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Lozano LP, Taleb MFA, Ibrahim MM, Gonçalves JO, Neckel A, Schmitz GP, Bodah BW, Korcelski C, Maculan LS, Silva LFO. Geochemistry and the optics of geospatial analysis as a preposition of water quality on a macroscale. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:32614-32636. [PMID: 38656718 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33409-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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The water treatment depends exclusively on the identification of residues containing toxic chemical elements accumulated in NPs (nanoparticles), and ultrafine particles sourced from waste piles located at old, abandoned sulfuric acid factories containing phosphogypsum requires global attention. The general objective of this study is to quantify and analyze the hazardous chemical elements present in the leachate of waste from deactivated sulfuric acid factories, coupled in NPs and ultrafine particles, in the port region of the city of Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Samples were collected in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Corresponding images from the Sentinel-3B OLCI satellite, taken in the same general vicinity, detected the levels of absorption coefficient of Detritus and Gelbstoff (ADG443_NN) in 443 m-1, chlorophyll-a (CHL_NN (m-3)), and total suspended matter (TSM_NN (g m-3) at 72 points on the marine coast of the port region. The results of inductively coupled plasma atomic-emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) demonstrate that the leaching occurring in waste piles at the port area of Imbituba was the likely source of hazardous chemical elements (e.g., Mg, Sr, Nd, and Pr) in the environment. These leachates were formed due to the presence of coal pyrite and Fe-acid sulfates in said waste piles. The mobility of hazardous chemical elements potentiates changes in the marine ecosystem, in relation to ADG443_NN (m-1), CHL_NN (m-3), and TSM NN (g m-3), with values greater than 20 g m-3 found in 2021 and 2022. This indicated changes in the natural conditions of the marine ecosystem up to 30 km from the coast in the Atlantic Ocean, justifying public initiatives for water treatment on a global scale.
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- Liliana P Lozano
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universidad de La Costa, CUC, Calle 58 #55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
- Postgraduate Doctoral Program in Society, Nature and Development, Universidade Federal Do Oeste Do Pará, UFOPA, Paraná, 68040-255, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, 11942, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, 21944, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universidad de La Costa, CUC, Calle 58 #55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
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- ATITUS Educação, Passo Fundo, RS, 30499070-220, Brazil.
- Universidade Do Minho, UMINHO, 4710-057, Porto, Portugal.
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- Thaines and Bodah Center for Education and Development, 840 South Meadowlark Lane, Othello, WA, 99344, USA
- Workforce Education & Applied Baccalaureate Programs, Yakima Valley College, South 16 Avenue & Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima, WA, 98902, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universidad de La Costa, CUC, Calle 58 #55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
- Postgraduate Doctoral Program in Society, Nature and Development, Universidade Federal Do Oeste Do Pará, UFOPA, Paraná, 68040-255, Brazil
- CDLAC-Data Collection Laboratory and Scientific Analysis LTDA, Porto Alegre, 90670-090, Brazil
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Silva PMMD, Alkimin GDD, Camparotto NG, Prediger P, Nunes B. Toxicological effects resulting from co-exposure to nanomaterials and to a β-blocker pharmaceutical drug in the non-target macrophyte species Lemna minor. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 322:121166. [PMID: 36738879 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The wide use of carbon-based materials for various purposes leads to their discharge in the aquatic systems, and simultaneous occurrence with other environmental contaminants, such as pharmaceutical drugs. This co-occurrence can adversely affect exposed aquatic organisms. Up to now, few studies have considered the simultaneous toxicity of nanomaterials, and organic contaminants, including pharmaceutical drugs, towards aquatic plants. Thus, this study aimed to assess the toxic effects of the co-exposure of propranolol (PRO), and nanomaterials based on cellulose nanocrystal, and graphene oxide in the aquatic macrophyte Lemna minor. The observed effects included reduction of growth rate in 13% in co-exposure 1 (nanomaterials + PRO 5 μg L-1), and 52-64% in co-exposure 2 (nanomaterials + PRO 51.3 mg L-1), fresh weight reduction of 94-97% in co-exposure 2 compared to control group, and increased pigment production caused by co-exposure treatments. The analysis of PCA showed that co-exposure 1 (nanomaterials + PRO 5 μg L-1) positively affected growth, and fresh weight, and co-exposure 2 positively affected pigments content. The results suggested that the presence of nanomaterials enhanced the overall toxicity of PRO, exerting deleterious effects in the freshwater plant L. minor, suggesting that this higher toxicity resulting from co-exposure was a consequence of the interaction between nanomaterials and PRO.
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- Faculdade de Tecnologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campus De Limeira, Limeira, Brazil
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- Centro de Estudos Do Ambiente e Do Mar (CESAM), Universidade De Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; Departamento De Biologia, Universidade De Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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The occurrence of pristine and functionalized fullerenes as constituents of airborne aerosols. Sci Rep 2023; 13:4248. [PMID: 36918617 PMCID: PMC10015080 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-31119-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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We investigated if pristine and functionalized fullerenes could be actual constituents of fine atmospheric aerosols. Comprehensive profiles of fullerenes from 1 µL extracts were made through matrix laser desorption ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-MS) within a few minutes. The ion with m/z 720, corresponding to [C60]-•, was identified as fullerene after 1 µL of α-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid matrix solution was spotted over the dried extracts. The ions with the m/z corresponding to C70, C76, C84, C100, C118, C128, and C130 were also attributed to other fullerene species detected within the samples. The ion m/z 878 was found to be the fullerene derivative diethyl methano[60]fullerene dicarboxylate. Since ions of fragmented fullerene molecules were not detected even at high laser energies, we considered the fullerenes' occurring as original constituents of real atmospheric particle matrices instead of being formed as artifacts of the laser action on samples. Therefore, this protocol would be helpful in the understanding of the distribution of either pristine or functionalized fullerenes in the environment and their participation in atmospheric chemistry under typical conditions, as well as its application in vitro and in vivo (eco)toxicity studies.
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Hendricks N, Olatunji OS, Gumbi BP. Quantification and Ecological Risk Assessment of Colloidal Fullerenes Nanoparticles in Sediments by Ultrasonic-Assisted Pressurized Liquid Extraction and High Performance Liquid Chromatography. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11123319. [PMID: 34947668 PMCID: PMC8705665 DOI: 10.3390/nano11123319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Fullerenes engineered nanomaterials are regarded as emerging environmental contaminants. This is as their widespread application in many consumer products, as well as natural release, increases their environmental concentration. In this work, an ultrasonic-assisted pressurized liquid extraction (UAPLE) method followed by high performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet-visible detector (HPLC-UV-vis) was developed for extraction and determination of fullerene in sediments. The method was validated and found to be suitable for environmental risk assessment. Thereafter, the method was used for the determination of fullerene (C61-PCBM) in sediment samples collected from Umgeni River, South Africa. The current method allows for adequate sensitivity within the linear range of 0.01–4 µg g−1, method limit detection of 0.0094 µg g−1 and recoveries ranged between 67–84%. All the parameters were determined from fortified sediments samples. The measured environmental concentration (MEC) of fullerene in the sediment samples ranged from not detected to 30.55 µg g−1. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the occurrence and ecological risk assessment of carbonaceous fullerene nanoparticles in African sediments and biosolids.
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Prada-Vásquez MA, Estrada-Flórez SE, Serna-Galvis EA, Torres-Palma RA. Developments in the intensification of photo-Fenton and ozonation-based processes for the removal of contaminants of emerging concern in Ibero-American countries. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 765:142699. [PMID: 33071126 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, synthetic and natural hormones and industrial chemicals, are frequently released into the environment because of the inability of conventional processes in municipal wastewater treatment plants to remove them. Some examples of alternative options to remove such pollutants are photo-Fenton and ozone-based processes, which are two techniques widely studied in Ibero-American countries. In fact, this region has been responsible for delivering frequently publications and conferences on advanced oxidation processes. This work is a critical review of recent developments in the intensification of the two aforementioned advanced oxidation techniques for CECs elimination in the Ibero-American region. Specifically for the photo-Fenton process (pF), this study analyses strategies such as iron-complexation with artificial substances (e.g., oxalic acid and ethylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid) and natural compounds (such as humic-like substances, orange juice or polyphenols) and hybrid processes with ultrasound. Meanwhile, for ozonation, the enhancement of CECs degradation by adding hydrogen peroxide (i.e., peroxone), ultraviolet or solar light, and combining (i.e., photolytic ozonation) with catalysts (i.e., catalytic ozonation) was reviewed. Special attention was paid to how efficient these techniques are for removing contaminants from water matrices, and any potentialities and weak points of the intensified processes.
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- María A Prada-Vásquez
- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, Colombia; Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Medellín, Facultad de Minas, Departamento de Geociencias y Medioambiente, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, Colombia.
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- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, Colombia.
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Pereira Silva RM, Resende O, Vieira Bessa JF, Leme Gomes FM, Verdiani Tfouni SA, de Almeida AB. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soybean grains. Heliyon 2020; 6:e05533. [PMID: 33409383 PMCID: PMC7773872 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Zhou Q, Zhang X, Wu Z. Impact of TiO 2 and ZnO Nanoparticles on Soil Bacteria and the Enantioselective Transformation of Racemic-Metalaxyl in Agricultural Soil with Lolium perenne: A Wild Greenhouse Cultivation. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:11242-11252. [PMID: 32936624 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c03959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The effects of TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles on soil bacteria and enantioselective transformation of racemic-metalaxyl (rac-metalaxyl) in agricultural soil with or without Lolium perenne were investigated in an outdoor greenhouse. After a 70-day exposure to 2‰ ZnO, microbial biomass carbon decreased by 66% and bacterial community composition significantly changed. Meanwhile, ZnO decreased chlorophyll cumulation in L. perenne by 34%. ZnO also inhibited the enantioselective transformation of metalaxyl enantiomers and changed the enantiomer fraction of metalaxyl. TiO2 showed similar effects but to a lesser extent. L. perenne promoted the transformation of rac-metalaxyl and ingested TiO2 and ZnO. L. perenne changed the bacterial co-occurrence networks and biomarkers in native soil and soil exposed to TiO2 and ZnO. L. perenne reduced the inhibition effects of TiO2 and ZnO on the transformation of rac-metalaxyl. The decrease in the relative abundance of soil keystone taxa such as Acidobacteria and Gemmatimonas might respond to the corresponding slow transformation of rac-metalaxyl in soils exposed to TiO2 and ZnO, regardless of L. perenne. Our results demonstrated the existence of mutual interactions among the impact of engineered nanoparticles on different components (microbes, plants, and coexisting pollutants) in the terrestrial ecosystem.
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- Qing Zhou
- School of Resources and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Hubei Jingzhou Environmental Protection Science and Technology Co., Ltd, Jingzhou 434000, China
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Zang F, Wang S, Nan Z, Zhao C. Geochemistry of potentially hazardous elements in loess-amended mining sediment. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 252:126516. [PMID: 32217408 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Contaminated mining sediment may cause environmental and human health risk due to potentially hazardous elements (PHEs) leaching into groundwater, especially under very acid (pH ≤ 3) conditions. The capability of Chinese loess to immobilise and retain copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) from element contaminated mining sediment was explored by a column leaching experiment. Results showed that loess could effectively reduce Cu geomobility, and their leachate concentrations were lower than the quality standard (1.0 mg L-1) for ground water in China. The sierozem showed strong adsorption for Zn, Cd and Pb. The geomobility of Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb were affected by pH, electrical conductivity, organic matter and carbonate content of sediment/loess-amended sediment and sierozem. The long-term leaching of PHEs in loess-amended sediment may pose a potential risk to sierozem and groundwater in the region. This study highlights the need to develop a remediation technique to minimise the concentration level of hazardous elements in the mining sediment.
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- Fei Zang
- Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Prediction and Control, Gansu Province and Key Laboratory of Western China's Environmental Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Engineering Research Center of Grassland Industry, Ministry of Education, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Prediction and Control, Gansu Province and Key Laboratory of Western China's Environmental Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Prediction and Control, Gansu Province and Key Laboratory of Western China's Environmental Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, Key Laboratory of Grassland Livestock Industry Innovation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Engineering Research Center of Grassland Industry, Ministry of Education, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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Silva LFO, Crissien TJ, Milanes C, Sampaio CH. A three-dimensional nanoscale study in selected coal mine drainage. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 248:125946. [PMID: 32014636 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.125946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2019] [Revised: 12/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Sediments from coal mine drainages (CMDs) contain large quantities of suspended pollutants (possibly numerous chemical substances) along with sulfates and hazardous elements (e.g., chromium, zinc, copper, lead) that irreversibly accumulate in the water. As this accumulation can continue for decades after discontinuation of coal extraction, it is necessary to employ multidisciplinary approaches to control the threat in such zones. The quantity of amorphous material in some CMDs was evaluated by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) using the Rietveld-based SIROQUANT software package. Modern Dual Beam Focused Ion Beam (FIB), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscope (H-TEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) were used to evaluate the occurrence and transformation of nanophases (NPs). FIB is used to determine the 3D distribution of different species (internal structure) within individual NPs, whereas EDS is used to observe NP features (e.g., shape, constituent, range, assembly, and form of polymerization). The mineralogy of the sediment from the Brazilian CMDs, including the proportions of quartz, clays, Al-Fe-oxides, and amorphous NPs, appears to be related to the nature of the mineral matter in the relevant coal cleaning rejects (CCRs). The sediments of CMDs from the Brazilian coal area derived at a lower-pH range have different amorphous compositions as compared to those derived at a higher pH range. These special amorphous compositions are shown to be related to several other sediment properties such as particle surface area. The information gleaned in this study will be useful for further geochemical evaluation of CMDs in other parts of the world.
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- Luis F O Silva
- Department of Civil and Environmental. Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental. Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Civil and Environmental. Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
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- Department d'Enginyeria Minera, Industrial i TIC, Serra Húnter Prof, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Barcelona Tech, Av. Bases de Manresa 61-63, Manresa, 08242, Barcelona, Spain
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Sforzini S, Oliveri C, Barranger A, Jha AN, Banni M, Moore MN, Viarengo A. Effects of fullerene C 60 in blue mussels: Role of mTOR in autophagy related cellular/tissue alterations. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 246:125707. [PMID: 31891845 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Revised: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The effects of C60 on mTOR (mechanistic Target of Rapamycin) activity in mussel digestive gland were investigated. mTOR is a kinase that senses physiological and environmental signals to control eukaryotic cell growth. mTOR is present in two complexes: the phosphorylated mTORC1 regulates cell growth by activating anabolic processes, and by inhibiting catabolic processes (i.e. autophagy); mTORC2 also modulates actin cytoskeleton organization. Mussels were exposed to C60 (0.01, 0.1 and 1 mg/L) for 72 h. Immunocytochemical analysis using a specific antibody revealed the cellular distribution of C60 in mussel digestive gland, already at the lowest concentration. In exposed mussels, the dephosphorylation of mTORC1 and mTORC2 may explain the C60 effects, i.e. the reduction of lysosomal membrane stability, the enhancement of LC3B protein, and the increase of lysosomal/cytoplasmic volume ratio; as well the cytoskeletal alterations. No oxidative stress was observed. Multivariate analysis was used to facilitate the interpretation of the biomarker data. Finally, a low density oligo-microarray was used to understand the cellular responses to fullerene. Transcriptomics identified a number of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) showing a maximum in animals exposed to 0.1 mg/L C60. The most affected processes are associated with energy metabolism, lysosomal activity and cytoskeleton organization. In this study, we report the first data on the subcellular distribution of C60 in mussel's cells; and on the involvement of mTOR inhibition in the alterations due to nanoparticle accumulation. Overall, mTOR deregulation, by affecting protein synthesis, energy metabolism and autophagy, may reduce the capacity of the organisms to effectively grow and reproduce.
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- Susanna Sforzini
- Department of Sciences and Technological Innovation (DiSIT), University of Piemonte Orientale "A. Avogadro", V.le T. Michel 11, 15121, Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Sciences and Technological Innovation (DiSIT), University of Piemonte Orientale "A. Avogadro", V.le T. Michel 11, 15121, Alessandria, Italy
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- School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK
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- School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Environmental Toxicology, ISA, Chott-Mariem, Sousse, Tunisia
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- School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK; European Centre for Environment & Human Health (ECEHH), University of Exeter Medical School, Truro, TR1 3HD, UK; Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Plymouth, PL1 3DH, UK
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- Institute for the study of Anthropic impacts and Sustainability in marine environment, National research Council (CNR-IAS), Via de Marini 6, 16149, Genova, Italy.
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Zhai J, Wang H, Chen P, Hu Y, Sun W. Recycling of iron and titanium resources from early tailings: From fundamental work to industrial application. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 242:125178. [PMID: 31675587 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Revised: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The comprehensive recovery of iron and titanium resources from early tailings were systematically attempted from fundamental work to industrial application. Geochemical characterization of the tailings was first conducted, followed by the iron recovery and titanium recovery. Iron recovery was mainly achieved through a series of magnetic separation, and titanium recovery was on the combination of magnetic pre-concentration and flotation separation. Special for titanium recovery, different pretreatment methods including ultrasonic cleaning and attrition-scrubbing were studied to reduce the influence of serious surface pollution of early tailings on ilmenite floatability, and attrition-scrubbing proved to be the best one. Associated mechanisms of flocculants influence on ilmenite floatability and the attrition-scrubbing effects were explored using micro-flotation and XPS tests. After a series of fundamental studies, the industrial production of iron and ilmenite concentrate went into operation and the industrial debugging results were roughly satisfactory. At last, a brief economic analysis was given for the present work.
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- Jihua Zhai
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- Design and Research Institute of Panzhihua Iron and Steel Group Mining Co., Ltd., Panzhihua, 617000, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Clean and Efficient Utilization of Strategic Calcium-Containing Mineral Resources, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China; Hunan Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Changsha, 410100, China.
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Clean and Efficient Utilization of Strategic Calcium-Containing Mineral Resources, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Clean and Efficient Utilization of Strategic Calcium-Containing Mineral Resources, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Li J, Li Z, Brandis KJ, Bu J, Sun Z, Yu Q, Ramp D. Tracing geochemical pollutants in stream water and soil from mining activity in an alpine catchment. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 242:125167. [PMID: 31678854 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This research developed a method of tracing major water chemical parameters (WCP) and soil heavy metals (HM) to identify the processes of mining pollution in topographically complex landscapes. Ninety-nine spatially distributed water samples were collected to characterise the hydrochemical characteristics of an alpine river in north-west China. Sixty river WCP and fifty-six soil HM samples from areas near mining sites were then used to analyse the mining pollution process. Geographical and mining activity characteristics were derived from topographic and mine site information. The occurrence of sulphates (SO42-) and nitrates (NO3-) in river water were highly correlated (up to 0.70), providing strong evidence of pollution from nearby mining activities. Levels of arsenic and cadmium were high in first and fifth order streams, where mining activities were most concentrated. The modelling results showed that geographical patterns and mining activity account for predicting HM distribution, and WCP can be reasonable predictors to trace soil mining pollution. This research can help improve the accuracy of predicting the mining pollution process.
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- Jianguo Li
- Centre for Compassionate Conservation, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, 2007, NSW, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-hydrology of Inland River Basin, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- Centre for Ecosystem Science, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, Kensington, 2052, NSW, Australia
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- Laboratory of Basin Hydrology and Wetland Eco-restoration, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Laboratory of Basin Hydrology and Wetland Eco-restoration, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Life Science, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, 2007, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Compassionate Conservation, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, 2007, NSW, Australia.
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Wang Q, Li L, Long CL, Luo L, Yang Y, Yang ZG, Zhou Y. Detection of C 60 in environmental water using dispersive liquid-liquid micro-extraction followed by high-performance liquid chromatography. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2020; 41:1015-1022. [PMID: 30146967 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2018.1516804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The wide application of fullerene C60 nanoparticles would inevitably lead to their release into the environment. In order to evaluate the environment risks of C60 and the subsequent effects on ecosystem health, a reliable quantitative methodology of C60 should be established. In this study, a rapid pretreatment method called low-density solvent-based dispersive liquid-liquid micro-extraction (DLLME) combined high-performance liquid chromatography-UV detector (HPLC-UV) was developed to detect C60 in environmental water. In this proposed method, toluene and methanol were chosen as the extraction solvent and the dispersive solvent, respectively. The optimized volume of extraction solvent and dispersive solvent were 100 μL and 10 μL, respectively. And the best shaking time was chosen as 10 min at room temperature for the optimal homogenization procedure for the extraction of C60 in water samples. The enrichment factor of 50 was obtained with 100 μL toluene, and the recoveries of C60 from various environmental samples were in the range of 81.4 ± 5.0-101.4 ± 6.2% at 1.25-5.00 µg/L spiked levels. The detection limits of C60 in tap water, surface water, living sewage and mining waste water were 0.19, 0.29, 0.34 and 0.22 μg/L, respectively. The low detection limit, good linear range and high recoveries of C60 in environmental water indicated that the proposed method could provide an efficient approach for the analysis and tracking of C60 in the environment.
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- Qiang Wang
- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- International Joint Laboratory of Hunan Agricultural Typical Pollution Restoration and Water Resources Safety Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
- International Joint Laboratory of Hunan Agricultural Typical Pollution Restoration and Water Resources Safety Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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Sanchís J, Freixa A, López-Doval JC, Santos LHMLM, Sabater S, Barceló D, Abad E, Farré M. Bioconcentration and bioaccumulation of C 60 fullerene and C 60 epoxide in biofilms and freshwater snails (Radix sp.). ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2020; 180:108715. [PMID: 31648070 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.108715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Revised: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Fullerenes are carbon nanomaterials that have awaken a strong interest due to their adsorption properties and potential applications in many fields. However, there are some gaps of information about their effects and bioconcentration potential in the aquatic biota. In the present work, freshwater biofilms and snails (Radix sp.) were exposed to fullerene C60 aggregates, at concentrations in the low μg/L order, in mesocosms specifically designed to mimic the conditions of a natural stream. The bioconcentration factors of C60 fullerene and its main transformation product, [6,6]C60O epoxide, were studied to the mentioned organisms employing analyses by liquid chromatography coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry. Our results show that C60 fullerene and its [6,6]C60O present a low bioconcentration factor (BCF) to biofilms: BCFC60 = 1.34 ± 0.95 L/kgdw and BCFC60O = 1.43 ± 0.72 L/kgdw. This suggests that the sorption of these aggregates to biota may be less favoured than it would be suggested by its hydrophobic character. According to our model, the surface of fullerene aggregates is saturated with [6,6]C60O molecules, which exposes the polar epoxide moieties in the surface of the aggregates and decreases their affinity to biofilms. In contrast, freshwater snails showed a moderate capacity to actively retain C60 fullerenes in their organism (BAFC60 = 2670 ± 3070 L/kgdw; BAFC60O = 1330 ± 1680 L/kgdw), probably through ingestion. Our results indicate that the bioaccumulation of these carbon nanomaterials can be hardly estimated using their respective octanol-water partition coefficients, and that their colloidal properties, as well as the feeding strategies of the tested organism, play fundamental roles.
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- Josep Sanchís
- Water and Soil Quality Research Group, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA- CSIC), C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), Scientific and Technological Park of the University of Girona, H2O Building, C/Emili Grahit, 101, E17003, Girona, Catalonia, Spain; University of Girona, 17071, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), Scientific and Technological Park of the University of Girona, H2O Building, C/Emili Grahit, 101, E17003, Girona, Catalonia, Spain; University of Girona, 17071, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), Scientific and Technological Park of the University of Girona, H2O Building, C/Emili Grahit, 101, E17003, Girona, Catalonia, Spain; University of Girona, 17071, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), Scientific and Technological Park of the University of Girona, H2O Building, C/Emili Grahit, 101, E17003, Girona, Catalonia, Spain; University of Girona, 17071, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Water and Soil Quality Research Group, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA- CSIC), C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), Scientific and Technological Park of the University of Girona, H2O Building, C/Emili Grahit, 101, E17003, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Water and Soil Quality Research Group, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA- CSIC), C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Water and Soil Quality Research Group, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA- CSIC), C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Oliveira MLS, Ramirez O, Schneider IL, Teixeira EC, Silva LFO. A realistic study of 3D composition of carbon nanotubes and carbonaceous nanocompounds from different soils around coal power plant. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 237:124534. [PMID: 31549651 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.124534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2019] [Revised: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Information on the effects of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on topsoil around coal power plants (CPPs) is still very limited. In the present work, the influences of MWCNTs on potential hazardous elements (PHEs) and environmental carbonaceous compounds in agrarian topsoil around CPPs of Latin America were investigated. The environmentally elevated proportions of MWCNTs and PHEs can cause damage to developing a fetus. The ecological impacts of industrial energy byproducts generated by MWCNTs were also studied. The surface morphologies of MWCNTs and PHEs detected in topsoil samples were analyzed by advanced electron microscopy in a combination of energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The alterations could be originated due to the different geophysical constituents and superficial structure, which in turn disturbed their geoavailability in studied topsoil. It was found that a large amount of MWCNTs and amorphous carbonaceous matters, which are responsible for adsorbing PHEs, existed in soils around CPPs. Hence, these findings could be used to better understand the geochemical properties of PHEs near CPPs.
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- Marcos L S Oliveira
- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia; Faculdade Meridional IMED, 304- Passo Fundo, RS 99070-220, Brazil
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
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- Universidade do Vale do Rio do Sinos, Av. Unisinos, 950-Cristo Rei, RS, 93022-000, Brazil
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia; Universidade do Vale do Rio do Sinos, Av. Unisinos, 950-Cristo Rei, RS, 93022-000, Brazil.
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Li CF, Wu HQ, Chu ZY, Wang XC, Li YL, Guo JH. Precise determination of radiogenic Sr and Nd isotopic ratios and Rb, Sr, Sm, Nd elemental concentrations in four coal ash and coal fly ash reference materials using isotope dilution thermal ionization mass spectrometry. Microchem J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2019.02.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Akinyemi SA, Gitari WM, Petrik LF, Nyakuma BB, Hower JC, Ward CR, Oliveira MLS, Silva LFO. Environmental evaluation and nano-mineralogical study of fresh and unsaturated weathered coal fly ashes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 663:177-188. [PMID: 30711584 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.01.308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2018] [Revised: 01/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Coal combustion and the disposal of combustion wastes emit enormous quantities of nano-sized particles that pose significant health concerns on exposure, particularly in unindustrialized countries. Samples of fresh and weathered class F fly ash were analysed through various techniques including X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM), field-emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) coupled with energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and Raman Spectroscopy. The imaging techniques showed that the fresh and weathered coal fly ash nanoparticles (CFA-NPs) are mostly spherical shaped. The crystalline phases detected were quartz, mullite, ettringite, calcite, maghemite, hematite, gypsum, magnetite, clay residues, and sulphides. The most abundant crystalline phases were quartz mixed with Al-Fe-Si-K-Ti-O-amorphous phases whereas mullite was detected in several amorphous phases of Al, Fe, Ca, Si, O, K, Mg, Mn, and P. The analyses revealed that CFA-NPs are 5-500 nm in diameter and encapsulate several potentially hazardous elements (PHEs). The carbon species were detected as 5-50 nm carbon nanoballs of graphitic layers and massive fullerenes. Lastly, the aspects of health risks related to exposure to some detected ambient nanoparticles are also discussed.
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- Segun A Akinyemi
- Environmental Remediation and Geopollution Group, Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, P.M.B. 5363, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria; Environmental Remediation and Water Pollution Chemistry Group, Department of Ecology and Resources Management, School of Environmental Studies, University of Venda, Private Bag, X5050, Thohoyandou, 0950, South Africa.
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- Environmental Remediation and Water Pollution Chemistry Group, Department of Ecology and Resources Management, School of Environmental Studies, University of Venda, Private Bag, X5050, Thohoyandou, 0950, South Africa
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- Environmental and Nano Sciences Group, Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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- University of Kentucky Centre for Applied Energy Research, 2540 Research Park Drive, Lexington, KY 40511, United States of America
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- School of Biological, Earth, and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia; Universidade do Vale do Rio do Sinos, Av. Unisinos, 950-Cristo Rei, RS 93022-000, Brazil; Faculdade Meridional IMED, 304-Passo Fundo, RS, 99070-220, Brazil
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia.
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Sanchís J, Milačič R, Zuliani T, Vidmar J, Abad E, Farré M, Barceló D. Occurrence of C 60 and related fullerenes in the Sava River under different hydrologic conditions. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 643:1108-1116. [PMID: 30189528 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.06.285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Revised: 06/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The presence of nanomaterials in the environment has caught the attention of the scientific because of the uncertainties in their fate, mobility and potential toxic effects. However, few studies have determined experimentally their concentration levels in aquatic systems up to date, which complicates the development of an adequate risk assessment. In the present study, the occurrence of ten fullerenes has been assessed in the Sava River (Southeastern Europe): 27 freshwater samples and 12 sediment samples from 12 sampling points have been analysed during two sampling campaigns. C60 was the most ubiquitous fullerene, with concentrations of 8 pg/l-59 ng/l and 108-895 pg/gdw in water and sediments, respectively. Statistically significant differences existed between the levels in 2014 and 2015, which has been attributed to the extreme hydrologic conditions (severe floods and drought, respectively). C70 fullerene has been detected in most of the samples and the fullerene derivatives [6,6]-phenyl C61 butyric acid methyl ester and N‑methyl fulleropyrrolidine have been detected eventually, which highlights that nanotechnology research and development activities are responsible for emitting these emerging contaminants to the environment. The role of diverse potential anthropogenic sources (including oil refinery, general industrial activity, river navigation, urban emissions and nanotechnology) is discussed.
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- Josep Sanchís
- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; Catalan Institute of Water Research (ICRA), C/Emili Grahit, 101, 17003 Girona, Catalonia, Spain
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Encinas D, Gómez-de-Balugera Z. Fullerene C 60 in Atmospheric Aerosol and Its Relationship to Combustion Processes. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2018; 75:616-624. [PMID: 29651501 DOI: 10.1007/s00244-018-0524-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Fullerenes are emerging pollutants, and it is essential to determine and quantify these compounds to assess environmental risk and environmental flows. The goal of this work was to determine the fullerene C60 emission levels in the atmospheric aerosol and their relationship with combustion processes. To measure the concentration, a fullerene C60 extraction method with toluene was optimized in air samples using ultrasound, followed by analysis using high-pressure, liquid chromatography-diode array detector-mass spectrometry. This method has been applied to outdoor and indoor environmental samples collected in different places in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain), with diverse environmental characteristics, as well as at the exhaust outlets of different vehicles with and without catalytic converters. The maximum concentration of fullerene C60 present in the outdoor samples was 2.27 pg/m3, and the maximum concentration was 10.50 pg/m3 in indoor environments. The air samples collected at the exhaust outlets of vehicles without catalytic converters showed fullerene C60 concentrations above 170 pg/m3, while in the case of vehicles with catalytic converters, the detected concentration of fullerene C60 was lower than the limit of quantification.
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- Dolores Encinas
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, 01006, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, 01006, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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Della Torre C, Maggioni D, Ghilardi A, Parolini M, Santo N, Landi C, Madaschi L, Magni S, Tasselli S, Ascagni M, Bini L, La Porta C, Del Giacco L, Binelli A. The interactions of fullerene C 60 and Benzo(α)pyrene influence their bioavailability and toxicity to zebrafish embryos. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 241:999-1008. [PMID: 30029334 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2018] [Revised: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This study aimed to assess the toxicological consequences related to the interaction of fullerene nanoparticles (C60) and Benzo(α)pyrene (B(α)P) on zebrafish embryos, which were exposed to C60 and B(α)P alone and to C60 doped with B(α)P. The uptake of pollutants into their tissues and intra-cellular localization were investigated by immunofluorescence and electron microscopy. A set of biomarkers of genotoxicity and oxidative stress, as well as functional proteomics analysis were applied to assess the toxic effects due to C60 interaction with B(α)P. The carrier role of C60 for B(α)P was observed, however adsorption on C60 did not affect the accumulation and localization of B(α)P in the embryos. Instead, C60 doped with B(α)P resulted more prone to sedimentation and less bioavailable for the embryos compared to C60 alone. As for toxicity, our results suggested that C60 alone elicited oxidative stress in embryos and a down-regulation of proteins involved in energetic metabolism. The C60 + B(α)P induced cellular response mechanisms similar to B(α)P alone, but generating greater cellular damages in the exposed embryos.
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- Department of Biosciences, University of Milan, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences, University of Milan, Italy
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- Department of Life Science, University of Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences, University of Milan, Italy
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- CNR-IRSA (National Research Council-Water Research Institute), Brugherio, Italy
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- Department of Life Science, University of Siena, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, Italy
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Mikheev IV, Kareev IE, Bubnov VP, Volkov DS, Korobov MV, Proskurnin MA. Development of Standard Reference Samples of Aqueous Fullerene Dispersions. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2018. [DOI: 10.1134/s106193481809006x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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León-Mejía G, Machado MN, Okuro RT, Silva LFO, Telles C, Dias J, Niekraszewicz L, Da Silva J, Henriques JAP, Zin WA. Intratracheal instillation of coal and coal fly ash particles in mice induces DNA damage and translocation of metals to extrapulmonary tissues. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 625:589-599. [PMID: 29291573 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.12.283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2017] [Revised: 12/20/2017] [Accepted: 12/23/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Continuous exposure to coal mining particles can cause a variety of lung diseases. We aimed to evaluate the outcomes of exposure to detailed characterized coal and coal fly ash (CFA) particles on DNA, lung and extrapulmonary tissues. Coal samples (COAL11 and COAL16) and CFA samples (CFA11 and CFA16) were included in this study. Intending to enhance the combustion process COAL16 was co-fired with a mixture of fuel oil and diesel oil, producing CFA16. Male BALB/c mice were intratracheally instilled with coal and CFA particles. Measurements were done 24h later. Results showed significant rigidity and obstruction of the central airways only for animals acutely exposed to coal particles. The COAL16 group also showed obstruction of the peripheral airways. Mononuclear cells were recruited in all treatment groups and expression of cytokines, particularly TNF-α and IL-1β, was observed. Only animals exposed to COAL16 showed a significant expression of IL-6 and recruitment of polymorphonuclear cells. DNA damage was demonstrated by Comet assay for all groups. Cr, Fe and Ni were detected in liver, spleen and brain, showing the efficient translocation of metals from the bloodstream to extrapulmonary organs. These effects were associated with particle composition (oxides, hydroxides, phosphates, sulfides, sulphates, silciates, organic-metalic compounds, and polycyclic aromatic hidrocarbons) rather than their size. This work provides state of knowledge on the effects of acute exposure to coal and CFA particles on respiratory mechanics, DNA damage, translocation of metals to other organs and related inflammatory processes.
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- Grethel León-Mejía
- Unidad de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en Genética y Biología Molecular, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Barranquilla, Colombia; Departamento de Biofísica, Centro de Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Instituto de Biofisica Carlos Chagas Filho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Instituto de Biofisica Carlos Chagas Filho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Research group in Environmental Management and Sustainability, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Universidad de la Costa, Barranquilla, Colombia; Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, Pró-Reitoria de Ensino, de Pesquisa e de Extensão, Pedra Branca, 88137900 Palhoça, SC, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Implantação Iônica, Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Laboratório de Química Ambiental e Oleoquímica, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande dos Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Implantação Iônica, Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Implantação Iônica, Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Toxicológica, Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA), Canoas, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biofísica, Centro de Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS), Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Instituto de Biofisica Carlos Chagas Filho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Freixa A, Acuña V, Sanchís J, Farré M, Barceló D, Sabater S. Ecotoxicological effects of carbon based nanomaterials in aquatic organisms. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 619-620:328-337. [PMID: 29154051 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.11.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2017] [Revised: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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An increasing amount of carbon-based nanomaterials (CNM) (mostly fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and graphene) has been observed in aquatic systems over the last years. However, the potential toxicity of these CNM on aquatic ecosystems remains unclear. This paper reviews the existing literature on the toxic effects of CNM in aquatic organisms as well as the toxic effects of CNM through influencing the toxicity of other micro-pollutants, and outlines a series of research needs to reduce the uncertainty associated with CNMs toxic effects. The results show that environmental concentrations of CNM do not pose a threat on aquatic organisms on their own. The observed concentrations of CNM in aquatic environments are in the order of ngL-1 or even lower, much below than the lowest observed effect concentrations (LOEC) on different aquatic organisms (in the order of mgL-1). Toxic effects have been mainly observed in short-term experiments at high concentrations, and toxicity principally depends on the type of organisms, exposition time and CNM preparation methods. Moreover, we observed that CNM interact (establishing synergistic and/or antagonistic effects) with other micro-pollutants. Apparently, the resulting interaction is highly dependent on the chemical properties of each micro-pollutant, CNM acting either as carriers or as sorbents, thereby modifying the original toxicity of the contaminants. Results stress the need of studying the interactive effects of CNM with other micro-pollutants at environmental relevant concentrations, as well as their effects on biological communities in the long-term.
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- Anna Freixa
- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), C/ Emili Grahit 101, 17003.Girona, Spain.
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), C/ Emili Grahit 101, 17003.Girona, Spain
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- Water and Soil Quality Research Group, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), C/ Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Water and Soil Quality Research Group, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), C/ Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), C/ Emili Grahit 101, 17003.Girona, Spain; Water and Soil Quality Research Group, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), C/ Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), C/ Emili Grahit 101, 17003.Girona, Spain; GRECO, Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Campus Montilivi, 17130. University of Girona, Spain
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Liang C, Xiao H, Hu Z, Zhang X, Hu J. Uptake, transportation, and accumulation of C 60 fullerene and heavy metal ions (Cd, Cu, and Pb) in rice plants grown in an agricultural soil. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 235:330-338. [PMID: 29304466 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2017.12.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Revised: 12/06/2017] [Accepted: 12/17/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The mutual influences of C60 fullerene (C60) and heavy metal ions (Cd, Cu, and Pb) on the uptake, transportation, and accumulation of these coexisting pollutants in four rice cultivars planted in agricultural soil were investigated during the whole life cycle of rice. The biomass of the rice plants was not affected significantly by the presence of C60. C60 exposure exerted different impacts on the bioaccumulation of Cd, Cu, and Pb in various rice tissues. For example, the bioaccumulation of Cd in rice 9311 panicles was significantly decreased (p < .05) when it was exposed to 1000 mg/kg C60, whereas the changes of Cu and Pb levels in panicles were not statistically significant. C60 was absorbed by rice roots and transported to the stems and panicles, and it tended to form aggregates in rice tissues. C60 concentrations in the roots, stems, and panicles of the four rice cultivars that were harvested after a 130-day exposure to 600 mg/kg C60 were 40-292, 4.4-24.5 and 0.077-1.2 mg/kg (dry weight), respectively. C60 and heavy metal ions exhibited different uptake and transportation mechanisms, which depended on the rice cultivar, soil heavy metal ion concentration, and C60 exposure time and concentration. For example, the average C60 in the four rice cultivars was increased sharply, from 47.4 to 196.3 mg/kg from the tillering to booting stages, whereas Cd levels increased only slightly, from 23.1 to 25.9 mg/kg. The study demonstrated that the bioaccumulation of C60 and heavy metal ions under co-contamination scenario differs from under single contaminant. The accumulation of C60 in rice panicles may increase the concern of food safety.
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- Chuanzhou Liang
- Department of Environmental Science, School of Resources and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Resources and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Resources and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, PR China.
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Sanchís J, Llorca M, Olmos M, Schirinzi GF, Bosch-Orea C, Abad E, Barceló D, Farré M. Metabolic Responses of Mytilus galloprovincialis to Fullerenes in Mesocosm Exposure Experiments. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:1002-1013. [PMID: 29244952 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b04089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In this study, Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) were exposed through the diet to fullerene soot at three concentrations in parallel to a control group. Their metabolomics response was assessed by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry (HPLC-HRMS). The experiments were conducted in marine mesocosms, during 35 days (7 days of acclimatization, 21 days of exposure, and 7 days of depuration). Real conditions were emulated in terms of physicochemical conditions of the habitat. Results confirmed the bioaccumulation of fullerenes, and the metabolome of the exposed organisms revealed significant differences in the concentrations of seven free amino acids in comparison to the control group. An increase in small nonpolar amino acids (e.g., alanine) and branched chain amino acids (leucine and isoleucine) were observed. Also, glutamine concentrations decreased significantly, suggesting the activation of facultative anaerobic energy metabolism. Branched chain amino acids, such as leucine and isoleucine, followed the opposite trend after the highest level of exposure, which can imply hormesis effects. Other significant differences were observed on lipids content, such as the general increase of free fatty acids, i.e., long-chain fatty acids (lauric, myristic, and palmitic acids) when the concentration of exposure was increased. These results were consistent with hypoxia and oxidative stress.
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- Josep Sanchís
- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) , C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) , C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) , C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) , C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) , C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) , C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) , C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Catalan Institute of Water Research (ICRA) , C/Emili Grahit 101, 17003 Girona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) , C/Jordi Girona, 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Dmitrienko MA, Strizhak PA. Coal-water slurries containing petrochemicals to solve problems of air pollution by coal thermal power stations and boiler plants: An introductory review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 613-614:1117-1129. [PMID: 28954373 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.09.189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2017] [Revised: 09/16/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This introductory study presents the analysis of the environmental, economic and energy performance indicators of burning high-potential coal water slurries containing petrochemicals (CWSP) instead of coal, fuel oil, and natural gas at typical thermal power stations (TPS) and a boiler plant. We focus on the most hazardous anthropogenic emissions of coal power industry: sulfur and nitrogen oxides. The research findings show that these emissions may be several times lower if coal and oil processing wastes are mixed with water as compared to the combustion of traditional pulverized coal, even of high grades. The study focuses on wastes, such as filter cakes, oil sludge, waste industrial oils, heavy coal-tar products, resins, etc., that are produced and stored in abundance. Their deep conversion is very rare due to low economic benefit. Effective ways are necessary to recover such industrial wastes. We present the cost assessment of the changes to the heat and power generation technologies that are required from typical power plants for switching from coal, fuel oil and natural gas to CWSPs based on coal and oil processing wastes. The corresponding technological changes pay off after a short time, ranging from several months to several years. The most promising components for CWSP production have been identified, which provide payback within a year. Among these are filter cakes (coal processing wastes), which are produced as a ready-made coal-water slurry fuel (a mixture of flocculants, water, and fine coal dust). These fuels have the least impact on the environment in terms of the emissions of sulfur and nitrogen oxides as well as fly ash. An important conclusion of the study is that using CWSPs based on filter cakes is worthwhile both as the main fuel for thermal power stations and boiler plants and as starting fuel.
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- National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk 634050, Russia.
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Saikia J, Khare P, Saikia P, Saikia BK. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) around tea processing industries using high-sulfur coals. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2017; 39:1101-1116. [PMID: 27679456 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-016-9879-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2016] [Accepted: 09/20/2016] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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In the present investigation, the concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) associated with PM2.5, PM10 and dust particles emitted from two tea processing industrial units were studied that uses high-sulfur coal as their energy source. A total of 16 PAHs (viz. naphthalene (Nap), acenaphthene (Ace), acenaphthylene (Acen), phenanthrene (Phe), fluorene (Flu), anthracene (Ant), fluoranthene (Fluo), pyrene (Pyr), benz[a]anthracene (BaA), chrysene (Chry), benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbF), benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkF), benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), dibenz[a,h]anthracene (DBahA), indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene (IP) and benzo[ghi]perylene (BghiP) were measured. The total PAH concentration was found to be 94.7 ng/m3 (∑4 PAHs) in the PM10 particle, 32.5 (∑12 PAHs) in PM2.5 and 1.08 ng/m3 (∑6 PAHs) in the dust sample from site A. In site B, the sum of the PAHs in the PM2.5, PM10 and dust samples are found to be 154.4 ng/m3 (∑7 PAHs), 165 ng/m3 (∑3 PAHs) and 1.27 ng/m3 (∑6 PAHs), respectively. Hybrid Single Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory model study revealed the contribution of local or long-range transport of aerosol sources. Along with the coal combustion activities in the study sites, other sources such as biomass burning and vehicular emission may contribute to the PAHs in the aerosol samples.
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- Jyotilima Saikia
- Polymer Petroleum and Coal Chemistry Group, Materials Science and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, 785006, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR-NEIST Campus, Jorhat, 785006, India
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- Agronomy-Soil Science Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, 226015, India
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- Polymer Petroleum and Coal Chemistry Group, Materials Science and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, 785006, India
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- Polymer Petroleum and Coal Chemistry Group, Materials Science and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, 785006, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR-NEIST Campus, Jorhat, 785006, India.
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Oliveira MLS, Navarro OG, Crissien TJ, Tutikian BF, da Boit K, Teixeira EC, Cabello JJ, Agudelo-Castañeda DM, Silva LFO. Coal emissions adverse human health effects associated with ultrafine/nano-particles role and resultant engineering controls. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2017; 158:450-455. [PMID: 28692927 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Revised: 06/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/01/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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There are multiple elements which enable coal geochemistry: (1) boiler and pollution control system design parameters, (2) temperature of flue gas at collection point, (3) feed coal and also other fuels like petroleum coke, tires and biomass geochemistry and (4) fuel feed particle size distribution homogeneity distribution, maintenance of pulverisers, etc. Even though there is a large number of hazardous element pollutants in the coal-processing industry, investigations on micrometer and nanometer-sized particles including their aqueous colloids formation reactions and their behaviour entering the environment are relatively few in numbers. X-ray diffraction (XRD), High Resolution-Transmission Electron microscopy (HR-TEM)/ (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy) EDS/ (selected-area diffraction pattern) SAED, Field Emission-Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM)/EDS and granulometric distribution analysis were used as an integrated characterization techniques tool box to determine both geochemistry and nanomineralogy for coal fly ashes (CFAs) from Brazil´s largest coal power plant. Ultrafine/nano-particles size distribution from coal combustion emissions was estimated during the tests. In addition the iron and silicon content was determined as 54.6% of the total 390 different particles observed by electron bean, results aimed that these two particles represent major minerals in the environment particles normally. These data may help in future investigations to asses human health actions related with nano-particles.
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- Marcos L S Oliveira
- Universidade do Vale do Rio do Sinos, ITT-Performance, Av. Unisinos, 950 - Cristo Rei, RS 93022-000, Brazil; Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, Calle 58 #55 - 66, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, Calle 58 #55 - 66, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, Calle 58 #55 - 66, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Universidade do Vale do Rio do Sinos, ITT-Performance, Av. Unisinos, 950 - Cristo Rei, RS 93022-000, Brazil
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, Calle 58 #55 - 66, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Faculty of Engineering. Universidad de la Costa, Calle 58 #55 - 66, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Fundação Estadual de Proteção Ambiental Henrique Luis Roessler, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, Calle 58 #55 - 66, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, Calle 58 #55 - 66, Barranquilla, Colombia.
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Assessment of catalytic activities of selected iron hydroxysulphates biosynthesized using Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans for the degradation of phenol in heterogeneous Fenton-like reactions. Sep Purif Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Pérez-Fernández V, Mainero Rocca L, Tomai P, Fanali S, Gentili A. Recent advancements and future trends in environmental analysis: Sample preparation, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Anal Chim Acta 2017; 983:9-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2017.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2017] [Revised: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 06/01/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Hou WC, Huang SH. Photochemical reactivity of aqueous fullerene clusters: C 60 versus C 70. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2017; 322:310-317. [PMID: 27344404 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2016.04.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Revised: 04/13/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Over the past few years, there has been a strong interest in exploring the potential impact of fullerenes in the environment. Despite that both C60 and C70 have been detected in environmental matrices, the research on the impact of higher fullerenes, such as C70, has been largely missing. This study evaluated and compared the phototransformation of aqueous C60 and C70 clusters (nC60 and nC70) and their 1O2 production under sunlight and lamp light irradiation (315nm, 360nm and 420nm). The nC60 and nC70 samples formed by direct mixing with water adopted a face-centered cubic (FCC) crystal structure. The apparent quantum yields (AQYs) of fullerene phototransformed were relatively constant over the examined wavelengths, while 1O2 production AQYs decreased with increased wavelengths. The long-term fate studies with outdoor sunlight indicated that both nC60 and nC70 lost considerable organic carbon contents (>80%) in water after ∼8 months of irradiation and that the intermediate photoproducts of nC60 and nC70 exhibited a progressively increased level of oxygen-containing functionalities. Overall, the study indicates that nC70 can be photochemically removed under sunlight conditions and that the photoreactivity of nC60 based on AQYs is greater than that of nC70.
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- Wen-Che Hou
- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, 70101, Taiwan.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, 70101, Taiwan
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Carboni A, Helmus R, Emke E, van den Brink N, Parsons JR, Kalbitz K, de Voogt P. Analysis of fullerenes in soils samples collected in The Netherlands. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2016; 219:47-55. [PMID: 27661727 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.09.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Revised: 08/20/2016] [Accepted: 09/12/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Fullerenes are carbon based nanoparticles that may enter the environment as a consequence of both natural processes and human activities. Although little is known about the presence of these chemicals in the environment, recent studies suggested that soil may act as a sink. The aim of the present work was to investigate the presence of fullerenes in soils collected in The Netherlands. Samples (n = 91) were taken from 6 locations and analyzed using a new developed LC-QTOF-MS method. The locations included highly trafficked and industrialized as well as urban and natural areas. In general, C60 was the most abundant fullerene found in the environment, detected in almost a half of the samples and at concentrations in the range of ng/kg. Other fullerenes such as C70 and an unknown structure containing a C60 cage were detected to a lower extent. The highest concentrations were found in the proximity of combustion sites such as a coal power plant and an incinerator, suggesting that the nanoparticles were unintentionally produced during combustions processes and reached the soil through atmospheric deposition. Consistent with other recent studies, these results show that fullerenes are widely present in the environment and that the main route for their entrance may be due to human activities. These data will be helpful in the understanding of the distribution of fullerenes in the environment and for the study of their behavior and fate in soil.
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- Andrea Carboni
- University of Amsterdam - IBED, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- University of Amsterdam - IBED, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- KWR, Watercycle Research Institute, P.O. Box 1072, 3433 PE Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Wageningen University, Division of Toxicology, P.O. Box 8000, 6700 EA Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Amsterdam - IBED, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dresden University of Technology, Soil Resources and Land Use, Pienner Str. 19, 01737, Tharandt, Germany
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- University of Amsterdam - IBED, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands; KWR, Watercycle Research Institute, P.O. Box 1072, 3433 PE Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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León-Mejía G, Silva LFO, Civeira MS, Oliveira MLS, Machado M, Villela IV, Hartmann A, Premoli S, Corrêa DS, Da Silva J, Henriques JAP. Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity induced by coal and coal fly ash particles samples in V79 cells. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 23:24019-24031. [PMID: 27638803 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-016-7623-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/07/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Exposure to coal and coal ashes can cause harmful effects in in vitro and in vivo systems, mainly by the induction of oxidative damage. The aim of this work was to assess cytotoxic and genotoxic effects using the V79 cell line treated with coal and coal fly ash particles derived from a coal power plant located in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Two coal samples (COAL11 and COAL16) and two coal fly ash samples (CFA11 and CFA16) were included in this study. COAL16 was co-firing with a mixture of fuel oil and diesel oil. The comet assay data showed that exposure of V79 cells to coal and coal fly ash particles induced primary DNA lesions. Application of lesion-specific endonucleases (FPG and ENDO III) demonstrated increased DNA effects indicating the presence of high amounts of oxidative DNA lesions. The cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome assay analysis showed that exposure of V79 cells to high concentrations of coal and coal fly ash particles induced cytotoxic effects (apoptosis and necrosis) and chromosomal instability (nucleoplasmic bridges, nuclear buds, and micronucleus (MN) formation). These results may be associated with compounds contained in the surface of the particles as hazardous elements, ultrafine/nanoparticles, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) which were detected in the samples. Graphical abstract ᅟ.
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- Grethel León-Mejía
- Departamento de Biofísica, Centro de Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
- Unidad de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en Genética y Biología Molecular, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Barranquilla, Colombia.
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- Research group in Environmental Management and Sustainability, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Universidad de la Costa, Barranquilla, Colombia
- Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, Pró-Reitoria de Ensino, de Pesquisa e de Extensão, UNISUL -Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina Pedra Branca, Palhoça, SC, 88137900, Brazil
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- Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, Pró-Reitoria de Ensino, de Pesquisa e de Extensão, UNISUL -Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina Pedra Branca, Palhoça, SC, 88137900, Brazil
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- Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, Pró-Reitoria de Ensino, de Pesquisa e de Extensão, UNISUL -Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina Pedra Branca, Palhoça, SC, 88137900, Brazil
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- InnVitro Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Toxicológica, Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA), Canoas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Toxicológica, Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA), Canoas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Toxicológica, Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA), Canoas, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biofísica, Centro de Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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Di Y, Aminot Y, Schroeder DC, Readman JW, Jha AN. Integrated biological responses and tissue-specific expression of p53 and ras genes in marine mussels following exposure to benzo(α)pyrene and C60 fullerenes, either alone or in combination. Mutagenesis 2016; 32:77-90. [PMID: 28011749 DOI: 10.1093/mutage/gew049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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We used the marine bivalve (Mytilus galloprovincialis) to assess a range of biological or biomarker responses following exposure to a model-engineered nanoparticle, C60 fullerene, either alone or in combination with a model polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, benzo(α)pyrene [B(α)P]. An integrated biomarker approach was used that included: (i) determination of 'clearance rates' (a physiological indicator at individual level), (ii) histopathological alterations (at tissue level), (iii) DNA strand breaks using the comet assay (at cellular level) and (iv) transcriptional alterations of p53 (anti-oncogene) and ras (oncogene) determined by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (at the molecular/genetic level). In addition, total glutathione in the digestive gland was measured as a proxy for oxidative stress. Here, we report that mussels showed no significant changes in 'clearance rates' after 1 day exposure, however significant increases in 'clearance rates' were found following exposure for 3 days. Histopathology on selected organs (i.e. gills, digestive glands, adductor muscles and mantles) showed increased occurrence of abnormalities in all tissues types, although not all the exposed organisms showed these abnormalities. Significantly, increased levels of DNA strand breaks were found after exposure for 3-days in most individuals tested. In addition, a significant induction for p53 and ras expression was observed in a tissue and chemical-specific pattern, although large amounts of inter-individual variability, compared with other biomarkers, were clearly apparent. Overall, biological responses at different levels showed variable sensitivity, with DNA strand breaks and gene expression alterations exhibiting higher sensitivities. Furthermore, the observed genotoxic responses were reversible after a recovery period, suggesting the ability of mussels to cope with the toxicants C60 and/or B(α)P under our experimental conditions. Overall, in this comprehensive study, we have demonstrated mussels as a suitable model marine invertebrate species to study the potential detrimental effects induced by possible genotoxicants and toxicants, either alone or in combinations at different levels of biological organisation (i.e. molecular to individual levels).
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- Yanan Di
- School of Biological Sciences and.,Present address: Institute of Marine Biology, Ocean College, Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Plymouth University, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK
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- Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom (MBA), Citadel Hill, Plymouth, PL1 2PB, UK and
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- School of Biological Sciences and.,School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Plymouth University, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK.,Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, The Hoe, Plymouth, PL1 3DH, UK
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Holden PA, Gardea-Torresdey J, Klaessig F, Turco RF, Mortimer M, Hund-Rinke K, Hubal EAC, Avery D, Barceló D, Behra R, Cohen Y, Deydier-Stephan L, Lee Ferguson P, Fernandes TF, Harthorn BH, Henderson WM, Hoke RA, Hristozov D, Johnston JM, Kane AB, Kapustka L, Keller AA, Lenihan HS, Lovell W, Murphy CJ, Nisbet RM, Petersen EJ, Salinas ER, Scheringer M, Sharma M, Speed DE, Sultan Y, Westerhoff P, White JC, Wiesner MR, Wong EM, Xing B, Horan MS, Godwin HA, Nel AE. Considerations of Environmentally Relevant Test Conditions for Improved Evaluation of Ecological Hazards of Engineered Nanomaterials. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2016; 50:6124-45. [PMID: 27177237 PMCID: PMC4967154 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.6b00608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are increasingly entering the environment with uncertain consequences including potential ecological effects. Various research communities view differently whether ecotoxicological testing of ENMs should be conducted using environmentally relevant concentrations-where observing outcomes is difficult-versus higher ENM doses, where responses are observable. What exposure conditions are typically used in assessing ENM hazards to populations? What conditions are used to test ecosystem-scale hazards? What is known regarding actual ENMs in the environment, via measurements or modeling simulations? How should exposure conditions, ENM transformation, dose, and body burden be used in interpreting biological and computational findings for assessing risks? These questions were addressed in the context of this critical review. As a result, three main recommendations emerged. First, researchers should improve ecotoxicology of ENMs by choosing test end points, duration, and study conditions-including ENM test concentrations-that align with realistic exposure scenarios. Second, testing should proceed via tiers with iterative feedback that informs experiments at other levels of biological organization. Finally, environmental realism in ENM hazard assessments should involve greater coordination among ENM quantitative analysts, exposure modelers, and ecotoxicologists, across government, industry, and academia.
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- Patricia A. Holden
- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program, University of Texas, El Paso, Texas 79968, United States
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- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- Pennsylvania Bio Nano Systems, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901, United States
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- College of Agriculture, Laboratory for Soil Microbiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Akadeemia tee 23, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology, D-57392 Schmallenberg, Germany
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- Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711, United States
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- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), Barcelona 08034, Spain
- Institut Català de Recerca de l’Aigua (ICRA), Parc Científic i Tecnològic de la Universitat de Girona, Girona 17003, Spain
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- Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
- Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
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- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- California NanoSystems Institute, University of California Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, University of California Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States
- Center for the Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology (CEINT), Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States
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- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- Center for Nanotechnology in Society, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106
- Department of Anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106
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- Office of Research and Development, National Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Athens, Georgia 30605, United States
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- E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Newark, Delaware 19711, United States
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, University Ca' Foscari Venice, Venice 30123, Italy
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- Office of Research and Development, National Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Athens, Georgia 30605, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912, United States
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- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Vive Crop Protection Inc, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1L6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Biosystems and Biomaterials Division, Material Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
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- BASF SE, Experimental Toxicology and Ecology, Ludwigshafen, D-67056, Germany
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- Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH Zürich, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland
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- PETA International Science Consortium, Ltd., London N1 9RL, England, United Kingdom
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- Globalfoundries, Corporate EHS, Hopewell Junction, New York 12533, United States
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- Environment Canada, Gatineau, Quebec J8X 4C8, Canada
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- School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Connecticut 06504, United States
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States
- Center for the Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology (CEINT), Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States
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- Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. 20460, United States
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- California NanoSystems Institute, University of California Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- California NanoSystems Institute, University of California Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
- Division of NanoMedicine, Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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Rehman ZU, Khan S, Qin K, Brusseau ML, Shah MT, Din I. Quantification of inorganic arsenic exposure and cancer risk via consumption of vegetables in southern selected districts of Pakistan. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2016; 550:321-329. [PMID: 26820935 PMCID: PMC4833018 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.01.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2015] [Revised: 01/16/2016] [Accepted: 01/16/2016] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Human exposures to arsenic (As) through different pathways (dietary and non-dietary) are considered to be one of the primary worldwide environmental health risks to humans. This study was conducted to investigate the presence of As in soil and vegetable samples collected from agricultural lands located in selected southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Province, Pakistan. We examined the concentrations of total arsenic (TAs), organic species of As such as monomethylarsonic acid (MMA) and dimethylarsonic acid (DMA), and inorganic species including arsenite (AsIII) and arsenate (AsV) in both soil and vegetables. The data were used to determine several parameters to evaluate human health risk, including bioconcentration factor (BCF) from soil to plant, average daily intake (ADI), health risk index (HRI), incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILTCR), and hazard quotient (HQ). The total As concentration in soil samples of the five districts ranged from 3.0-3.9mgkg(-1), exhibiting minimal variations from site to site. The mean As concentration in edible portions of vegetable samples ranged from 0.03-1.38mgkg(-1). It was observed that As concentrations in 75% of the vegetable samples exceeded the safe maximum allowable limit (0.1mgkg(-1)) set by WHO/FAO. The highest value of ADI for As was measured for Momordica charantia, while the lowest was for Allium chinense. The results of this study revealed minimal health risk (HI<1) associated with consumption of vegetables for the local inhabitants. The ILTCR values for inorganic As indicated a minimal potential cancer risk through ingestion of vegetables. In addition, the HQ values for total As were <1, indicating minimal non-cancer risk.
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- Zahir Ur Rehman
- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan; School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Taishan Medical University, Tai'an 271016, China.
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- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, FBAS, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Sector H-10, 44000 Islamabad, Pakistan
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Tiwari AJ, Ashraf-Khorassani M, Marr LC. C60 fullerenes from combustion of common fuels. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2016; 547:254-260. [PMID: 26789363 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.12.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2015] [Revised: 12/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/29/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Releases of C60 fullerenes to the environment will increase with the growth of nanotechnology. Assessing the potential risks of manufactured C60 requires an understanding of how its prevalence in the environment compares to that of natural and incidental C60. This work describes the characterization of incidental C60 present in aerosols generated by combustion of five common fuels: coal, firewood, diesel, gasoline, and propane. C60 was found in exhaust generated by all five fuels; the highest concentrations in terms of mass of C60 per mass of particulate matter were associated with diesel and coal. Individual aerosols from these combustion processes were examined by transmission electron microscopy. No relationship was found between C60 content and either the separation of graphitic layers (lamellae) within the particles, nor the curvature of those lamellae. Estimated global emissions of incidental C60 to the atmosphere from coal and diesel combustion range from 1.6 to 6.3 t yr(-1), depending upon combustion conditions. These emissions may be similar in magnitude to the total amount of manufactured C60 produced on an annual basis. Consequent loading of incidental C60 to the environment may be several orders of magnitude higher than has previously been modeled for manufactured C60.
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- Andrea J Tiwari
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, 200 Patton Hall, 750 Drillfield Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States.
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, 480 Davidson Hall, 900 West Campus Drive, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States.
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, 200 Patton Hall, 750 Drillfield Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States.
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Tao X, Li C, Zhang B, He Y. Effects of aqueous stable fullerene nanocrystals (nC60) on the food conversion from Daphnia magna to Danio rerio in a simplified freshwater food chain. CHEMOSPHERE 2016; 145:157-162. [PMID: 26688252 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Revised: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 11/12/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Understanding the nanomaterial potential to the food conversion of two food chain levels is important in the ecosystem assessment as manufactured nanomaterials are being released into the environment. In this investigation, the food conversion from Daphnia magna (D. magna) (prey) to Danio rerio (D. rerio) (predator) was used as the study object of aqueous stable fullerene nanocrystals (nC60). Accumulated nC60 of D. magna was determined as the nominal initial exposure concentration for D. rerio. The results of 21-d dietary exposure experiment demonstrate that nC60 in D. magna decreased the body weight growths and condition factors of D. rerio, and reduced the food conversion ratio by 20% (from D. magna to D. rerio). Further, the experiments present that nC60 decrease three digestive enzymes activities of trypsinase, lipase, and amylase by 30, 29, and 55% in vivo, and by 60, 90, and 42% in vitro, respectively. Both in vivo and in vitro experiments indicated that nC60 was involved with the decrements of digestive enzymes activities. These decrements in digestive enzymes activities may be due to the deactivation caused by the adsorption of nC60 particles onto the surface or active center of digestive enzymes. Sum up, these results not only describe the nC60 deleterious effects on the food conversion from D. magna to D. rerio, but also provide some information regarding a probable food conversion inhibition mechanism of nC60.
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- Xianji Tao
- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China; School of Environmental Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China; NUS Environmental Research Institute, Singapore
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- School of Environmental Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Civeira MS, Ramos CG, Oliveira MLS, Kautzmann RM, Taffarel SR, Teixeira EC, Silva LFO. Nano-mineralogy of suspended sediment during the beginning of coal rejects spill. CHEMOSPHERE 2016; 145:142-147. [PMID: 26688250 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.11.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2015] [Revised: 11/09/2015] [Accepted: 11/15/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Ultrafine and nanometric sediment inputs into river systems can be a major source of nutrients and hazardous elements and have a strong impact on water quality and ecosystem functions of rivers and lakes regions. However, little is known to date about the spatial distribution of sediment sources in most large scale river basins in South America. The objective of this work was to study the coal cleaning rejects (CCRs) spill that occurred from a CCRs impoundment pond into the Tubarão River, South Brazil, provided a unique occasion to study the importance and role of incidental nanoparticles associated with pollutant dispersal from a large-scale, acute aquatic pollution event. Multifaceted geochemical research by X-ray diffraction (XRD), High Resolution-Transmission Electron microscopy (HR-TEM)/(Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy) EDS/(selected-area diffraction pattern) SAED, Field Emission-Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM)/EDS, and Raman spectroscopy, provided an in-depth understanding of importance of a nano-mineralogy approach of Aqueous Pollution Scenarios. The electron beam studies showed the presence of a number of potentially hazardous elements (PHEs) in nanoparticles (amorphous and minerals). Some of the neoformed ultrafine/nanoparticles found in the contaminated sediments are the same as those commonly associated with oxidation/transformation of oxides, silicates, sulfides, and sulfates. These data of the secondary ultra/nanoparticles, puts in evidence their ability to control the mobility of PHEs, suggesting possible presentations in environmental technology, including recuperation of sensitive coal mine. The developed methodology facilitated the sediment transport of the catchment providing consistent results and suggesting its usefulness as a tool for temporary rivers management.
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- Matheus S Civeira
- Laboratory of Environmental Researches and Nanotechnology Development, Centro Universitário La Salle, Mestrado em Avaliação de Impactos Ambientais em Mineração, Victor Barreto, 2288 Centro 92010-000 Canoas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Researches and Nanotechnology Development, Centro Universitário La Salle, Mestrado em Avaliação de Impactos Ambientais em Mineração, Victor Barreto, 2288 Centro 92010-000 Canoas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Researches and Nanotechnology Development, Centro Universitário La Salle, Mestrado em Avaliação de Impactos Ambientais em Mineração, Victor Barreto, 2288 Centro 92010-000 Canoas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Researches and Nanotechnology Development, Centro Universitário La Salle, Mestrado em Avaliação de Impactos Ambientais em Mineração, Victor Barreto, 2288 Centro 92010-000 Canoas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Researches and Nanotechnology Development, Centro Universitário La Salle, Mestrado em Avaliação de Impactos Ambientais em Mineração, Victor Barreto, 2288 Centro 92010-000 Canoas, RS, Brazil
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- Fundação Estadual de Proteção Ambiental Henrique Luis Roessler, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Researches and Nanotechnology Development, Centro Universitário La Salle, Mestrado em Avaliação de Impactos Ambientais em Mineração, Victor Barreto, 2288 Centro 92010-000 Canoas, RS, Brazil.
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A method for the determination of fullerenes in soil and sediment matrices using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with heated electrospray quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr A 2016; 1433:123-30. [PMID: 26810805 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2016.01.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2015] [Revised: 01/10/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The increasing production of fullerenes likely means a release of these chemicals in the environment. Since soils and sediments are expected to act as a sink, analytical tools are needed to assess the presence of fullerenes in these matrices. In the present work, a method was developed for the determination of fullerenes at environmental relevant levels employing Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatograph coupled with High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC-HRMS). Chromatographic separation was achieved with a core-shell biphenyl stationary phase that provided fast analysis with complete baseline separation. Ion Booster Electro Spray Ionization (IB-ESI) resulted in higher ionization efficiency and was much less susceptible to adduct formation in comparison with standard ESI, whereas Quadrupole Time of Flight (QTOF) MS granted high resolution mass spectra used for accurate identification. The Instrumental method limits of detection (ILoD) and quantification (ILoQ) were 6 and 20 fg, respectively, for C60 and 12 and 39 fg, respectively, for C70. Matrix effects related to co-extractants were systematically investigated in soil and sediments extracts through standard addition method (SAM) and monitoring the signal response during the chromatographic run of these samples. Consequently, minor chromatographic modifications were necessary for the analysis of matrices with high organic carbon content. The method limit of detection (MLoD)ranged from 84 pg/kg to 335 pg/kg, whereas limit of quantification (MLoQ) ranged from 279 pg/kg to 1.1 ng/kg. Furthermore, the method was successfully applied for the analysis of functionalized fullerenes (i.e. methanofullerenes). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first analytical method for the analysis of fullerenes in soils and sediments that employ core-shell biphenyl stationary phase as well as IB-ESI-QTOF MS hyphenated with UHPLC.
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Wang J, Liu R, Wang H, Yu W, Xu F, Shen Z. Identification and apportionment of hazardous elements in the sediments in the Yangtze River estuary. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 22:20215-20225. [PMID: 26511260 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-5642-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2014] [Accepted: 10/19/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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In this study, positive matrix factorization (PMF) and principal components analysis (PCA) were combined to identify and apportion pollution-based sources of hazardous elements in the surface sediments in the Yangtze River estuary (YRE). Source identification analysis indicated that PC1, including Al, Fe, Mn, Cr, Ni, As, Cu, and Zn, can be defined as a sewage component; PC2, including Pb and Sb, can be considered as an atmospheric deposition component; and PC3, containing Cd and Hg, can be considered as an agricultural nonpoint component. To better identify the sources and quantitatively apportion the concentrations to their sources, eight sources were identified with PMF: agricultural/industrial sewage mixed (18.6 %), mining wastewater (15.9 %), agricultural fertilizer (14.5 %), atmospheric deposition (12.8 %), agricultural nonpoint (10.6 %), industrial wastewater (9.8 %), marine activity (9.0 %), and nickel plating industry (8.8 %). Overall, the hazardous element content seems to be more connected to anthropogenic activity instead of natural sources. The PCA results laid the foundation for the PMF analysis by providing a general classification of sources. PMF resolves more factors with a higher explained variance than PCA; PMF provided both the internal analysis and the quantitative analysis. The combination of the two methods can provide more reasonable and reliable results.
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- Jiawei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, No. 19, Xinjiekouwai Street, Beijing, 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, No. 19, Xinjiekouwai Street, Beijing, 100875, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, No. 19, Xinjiekouwai Street, Beijing, 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, No. 19, Xinjiekouwai Street, Beijing, 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, No. 19, Xinjiekouwai Street, Beijing, 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, No. 19, Xinjiekouwai Street, Beijing, 100875, China
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Wang S, Gao B, Zimmerman AR, Li Y, Ma L, Harris WG, Migliaccio KW. Physicochemical and sorptive properties of biochars derived from woody and herbaceous biomass. CHEMOSPHERE 2015; 134:257-262. [PMID: 25957037 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.04.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2015] [Revised: 04/06/2015] [Accepted: 04/20/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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It is unclear how the properties of biochar control its ability to sorb metals. In this work, physicochemical properties of a variety of biochars, made from four types of feedstock at three pyrolysis temperatures (300, 450 and 600°C) were compared to their ability to sorb arsenic (As) and lead (Pb) in aqueous solutions. Experimental results showed that both feedstock types and pyrolysis temperature affected biochar's production rate, i.e., ratio of mass of biochar and biomass, thermal stability, elemental composition, non-combustible component (NCC) content, pH values, surface areas and thus their sorption ability to the two metals in aqueous solution. In general, the high temperature biochars had low O/C and H/C ratios, were more carbonized with larger surface area, and were more concentrated with alkaline cations. In addition, biochars made from woody feedstocks had larger surface area, but lower NCC contents than that made from grasses under the same conditions. Although all the tested biochars removed both As and Pb from aqueous solutions, they showed different sorption abilities because of the variations in properties. Statistical analyses suggested that feedstock type affected the sorption ability of the biochars to both As and Pb significantly (p<0.001). Pyrolysis temperature, however, showed little influence on biochar sorption of Pb in aqueous solutions. Statistical analyses also showed that electrostatic interaction played an important role in controlling the sorption of both As(V) and Pb(II) onto the biochar. Other mechanisms, such as precipitation and surface complexation, could also control the sorption of Pb(II) onto the biochars.
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- Shengsen Wang
- Tropical Research and Education Center, Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, Homestead, FL 33031, United States
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States.
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- Department of Geological Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States
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- Tropical Research and Education Center, Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, Homestead, FL 33031, United States.
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- Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States
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- Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States
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- Tropical Research and Education Center, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida, Homestead, FL 33031, United States
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Astefanei A, Núñez O, Galceran MT. Characterisation and determination of fullerenes: A critical review. Anal Chim Acta 2015; 882:1-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2015.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2014] [Revised: 03/13/2015] [Accepted: 03/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hossain MN, Paul SK, Hasan MM. Environmental impacts of coal mine and thermal power plant to the surroundings of Barapukuria, Dinajpur, Bangladesh. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2015; 187:202. [PMID: 25800369 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-015-4435-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2014] [Accepted: 03/12/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
The study was carried out to analyse the environmental impacts of coal mine and coal-based thermal power plant to the surrounding environment of Barapukuria, Dinajpur. The analyses of coal, water, soil and fly ash were carried out using standard sample testing methods. This study found that coal mining industry and coal-based thermal power plant have brought some environmental and socio-economic challenges to the adjacent areas such as soil, water and air pollution, subsidence of agricultural land and livelihood insecurity of inhabitants. The pH values, heavy metal, organic carbon and exchangeable cations of coal water treated in the farmland soil suggest that coal mining deteriorated the surrounding water and soil quality. The SO4(2-) concentration in water samples was beyond the range of World Health Organisation standard. Some physico-chemical properties such as pH, conductivity, moisture content, bulk density, unburned carbon content, specific gravity, water holding capacity, liquid and plastic limit were investigated on coal fly ash of Barapukuria thermal power plant. Air quality data provided by the Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Limited were contradictory with the result of interview with the miners and local inhabitants. However, coal potentially contributes to the development of economy of Bangladesh but coal mining deteriorates the environment by polluting air, water and soil. In general, this study includes comprehensive baseline data for decision makers to evaluate the feasibility of coal power industry at Barapukuria and the coalmine itself.
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Affiliation(s)
- Md Nazir Hossain
- Department of Geography and Environment, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, 3114, Bangladesh,
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