Pub Date : 2024-11-23DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100543
Noraini Abu Bakar , Wan Norhamidah Wan Ibrahim , Siti Munirah Mohd Faudzi
Arsenic, a prevalent environmental contaminant in drinking water and rice, poses significant health risks, especially in Southeast Asia. Emerging evidence suggests that even low-level arsenic exposure may contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, evidence linking low-level arsenic exposure in water and rice to neurobehavioral dysfunctions are often underestimated, neglecting the risks to children. This review aims to explores arsenic contamination in rice and drinking water across Southeast Asia, comparing it with Bangladesh, India, and China—three of the world's largest rice producers and consumers. It focuses on prenatal and postnatal exposure, exploring potential impacts on cognitive function related to ASD traits. Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia consistently report arsenic levels in rice above the 0.2 mg/kg safety threshold, while Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand generally remain below this limit. Seven studies reported noncarcinogenic risks (HQ > 1), while nine studies found carcinogenic risks (CR > 1 × 10−4) associated with rice consumption, highlighting potential health concerns in the Southeast Asian region. Additionally, six studies with unspecified risks. In Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, and Cambodia, arsenic contamination in groundwater has been associated with arsenicosis and elevated cancer risks. Although a positive correlation between low-level arsenic exposure (below 50 µg/L) and cognitive decline has been observed in the Asian countries, this link remains underexplored in Southeast Asia. Further research is needed to investigate arsenic exposure during critical developmental periods and its impact on neurobehavioral outcomes in vulnerable populations.
{"title":"Arsenic contamination in rice and drinking water: An insight on human cognitive function","authors":"Noraini Abu Bakar , Wan Norhamidah Wan Ibrahim , Siti Munirah Mohd Faudzi","doi":"10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100543","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100543","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Arsenic, a prevalent environmental contaminant in drinking water and rice, poses significant health risks, especially in Southeast Asia. Emerging evidence suggests that even low-level arsenic exposure may contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, evidence linking low-level arsenic exposure in water and rice to neurobehavioral dysfunctions are often underestimated, neglecting the risks to children. This review aims to explores arsenic contamination in rice and drinking water across Southeast Asia, comparing it with Bangladesh, India, and China—three of the world's largest rice producers and consumers. It focuses on prenatal and postnatal exposure, exploring potential impacts on cognitive function related to ASD traits. Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia consistently report arsenic levels in rice above the 0.2 mg/kg safety threshold, while Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand generally remain below this limit. Seven studies reported noncarcinogenic risks (HQ > 1), while nine studies found carcinogenic risks (CR > 1 × 10<sup>−4</sup>) associated with rice consumption, highlighting potential health concerns in the Southeast Asian region. Additionally, six studies with unspecified risks. In Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, and Cambodia, arsenic contamination in groundwater has been associated with arsenicosis and elevated cancer risks. Although a positive correlation between low-level arsenic exposure (below 50 µg/L) and cognitive decline has been observed in the Asian countries, this link remains underexplored in Southeast Asia. Further research is needed to investigate arsenic exposure during critical developmental periods and its impact on neurobehavioral outcomes in vulnerable populations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of hazardous materials advances","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100543"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142756885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100540
Camila Barría , Joan Carles Balasch , Irene Brandts , Doris Oliva , José Luis Iriarte , Mariana Teles
Nanoplastics (NPs, <1000 nm) are considered emerging contaminants with the ability to cross biological barriers and accumulate in tissues and organs of aquatic organisms. In the past decade, bivalves have been used to monitor the in vitro and in vivo effects of micro-nanoplastics exposure on normal homeostasis in immune cells, larval stages and adults. However, the study of the effects of NPs on mussels is still scarce and focuses on a few farmed species. Here we aim to comprehensively review the physiological and pathological effects associated with exposure to NPs on commercially important mussels, using an in-depth literature evaluation. Our analysis show that exposure to NPs adversely affect different mussel species, by altering relevant metabolism- and growth-related physiological rates (filtration, absorption, respiration and clearance rates). The accumulation of NPs elicit inflammatory responses, recruiting and altering in vivo the number of cellular subtypes of hemocytes that, in vitro, endure changes in lysosomal function, enhanced synthesis of nitric oxide synthase (NOs) and acid phosphatase (AcP), changes in the phagocytic activity, cell and mitochondrial membrane instability, cell viability and apoptosis. NPs exposure also elicits the synthesis of oxidative stress mediators, which may lead to DNA damage. During the developmental stages, the accumulation of NPs may induce histopathological alterations in the gills, gonads, and digestive tubes, producing malformations of the veliger larvae, developmental delays and decreased mineralization, among others effects. Here we also briefly highlight some of the shortcomings that should be taken into account to improve the analysis of the physiological disturbances of NPs exposure in mussels.
{"title":"Immunological responses, oxidative stress, and histopathological effects of nanoplastics on commercially relevant mussel species: A review","authors":"Camila Barría , Joan Carles Balasch , Irene Brandts , Doris Oliva , José Luis Iriarte , Mariana Teles","doi":"10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100540","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100540","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanoplastics (NPs, <1000 nm) are considered emerging contaminants with the ability to cross biological barriers and accumulate in tissues and organs of aquatic organisms. In the past decade, bivalves have been used to monitor the in vitro and in vivo effects of micro-nanoplastics exposure on normal homeostasis in immune cells, larval stages and adults. However, the study of the effects of NPs on mussels is still scarce and focuses on a few farmed species. Here we aim to comprehensively review the physiological and pathological effects associated with exposure to NPs on commercially important mussels, using an in-depth literature evaluation. Our analysis show that exposure to NPs adversely affect different mussel species, by altering relevant metabolism- and growth-related physiological rates (filtration, absorption, respiration and clearance rates). The accumulation of NPs elicit inflammatory responses, recruiting and altering <em>in vivo</em> the number of cellular subtypes of hemocytes that, <em>in vitro</em>, endure changes in lysosomal function, enhanced synthesis of nitric oxide synthase (NOs) and acid phosphatase (AcP), changes in the phagocytic activity, cell and mitochondrial membrane instability, cell viability and apoptosis. NPs exposure also elicits the synthesis of oxidative stress mediators, which may lead to DNA damage. During the developmental stages, the accumulation of NPs may induce histopathological alterations in the gills, gonads, and digestive tubes, producing malformations of the veliger larvae, developmental delays and decreased mineralization, among others effects. Here we also briefly highlight some of the shortcomings that should be taken into account to improve the analysis of the physiological disturbances of NPs exposure in mussels.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of hazardous materials advances","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100540"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142744818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100534
Deepak Soni, Khushbu, Pallavi Moudgil, Vijay J. Jadhav
The practice of using Cyromazine (CYR) as feed additive larvicide at layer farms leads to occurrence of residues of CYR and its metabolite Melamine (MEL) in eggs and can cause public health problem. Therefore, the present research work was carried out to estimate the dietary exposure risk to consumers in Haryana, India where CYR is routinely used at layer farms as a measure of fly control. For this purpose, 110 egg samples were collected from layer farms located in selected districts of Haryana (Panchkula, Hisar, Ambala, Sirsa and Panipat). Samples were analyzed using High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC-UV). CYR concentration was found to be above LOQ in 25 samples. The mean concentration of the CYR was found to be 42.71 µg kg−1 with a range of 16.88 -112.61 µg kg−1. MEL was not detected in any of the sample analyzed. Estimates of dietary exposure of CYR was found to be 33.40 µg per kg body weight per day. The results indicated that poultry farmers are using CYR as feed additive in layer birds for the purpose of fly control by following good agricultural practices and there is no risk of dietary exposure of CYR and MEL through consumption of eggs to the consumers.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-21DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100542
Kai Chen Goh , Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan , Norliana Sarpin , Md Asrul Nasid Masrom , Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman , Abdelkader Anouzla , Faissal Aziz , Imran Ali , Joan C. Casila , Muhammad Imran Khan , Dongdong Zhang , Mohamed Mahmoud , Choo Wou Onn
Microplastic pollution poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, impacting biodiversity and human health. These ecosystems, vital for supporting fisheries, regulating climate, and providing recreation, are highly vulnerable to pollutants like microplastics—tiny plastic particles under 5 mm in size. Microplastics originate from the breakdown of larger plastic debris and the release of microbeads from personal care products. This pollution poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, affecting biodiversity and human health. The aim of this review is to assess the current state of microplastic pollution in Malaysia's marine environments and to evaluate the effectiveness of technological solutions, policy measures, and public engagement in addressing this challenge. Specifically, the review seeks to examine the role of advancements such as microplastic detection sensors and biodegradable materials, which show potential for mitigating pollution in the aquatic ecosystems. Recent studies show a 20 % improvement in detection accuracy through advanced sensor technologies, enhancing the precision of targeted clean-up operations. Pilot projects using biodegradable polymers have decreased microplastic release by 15 %, pointing to promising shifts in material usage. Stricter plastic waste management regulations have been implemented by the Malaysian government, including plastic bag bans in select states, resulting in a 30 % reduction in plastic bag usage and a corresponding decrease in microplastic inputs to marine ecosystems. Microplastic monitoring programs have led to a rise in public awareness, with a 40 % increase in voluntary clean-ups and a 50 % improvement in public understanding of microplastic issues. These combined efforts—advanced technology, policy enforcement, and community engagement—demonstrate a multi-faceted approach toward reducing microplastic pollution and fostering environmental stewardship in Malaysia. Overall, while advancements in technology, policy, and public engagement offer promise in reducing microplastic pollution, several challenges persist. Key barriers include the lack of a comprehensive national strategy, insufficient enforcement of existing policies, and limited awareness, especially in rural communities. This study underscores the importance of a multi-dimensional approach—combining technological innovations, strengthened regulatory frameworks, and active public participation—to effectively address microplastic pollution in Malaysia's marine ecosystems. The contribution of this work lies in its holistic perspective on combating microplastic pollution, emphasizing the critical roles of technology, policy, and community action. By advocating for integrated efforts, this review provides a foundation for ongoing research, informed policy-making, and community engagement that are essential to preserving marine ecosystems for future.
{"title":"Combating microplastic pollution in Malaysia's marine ecosystems using technological solutions, policy instruments, and public participation: A review","authors":"Kai Chen Goh , Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan , Norliana Sarpin , Md Asrul Nasid Masrom , Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman , Abdelkader Anouzla , Faissal Aziz , Imran Ali , Joan C. Casila , Muhammad Imran Khan , Dongdong Zhang , Mohamed Mahmoud , Choo Wou Onn","doi":"10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100542","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100542","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Microplastic pollution poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, impacting biodiversity and human health. These ecosystems, vital for supporting fisheries, regulating climate, and providing recreation, are highly vulnerable to pollutants like microplastics—tiny plastic particles under 5 mm in size. Microplastics originate from the breakdown of larger plastic debris and the release of microbeads from personal care products. This pollution poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, affecting biodiversity and human health. The aim of this review is to assess the current state of microplastic pollution in Malaysia's marine environments and to evaluate the effectiveness of technological solutions, policy measures, and public engagement in addressing this challenge. Specifically, the review seeks to examine the role of advancements such as microplastic detection sensors and biodegradable materials, which show potential for mitigating pollution in the aquatic ecosystems. Recent studies show a 20 % improvement in detection accuracy through advanced sensor technologies, enhancing the precision of targeted clean-up operations. Pilot projects using biodegradable polymers have decreased microplastic release by 15 %, pointing to promising shifts in material usage. Stricter plastic waste management regulations have been implemented by the Malaysian government, including plastic bag bans in select states, resulting in a 30 % reduction in plastic bag usage and a corresponding decrease in microplastic inputs to marine ecosystems. Microplastic monitoring programs have led to a rise in public awareness, with a 40 % increase in voluntary clean-ups and a 50 % improvement in public understanding of microplastic issues. These combined efforts—advanced technology, policy enforcement, and community engagement—demonstrate a multi-faceted approach toward reducing microplastic pollution and fostering environmental stewardship in Malaysia. Overall, while advancements in technology, policy, and public engagement offer promise in reducing microplastic pollution, several challenges persist. Key barriers include the lack of a comprehensive national strategy, insufficient enforcement of existing policies, and limited awareness, especially in rural communities. This study underscores the importance of a multi-dimensional approach—combining technological innovations, strengthened regulatory frameworks, and active public participation—to effectively address microplastic pollution in Malaysia's marine ecosystems. The contribution of this work lies in its holistic perspective on combating microplastic pollution, emphasizing the critical roles of technology, policy, and community action. By advocating for integrated efforts, this review provides a foundation for ongoing research, informed policy-making, and community engagement that are essential to preserving marine ecosystems for future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of hazardous materials advances","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100542"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142744812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-21DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100541
KV Neethu , Hanse Antony , P Hari Praved , NG Athul Krishna , S Bijoy Nandan , SR Marigoudar , KV Sharma
This study contributes to ecotoxicological data essential for establishing water quality standards for cadmium (Cd). The 96-hour median lethal concentration (LC50) of Cd on Etroplus suratensis was 1.56 ± 0.02 mg L−1 with upper and lower confidence intervals of 1.24 to 1.89 mg L−1 respectively. The No Observable Effect Concentration (NOEC), Lowest Observable Effect Concentration (LOEC), and chronic values were 0.11, 0.18, and 0.15 mg L−1, respectively. Antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione S-transferase (GST), and total glutathione (TG) increased dose-dependently. Lipid peroxidation (LPO) significantly rose (p < 0.05). Acetylcholine esterase (AChE) activity in the brain and muscle decreased significantly at 0.32 (p < 0.01) and 0.47 (p < 0.001) mg L−1. Energy reserves and electron transport system (ETS) activity dropped in Cd-exposed groups. Cellular energy allocation decreased from controls to the highest exposure group. Behavioral changes such as rubbing, surfacing, jerking, burst swimming, and fin flickering intensified with exposure. Hematological analysis showed a dose-dependent red blood cell (RBC) count decrease and a white blood cell (WBC) count increase. Major gill lesions included lamellar aneurism, lamellar fusion, necrosis, hyperplasia, and hypertrophy. Liver abnormalities featured blood vessel dilation, thrombosis, hemosiderin formation, nuclear pyknosis, and necrosis. Retinular layer damage affected pigment and photoreceptor cells. The integrated biomarker index indicated significant effects on GST, GPx, ETS activity, and LPO content. Also, the high sensitivity of Etroplus suratensis to cadmium confirms its suitability as an indicator species for pollution monitoring.
{"title":"Unveiling cadmium toxicity in Etroplus suratensis through endpoint analysis and biomarker profiling: A step towards coastal water quality guideline development","authors":"KV Neethu , Hanse Antony , P Hari Praved , NG Athul Krishna , S Bijoy Nandan , SR Marigoudar , KV Sharma","doi":"10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100541","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100541","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study contributes to ecotoxicological data essential for establishing water quality standards for cadmium (Cd). The 96-hour median lethal concentration (LC<sub>50</sub>) of Cd on <em>Etroplus suratensis</em> was 1.56 ± 0.02 mg L<sup>−1</sup> with upper and lower confidence intervals of 1.24 to 1.89 mg L<sup>−1</sup> respectively<sup>.</sup> The No Observable Effect Concentration (NOEC), Lowest Observable Effect Concentration (LOEC), and chronic values were 0.11, 0.18, and 0.15 mg L<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. Antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione S-transferase (GST), and total glutathione (TG) increased dose-dependently. Lipid peroxidation (LPO) significantly rose (<em>p</em> < 0.05). Acetylcholine esterase (AChE) activity in the brain and muscle decreased significantly at 0.32 (<em>p</em> < 0.01) and 0.47 (<em>p</em> < 0.001) mg L<sup>−1</sup>. Energy reserves and electron transport system (ETS) activity dropped in Cd-exposed groups. Cellular energy allocation decreased from controls to the highest exposure group. Behavioral changes such as rubbing, surfacing, jerking, burst swimming, and fin flickering intensified with exposure. Hematological analysis showed a dose-dependent red blood cell (RBC) count decrease and a white blood cell (WBC) count increase. Major gill lesions included lamellar aneurism, lamellar fusion, necrosis, hyperplasia, and hypertrophy. Liver abnormalities featured blood vessel dilation, thrombosis, hemosiderin formation, nuclear pyknosis, and necrosis. Retinular layer damage affected pigment and photoreceptor cells. The integrated biomarker index indicated significant effects on GST, GPx, ETS activity, and LPO content. Also, the high sensitivity of <em>Etroplus suratensis</em> to cadmium confirms its suitability as an indicator species for pollution monitoring.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of hazardous materials advances","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100541"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-19DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100539
Yen-Yi Lee , I-Cheng Li , Sakthivel Kogularasu , Bo-Wun Huang , Ya-Fen Wang , Srinivaas Masimukku , Minh-Thuan Pham , Guo-Ping Chang-Chien
Air pollution, largely driven by industrial activities and fossil fuel combustion, poses a critical threat to both the environment and public health. Addressing emissions, particularly from factories operating at extremely high temperatures, demands advanced filtration technologies capable of withstanding such severe conditions. Ceramic filters have emerged as a promising solution due to their superior thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical durability. Among these, oxide-stabilized zirconia (OSZ) ceramics have garnered significant attention for their potential in high-temperature flue gas filtration. OSZ ceramics enhance the intrinsic properties of zirconia, such as its high melting point and mechanical strength, while stabilizing its phases to prevent performance-degrading phase transformations. This review comprehensively examines the role of phase transformations in ZrO2 materials, alongside the fabrication methods, structural characteristics, and advantages of ZrO2 ceramics in air filtration applications. The review examines various stabilizing agents used to maintain phase stability and optimize material performance under extreme conditions, highlighting the benefits of OSZ in flue gas filtration. Additionally, it covers recent advancements in OSZ synthesis and application, addressing critical limitations such as production challenges and the environmental impacts of large-scale use. The discussion emphasizes the move toward sustainable development in air filtration technologies. Finally, the review provides a forward-looking perspective on future research needs, aiming to further optimize OSZ ceramics for more effective and widespread industrial air pollution control, with a focus on improving performance, scalability, and environmental sustainability.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-17DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100538
Cristina Corpa , Ana Balea , Guillermo Nieto , Yelizaveta Chernysh , Lada Stejskalová , Angeles Blanco , M. Concepcion Monte
Emerging contaminants (ECs) include a wide range of substances whose presence may pose a risk to the environment and human health. Research on cytostatic pollutants is increasing because the exponential growth of cancer treatments leads to higher discharge of cytostatic contaminants with wastewater treatment plant effluents. This systematic bibliometric review shows 4166 publications within the topic of ECs and cytostatic drugs in water bodies since 1996, mainly in the category of Environmental Science. China, Spain and USA are the most productive countries nowadays and Europe has 41,6 % of the publications. Research topics have shifted from identifying the presence of ECs, in the period 1996–2012, to understanding their fate, distribution, and long-term impacts as well as on developing removal technologies, in the period 2012–2023. 29 main keywords have been identified and classified into four thematic groups: contaminants, analytical techniques, water bodies and treatments. Principal component analysis has integrated them into two principal components (PC). PC1 includes keywords within the groups of water bodies and treatments, and it reflects 70 % of the original data variance; while PC2 represents the analytical topic, and it represents 20 % of the variance. The co-occurrence networks of keywords, analysed by VOSviewer, show four clusters in both periods, with “emerging contaminants”, “pharmaceuticals”, and “personal care products” as the most important. “Contaminants” that appear in the first period have been substituted by “treatment plants” in the last decade. The keyword “personal care products” shows the highest increase (14-fold), higher than “emerging contaminants” (13 times) and “cytostatic drugs” (10 times). In recent years, the research interest on the formation of transformation products during water treatments and their risks has increased as shown by the higher importance of keywords such as "transformation products", "risk assessment" and "toxicity”, as consequence of the development of advanced oxidation treatments.
{"title":"Bibliometric analysis of emerging contaminants and cytostatic compounds: Understanding the current challenges","authors":"Cristina Corpa , Ana Balea , Guillermo Nieto , Yelizaveta Chernysh , Lada Stejskalová , Angeles Blanco , M. Concepcion Monte","doi":"10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100538","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100538","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Emerging contaminants (ECs) include a wide range of substances whose presence may pose a risk to the environment and human health. Research on cytostatic pollutants is increasing because the exponential growth of cancer treatments leads to higher discharge of cytostatic contaminants with wastewater treatment plant effluents. This systematic bibliometric review shows 4166 publications within the topic of ECs and cytostatic drugs in water bodies since 1996, mainly in the category of Environmental Science. China, Spain and USA are the most productive countries nowadays and Europe has 41,6 % of the publications. Research topics have shifted from identifying the presence of ECs, in the period 1996–2012, to understanding their fate, distribution, and long-term impacts as well as on developing removal technologies, in the period 2012–2023. 29 main keywords have been identified and classified into four thematic groups: contaminants, analytical techniques, water bodies and treatments. Principal component analysis has integrated them into two principal components (PC). PC1 includes keywords within the groups of water bodies and treatments, and it reflects 70 % of the original data variance; while PC2 represents the analytical topic, and it represents 20 % of the variance. The co-occurrence networks of keywords, analysed by VOSviewer, show four clusters in both periods, with “emerging contaminants”, “pharmaceuticals”, and “personal care products” as the most important. “Contaminants” that appear in the first period have been substituted by “treatment plants” in the last decade. The keyword “personal care products” shows the highest increase (14-fold), higher than “emerging contaminants” (13 times) and “cytostatic drugs” (10 times). In recent years, the research interest on the formation of transformation products during water treatments and their risks has increased as shown by the higher importance of keywords such as \"transformation products\", \"risk assessment\" and \"toxicity”, as consequence of the development of advanced oxidation treatments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of hazardous materials advances","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100538"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142702758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-16DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100537
Rifsha Naseem , Arshad Mehmood Abbasi , Huma Ajab , Ladan Khan , Faridullah F , Asim Yaqub
Toxic metal contamination (such as Cd, Cr and Pb) in processed and raw dairy products is an important environmental and public health concern. The accumulation of these metals in dairy products causes health threats to consumers. Various anthropogenic and natural activities discharge metals into the soil, where they are consumed by plants and become a part of the food chain. In addition, there is a considerable risk of metal contamination in dairy products during various business processes. The present study was carried out to determine the quantities of toxic metals found in dairy product samples. These dairy products have been classified into two groups: raw dairy products, which were self-extracted from cows and buffaloes employing adequate hygiene, and processed dairy products, which were bought from the Abbottabad market. These samples were generated using a double acid digestion approach, and toxic metals were quantified using atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS). For health risk assessment, the Health Risk Index (HRI), Target Hazard Quotient (THQ), and the Target Cancer Risk (TCR) indices were used. The relative levels of toxic metals in processed dairy product samples were as follows: Cd levels were highest in cheese (0.106±0.006 mg/kg), followed by butter and desi ghee (0.089±0.066 and 0.074±0.043 mg/kg, respectively). Cr concentrations were maximum in flavored milk (0.471± 0.290 mg/kg) and desi ghee (0.371± 0.01 mg/kg). Pb levels found in cheese were higher (1.753±0.194 mg/kg), then desi ghee and butter (1.025±0.01 and 0.652±0.397 mg/kg, respectively). Toxic metals in raw dairy products were measured in cow samples in the order of Cr ≥ Pb ≥ Cd. In a similar manner for buffalo samples, toxic metals followed the same trend as in cow samples. Though the concentrations of targeted metals in both raw and processed dairy product samples exceeded the threshold levels, the estimated levels of THQ and TCR were within the permissible range. However, our findings suggest that these metals in dairy products should be assessed on a continuous basis, as anthropogenic activities are contributing substantially to metal contamination.
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N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) is widely used in various industrial applications as a solvent, due to its effectiveness. However, its excessive use might end up with harmful effects on human health. In this investigation, we explored the association between infant serum metabolites and undernourishment among infants born to mothers exposed to pesticides from pregnancy to 6 months of breastfeeding. Using an untargeted metabolomics approach, we analyzed 171 serum samples from infants aged 3-6 months, comprising 149 cases of undernutrition (WHZ < − 2) and 22 controls (WHZ > 0). After performing statistical analysis, 9 metabolites exhibited significance at a p-value of < 0.05. Notably, one of these metabolites, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) a well-known pesticide adjuvant, is found to be significantly elevated among undernourished infants. NMP is recognized for its potential toxic effects and adverse health consequences. This is the first study in which its effect on humans is observed, as previous studies were conducted on animal models. Moreover, two essential fatty acids, stearic acid and heneicosanoic acid, are found to be lower in undernourished infants. This finding raises questions about the mothers' diet, in addition to pesticide exposure, particularly since all infants were exclusively breastfed. Further studies are needed to understand the long-term impact of pesticide exposure on pregnant mothers as well as the aftermath on their infants. Overall our findings highlight NMP's industrial utility and its detrimental health consequences potentially creating a paradox, highlighting the conflicting interests between industrial and health sectors regarding the same chemical.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100530
Ganesh T. Chavan , Haeun Kim , Kyu-Young Shim , Yogendra Kumar Mishra , Hosub Lee , Jinsung An , Kyoungphile Nam
This review extensively examines the utilization of diffusive gradients in thin-film (DGT) technology for evaluating hazardous contaminants in terrestrial and aquatic environments. It mainly probes the crucial role of binding gel materials in DGT devices, emphasizing the use of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), and mixed hybrid nanomaterials in overcoming current challenges and improving DGT device efficiency. Specific types of binding gels are used for monitoring particular classes of contaminants such as DM-Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NP) for heavy metals, and XDA-1 for personal care products, XAD™18 for polyfluoroalkyl substances, TFN-CD for endocrine disruptors, MOF-derived porous carbon materials for antibiotics, ZIF-MOF/UiO-66 for drugs and heavy metals. Compared to traditional binding resins (Chelex®-100, Metsorb™, and ferrihydrite), these hybrid binding gels offer excellent advantages such as high selectivity and sensitivity, improved adsorption capacity, precision, higher elution efficiency, and better recyclability. Thus, these innovative hybrid binding resins are potential candidates for replacing existing binding gels in DGT devices under different environmental conditions.
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