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Chlorpyrifos and cypermethrin combination disrupts sonic hedgehog signaling and associated regulatory molecules, leading to congenital eye defects in chick embryos 毒死蜱和氯氰菊酯的组合会破坏声波刺猬信号和相关调控分子,导致小鸡胚胎出现先天性眼部缺陷
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2024-09-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100414
Shashikant Sharma , Juhi Vaishnav , Pooja Raval , Suresh Balakrishnan
Pesticides are reported to be teratogenic for non-target species. Our studies have unraveled the teratogenicity of 50 % Chlorpyrifos & 5 % Cypermethrin combination (Ci) in developing chick embryos. A sub-lethal dose of this combination when administered to chick embryos, caused several developmental anomalies, with defects in eye development being frequent. Eye development begins at an early embryonic stage, with Sonic hedgehog (Shh) serving as a crucial signaling molecule. Shh plays a pivotal role in the early development of multiple organs, including the eye, by interacting with Pax6 and other regulatory molecules to guide the proper patterning of the eye. Thus, we hypothesized that Ci administration may lead to alteration in Shh expression which subsequently hampers downstream signaling molecules potentially contributing to congenital eye defects. Morphological, anatomical, histological, transcriptional and protein level analyses at various stages (Days 1,2,4 and 10) were carried out to evaluate the hypothesis. The results revealed a remarkable alteration of key regulators in treated embryos compared to control, providing insights into plausible causative mechanisms underlying Ci-induced congenital eye defects.
据报道,农药对非目标物种有致畸作用。我们的研究揭示了 50% 毒死蜱和amp;5% 氯氰菊酯组合(Ci)对发育中的小鸡胚胎的致畸性。在对小鸡胚胎施用亚致死剂量的该组合物时,会导致多种发育异常,其中以眼睛发育缺陷最为常见。眼睛的发育始于胚胎的早期阶段,其中音速刺猬(Shh)是一个关键的信号分子。Shh通过与Pax6和其他调控分子相互作用来引导眼球的正常模式化,从而在包括眼球在内的多个器官的早期发育中发挥关键作用。因此,我们假设 Ci 的施用可能会导致 Shh 表达的改变,进而阻碍下游信号分子的表达,从而可能导致先天性眼部缺陷。为了评估这一假设,我们在不同阶段(第1、2、4和10天)进行了形态学、解剖学、组织学、转录和蛋白质水平分析。结果表明,与对照组相比,经处理的胚胎中关键调节因子发生了显著变化,这为研究 Ci- 诱发先天性眼缺陷的合理致病机制提供了启示。
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Assessing the effects of imidacloprid exposure on the microbiota of Binodoxys communis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and gene expression 评估接触吡虫啉对Binodoxys communis(膜翅目:蝙蝠科)微生物群和基因表达的影响
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2024-09-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100415
Qiqing Yu , Weijiao Liu , Likang Zhao , Xiangzhen Zhu , Punniyakotti Elumalai , Li Wang , Kaixin Zhang , Dongyang Li , Jichao Ji , Liang Jin , Junyu Luo , Jinjie Cui , Xueke Gao
Imidacloprid is a potent neonicotinoid insecticide that exerts control over cotton aphids. Binodoxys communis is the predominant parasitic threat to cotton aphids, serving as a crucial biological means to control cotton aphids. Imidacloprid has been Sprayed to control cotton aphids, but it also causes toxic effects on the natural enemies of cotton aphids, such as parasitic wasps, Binodoxys communis. However, the sublethal impact of imidacloprid on parasitic antagonists has remained unclear. This study sought to investigate the sublethal effects of imidacloprid on B. communis at the biological phenotype and transcriptional level, as well as the impact of imidacloprid on the microbial composition in the B. communis. Our research indicated that the sublethal dosages of imidacloprid imparted significant biologic adverse impacts on B. communis, including extended larval and pupal stages, as well as reduced parasitism and emergence rates. Following treatment with imidacloprid, transcriptomic analysis identified 1263 significantly differentially expressed genes. These differentially expressed genes were predominantly annotated in metabolic routes, and the annotated genes mainly belong to the fatty acid metabolism pathway, the carbon metabolism pathway, and protein processing in the endoplasmic reticulum pathway. 16S rDNA sequencing results showed significant changes in the composition of the microbial community in B. communis after exposure to imidacloprid. A total of 14 bacteria exhibiting the highest abundance in parasitic wasps were found, and the microbiota abundance of Akkermansia, Bacteroides, Streptomyces, Helicobacter, and Prevotellaceae UCG_001 was noticeably reduced, while Lactobacillus, Escherichia Shigella, Ligilactobacillus, Lachnospiraceae, Rikenellaceae RC9_gut_group, Erysipelatoclostridium, Acinetobacter, Enterococcus, and Aquabacterium were significantly elevated. By evaluating the enrichment pathways of microbial functions, it was found that the microbial functions with significant changes in proportion were mainly annotated to the carbon, fatty acid, and amino acid (aa) metabolic pathways, which was consistent with the transcriptome sequencing results. This finding mirrored transcriptome analysis results. According to transcriptomics analysis and 16S rDNA sequencing data, imidacloprid limits changes in metabolic pathways of B. communis, including fatty acid metabolism, impacting the development and parasitic competence of B. communis. Accordingly, the gene expression linked to detoxification and the cytochrome P450 gene family was significantly elevated at 1 h and significantly declined after three days.
吡虫啉是一种强效的新烟碱类杀虫剂,可控制棉蚜。Binodoxys communis 是威胁棉蚜的主要寄生虫,是控制棉蚜的重要生物手段。吡虫啉已被用于控制棉蚜,但它也会对棉蚜的天敌(如寄生蜂 Binodoxys communis)造成毒性影响。然而,吡虫啉对寄生拮抗剂的亚致死影响仍不清楚。本研究试图从生物表型和转录水平上研究吡虫啉对伯氏蓟马的亚致死效应,以及吡虫啉对伯氏蓟马体内微生物组成的影响。我们的研究表明,亚致死剂量的吡虫啉会对共生蝇产生显著的生物不利影响,包括延长幼虫期和化蛹期,以及降低寄生率和出蛰率。使用吡虫啉处理后,转录组分析发现了 1263 个显著差异表达的基因。这些差异表达基因主要注释在代谢途径中,注释的基因主要属于脂肪酸代谢途径、碳代谢途径和内质网途径中的蛋白质加工。16S rDNA 测序结果表明,暴露于吡虫啉后,B. Communis 的微生物群落组成发生了显著变化。共发现 14 种细菌在寄生蜂中的丰度最高,Akkermansia、Bacteroides、Streptomyces、Helicobacter 和 Prevotellaceae UCG_001 的微生物群丰度明显降低、而乳酸杆菌、志贺氏埃希氏菌、ligilactobacillus、Lachnospiraceae、Rikenellaceae RC9_gut_group、Erysipelatoclostridium、Acinetobacter、Enterococcus 和 Aquabacterium 则明显升高。通过评估微生物功能的富集途径,发现比例发生显著变化的微生物功能主要被注释为碳、脂肪酸和氨基酸(aa)代谢途径,这与转录组测序结果一致。这一发现与转录组分析结果相吻合。根据转录组学分析和 16S rDNA 测序数据,吡虫啉限制了共生蝇代谢途径的变化,包括脂肪酸代谢,影响了共生蝇的发育和寄生能力。因此,与解毒和细胞色素 P450 基因家族有关的基因表达在 1 小时内显著升高,三天后显著下降。
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Bibliometric exploration of green synthesized silver nanoparticles for antibacterial activity 绿色合成银纳米粒子抗菌活性的文献计量学探索
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2024-09-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100411
Abdulrahman Sani Aliero , Siti Halimah Hasmoni , Abdurrashid Haruna , Mustapha Isah , Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek , Nurliyana Ahmad Zawawi
The green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) is a promising, sustainable approach that converts plant biomass into valuable biocompatible antibacterial agents, providing sustainable solutions to mitigate toxic and hazardous chemicals. This review aims to examine the relationship among cited, citing publications, present themes and emerging research trends based on these selective keywords “green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their antibacterial activity from 2007 to 2023”. The bibliographic data was retrieved from the Web of Science (WoS) database on July 02, 2023, yielding 1041 documents. Inclusion criteria were based on (Topic) which includes titles, abstract, keyword plus and author keywords. Document type (Articles), publication year (2007–2023) and language (English). Review articles, proceeding papers and book chapters were excluded. The bibliometric analysis employed science mapping techniques, including co-citation analysis, bibliographic coupling, and co-occurrence analysis of keywords, using the VOSviewer software. The findings highlight the need for a deeper understanding of the synthesis and antibacterial mechanisms of AgNPs, as well as the importance of optimizing the synthesis process to enhance production efficiency and stability while minimizing the use of toxic substances. The analysis identifies main keywords for future research, such as “leaf extracts”, “antioxidant activity”, “anticancer activity”, “in-vitro studies”, “metallic oxide nanoparticles”, and “zinc oxide nanoparticles”. These science mapping techniques provide a comprehensive overview of the thematic and intellectual landscape of the field. By utilizing co-citation analysis, bibliographic coupling, and co-word analysis, researchers can uncover core themes, emerging trends, and interconnections within the literature, offering a clearer understanding of the field's development and focus areas. Articles with higher total link strength indicate their influential nature and highly valued research content. Ultimately, our findings provide both theoretical and practical insights into the green synthesis of AgNPs using various plant extracts and their antibacterial properties.
银纳米粒子(AgNP)的绿色合成是一种前景广阔的可持续方法,它能将植物生物质转化为有价值的生物兼容抗菌剂,为减轻有毒有害化学品的危害提供了可持续的解决方案。本综述旨在根据 "2007 年至 2023 年银纳米粒子的绿色合成及其抗菌活性 "这一选择性关键词,研究引文、引用出版物、当前主题和新兴研究趋势之间的关系。书目数据于 2023 年 7 月 2 日从 Web of Science(WoS)数据库中检索,共获得 1041 篇文献。纳入标准基于(主题),包括标题、摘要、关键词加和作者关键词。文献类型(文章)、出版年份(2007-2023 年)和语言(英语)。综述文章、会议论文和书籍章节不包括在内。文献计量分析采用了科学图谱技术,包括共引分析、书目耦合和关键词共现分析,并使用了 VOSviewer 软件。研究结果强调了深入了解 AgNPs 的合成和抗菌机理的必要性,以及优化合成工艺以提高生产效率和稳定性,同时尽量减少有毒物质使用的重要性。分析确定了未来研究的主要关键词,如 "叶提取物"、"抗氧化活性"、"抗癌活性"、"体外研究"、"金属氧化物纳米粒子 "和 "氧化锌纳米粒子"。这些科学图谱技术提供了该领域主题和知识图谱的全面概览。通过共引分析、书目耦合和共词分析,研究人员可以发现文献中的核心主题、新兴趋势和相互联系,从而更清晰地了解该领域的发展和重点领域。总链接强度越高的文章表明其影响力越大,研究内容价值越高。最终,我们的研究结果为利用各种植物提取物绿色合成 AgNPs 及其抗菌特性提供了理论和实践见解。
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Occurrence characteristics, source analysis and ecological risk of PFASs in different cultivated soil at an urban scale in Yangtze River Basin 长江流域城市尺度不同耕地土壤中 PFASs 的发生特征、来源分析及生态风险
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2024-09-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100413
Jianchao Liu , Yinuo Xie , Jinghua Ren , Lei Han , Chenyang Jing , Guanghua Lu , Jun Hou , Wenliang Ji

Per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFASs) contaminates the arable soil through multiple paths, and poses a threat to both farmland ecosystems and human health. In this study, the potential sources and distribution characteristics of 12 legacy PFASs in the soil and rivers for irrigation purposes were investigated in farmland systems, and the risks posed by PFASs to earthworm and aquatic organisms were also assessed. Based on field investigations in Yangtze River Basin, we found long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCAs) were the major contaminants in arable soil and rivers for irrigation purposes, with PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid) being the most dominant monomer. Concentration levels of PFASs in arable soil were strongly related to land use types, the average concentration of PFASs (341.18 ± 600.19 ng/g) in the paddy fields was 100-fold higher than that of dry fields (3.79 ± 4.11 ng/g). Source apportionment revealed that PFASs detected in paddy fields were mainly associated with industrial effluents, domestic sewage, and irrigation water. In rivers for irrigation purposes, higher PFASs contamination were primarily distributed in industrial areas, such as plastic processing, paper, textile and electronics factories. The PFASs in the irrigation river water posed a low-medium risk to daphnia and fish, while the PFASs (PFOA and perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoDA)) in soil posed a medium-high risk to earthworms. These results provided insights that sewage irrigation caused serious pollution of PFASs in the agricultural environment, should be paid more attention.

全氟和多氟化合物(PFASs)通过多种途径污染耕地土壤,对农田生态系统和人类健康构成威胁。本研究调查了农田灌溉土壤和河流中 12 种遗留 PFASs 的潜在来源和分布特征,并评估了 PFASs 对蚯蚓和水生生物造成的风险。根据长江流域的实地调查,我们发现长链全氟烷基羧酸(PFCAs)是耕地土壤和灌溉用河流中的主要污染物,其中全氟辛酸(PFOA)是最主要的单体。耕地土壤中 PFAS 的浓度水平与土地利用类型密切相关,水田中 PFAS 的平均浓度(341.18 ± 600.19 纳克/克)是旱田(3.79 ± 4.11 纳克/克)的 100 倍。污染源分配显示,水田中检测到的 PFASs 主要与工业废水、生活污水和灌溉水有关。在用于灌溉的河流中,较高的 PFASs 主要分布在工业区,如塑料加工厂、造纸厂、纺织厂和电子厂。灌溉河水中的全氟辛烷磺酸对水蚤和鱼类构成了中低风险,而土壤中的全氟辛烷磺酸(全氟辛酸和全氟十二酸)对蚯蚓构成了中高风险。这些结果揭示了污水灌溉对农业环境造成了严重的 PFASs 污染,应引起更多关注。
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Organophosphate esters in reservoir water from a metropolitan city in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, China, and their ecological risk 中国粤港澳大湾区某大都市水库水中的有机磷酸酯及其生态风险
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2024-09-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100412
Yi Huang , Yiming Ge , Chenglin Li , Linshen Xie , Xiujuan Qi , Pu Ye , Xixiang Guo , Chen Deng , Rong Hu , Jinling Wang , Yihong Liu , Bei Wang , Tingting Zhu , Shaoyou Lu

Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are emerging flame retardants widely used in products such as furniture, electronic equipment, construction, and plastics. It has been demonstrated that OPEs are harmful to humans and aquatic organisms, thus posing a threat to ecosystems. Considering that reservoirs are critical sources of drinking water for residents in Southern China, this study quantified nine OPEs in water samples collected from 29 reservoirs and their tributaries. The temporal and spatial distributions of OPEs were analyzed and their ecological risks were assessed. The results showed an extensive presence of OPEs in reservoirs, and the median concentration of Σ9OPEs was much higher in the dry season (65.3 ng/L) than in the wet season (21.3 ng/L). Triisobutyl phosphate (TiBP) (median: 5.24 ng/L) and tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate (TEHP) (median: 10.8 ng/L) dominated in the wet and dry seasons, respectively. Other OPEs varied considerably in concentrations over time, related to their physical and chemical properties, environmental factors (e.g., precipitation and temperature), and varied applications. Furthermore, the significant correlations of individual OPEs suggest their shared utilization, emission sources, and environmental behaviors. Spatially, there was no significant difference (P > 0.05) among the Σ9OPEs concentrations in water samples from different sites (inlet, reservoir, outlet, and tributary) of the reservoirs. Additionally, the concentrations of OPEs in reservoir water samples could be linked to industrial development, economic conditions, and population density. OPEs in the reservoir pose low ecological risks (RQ < 0.1), except for EDHPP and TEHP, which present median ecological risks (RQ = 0.54 and 0.38, respectively). Future studies could investigate more OPEs and their joint effects with other organic pollutants, as well as survey the chemical reactions and degradation pathways of OPEs in different environmental matrices to assess their potential ecotoxicity more comprehensively.

有机磷酸酯(OPE)是一种新兴的阻燃剂,广泛应用于家具、电子设备、建筑和塑料等产品中。事实证明,OPEs 对人类和水生生物有害,从而对生态系统构成威胁。考虑到水库是华南地区居民饮用水的重要来源,本研究对从 29 座水库及其支流采集的水样中的九种 OPE 进行了定量分析。研究分析了 OPE 的时空分布,并评估了其生态风险。结果表明,水库中广泛存在 OPEs,旱季的 Σ9OPEs 中位浓度(65.3 纳克/升)远高于雨季(21.3 纳克/升)。三异丁基磷酸酯 (TiBP)(中位数:5.24 纳克/升)和三(2-乙基己基)磷酸酯 (TEHP)(中位数:10.8 纳克/升)分别在雨季和旱季占主导地位。其他 OPE 的浓度随时间变化很大,这与它们的物理和化学性质、环境因素(如降水和温度)以及不同的应用有关。此外,单个 OPE 的显着相关性表明它们具有共同的利用、排放源和环境行为。从空间上看,水库不同地点(进水口、水库、出水口和支流)水样中 Σ9OPEs 的浓度无明显差异(P > 0.05)。此外,水库水样中的 OPEs 浓度可能与工业发展、经济条件和人口密度有关。水库中的 OPE 生态风险较低(RQ < 0.1),但 EDHPP 和 TEHP 除外,它们的生态风险居中(RQ = 0.54 和 0.38)。今后的研究可以调查更多的 OPE 及其与其他有机污染物的联合效应,并调查 OPE 在不同环境基质中的化学反应和降解途径,以更全面地评估其潜在的生态毒性。
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A comprehensive review on environmental and human health impacts of chemical pesticide usage 全面审查化学农药使用对环境和人类健康的影响
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2024-08-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100410
Wei Zhou , Mengmeng Li , Varenyam Achal

This review critically examines the multifaceted impacts of chemical pesticides on environmental ecosystems and human health, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable pest management practices. The widespread use of pesticides, such as organochlorine compounds (e.g., DDT, endrin) known for their persistence and bioaccumulation, poses significant risks to biodiversity, water quality, and food safety. By accumulating in the food chain, these substances threaten higher trophic levels and amplify the potential for adverse health outcomes, including acute poisoning, cancer, and neurological disorders. Specific examples such as glyphosate and atrazine illustrate the pervasive nature of pesticide contamination in various environments. Key findings include the association of pesticide exposure with increased risks of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Parkinson's disease, and the development of antibiotic resistance in microbial communities. The review discusses potential remediation methods, including physicochemical techniques like photodegradation and advanced oxidation processes, as well as bioremediation strategies involving microbial degradation. Photodegradation rates are influenced by environmental factors such as sunlight intensity, soil properties, and organic matter content. Bioremediation using specific microbial consortia has shown promise in degrading persistent pesticides, enhancing soil recovery. Emphasizing the importance of integrated pest management (IPM), enhanced regulatory frameworks, and user education, this review advocates for a strategic shift towards practices that minimize environmental harm and safeguard human health. Implementing these measures can significantly contribute to the advancement of sustainable agriculture by reducing pesticide reliance and promoting ecological balance.

本综述批判性地研究了化学农药对环境生态系统和人类健康的多方面影响,强调了可持续害虫管理实践的迫切性。有机氯化合物(如滴滴涕、异狄氏剂)因其持久性和生物累积性而广为使用,给生物多样性、水质和食品安全带来了巨大风险。通过在食物链中累积,这些物质威胁着更高的营养级,并扩大了不良健康后果的可能性,包括急性中毒、癌症和神经系统疾病。草甘膦和阿特拉津等具体实例说明了农药污染在各种环境中的普遍性。主要发现包括农药暴露与非霍奇金淋巴瘤和帕金森病风险增加的关联,以及微生物群落中抗生素抗药性的发展。综述讨论了潜在的修复方法,包括光降解和高级氧化过程等物理化学技术,以及涉及微生物降解的生物修复策略。光降解率受日照强度、土壤性质和有机物含量等环境因素的影响。使用特定微生物联合体进行生物修复,在降解持久性杀虫剂、促进土壤恢复方面已显示出前景。本综述强调了虫害综合治理(IPM)、强化监管框架和用户教育的重要性,倡导向最大限度减少环境危害和保障人类健康的实践进行战略转变。实施这些措施可以减少对农药的依赖,促进生态平衡,从而极大地推动可持续农业的发展。
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Microplastics comparison of indoor and outdoor air and ventilation rate effect in outskirts of the Seoul metropolitan city 首尔市郊区室内外空气中微塑料的比较及通风率的影响
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2024-08-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100408
Muhammad Jahanzaib , Shambhavi Sharma , Duckshin Park
Microplastics in the air are becoming a concern, especially in indoor environments. Outdoor microplastics can travel from far spaces while indoor ones remain suspended and recirculate in the indoor environment. In this study, we collected air samples from the same buildings indoors and outdoors and observed the indoor microplastic concentration was 1.8 times higher than the outdoor. 24-hour sampling was performed with a mini-volume air sampler at the rate of 5 L/min. In this study, along with a comparison of indoor and outdoor concentrations, we also studied the microplastics' type size, and shape. We found that fiber-type microplastics account for nearly 90 % of the total and synthetic fibers. We also reported the 10 highest present microplastics are Polyethylene, Polyethersulfone, Polyamide, Polystyrene, Acrylic, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Alkyd, and Polyurethane. It is also observed the indoor ventilation rate plays a major role in the microplastic concentrations, long and periodic ventilation resulted in the lower concentration of the indoor microplastics. This study resulted in higher indoor air concentrations than outdoor and even in the outskirts of the metropolitan city which shows that indoor air concentrations are dependent on indoor sources and human activity.
空气中的微塑料正在成为一个令人担忧的问题,尤其是在室内环境中。室外的微塑料可以从很远的地方飘来,而室内的微塑料则悬浮在空中,在室内环境中循环流动。在这项研究中,我们从相同建筑物的室内和室外采集空气样本,观察到室内微塑料浓度是室外的 1.8 倍。我们使用微型空气采样器以每分钟 5 升的速度进行 24 小时采样。在这项研究中,除了比较室内和室外的浓度,我们还研究了微塑料的类型、大小和形状。我们发现,纤维类型的微塑料占总微塑料和合成纤维的近 90%。我们还报告了存在率最高的 10 种微塑料,它们是聚乙烯、聚醚砜、聚酰胺、聚苯乙烯、丙烯酸、聚氯乙烯、聚四氟乙烯、醇酸树脂和聚氨酯。研究还发现,室内通风率对微塑料浓度起着重要作用,长时间和周期性通风导致室内微塑料浓度较低。这项研究结果表明,室内空气浓度高于室外,甚至高于大都市的郊区,这表明室内空气浓度取决于室内来源和人类活动。
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A systematic review of occurrence and concentrations of selected phthalic acid esters in waste processing and management facilities: Challenges and the future research perspectives 对废物处理和管理设施中某些邻苯二甲酸酯的出现和浓度进行系统审查:挑战与未来研究展望
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2024-08-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100407
Fatemeh Momeniha , Hosna Janjani , Mina Aghaei , Mohammad Hadi Dehghani , Ali Salimifard , Suhas , Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak

Municipal waste management and processing facilities produce various pollutants, including phthalic acid esters (PAEs), which are released into the environment depending on waste components, process type, and time elapsed. PAEs are widely used in industries, particularly in plastics, but their mismanagement poses risks to human health and the environment. The review aims to assess the levels of PAEs in different units of waste processing and management facilities and their health effects. This systematic review collected and analyzed studies investigating the levels of selected PAEs (DMP, DEP, DBP, BBP, DEHP, and DNOP) in waste processing and management facilities. The databases of Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched from the inception of the studies up to Oct 14, 2022. Studies were screened, duplicates removed, and relevant studies selected independently by two reviewers. Data from the final articles were extracted according to the study's objectives. A total of 26 studies were analyzed to assess the levels of PAEs, focusing on landfill leachate, soil, air, surface, and groundwater. The findings revealed that approximately 37 % of the studies were conducted in landfills, with DEHP having the highest concentration of PAEs. Moreover, all reviewed studies reported DEHP as the most prevalent PAE in leachate. Around 23 % of the studies were conducted on air and soil media, with DEHP, DBP, and DEP identified as the primary phthalates, comprising over 94 % of all the studied phthalates.

The levels of PAEs in waste management facilities were often high, posing potential health risks to workers. Therefore, reducing plastic use and subsequently reducing waste generation should be considered as the priority action. Also, preventive measures such as dust control, personal protective equipment, and using anti-leak materials and membranes in waste processing and management sites should be implemented to reduce environmental pollution and human exposure.

城市废物管理和加工设施会产生各种污染物,包括邻苯二甲酸酯 (PAE),这些污染物会根据废物成分、加工类型和所经过的时间释放到环境中。PAEs 广泛应用于工业,尤其是塑料工业,但管理不当会对人类健康和环境造成危害。本综述旨在评估废物加工和管理设施不同单元中的 PAEs 含量及其对健康的影响。本系统综述收集并分析了调查废物加工和管理设施中特定 PAEs(DMP、DEP、DBP、BBP、DEHP 和 DNOP)水平的研究。我们在 Scopus、PubMed 和 Web of Science 数据库中搜索了从研究开始到 2022 年 10 月 14 日的所有研究。由两名审稿人对研究进行筛选,去除重复的研究,并独立选出相关研究。根据研究目标提取最终文章的数据。共分析了 26 项研究,以评估 PAEs 的水平,重点关注垃圾填埋场沥滤液、土壤、空气、地表水和地下水。研究结果显示,约有 37% 的研究是在垃圾填埋场进行的,其中 DEHP 的 PAEs 浓度最高。此外,所有审查过的研究都报告 DEHP 是沥滤液中最常见的 PAE。约 23% 的研究是在空气和土壤介质中进行的,DEHP、DBP 和 DEP 被确定为主要邻苯二甲酸盐,占所有研究邻苯二甲酸盐的 94% 以上。因此,应优先考虑减少塑料的使用,进而减少废物的产生。此外,还应在废物处理和管理场所实施粉尘控制、个人防护设备、使用防泄漏材料和薄膜等预防措施,以减少环境污染和人体接触。
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Toxic risk assessment of selected metals in infant formula milk commercially available in Lebanon: A novel approach based on feeding parameters versus toxicity 黎巴嫩市售婴儿配方奶中特定金属的毒性风险评估:基于喂养参数和毒性的新方法
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2024-08-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100409
Pierre J. Obeid, Bilal El Khoury, John Hanna El-Nakat
<div><p>Infant formula milk (IFM) is increasingly utilized as a substitute for natural breastfeeding despite the fact that breast milk has been always recognized as the optimal nourishment method. While IFMs are fortified with essential nutrients that are crucial for proper growth, they can also harbor non-essential toxic metal contaminants from various sources during the production process. Given the heightened vulnerability of newborns to such contaminants, it is imperative to thoroughly analyze, evaluate, and minimize the toxicity associated with the consumption of such IFMs. However, classical approaches to date, have been always adopted for assessing such risks by finding first the analytical concentration of metals in the IFMs followed by multiplying it by the average daily powder intake (ADI) then dividing by the average infant weight. The outcome is then compared to an established standard such a PTWI to assess the extent of toxicity. The drawback with such studies is the use of a fixed ADI for all samples as if all samples have the same and exact preparation directions while using somewhat different infant masses.</p><p>Accordingly, this study aims at assessing the toxic risk amongst newborns from IFM consumption through the identification and application of various highly important and toxicity-contributing parameters from each IFM and its directions of preparation label separately which are discussed here for the first time while providing comparisons between the classical approach versus our new approach to highlight its importance.</p><p>Seventy-three IFMs (0–6 months) were analyzed for lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), and aluminum (Al) levels and unlike previous studies, this work incorporated various feeding parameters from each IFM for calculating the intakes thus, revealing potential toxicity risks even in IFMs that are considered safe by the classical approach. Metal contamination was significant, with 97.3 % of samples containing detectable Pb, 41.1 % Cd, 16.4 % As, and 93.2 % Al while highlighting Pb in exceeding its maximum allowable level (MAL). This novel approach, which considers new diverse feeding schedules/parameters that are ironically suggested by manufacturers that have been previously overlooked elsewhere, emphasized IFMs' potential as sources of heightened metal toxicity in comparison to classical approaches. Results highlighted Pb and Al as major concerns, with As and Cd of lesser concern. Findings also emphasized the importance of such new parameters for safeguarding newborn health and should be payed attention to by caregivers. The study strongly and highly recommends adherence to <em>minimum feeding schedules (MFS)</em> and proper scooping techniques to reduce newborn exposure to toxic metals. It also suggests continuous monitoring and stricter regulations by health authorities at the production level of such products so as to provide a safer commodity in the first degree and to also provide better and so
尽管母乳一直被认为是最佳的营养方式,但婴儿配方奶(IFM)越来越多地被用来替代自然母乳喂养。虽然婴儿配方奶粉中添加了对正常生长至关重要的必需营养素,但在生产过程中也可能含有来自不同来源的非必需有毒金属污染物。鉴于新生儿极易受到此类污染物的影响,因此必须对食用此类 IFMs 的相关毒性进行彻底分析、评估和最小化。然而,迄今为止,人们一直采用传统方法评估此类风险,即首先找出 IFMs 中的金属分析浓度,然后乘以每日平均粉末摄入量 (ADI),再除以婴儿平均体重。然后将结果与 PTWI 等既定标准进行比较,以评估毒性程度。因此,本研究旨在评估新生儿食用 IFM 的毒性风险,方法是从每种 IFM 及其配制说明标签中分别识别和应用各种非常重要且导致毒性的参数,这些参数将在本研究中首次讨论,同时将传统方法与我们的新方法进行比较,以突出其重要性。与以往的研究不同,这项工作结合了每种 IFM 的各种喂养参数来计算摄入量,从而揭示了潜在的毒性风险,即使是传统方法认为安全的 IFM 也不例外。金属污染非常严重,97.3% 的样本中含有可检测到的铅、41.1% 的镉、16.4% 的砷和 93.2% 的铝,其中铅的含量超过了最大允许水平 (MAL)。与传统方法相比,这种新方法考虑了制造商提出的具有讽刺意味的新的多样化饲喂计划/参数,强调了 IFMs 作为金属毒性增加来源的潜力。结果表明,铅和铝是主要问题,砷和镉的问题较小。研究结果还强调了这些新参数对保护新生儿健康的重要性,护理人员应予以重视。研究强烈建议遵守最低喂养量表(MFS)和正确的舀水技术,以减少新生儿接触有毒金属的机会。研究还建议卫生当局对此类产品的生产进行持续监测并制定更严格的法规,以便首先提供更安全的商品,并在此类产品上提供更好、更统一和更具体的喂养标签和注意事项。
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Biodegradation of polypropylene microplastics by Bacillus pasteurii isolated from a gold mine tailing 从金矿尾矿中分离出的巴氏芽孢杆菌对聚丙烯微塑料的生物降解作用
IF 5.3 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Pub Date : 2024-08-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100397
Zhichao Wang , Yaxinyue Li , Long Bai , Chenli Hou , Chunli Zheng , Weiping Li

Microplastics (MPs) are present throughout the environment, and due to their nature, they are extremely difficult to decompose. Reportedly, microorganisms play an important role in degrading and decomposing MPs. Bacillus pasteurii can degrade various complex organic matter, including MPs, which are a class of polymeric organic compounds. This study investigated the degradation effect of B. pasteurii on polypropylene MPs (PP-MPs) in soil. B. pasteurii was extracted from gold mine tailings. Herein, three experimental groups were established—a blank control treatment group, a group with bacteria without Ca2+ added (T2 group), and a group with bacteria supplemented with Ca2+ (T3 group)—for a 30-day indoor simulation of MP degradation in MP-treated soil. The results showed that the total mass change rate of the PP-MPs in the T2 group was 20.95 %, and grooves and holes appeared on the PP-MP surfaces. The total mass change rate of the PP-MPs in the T3 group was 23.22 %, and abundant fissures and pits appeared on the PP-MP surfaces. Additionally, new dominant phyla, such as Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes, appeared after bacterial addition. The relative abundance of several common soil genera, such as Bacillus, Brevundimonas, Flavobacterium, and Arthrobacter, and genera capable of breaking down complex compounds increased after B. pasteurii addition. The soil microbial community diversity improved, with the distribution of each species being relatively uniform. These findings indicated that the B. pasteurii strain can be used to degrade PP-MPs. Additionally, the addition of Ca2+ generated microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation, which further improved the degradation of MPs. This study provides theoretical support for studying the degradation mechanism of PP-MPs.

微塑料(MPs)存在于整个环境中,由于其性质,它们极难分解。据报道,微生物在降解和分解 MPs 方面发挥着重要作用。巴氏杀菌杆菌可以降解各种复杂的有机物,包括 MPs 这一类高分子有机化合物。本研究调查了巴氏杀菌杆菌对土壤中聚丙烯 MPs(PP-MPs)的降解作用。巴氏杀菌杆菌是从金矿尾矿中提取的。在此设立了三个实验组--空白对照处理组、不添加 Ca2+ 的细菌组(T2 组)和添加 Ca2+ 的细菌组(T3 组)--进行为期 30 天的 MP 处理土壤中 MP 降解的室内模拟。结果表明,T2 组 PP-MP 的总质量变化率为 20.95%,PP-MP 表面出现沟槽和孔洞。T3 组 PP-MPs 的总质量变化率为 23.22%,PP-MP 表面出现了大量裂缝和凹坑。此外,加入细菌后,出现了新的优势菌门,如类杆菌和真菌。添加巴氏杀菌杆菌后,几种常见的土壤菌属,如芽孢杆菌属、芽孢杆菌属、黄杆菌属和节杆菌属,以及能分解复杂化合物的菌属的相对丰度都有所增加。土壤微生物群落的多样性得到了改善,各物种的分布相对均匀。这些发现表明,巴氏杀菌杆菌菌株可用于降解 PP-MPs 。此外,添加 Ca2+ 会产生微生物诱导的碳酸钙沉淀,从而进一步改善 MPs 的降解。这项研究为研究 PP-MPs 的降解机制提供了理论支持。
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