabbani Khan Artur de Jesus Motheo Source Type: research
Landfill leachates as a significant source for emerging pollutants of phthalic acid esters: Identification, occurrence, characteristics, fate, and transport
Chemosphere. 2024 Apr 7:141873. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141873. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPhthalic acid esters (PAEs) are byproducts released from various sources, including microplastics, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, waxes, inks, detergents, and insecticides. This review article provides an overview of the literature on PAEs in landfill leachates, exploring their identification, occurrence, characteristics, fate, and transport in landfills across different countries. The study emphasizes the influence of these substances on the environment, especially on water and soil. Various analytica...
Source: Chemosphere - April 9, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Afsaneh Esmaeili Nasrabadi Bahman Ramavandi Ziaeddin Bonyadi Sima Farjadfard Mehdi Fattahi Source Type: research
Circular economical approach of extracting nanocarbons from waste pea peel for sensing of p-nitrophenol and its conversion into paracetamol
Chemosphere. 2024 Apr 7:141930. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141930. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAn important paradigm shift towards the circular economy is to prioritize waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and recovery before disposal is necessary. In this context, a sustainable protocol of converting waste pea peel (wPP) into low-cost carbon nanomaterials for sensing and conversion of p-nitrophenol (p-NP) into value-added paracetamol is being reported. Two fractions of the carbonaceous nanomaterials were obtained after the hydrothermal treatment (HT) of wPP, firstly an aqueous portion containing water-soluble carbon...
Source: Chemosphere - April 9, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Harshita Laddha Priya Yadav Priya Sharma Madhu Agarwal Ragini Gupta Source Type: research
Insights into the growth and biochemical defense responses associated with fenitrothion toxicity and uptake by freshwater cyanobacteria
Chemosphere. 2024 Apr 7:141909. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141909. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe extensive use of fenitrothion (FNT) in agricultural practices induces its persistence in soil and waterways. Therefore, it is essential to implement effective management practices such as using cyanobacteria for FNT removal and accumulation, particularly under accidental contamination. To this end, we evaluated the responses of two freshwater cyanobacteria taxa, Nostoc muscorum and Anabaena laxa to mild (7.5 mg L-1) and high (15 mg L-1) levels of FNT over a period of 7 d. Compared to N. muscorum, A. laxa was more toler...
Source: Chemosphere - April 9, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Seham M Hamed Marwa Yousry A Mohamed Badriah Saleh Alammari Hamada AbdElgawad Source Type: research
Efficient removal of per/polyfluoroalkyl substances from water using recyclable chitosan-coated covalent organic frameworks: experimental and theoretical methods
This study highlights the significant practical potential of COF@CS in the removal of PFAS from aqueous solution and environmental remediation.PMID:38588893 | DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141942 (Source: Chemosphere)
Source: Chemosphere - April 8, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Xue Zhang Shiyi Wang Xingyi Zhu Donghai Zhu Wei Wang Bin Wang Shubo Deng Gang Yu Source Type: research
Molecular-weight dependent promotion and competition effects of natural organic matter on dissolved black carbon removal by coagulation
This study will give the deep insight into the prediction of the DBC removal ratio by coagulation based on the MW of NOM in water sources.PMID:38588894 | DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141940 (Source: Chemosphere)
Source: Chemosphere - April 8, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Minmin Liu Qingxuan Lu Muhammad Saboor Siddique Wenzheng Yu Source Type: research
Sub-lethal effects of the insecticide, imidacloprid, on the responses of damselfly larvae to chemosensory cues indicating predation risk
Chemosphere. 2024 Apr 6:141926. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141926. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTInsecticides, including the widely used neonicotinoids, can affect both pest and non-target species. In addition to lethal effects, these insecticides at sub-lethal levels may cause disruption to sensory perception and processing leading to behavioural impairments. In this laboratory experiment, we investigated the effects of a 10-day exposure to the neonicotinoid insecticide, imidacloprid, on the behaviour of larvae of the damselfly, Lestes congener. In tests of baseline activity, imidacloprid concentrations of 1.0 and 10...
Source: Chemosphere - April 8, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Prashani D Wickramasingha Christy A Morrissey Iain D Phillips Adam L Crane Douglas P Chivers Maud C O Ferrari Source Type: research
Interactive effects of chronic ocean acidification and warming on the growth, survival, and physiological responses of adults of the temperate sea urchin Strongylocentrotusintermedius
Chemosphere. 2024 Apr 6:141907. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141907. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTTo investigate the interactive effects of chronic ocean acidification and warming (OAW) on the growth, survival, and physiological responses of sea urchins, adults of the temperate sea urchin Strongylocentrotus intermedius were incubated separately/jointly in acidic (ΔpHNBS = -0.5 units) and thermal (ΔT = +3.0 °C) seawater for 120 days under lab-controlled conditions based on the projected ocean pH and temperature for 2100 put forward by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Survival rate (SR), average f...
Source: Chemosphere - April 8, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Dongyao Cui Wenjing Zou Boqiong Wu Renhe Jiao Shuxin Zhang Tanjun Zhao Yaoyao Zhan Yaqing Chang Source Type: research
Photocatalytic and electrocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A in the presence of graphene/graphene oxide-based nanocatalysts: A review
Chemosphere. 2024 Apr 6;356:141941. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141941. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBisphenol A (BPA), a widely recognized endocrine disrupting compound, has been discovered in drinking water sources/finished water and domestic wastewater influent/effluent. Numerous studies have shown photocatalytic and electrocatalytic oxidation to be very effective for the removal of BPA, particularly in the addition of graphene/graphene oxide (GO)-based nanocatalysts. Nevertheless, the photocatalytic and electrocatalytic degradation of BPA in aqueous solutions has not been reviewed. Therefore, this review gives a c...
Source: Chemosphere - April 8, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Byung-Moon Jun Seong-Nam Nam Bongyeon Jung Jong Soo Choi Chang Min Park Choe Earn Choong Min Jang Eun Hea Jho Ahjeong Son Yeomin Yoon Source Type: research
