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1. Do trace metal(loid)s in road soils pose health risks to tourists? A case of a highly-visited national park in China

Author:
Huang, Jingling; Wu, Yuying; Li, Yanyao; Sun, Jiaxun; Xie, Yujing; Fan, Zhengqiu
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2022 v.111 pp. 61-74
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; ; carcinogenicity; models; national parks; pollution; principal component analysis; risk; soil; traffic; China;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... Nowadays, more people tend to spend their recreational time in large national parks, and trace metal(loid)s in soils have attracted long-term attention due to their possible harm to human health. To investigate the pollution levels, potential sources and health risks of trace metal(loid)s in road soils, a total of eight trace metal(loid)s (including As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn and Hg) from 47 soil ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.02.032

2. FT-ICR mass spectrometry for molecular characterization of water-insoluble organic compounds in winter atmospheric fine particulate matters

Author:
Ning, Cuiping; Gao, Yuan; Yu, Haoran; Zhang, Haijun; Geng, Ningbo; Cao, Rong; Chen, Jiping
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2022 v.111 pp. 51-60
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; atmospheric pressure; climate; mass spectrometry; methylene chloride; water solubility; China;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... Water-insoluble organic compounds (WIOCs) are an important fraction of atmospheric fine particulate matters (PM₂.₅), which could affect the climate system and threaten human health potentially. In this study, molecular characterization of WIOCs in PM₂.₅ were investigated by 15 T Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS) with atmospheric pressure photoionization (APPI) ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2020.12.017

3. Characterization of submicron aerosol particles in winter at Albany, New York

Author:
Wei, Xiuli; Gui, Huaqiao; Liu, Jianguo; Cheng, Ying
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2022 v.111 pp. 118-129
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; acidity; aerosols; chemical composition; climate; models; nitrates; pH; pollutants; pollution; spectrometers; sulfates; temperature; winter; China; New York;     Show all 16 Subjects
Abstract:
... A thorough understanding of chemical composition, particle pH, and pollutant emissions is essential to address the climate and human health effects of atmospheric particles. In this study, we used a High-Resolution Time-of-Flight Aerosol Mass Spectrometer (HR-ToF-AMS) and Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS) to characterize the composition of submicron particles. Moreover, we applied the ISORRO ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.03.004

4. Technologies Developing in Heavy Metals’ Removal from Water

Author:
Simeonidis, Konstantinos; Mitrakas, Manassis
Source:
Water 2021 v.13 no.6
ISSN:
2073-4441
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; wastewater; water;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... Elevated concentrations of heavy metals in drinking water resources and industrial or urban wastewater pose a serious threat to human health and the equilibrium of ecosystems [...] ...
DOI:
10.3390/w13060860

5. The urban nitrogen challenge

Author:
Seddon, Jessica; Smit, Warren; Kheirbek, Iyad; Gu, Baojing
Source:
One earth 2021 v.4 no.1 pp. 8-9
ISSN:
2590-3322
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; nitrogen; pollution;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... Cities are our future, yet our activities have transformed cities into new hotspots of nitrogen deposition, leading to detrimental consequences for human health. In the wake of 2019’s Colombo Declaration, this Voices asks, how can we manage nitrogen pollution sustainably to provide a clean urban future for all? ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.oneear.2020.12.019

6. Nonylphenol photodegradation by novel ternary MIL-100(Fe)/ZnFe2O4/PCN composite under visible light irradiation via double charge transfer process

Author:
Xu, Kailin; Jiao, Li; Wang, Chuqiao; Bu, Yiming; Tang, Yuling; Qiu, Liwei; Zhang, Qiuya; Wang, Liping
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2022 v.111 pp. 93-103
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; active ingredients; ambient temperature; bioaccumulation; carbon nitride; groundwater; irradiation; light; nonylphenols; photocatalysis; photolysis; reaction mechanisms; sewage; surface water; China;     Show all 15 Subjects
Abstract:
... Nonylphenol (NP) residues, as a typical endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC), frequently exist in sewage, surface water, groundwater and even drinking water, which poses a serious threat to human health due to its bioaccumulation. In order to remove NP, a series of MIL-100(Fe)/ZnFe₂O₄/flake-like porous carbon nitride (MIL/ZC) was synthesized through in-situ synthesis at room temperature. High perfo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.03.020

7. Effects of economic structural transition on PM2.5-Related Human Health Impacts in China

Author:
Wu, Xiaohui; Yang, Xuechun; Qi, Jianchuan; Feng, Cuiyang; Liang, Sai
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.298 pp. 126793
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; capital; energy; China;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... China has been experiencing significant economic structural transition and PM₂.₅-Related Human Health Impacts (PM₂.₅-HHI). However, the effects of economic structural transition on PM₂.₅-HHI in China remain unclear. Our study analyzes the relative contributions of the changes in economic structural factors (including production structure, final demand structure, and emission source structure) to c ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126793

8. Hazardous minerals mining: Challenges and solutions

Author:
Rebello, Sharrel; Anoopkumar, A.N.; Aneesh, Embalil Mathachan; Sindhu, Raveendran; Binod, Parameswaran; Kim, Sang Hyoun; Pandey, Ashok
Source:
Journal of hazardous materials 2021 v.402 pp. 123474
ISSN:
0304-3894
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; bioleaching; copper; ecosystems;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... Minerals are valuable resources gifted to man from the Mother Earth and quite often they need to be dug out from deep down with much effort to utilize them in many of our anthropogenic activities. The fascinating nature, colours as well as the physicochemical properties of minerals has extended their prospective value in the synthesis of various household and industrial products. However, knowledg ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123474

9. A critical review on metal complexes removal from water using methods based on Fenton-like reactions: Analysis and comparison of methods and mechanisms

Author:
Zhu, Ying; Fan, WenHong; Feng, WeiYing; Wang, Ying; Liu, Shu; Dong, ZhaoMin; Li, XiaoMin
Source:
Journal of hazardous materials 2021 v.414 pp. 125517
ISSN:
0304-3894
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; catalysts; freshwater; ligands; remediation; wastewater;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... Metals mainly exist in the form of complexes in urban wastewater, fresh water and even drinking water, which are difficult to remove and further harm human health. Fenton-like reaction has been used for the removal of metal complexes. Effective removal of metal complexes using Fenton-like reaction requires the removal of both metals and organic ligands, meanwhile, the fate of metals and organic po ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125517

10. Harmful algal blooms and their eco-environmental indication

Author:
Sha, Jun; Xiong, Haiyan; Li, Chengjun; Lu, Zhiying; Zhang, Jichao; Zhong, Huan; Zhang, Wei; Yan, Bing
Source:
Chemosphere 2021 v.274 pp. 129912
ISSN:
0045-6535
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; death; freshwater; poisonous algae;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... Harmful algal blooms (HABs) in freshwater lakes and oceans date back to as early as the 19th century, which can cause the death of aquatic and terrestrial organisms. However, it was not until the end of the 20th century that researchers had started to pay attention to the hazards and causes of HABs. In this study, we analyzed 5720 published literatures on HABs studies in the past 30 years. Our rev ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129912

11. Permeability of the city – Physical barriers of and in urban green spaces in the city of Halle, Germany

Author:
Barber, Anne; Haase, Dagmar; Wolff, Manuel
Source:
Ecological indicators 2021 v.125 pp. 107555
ISSN:
1470-160X
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; air; ecosystems; permeability; Germany;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Urban green spaces (UGS) provide important ecosystem services in cities as they support human health and wellbeing with fresh and cool air, beauty and space for physical activities. To benefit from the positive effects, citizens need access to UGS. Multi-layered barriers can restrict accessibility to green–blue infrastructure (GBI) and accompanying benefits. This study aims to quantify and visuali ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ecolind.2021.107555

12. Chemico-nanotreatment methods for the removal of persistent organic pollutants and xenobiotics in water – A review

Author:
Karthigadevi, Guruviah; Manikandan, Sivasubramanian; Karmegam, Natchimuthu; Subbaiya, Ramasamy; Chozhavendhan, Sivasankaran; Ravindran, Balasubramani; Chang, Soon Woong; Awasthi, Mukesh Kumar
Source:
Bioresource technology 2021 v.324 pp. 124678
ISSN:
0960-8524
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; bioaccumulation; wastewater; wastewater treatment; xenobiotics;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... While the technologies available today can generate high-quality water from wastewater, the majority of the wastewater treatment plants are not intended to eliminate emerging xenobiotic pollutants, pharmaceutical and personal care items. Most endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) and personal care products (PPCPs) are more arctic than most regulated pollutants, and several of them have acid or cri ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biortech.2021.124678

13. Home, sweet home: how mucus accommodates our microbiota

Author:
Wang, Benjamin X.; Wu, Chloe M.; Ribbeck, Katharina
Source:
TheFEBS journal 2021 v.288 no.6 pp. 1789-1799
ISSN:
1742-464X
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; dysbiosis; humans; microbial communities; mucus;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... As a natural environment for human–microbiota interactions, healthy mucus houses a remarkably stable and diverse microbial community. Maintaining this microbiota is essential to human health, both to support the commensal bacteria that perform a wide array of beneficial functions and to prevent the outgrowth of pathogens. However, how the host selects and maintains a specialized microbiota remains ...
DOI:
10.1111/febs.15504

14. Oak trees (Quercus spp.) as a source of extracts with biological activities: A narrative review

Author:
Morales, Diego
Source:
Trends in food science & technology 2021 v.109 pp. 116-125
ISSN:
0924-2244
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; Quercus; animals; antioxidants; models; technology;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... Oak trees (Quercus spp.) constitute a relevant source of fractions and ingredients that have been tested regarding their biological activities. The high number of species, varieties and materials that can be found through this genus has led to a great diversity of extracts that can be investigated regarding their potential to improve human health status.In this review, several biological activitie ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.tifs.2021.01.029

15. Assessment of the endocrine-disrupting potential of halogenated parabens: An in silico approach

Author:
Jakopin, Žiga
Source:
Chemosphere 2021 v.264 pp. 128447
ISSN:
0045-6535
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; computer simulation; disinfection; glucocorticoids; probability;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Parabens are endocrine-disrupting chemicals present in a variety of pharmaceutical and personal care products. Due to their wide-spread use, significant amounts are also released into the aquatic domain of the environment. During water disinfection, parabens give rise to halogenated transformation products. As opposed to parabens, there is considerable lack of knowledge with regard to the endocrin ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128447

16. Differentiation of carbon black from black carbon using a ternary plot based on elemental analysis

Author:
Hong, Junghyun; Moon, Haejoo; Kim, Jisue; Lee, Byung-cheun; Kim, Geun-Bae; Lee, Hyejin; Kim, Younghun
Source:
Chemosphere 2021 v.264 pp. 128511
ISSN:
0045-6535
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; byproducts; carbon; combustion; soot; toxicology;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... Carbon black (CB) is composed of engineered nanoparticles that are commercially produced by partial combustion of hydrocarbons. It is mainly used as a reinforcing agent in vehicle tires. Although the potential health effects of CB have been investigated extensively, some toxicological reports interchange CB with black carbon (BC), which has similar features, thereby misusing the term. BC is an und ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128511

17. Updating the repertoire of cultured bacteria from the human being

Author:
Diakite, Ami; Dubourg, Grégory; Raoult, Didier
Source:
Microbial pathogenesis 2021 v.150 pp. 104698
ISSN:
0882-4010
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; Archaea; humans; new species; pathogenesis;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... The recent renewal of cultural approach has substantially enriched knowledge of the human microbiota, notably through the discovery of new taxa from various anatomical sites. As an increasing number of these recent species are currently considered beneficial or harmful for human health, a constant updating of the repertoire of bacteria and archaea isolated from humans by culture is essential. Here ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104698

18. Polyphenol-Rich Foods for Human Health

Author:
Restani, Patrizia
Source:
Nutrients 2020 v.12 no.12
ISSN:
2072-6643
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; animals; polyphenols;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... In recent decades, foods rich in polyphenols have received great interest from researchers, who have performed numerous studies in in vitro and animal models and clinical trials [...] ...
DOI:
10.3390/nu12123738

19. Detection of pollutants in water bodies: electrochemical detection or photo-electrochemical detection?

Author:
Li, Zhi; Zhu, Mingshan
Source:
Chemical communications 2020 v.56 no.93 pp. 14541-14552
ISSN:
1364-548X
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; drugs; electrochemistry;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... The massive discharge of pollutants including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), heavy metals, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) into water bodies is endangering the ecological environment and human health, and needs to be accurately detected. Both electrochemical and photo-electrochemical detection methods have been widely used for the detection of these pollutants, however, ...
DOI:
10.1039/d0cc05709f

20. Dietary Polyphenols and Human Health

Author:
Tresserra-Rimbau, Anna
Source:
Nutrients 2020 v.12 no.9
ISSN:
2072-6643
Subject:
human health,   etc   ; phytochemicals; polyphenols;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... Plant-based foods are the main source of phytochemicals, including polyphenols, a large family of compounds with highly diverse chemical structures [...] ...
DOI:
10.3390/nu12092893