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To be or not to be degraded: in defense of persistence assessment of chemicals
Characterizing the degradation behavior of chemicals in the environment is a key component of chemical hazard and risk assessment.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 1104-1109
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00213B
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Red tides in the Galician rías: historical overview, ecological impact, and future monitoring strategies
The Galician rías (NW Iberia, Spain) are responsible for most of the national shellfish production. This is the first review of red tides in that area including an historical overview, social challenges and proposals for improving their monitoring.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 16-34
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00296A
Impact of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) on secondary sludge microorganisms: removal, potential toxicity, and their implications on existing wastewater treatment regulations in Canada
There is limited data on perfluorinated PFAS, with PFOS and PFOA dominating the research field. Laboratory studies with these two compounds demonstrate potential biodegradation and bioadsorption, but also show negative impacts on the performance of AS and AGS after long-term exposure.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1604-1614
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00202K
Biomonitoring, exposure routes and risk assessment of chlorinated paraffins in humans: a mini-review
CPs are extensively existed in human samples with increased M/S ratio. Dietary intake is the main source. The reported upper bound of EDIs may be close or exceed TDIs, thus further risk assessments are required.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1588-1603
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00235G
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Lithium-ion battery recycling: a source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the environment?
PFAS are widely used in lithium-ion batteries, which may be problematic for the rapidly growing battery recycling industry.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1015-1030
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00511E
Particulate matter and ultrafine particles in urban air pollution and their effect on the nervous system
Pollutant particulate matter and ultrafine particles have been related to the rise of neurodegenerative diseases and other brain disorders. It is necessary to understand their potential health impacts in order to develop strategies to reduce risks.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 704-726
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00276K
Chemicals/materials of emerging concern in farmlands: sources, crop uptake and potential human health risks
Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) from different agricultural inputs enter the farmland soils and tend to get transferred to humans through meat from grazing animals and plant produce, causing serious health concern.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 2217-2236
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00322H
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The influence of global climate change on accumulation and toxicity of persistent organic pollutants and chemicals of emerging concern in Arctic food webs
Global climate change-driven shifts in physical and ecological processes may alter POPs concentrations in Arctic food webs.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 1544-1576
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EM00469G
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Critical review of antibiotic resistance genes in the atmosphere
Our critical review compares ARG profiles in the atmosphere across different locations and discusses characterization methods, atmospheric transport, and future research questions.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 870-883
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00091A
A pandemic-induced environmental dilemma of disposable masks: solutions from the perspective of the life cycle
Massive use of disposable masks and mismanagement could raise emerging environmental and bio-safety concerns.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 649-674
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EM00509J
Epidemiological significance of the occurrence and persistence of rotaviruses in water and sewage: a critical review and proposal for routine microbiological monitoring
Globally, waterborne gastroenteritis attributable to rotaviruses is on the increase due to the rapid increase in population growth, poor socioeconomic conditions, and drastic changes in climatic conditions.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 380-399
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EM00435B
Increased cytotoxicity of Pb2+ with co-exposures to a mitochondrial uncoupler and mitochondrial calcium uniporter inhibitor
Mixtures of Pb2+ and two mechanistically distinct mitochondrial toxicants, ruthenium red and carbonyl cyanide-p-trifluoromethoxyphenylhydrazone (FCCP), resulted in greater than additive Pb2+-induced cytotoxicity in HepG2 (human liver) cells.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1743-1751
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00188A
Detection of exposed phosgene in household bleach: development of a selective and cost-effective sensing tool
Preparation of a novel, simple and cost-effective chemosensor (ANO) to detect lethal phosgene exposed from household bleach.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1144-1149
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00171G
The impact of nTiO2 and GO (graphene oxide), and their combinations, on freshwater Chlorella sp.: a comparative study in lake water and BG-11 media
Media effects and combined toxicity of nTiO2 and GO on Chlorella sp.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 1281-1294
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00041B
Alleviating effects of microplastics together with tetracycline hydrochloride on the physiological stress of Closterium sp.
Tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) has significant inhibition effect on microalgae Closterium sp., while the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) can alleviate the ecotoxicity owing to the antagonism between microplastics and TCH.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00286E
Organophosphate esters uptake, translocation and accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa L.): impacts of lipid transporters and chemical properties
Biological and chemical factors exhibit tissue specificity in OPE accumulation. OsTIL and OsLTPL1 played a dominant role in OPE uptake and accumulation. OPE translocation involved OsMLP mediated-vertical transport in the vascular system.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 1171-1183
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00132J
Surface functionalization, particle size and pharmaceutical co-contaminant dependent impact of nanoplastics on marine crustacean – Artemia salina
Novelty: Combined toxicity of environmental pollutants (antidiabetic drug – Metformin Hydrochloride and Polystyrene Nanoplastics) on Artemia salina was investigated for the first time.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 1130-1146
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00010B
Co-culture of benzalkonium chloride promotes the biofilm formation and decreases the antibiotic susceptibility of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain
The physiological and biochemical behaviors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were modulated using benzalkonium chloride, potentially through the attenuation of the quorum sensing system.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 858-869
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00035H
The first report on the assessment of maximum acceptable daily intake (MADI) of pesticides for humans using intelligent consensus predictions
Direct or indirect consumption of pesticides and their related products by humans and other living organisms without safe dosing may pose a health risk.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 870-881
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00059E
Co-exposure to tire wear particles and nickel inhibits mung bean yield by reducing nutrient uptake
Tire wear particles and nickel have detrimental effects on plant health by causing blockage and altering nutrient hemotasis, ultimately reducing plant yield.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 832-842
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00070F
Phytotoxicity of metal–organic framework MOF-74(Co) nanoparticles to pea seedlings
MOF-74(Co) NPs lower root length, fresh weight and dry weight of pea seedlings. MOF-74(Co) NPs decreased net photosynthetic rate and increased intercellular CO2 content. Released Co ions induced oxidative stress and damaged photosynthesis system II.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 710-720
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00503H
Ecotoxicological assessment of biomass-derived furan platform chemicals using aquatic and terrestrial bioassays
An environmental toxicological assessment of fourteen furanic compounds serving as valuable building blocks produced from biomass was performed.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 686-699
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00552F
Association between short-term ambient air pollutants and type 2 diabetes outpatient visits: a time series study in Lanzhou, China
Diabetes is a global public health problem, and the impact of air pollutants on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has attracted people's attention.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 778-790
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00464C
Combined toxicity and adverse outcome pathways of common pesticides on Chlorella pyrenoidosa
Adverse outcome pathways framework of pesticides.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 611-621
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00525A
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A prospective ecological risk assessment of high-efficiency III–V/silicon tandem solar cells
III–V/silicon tandem solar cells offer a promising avenue for high-efficiency, high-stability photovoltaics with low environmental risk.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 540-554
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00492A
Occurrence profiling, risk assessment, and correlations of antimicrobials in surface water and groundwater systems in Southwest Nigeria
In this study, nine PPCPs were widely detected in surface and groundwater. Ciprofloxacin and methylparaben were the most dominant antibiotic and paraben compounds, respectively, with ciprofloxacin posing a high health risk to all population groups.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 595-610
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00516J
Disruption and recovery of outdoor bioaerosols before, during, and after the COVID-19 outbreak at a campus in Central China: pathogen composition, particle size distribution, influencing factors, and exposure risk
With the evolving dynamics of the COVID-19 outbreak, this study investigates variations in bioaerosols at various sampling points in the outdoor environment of a campus before, during, and after COVID-19, along with a corresponding risk assessment.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 421-435
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00496A
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Applying a modified systematic review and integrated assessment framework (SYRINA) – a case study on triphenyl phosphate
This work presents a case study in applying a systematic review framework (SYRINA) to the identification of chemicals as endocrine disruptors.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 380-399
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00353A
Polystyrene microplastics interaction and influence on the growth kinetics and metabolism of tilapia gut probiotic Bacillus tropicus ACS1
Polystyrene microplastics affects the growth kinetics and cell viability of Bacillus tropicus ACS1, a probiotic isolated from tilapia gut. It induced oxidative stress and influenced the EPS production of the bacteria under in vitro conditions.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 221-232
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00369H
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Identification and quantification of fluorinated polymers in consumer products by combustion ion chromatography and pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
Using the combination of total analysis and pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to identify fluoropolymers in a broad range of consumer products.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 82-93
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00438D
Source-specific ecological and health risks of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the adjacent coastal area of the Yellow River Estuary, China
The source of pollution was different from the source of pollution risk, shedding light on the importance of risk-based pollution source control.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 146-160
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00419H
Predictive binary mixture toxicity modeling of fluoroquinolones (FQs) and the projection of toxicity of hypothetical binary FQ mixtures: a combination of 2D-QSAR and machine-learning approaches
We have developed conventional and machine learning-based mixture QSAR models from the toxicity data of the binary mixtures of fluoroquinolones in E. coli.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 105-118
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00445G
Polystyrene nanoplastics alter the ecotoxicological effects of diclofenac on freshwater microalgae Scenedesmus obliquus
Diclofenac and polystyrene nanoplastics are toxic to algal cells at higher doses. When combined, they have a surprising hormesis effect on toxicity and show significant synergistic effects in higher-dose combinations.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 56-70
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00341H
Co-PBK: a computational biomonitoring tool for assessing chronic internal exposure to chemicals and metabolites
A computational tool is introduced for simulating long-term internal exposure to chemicals and their metabolites.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2167-2180
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00396E
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in grocery store foods: method optimization, occurrence, and exposure assessment
Dietary exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is poorly understood.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 2015-2030
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00268C
Prioritizing molecular formulae identified by non-target analysis through high-throughput modelling: application to identify compounds with high human accumulation potential from house dust
Model calculations for molecular formulae are feasible, if there is a means of assembling collections of plausible isomers. Such calculations can aid in prioritizing chemical features from non-target analysis.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1817-1829
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00317E
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Adding open spectral data to MassBank and PubChem using open source tools to support non-targeted exposomics of mixtures
Adding mass spectra from complex mixtures of chemicals relevant for exposomics to open spectral libraries such as MassBank and chemical databases like PubChem empowers identification efforts for non-target high resolution mass spectrometry workflows.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1788-1801
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00181D
Occurrence of emerging contaminants in pet hair and indoor air: integrative health risk assessment using multiple ToxCast endpoints
Various contaminants in indoor air, dust, and pet hair samples. The distribution of pollutants between media was explained by their sources and partitioning processes. In vitro data helped estimate the risks to human health from indoor exposome.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1839-1849
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00182B
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Mixture effect assessment applying in vitro bioassays to in-tissue silicone extracts of traditional foods prepared from beluga whale blubber
Mixtures extracted from beluga traditional food preparations activated oxidative stress response and the aryl hydrocarbon receptor but did not show any hormone-like effects.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1759-1770
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00076A
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Characterizing the marine mammal exposome by iceberg modeling, linking chemical analysis and in vitro bioassays
The analysis of mixtures of environmental contaminants from marine mammal organs revealed distinct distribution patterns for single compounds. The combination of chemical analysis and bioassays can comprehensively characterize the mixture exposome.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1802-1816
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00033H
Autoxidation of glycols used in inhalable daily products: implications for the use of artificial fogs and e-cigarettes
The use of glycols is seen in various industries and occupations.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1657-1669
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00214D
Read-across-based intelligent learning: development of a global q-RASAR model for the efficient quantitative predictions of skin sensitization potential of diverse organic chemicals
This computational work presents a novel similarity-based q-RASAR approach for the development of a global model that can quantitatively and efficiently identify the skin sensitization potential of hazardous chemicals.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1626-1644
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00322A
Toxicity and tolerance mechanism of binary zinc oxide nanoparticles and tetrabromobisphenol A regulated by humic acid in Chlorella vulgaris
This study confirms that the synergistic effects of binary ZnO NPs and TBBPA lead to combined toxicity, while the regulation of HA alleviates oxidative stress and the toxicological response.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1615-1625
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00230F
The key constituents underlying the combined toxicity of eight cosmetic contaminants towards Vibrio qinghaiensis
Pathways for finding key components of toxicity and interaction intensity of cosmetic contaminants.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1564-1577
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00269A
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Characterizing metals in particulate pollution in communities at the fenceline of heavy industry: combining mobile monitoring and size-resolved filter measurements
This study investigates metal/metalloid concentrations and emission sources in fenceline communities of a heavy industry area using advanced online and offline mass spectrometry techniques.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1491-1504
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00142C
Combined effects of P25 TiO2 nanoparticles and disposable face mask leachate on microalgae Scenedesmus obliquus: analysing the effects of heavy metals
Disposable surgical face masks extensively used during the COVID-19 outbreak would release microplastics into the aquatic environment and that in combination with TiO2 nanoparticles may harm the aquatic biota.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1428-1437
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00120B
Association of exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with thyroid hormones in adolescents and adults, and the influence of the iodine status
Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is associated with thyroid hormones (THs) among American adolescents and adults. There are age, sex and smoking status differences, and the iodine status has an influence on PAH–TH associations.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1449-1463
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00135K
Developmental toxicity of the emerging contaminant cyclophosphamide and the integrated biomarker response (IBRv2) in zebrafish
The safety of cyclophosphamide (CP) in the early developmental stages is not studied yet; it is important to study the responses at these stages because it might have relevance to CP-administered humans.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1391-1406
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00186E
Occurrence, distribution and environmental risk of 19 anthelmintic drugs in river water and sediment from the Jinjiang River, China
This study explored the occurrence and distribution of 19 common anthelmintic drugs (ADs) in river water and sediment of the Jinjiang River in Sichuan, China, during summer and winter seasons.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1407-1417
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00160A
Ecological risk of galaxolide and its transformation product galaxolidone: evidence from the literature and a case study in Guangzhou waterways
Galaxolidone (HHCB-lac) is a major transformation product of the commonly used synthetic musk galaxolide (HHCB) and is ubiquitous in the environment along with the parent compound.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1337-1346
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00139C
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Determination of the distribution of rare earth elements La and Gd in Daphnia magna via micro and nano-SXRF imaging
While our awareness of the toxicity of rare earth elements to aquatic organisms increases, our understanding of their direct interaction and accumulation remains limited.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1288-1297
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00133D
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Partitioning into phosphatidylcholine–cholesterol membranes: liposome measurements, coarse-grained simulations, and implications for bioaccumulation
Liposome measurements and coarse-grained simulations are used to assess the cholesterol dependence of membrane-water partitioning for small molecules and the implications for bioaccumulation.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1082-1093
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00081H
Comprehensive methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) evaluation method comparison using a laboratory generation system
A comprehensive method comparison for the evaluation of airborne methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) with emphasis on how MDI is spatially distributed within sampling devices.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 941-953
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00443G
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A rapid micro chamber method to measure SVOC emission and transport model parameters
A rapid micro chamber method is used to measure emission model parameters of plasticizers, compared to a traditional chamber method and then applied in an exposure assessment with the DustEx webtool.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 818-831
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00507G
Associations between environmental characteristics, high-resolution indoor microbiome, metabolome and allergic and non-allergic rhinitis symptoms for junior high school students
Bacteria Brasilonema bromeliae and Aeromonas enteropelogenes and the metabolite pipecolic acid were protectively associated with both allergic and non-allergic rhinitis symptoms. Pipecolic acid was highly co-occurrent with B. bromeliae.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 791-804
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00480A
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A multi-pathway exposure assessment for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons among residents in the Athabasca oil sands region, Canada
The dietary intake of PAHs with traditional food, estimated with a mechanistic food chain bioaccumulation model, is compared with the exposure arising from ingesting market food and smoking cigarettes.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 755-766
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00526C
Towards a surface metric to measure the dustiness of nanomaterial powders
This work shows that the dustiness index could be a reliable criterion for nanomaterial risk assessment in occupational exposure context and environment safety.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 670-679
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00514J
Spatiotemporal patterns of soil heavy metal pollution risk and driving forces of increment in a typical industrialized region in central China
The long-term investigation of soil heavy metal pollution in one industrial area shows that the soil Cu, Pb and Cd pollution is quite serious, and the heavy metal increase is mainly caused by various industrial and mining activities.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 554-565
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00487A
Generation characteristics and spreading risk of VOCs released from a biological fermentation pharmaceutical factory
Pharmaceutical factories produce a large amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which may pose a potential health threat to the environment, workers, and nearby residents.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 507-518
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00378C
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Molecular speciation controls arsenic and lead bioaccessibility in fugitive dusts from sulfidic mine tailings
Mine tailings are sources of metal(loid)-rich particulate matter (PM), particularly in dry climates. Inhaled or ingested PM bioavailability and toxicity depends on the solid phase speciation and the rate of PM dissolution.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 288-303
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00182A
Real-time measurements of product compounds formed through the reaction of ozone with breath exhaled VOCs
Human presence can affect indoor air quality because of secondary organic compounds formed upon reactions between gaseous oxidant species, e.g., ozone (O3), hydroxyl radicals (OH), and chemical compounds from skin, exhaled breath, hair and clothes.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 2237-2248
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00339B
Determination of contaminants of emerging concern in raw pig manure as a whole: difference with the analysis of solid and liquid phases separately
The determination of the total amount of CECs in raw manure as a whole seems an advisable option compared to the analysis of the phases separately. The determination of the amounts of CECs contained in the liquid phase could be underestimated.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 2357-2367
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00323F
Phthalate migration and its effects on poly(vinyl chloride)-based footwear: pathways, influence of environmental conditions, and the possibility of human exposure
This study is designed to assess the migration of phthalates in footwear from the PVC sole to the insole and emission through the surface causing potential exposure risk to the user and the environment.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 1844-1854
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00059H
Assessing residential indoor and outdoor bioaerosol characteristics using the ultraviolet light-induced fluorescence-based wideband integrated bioaerosol sensor
We assessed and compared indoor and outdoor residential aerosol particles in a third-floor apartment from August through September 2020.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 1790-1804
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00177B
The effect of built-in and portable ionizers on in-cabin ozone concentrations in light-duty vehicles
In-cabin ozone concentrations are measured in the presence of ionizers that are marketed as air purifiers. Byproduct ozone formation is observed and compared to a kinetic model, which shows the relationship to air exchange rate and loss coefficient.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 1725-1734
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00129B
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Physicochemical characterization of particulate matter in a cement production plant
Characterization of particulate matter with regards to size distribution, phase composition and mixing state at various locations at a cement plant.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 1243-1256
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00139J
The fate of inhaled uranium-containing particles upon clearance to gastrointestinal tract
Uranium mine dust that enters the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can dissolve to yield uranyl cation, U(VI). The type of uranium mineral and the overall mineral composition of the dust plays a vital role in the extent of toxicity.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 1257-1266
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00209D
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Fate-directed risk assessment of chemical mixtures: a case study for cedarwood essential oil
The fate-directed risk assessment helps evaluate whether the risk assessment of known constituents is representative for an entire UVCB.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 1133-1143
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00103A
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A food web bioaccumulation model for the accumulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fish: how important is renal elimination?
We present a whole-body aquatic food web bioaccumulation model for perfluoroalkyl acids and two alternatives. Results highlight structure-dependent mechanisms, including phospholipid partitioning, blood plasma protein binding, and renal elimination.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 1152-1164
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00047D
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Concentrations and isomer profiles of hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDDs) in floor, elevated surface, and outdoor dust samples from Basrah, Iraq
Within-room (between elevated surface dust and floor dust) and within-home (between indoor and outdoor dust) spatial variability in concentrations of HBCDDs were observed.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2022,24, 910-920
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EM00133K
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