Associations between urinary concentrations of benzothiazole, benzotriazole, and their derivatives and lung cancer: A nested case-control study
Environ Res. 2024 Mar 22:118750. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118750. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBenzothiazole (BTH), benzotriazole (BTR), and their respective derivatives (BTHs and BTRs) are emerging environmental pollutants with widespread human exposure and oncogenic potential. Studies have demonstrated adverse effects of exposure to certain BTHs and BTRs on the respiratory system. However, no study has examined the associations between exposure to BTHs and BTRs and lung cancer risk. We aimed to examine the associations between urinary concentrations of BTHs and BTRs and the risk of lung cancer in the general populatio...
Source: Environmental Research - March 24, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Weili Mao Jianli Qu Huimeng Liu Ruyue Guo Kaizhen Liao Shaowei Wu Jin Hangbiao Zefu Hu Source Type: research
Evaluation of the chronic toxicity of bisphenol A and bisphenol AF to sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus after long-term single and combined exposure at environmental relevant concentration
In this study, we carried out field survey in major sea cucumber farming areas in northern China, with the aim of determining which bisphenol analogue is the major bisphenol contamination in this aquaculture area. The results showed that the presence of BPAF was detected in four sampling sites (Dalian, Tangshan, Laizhou, and Longpan). The mean level of BPAF in Laizhou sediment samples was the highest which reached to 9.007 ± 4.702 μ g/kg. Among the seawater samples, the BPAF only have been detected in the samples collected at Longpan. (0.011 ± 0.003 μ g/L). Furthermore, we conducted an experiment to evaluate the single...
Source: Environmental Research - March 24, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kaiqi Lai Libin Zhang Jialei Xu Source Type: research
Environmentally friendly and efficient TBHP-mediated catalytic reaction for the synthesis of substituted benzimidazole-2-ones: In-silico approach to pharmaceutical applications
Environ Res. 2024 Mar 22:118760. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118760. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA novel method was used to synthesize benzimidazole-2-ones from the corresponding benzimidazolium salts. These salts were subsequently reacted with potassium tertiary butoxide (KOtBu), followed by oxidation using tertiary butyl hydrogen peroxide (TBHP) at room temperature in tetrahydrofuran (THF) to obtain the desired products in 1 h with excellent yields. After optimizing the reaction conditions, the study focused on preparing benzimidazole-2-ones with diverse substituents at N1 and N3 positions, including benzyl, 2',4',6'-tr...
Source: Environmental Research - March 24, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Meeniga Indira E C Surendranath Reddy Vasikarla Kamala Prasad Vyshnava Satyanarayana Swamy Raghava Reddy Kakarla Motakatla Venkata Krishna Reddy Pankaj Attiri Peddiahgari Vasu Govardhana Reddy Tejraj M Aminabhavi Source Type: research
Evaluating silicosis risk: Assessing dust constitution and influence of water as a primary prevention measure in cutting and polishing of silica agglomerates, granite and marble
Environ Res. 2024 Mar 22:118773. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118773. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAn increasing number of silicosis cases have been reported related to the use of silica agglomerates. Many studies agree on the severity of this disease, which often presents with severe clinical forms in young workers and after a short latency period. Are there differences in the composition of dust generated by cutting and polishing with silica agglomerates versus granite and marble? Does the use of water injection reduce the risk associated with the use of these materials? We carried out a comparative observational-analytic...
Source: Environmental Research - March 24, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniel Mart ínez-González Mar ía Carballo-Menéndez Rosirys Guzm án-Taveras Aida Quero-Mart ínez Ana Fern ández-Tena Source Type: research
Ambient volatile organic compounds in the Seoul metropolitan area of South Korea: Chemical reactivity, risks and source apportionment
This study emphasizes the importance of addressing specific emission sources within the metropolitan area and developing comprehensive regional strategies to mitigate VOCs.PMID:38522743 | DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2024.118749 (Source: Environmental Research)
Source: Environmental Research - March 24, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Da-Mee Eun Yun-Sung Han Ilkwon Nam YuWoon Chang Sepyo Lee Jeong-Hoo Park Sung Yong Gong Jong-Sang Youn Source Type: research
The synergy effect of energy security and carbon-haze collaborative management: From the perspective of biased technological progress
Environ Res. 2024 Mar 22:118741. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118741. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIt is important to ensure energy security and achieve carbon-haze collaborative management for sustainable development. Reducing imported energy dependence is necessary to maintain energy security, while its impact on environmental quality remains unclear. From the perspective of biased technological progress, this paper estimates the level of biased technological progress towards self-sufficient energy by a heterogeneous stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) function, and then empirically examines whether self-sufficient energy ...
Source: Environmental Research - March 24, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chenxi Zhang Sasa Yang Source Type: research
Effect of bacteria-algae ratio on treatment of anaerobic digested wastewater by symbiotic coupling of bacteria and algae under the background of carbon neutralization
Environ Res. 2024 Mar 22:118771. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118771. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEnvironmental pollution is a growing concern, particularly the impact of sewage treatment gas on the atmosphere's greenhouse effect. Efficient sewage resource recycling is crucial to achieving carbon neutrality. The bacteria-algae symbiotic sewage treatment system combines wastewater treatment, carbon dioxide fixation, and biomass energy recovery to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality, environmental protection, and the transformation of high-value added products. This paper presents the construction of a sequencing batch pho...
Source: Environmental Research - March 24, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Zhipeng Liu Lei Feng Chenxi Liu Source Type: research
Green synthesis of carbon nanotubes functionalized with iron nanoparticles and coffee husk biomass for efficient removal of losartan and diclofenac: Adsorption kinetics and ANN modeling studies
This study focused on the production of green functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and using them in the adsorption of the pharmaceuticals Losartan (LOS) and Diclofenac (DIC). The efficiency of the methodology was verified by characterization techniques. Elemental composition analysis indicated a significant increase in the iron content after the green functionalization, proving the effectiveness of the method. Thermogravimetric analysis showed similar thermal degradation profiles for pristine CNTs and functionalized CNTs, indicating better post-functionalization thermal stability. BET analysis revealed mesoporous charac...
Source: Environmental Research - March 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Heloisa P S Costa Emanuele D V Duarte Fl ávio V da Silva Meuris G C da Silva Melissa G A Vieira Source Type: research
Exposure to real-ambient bedroom light at night delayed circadian rhythm in healthy Chinese young adults: A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSIONS: Overall, bedroom LAN exposure was significantly associated with delayed circadian rhythm. Additionally, the delayed effect is more significant in men. Keeping bedroom dark at night may be a practicable option to prevent circadian disruption and associated health implications. Future studies with more advanced light measurement instrument and consensus methodology for DLMO assessment are warranted.PMID:38521354 | DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2024.118657 (Source: Environmental Research)
Source: Environmental Research - March 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yu-Xiang Xu Yan Huang Wen-Qin Ding Yi Zhou Yu-Ting Shen Yu-Hui Wan Pu-Yu Su Fang-Biao Tao Ying Sun Source Type: research
Chlorinated paraffins in takeout food and its packaging in Beijing, China and dietary exposure risk
This study clarified the current contamination situation in takeout food in Beijing, China. The resulting data could be used to prevent human exposure to CPs through dietary intake and to facilitate the market's control over the quality of takeout food.PMID:38521355 | DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2024.118768 (Source: Environmental Research)
Source: Environmental Research - March 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Xingyi Wu Su Zhang Jun Cao Jiangxin Tian Wenfeng Zhou Haixiang Gao Shujun Dong Source Type: research
Conversion of metal-enriched magnetite mine tailings into suitable soil for vegetation by phytoremediation process with Bougainvillaea glabra under the influence of Thiobacillus ferroxidance
Environ Res. 2024 Mar 21:118740. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118740. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMagnetite mining is a significant contributor to land deterioration as well as HM-based soil contamination. The characteristics of magnetite mine tailing were examined in the present study, in addition to the positive and sustainable restoration strategy with Bougainvillaea glabra under the influence of Thiobacillus ferroxidance. The traits of test soil analysis findings demonstrated that the majority of the parameters exceeded the allowable limits (For instance: HMs such as Cr, Cu, Zn, Pb, Fe, and Co were found to be 208 ± 2...
Source: Environmental Research - March 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ranganathan Muthusamy Suseenthar Ramya Saleh Alfarraj Suresh Kumarasamy Source Type: research
Heavy metal pollution near an abandoned mercury-bearing waste recovery enterprise in southwestern China: Spatial distribution and its sources in soil and plants
In this study, the distribution of heavy metals around an abandoned mercury-bearing waste recovery enterprise were investigated. Soil (14) and plant (18) samples were collected in the surrounding area. The total concentration of heavy metals and methyl mercury content were measured by ICP-MS and HPLC-ICP-MS. The results show that the average contents of Cd, Cr, Pb, Hg and As in all soil samples are higher than the second-level values of Soil environmental quality-Risk control standard for soil contamination of development land (GB 36600-2018). Hg in the leaves ranged from 0.003 to 0.174 mg kg-1. Besides, the Pearson correl...
Source: Environmental Research - March 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Jianbo Guo Liyuan Liu Qinzhong Feng Camillus Uchenna Okonkwo Xiujin Zhang Jun Chen Shitong Yang Chen Yang Source Type: research
Green synthesis of carbon nanotubes functionalized with iron nanoparticles and coffee husk biomass for efficient removal of losartan and diclofenac: Adsorption kinetics and ANN modeling studies
This study focused on the production of green functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and using them in the adsorption of the pharmaceuticals Losartan (LOS) and Diclofenac (DIC). The efficiency of the methodology was verified by characterization techniques. Elemental composition analysis indicated a significant increase in the iron content after the green functionalization, proving the effectiveness of the method. Thermogravimetric analysis showed similar thermal degradation profiles for pristine CNTs and functionalized CNTs, indicating better post-functionalization thermal stability. BET analysis revealed mesoporous charac...
Source: Environmental Research - March 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Heloisa P S Costa Emanuele D V Duarte Fl ávio V da Silva Meuris G C da Silva Melissa G A Vieira Source Type: research
Exposure to real-ambient bedroom light at night delayed circadian rhythm in healthy Chinese young adults: A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSIONS: Overall, bedroom LAN exposure was significantly associated with delayed circadian rhythm. Additionally, the delayed effect is more significant in men. Keeping bedroom dark at night may be a practicable option to prevent circadian disruption and associated health implications. Future studies with more advanced light measurement instrument and consensus methodology for DLMO assessment are warranted.PMID:38521354 | DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2024.118657 (Source: Environmental Research)
Source: Environmental Research - March 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yu-Xiang Xu Yan Huang Wen-Qin Ding Yi Zhou Yu-Ting Shen Yu-Hui Wan Pu-Yu Su Fang-Biao Tao Ying Sun Source Type: research
Conversion of metal-enriched magnetite mine tailings into suitable soil for vegetation by phytoremediation process with Bougainvillaea glabra under the influence of Thiobacillus ferroxidance
Environ Res. 2024 Mar 21:118740. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118740. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMagnetite mining is a significant contributor to land deterioration as well as HM-based soil contamination. The characteristics of magnetite mine tailing were examined in the present study, in addition to the positive and sustainable restoration strategy with Bougainvillaea glabra under the influence of Thiobacillus ferroxidance. The traits of test soil analysis findings demonstrated that the majority of the parameters exceeded the allowable limits (For instance: HMs such as Cr, Cu, Zn, Pb, Fe, and Co were found to be 208 ± 2...
Source: Environmental Research - March 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ranganathan Muthusamy Suseenthar Ramya Saleh Alfarraj Suresh Kumarasamy Source Type: research
