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De-la-Torre GE, Santillán L, Dioses-Salinas DC, Yenney E, Toapanta T, Okoffo ED, Kannan G, Madadi R, Dobaradaran S. Assessing the current state of plastic pollution research in Antarctica: Knowledge gaps and recommendations. Chemosphere 2024; 355:141870. [PMID: 38570048 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Antarctica stands as one of the most isolated and pristine regions on our planet. Regardless, recent studies have evidenced the presence of plastic pollution in Antarctic environments and biota. While these findings are alarming and put into perspective the reach of plastic pollution, it is necessary to assess the current knowledge of plastic pollution in Antarctica. In the present review, an updated literature review of plastic pollution in multiple Antarctic environmental compartments and biota was conducted. Studies were cataloged based on environmental compartments (e.g., sediments, seawater, soil, atmosphere) and biota from different ecological niches. A detailed analysis of the main findings, as well as the flaws and shortcomings across studies, was conducted. In general terms, several studies have shown a lack of adequate sampling and analytical procedures for plastic research (particularly in the case of microplastics) and standard procedures; thus, compromising the reliability of the data reported and comparability across studies. Aiming to guide future studies and highlight research needs, a list of knowledge gaps and recommendations were provided based on the analysis and discussion of the literature and following standardized procedures.
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- Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre
- Grupo de Investigación de Biodiversidad, Medio Ambiente y Sociedad, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru.
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- Grupo de Investigación de Biodiversidad, Medio Ambiente y Sociedad, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), Landau, Germany
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- Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS), The University of Queensland, Australia
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- Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS), The University of Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Environmental Research Laboratory, School of Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Systems Environmental Health and Energy Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran; Instrumental Analytical Chemistry and Centre for Water and Environmental Research (ZWU), Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstr. 5, Essen, Germany
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Merelli V, Caccia G, Mazzarelli D, Franceschetti L, Paciello O, Bonizzoni L, Caccianiga M, Campobasso C, Cattaneo C. Skin surface debris as an archive of environmental traces: an investigation through the naked eye, episcopic microscope, ED-XRF, and SEM-EDX. Int J Legal Med 2024; 138:123-137. [PMID: 37227490 PMCID: PMC10772008 DOI: 10.1007/s00414-023-03021-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Traces from bodies can be of various nature, for example of biological or inorganic origin. Some of these historically have received more consideration than others in forensic practice. Samplings of gunshot residues or biological fluid traces are commonly standardized, whereas macroscopically invisible environmental traces are usually ignored. This paper simulated the interaction between a cadaver and a crime scene by placing skin samples on the ground of five different workplaces and inside the trunk of a car. Traces on samples were then investigated through different approaches: the naked eye, episcopic microscope, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF). The purpose is to provide the forensic scientist with the awareness of the value of debris on skin and then to highlight implications for forensic investigations. Results demonstrated that even naked eye observation can reveal useful trace materials, for defining the possible surrounding environment. As a next step, the episcopic microscope can increase the number of visible particulates and their analysis. In parallel, the ED-XRF spectroscopy can be useful to add a first chemical composition to the morphological data. Finally, the SEM-EDX analysis on small samples can provide the greatest morphological detail and the most complete chemical analysis, although limited, like the previous technique, to inorganic matrices. The analysis of debris on the skin, even with the difficulties due to the presence of contaminants, can provide information on the environments involved in criminal events that can add to the investigation framework.
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- Vera Merelli
- Labanof (Laboratorio Di Antropologia E Odontologia Forense), Sezione Di Medicina Legale, Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Labanof (Laboratorio Di Antropologia E Odontologia Forense), Sezione Di Medicina Legale, Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy.
- Dipartimento Di Medicina Sperimentale, Università Degli Studi Della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.
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- Labanof (Laboratorio Di Antropologia E Odontologia Forense), Sezione Di Medicina Legale, Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Labanof (Laboratorio Di Antropologia E Odontologia Forense), Sezione Di Medicina Legale, Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Veterinaria E Produzioni Animali, Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Fisica Aldo Pontremoli, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Bioscienze, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Sperimentale, Università Degli Studi Della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Labanof (Laboratorio Di Antropologia E Odontologia Forense), Sezione Di Medicina Legale, Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Yang K, Tan J, Deng Y, Jiang S, Tang J, Shi W, Yu B. Debris generated by laser and/or balloon cause cerebral infarction with different severity. Lasers Med Sci 2023; 39:15. [PMID: 38135785 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-023-03904-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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The purpose of this study is to determine the effects that debris generated by laser and/or balloon on the brain. Debris generated by laser, balloon, and laser combined with balloon were collected and then injected into rats' left common carotid artery. Rats were divided into five groups: sham, saline, laser (L), balloon (B), and laser combined with balloon (LB). The cognition ability of rats was evaluated by Morris water maze. Cerebral blood flow (CBF) was examined by laser speckle. TTC staining and MRI scan were conducted to detect cerebral ischemic infarction. Intracranial arteries in rats were visualized by MRI angiography via contrast medium injected via tail vein. Immunohistologic staining for NeuN and Iba1 and hematoxylin-eosin staining were performed to assess brain infarction. White matter demyelination was assessed by Luxol fast blue staining. Long-term memory and CBF of rats in different groups exhibited no significant difference. No obstruction sign in intracranial artery tree was noticed in each group. Debris generated by different treatments all caused brain infarction. Infarction lesion caused by debris produced by balloon was much more severe than the one caused by debris generated by laser. While the LB group lay in between. The thickness of white matter decreased in the B group, but not in the L and LB groups. Rat brain has a tolerance for debris as cognition ability and cerebral blood flow are not significantly declined. The severity of cerebral infarction varies by debris generated by different treatments.
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- Kai Yang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2800 Gongwei Road, Pudong, 201399, Shanghai, China
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Urumqi Middle Road, Jingan, 200040, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Vascular Lesions Regulation and Remodeling, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2800 Gongwei Road, 201399, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Urumqi Middle Road, Jingan, 200040, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Vascular Lesions Regulation and Remodeling, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2800 Gongwei Road, 201399, Shanghai, China
- Zhangjiang Institute, Fudan University, 1688 Guoquan North Road, Yangpu, 201203, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2800 Gongwei Road, Pudong, 201399, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Vascular Lesions Regulation and Remodeling, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2800 Gongwei Road, 201399, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2800 Gongwei Road, Pudong, 201399, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Vascular Lesions Regulation and Remodeling, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2800 Gongwei Road, 201399, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2800 Gongwei Road, Pudong, 201399, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Vascular Lesions Regulation and Remodeling, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2800 Gongwei Road, 201399, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Urumqi Middle Road, Jingan, 200040, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Vascular Lesions Regulation and Remodeling, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2800 Gongwei Road, 201399, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2800 Gongwei Road, Pudong, 201399, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Vascular Lesions Regulation and Remodeling, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2800 Gongwei Road, 201399, Shanghai, China.
- Zhangjiang Institute, Fudan University, 1688 Guoquan North Road, Yangpu, 201203, Shanghai, China.
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McGoran AR, Clark PF, Smith BD, Morritt D. Macrolitter and mesolitter in the Thames Estuary: A temporal litter assessment and brand audit of submerged and riverbed debris. Environ Pollut 2023; 337:122484. [PMID: 37659629 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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Macroplastic is a growing concern for marine environments with estuaries providing a major pathway for pollution from land-based sources to the sea. In the Thames Estuary, plastic was abundant floating below the surface and on the riverbed, with an average catch per unit effort of 0.57 ± 0.42 and 2.75 ± 2.44 item per minute respectively. Whilst the abundance of litter differed between midwater and benthic zones, the types of products recovered did not. These were identified through visual examination and use of a unique citizen science engagement protocol, allowing for the item age, brand and countries of origin to be established. The majority of litter from the present study (n = 1335) was packaging (40%), some of which was over 30-years old and may have originated from landfill run off. Also abundant was sewage-related debris, the inputs of which was related to heavy or prolonged rainfall. Peaks in this material were recorded in September 2020 following the greatest volume of rain recorded in a single day and in June 2019 after the longest period of continuous rainfall. The Covid-19 pandemic did not influence the abundance or diversity of plastic recovered between December 2018 and September 2020. The durability of plastic ensures it has high potential for harm through entanglement, deoxygenation of sediment and ingestion. The retention in the environment also increases opportunities to fragment into micro- or nanoplastics and, therefore, it is important to monitor plastics at both a macro- and micro-scale.
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- Alexandra R McGoran
- Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0HT, UK; School of Life Sciences and the Environment, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, UK; The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, UK.
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- The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, UK
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- The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, UK
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- School of Life Sciences and the Environment, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, UK
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da Costa ID, Costa LL, Zalmon IR. Microplastics in water from the confluence of tropical rivers: Overall review and a case study in Paraiba do Sul River basin. Chemosphere 2023; 338:139493. [PMID: 37451634 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Rivers are known for carrying out a fundamental role in the transportation of human debris from continental areas to the marine environment and have been identified as hotspots for plastic pollution. We characterized microplastics (MPs) along confluence areas in the Paraíba do Sul River basin, the biggest river in southeastern Brazil. This water body crosses highly industrialized areas, with the highest population density, and the major water demand in South America. Considering the important ecological function of this extensive watershed and the implications of MP pollution, we evaluate the spatial variation of MP concentration in the confluence areas and upstream from the confluence. Samples were taken from the superficial layer of the water column in February and June 2022, using manta net with 300 μm mesh size. A total of 19 categories and 2870 plastic particles were determined. The confluences areas of rivers showed the highest concentration of MPs, highlighting the confluences of the Paraiba do Sul and Muriaé rivers (0.71 ± 0.25 MP/m3), followed by Paraíba do Sul and Dois Rios rivers (0.42 ± 0.23 MP/m3) and Paraíba do Sul and Pomba rivers (0.38 ± 0.14 MP/m3). Black fibers were the main category, followed by blue fibers and blue fragments. The MPs in the surface waters of Paraíba do Sul River is significantly influenced by the sampling points spatiality. This result corroborates other studies around the world and reinforces the argument that affluents are important sources for the introduction of MPs in larger rivers. Nevertheless, our results provide a better understanding of the different contributing factors and occurrence of MPs in river basins.
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- Igor David da Costa
- Departamento de Ciências Exatas, Biológicas e da Terra, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Santo Antônio de Pádua, 28470-000, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Programa de Mestrado Profissional em Gestão e Regulação de Recursos Hídricos, Universidade Federal de Rondônia, 76900-726, Rondônia, Brazil; Laboratório de Ciências Ambientais, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense, Campos dos Goytacazes, 28013-602, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Ciências Ambientais, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense, Campos dos Goytacazes, 28013-602, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Instituto Solar Brasil de Desenvolvimento Saúde e Pesquisa, Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Ciências Ambientais, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense, Campos dos Goytacazes, 28013-602, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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da Costa ID, Costa LL, Cordeiro CAMM, Zalmon IR. Ecological traits do not predict the uptake of microplastics by fishes in a Neotropical River. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:94850-94864. [PMID: 37540415 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29013-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Pollution by synthetic polymers is even more problematic to the environment when this material is fragmented into small portions, forming microplastics (MPs). We analyzed the contamination of ichthyofauna by MPs in an important river of the Atlantic Rainforest in regard to abundance, diversity of morphotypes, polymers, colors, and sizes of the synthetic particles in 20 species of fish. Fish were collected in November 2019 and in March 2020 in five sites along the Pomba River. Of the 101 fish analyzed, 49 (49%) presented MPs in at least one organ. Of the 20 species of fish collected 13 included individuals with at least one MP in their analyzed organs. The organs, trophic categories and feeding areas did not affect the general abundance of MPs types. Blue MPs were predominant, followed by the colors black, red, and white. MP fibers represented 91% of total MPs. Most MPs were between 2 and 3 mm in size. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA), polyvinylidene chloride "Nylon" (PVDC), and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) were detected in the fishes. The exposure of the fish species to MPs was associated mainly with individual size and species-specific aspects, regardless of ecological traits. Considering that 55% of the fish species studied are consumed by humans, it is necessary to study the potential impact of MP ingestion on human health and to understand to what extent we may be consuming both plastic particles and contaminants that are adsorbed to MPs.
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- Igor David da Costa
- Departamento de Ciências Exatas, Biológicas e da Terra, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Santo Antônio de Pádua, Rio de Janeiro, 28470-000, Brazil.
- Mestrado Profissional em Gestão e Regulação de Recursos Hídricos, Universidade Federal de Rondônia, Ji-Paraná, Rondônia, 76900-726, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Ciências Ambientais, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense, Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, 28013-602, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Ciências Ambientais, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense, Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, 28013-602, Brazil
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Yeşiller N, Hanson JL, Wartman J, Turner B, Gardiner A, Manheim DC, Choi J. Disaster reconnaissance framework for sustainable post-disaster materials management. Waste Manag 2023; 169:392-398. [PMID: 37544208 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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A first foundational assessment is provided for disaster debris reconnaissance that includes identifying tools and techniques for reconnaissance activities, identifying challenges in field reconnaissance, and identifying and developing preliminary guidelines and standards based on advancements from a workshop held in 2022. In this workshop, reconnaissance activities were analyzed in twofold: in relation to post-disaster debris and waste materials and in relation to waste management infrastructure. A four-phase timeline was included to capture the full lifecycle of management activities ranging from collection to temporary storage to final management route: pre-disaster or pre-reconnaissance, post-disaster response (days/weeks), short-term recovery (weeks/months), and long-term recovery (months/years). For successful reconnaissance, objectives of field activities and data collection needs; data types and metrics; and measurement and determination methods need to be identified. A reconnaissance framework, represented using a 3x2x2x4 matrix, is proposed to incorporate data attributes (tools, challenges, guides), reconnaissance attributes (debris, infrastructure; factors, actions), and time attributes (pre-event, response, short-term, long-term). This framework supports field reconnaissance missions and protocols that are longitudinally based and focused on post-disaster waste material and infrastructure metrics that advance sustainable materials management practices. To properly frame and develop effective reconnaissance activities, actions for all data attributes (tools, challenges, guides) are proposed to integrate sustainability and resilience considerations. While existing metrics, tools, methods, standards, and protocols can be adapted for sustainable post-disaster materials management reconnaissance, development of new approaches are needed for addressing unique aspects of disaster debris management.
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- Nazli Yeşiller
- Global Waste Research Institute, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA.
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA.
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA.
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN 37209, USA.
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- Global Waste Research Institute, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA; Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Tallahassee, FL, USA.
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Manbohi A, Mehdinia A, Rahnama R, Hamzehpour A, Dehbandi R. Distribution of microplastics in upstream and downstream surface waters of the Iranian rivers discharging to the southern Caspian Sea. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:92359-92370. [PMID: 37486467 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28898-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Microplastic pollution in the riverine ecosystems has caught many attentions in the scientific literatures. However, little information is available about the abundance and distribution of microplastics of the rivers discharging to the Caspian Sea. The aim of this study was to assess the spatial and seasonal distribution of microplastics in the surface waters of thirteen rivers discharging to the southern Caspian Sea. Microplastics were found in all stations with uneven distributions. The average concentrations of microplastics in the stations during snowmelt and dry seasons were 1.406 ± 0.1380 microplastics/m3 and 0.4070 ± 0.01500 microplastics/m3, respectively. Positive gradients of the rivers microplastics concentration from upstream to downstream were found. White/transparent polyethylene (PE) particles with the shape of fragment/film and the length (L) of ≤ 1 mm were the most common microplastics in the surface waters of the rivers discharging to the southern Caspian Sea. Also, the mean concentration of microplastics in spring snowmelt and runoff period was 3.45 times higher than in dry period. Factors such as sewage and household wastes; landfills; and recreational-tourism, fishing and agricultural activities along the rivers may contribute to microplastic contamination in downstream stations. Our data provide baseline information of microplastics in surface waters of rivers discharging to the southern Caspian Sea.
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- Ahmad Manbohi
- Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science, Tehran, 1411813389, Iran.
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- Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science, Tehran, 1411813389, Iran
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- Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science, Tehran, 1411813389, Iran
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- Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science, Tehran, 1411813389, Iran
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- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Habeeb MA. Comparative evaluation of debris and irrigation extruded apically using different design of needles and penetration depth - An In Vitro study. Indian J Dent Res 2023; 34:266-269. [PMID: 38197344 DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_32_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Aim : The aim of this study was to measure the amount of material extruded in the periapical area using three irrigation needles (Max-I-Probe, NaviTip Fx and IrriFlex flexible needle). Materials and Methods : Mandibular premolars were selected for this study and glass vials were used to gather the extruded debris and they were preweighed. The samples were divided into two groups: Group A (1 mm penetration of needle from working length), which was subdivided into three subgroups: Subgroup A1: Irrigation was made by Max-I-Probe. Subgroup A2: Irrigation was made by NaviTip Fx. Subgroup A3: Irrigation was made by IrriFlex flexible needle. Group B (3 mm penetration of needle), which was subdivided into three subgroups: Subgroup B1: Irrigation was made by Max-I-Probe. Subgroup B2: Irrigation was made by NaviTip Fx. Subgroup B3: Irrigation was made by IrriFlex flexible needle. XP-endo Shaper was used for chemomechanical preparation. After removal from vials, the teeth were incubated and then removed from the incubator and weighed again three times. The average of the readings was taken. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and least significance difference tests were applied to analyse data. Results : All of the needles caused debris extrusion. There was a significant difference between groups (P ≤ 0.001) according to the depth of penetration. The lowest value for debris was observed in subgroup B3 while subgroup A2 had shown the highest mean. Conclusion Results revealed that the design and depth of needles significantly affected the debris extrusion. Using more flexible needles and shorter penetration depth for irrigation so that we don't need to push the needles so far apically.
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- Maha A Habeeb
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Uruk, Baghdad, Iraq
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Schutten K, Chandrashekar A, Bourdages M, Bowes V, Elliott J, Lee S, Redford T, Provencher J, Jardine C, Wilson L. Assessing plastic ingestion in birds of prey from British Columbia, Canada. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:76631-76639. [PMID: 37243770 PMCID: PMC10300153 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27830-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Since first being introduced for public use in the 1960s, plastic has become one of the most pervasive and ubiquitous forms of pollution globally. The potential fate and effects of plastic pollution on birds is a rapidly growing area of research, but knowledge of terrestrial and freshwater species is limited. Birds of prey have been particularly understudied, with no published data on plastic ingestion in raptors in Canada to date, and very few studies globally. To assess the ingestion of plastic in raptors, we analysed the contents of the upper gastrointestinal tracts from a total of 234 individuals across 15 raptor species, collected between 2013 and 2021. Upper gastrointestinal tracts were assessed for plastics and anthropogenic particles > 2 mm in size. Of the 234 specimens examined, only five individuals across two species had evidence of retained anthropogenic particles in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Two of 33 bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus, 6.1%) had retained plastics in the gizzard, while three of 108 barred owls (Strix varia, 2.8%) had retained plastic and non-plastic anthropogenic litter. The remaining 13 species were negative for particles > 2 mm in size (N = 1-25). These results suggest that most hunting raptor species do not appear to ingest and retain larger anthropogenic particles, though foraging guild and habitat may influence risk. We recommend that future research investigate microplastic accumulation in raptors, in order to gain a more holistic understanding of plastic ingestion in these species. Future work should also focus on increasing sample sizes across all species to improve the ability to assess landscape- and species-level factors that influence vulnerability and susceptibility of plastic pollution ingestion.
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- Kerry Schutten
- Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada.
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- Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Government of British Columbia, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, Ottawa, Canada
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, Ottawa, Canada
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- Government of British Columbia, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, Ottawa, Canada
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Chinta PR, Kalla N, Dhavala PC, Satyavathi DPS, Rolla SA, Uppalapati P. Comparative Evaluation of Different Irrigant Agitating Devices for Debris Removal from the Mesial Roots of Mandibular Molars: An In Vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2023; 24:449-453. [PMID: 37622621 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the efficiency of debris removal from the mesial root canals and isthmus of mesial roots of mandibular molars after final irrigant agitation with XP-endo Shaper, EndoVac (EV), plastic finishing file, and conventional needle irrigation. METHODS AND MATERIALS Forty extracted human mandibular first molar teeth with the isthmus between the mesial roots were selected, access cavities were prepared and distal roots were decoronated. All the mesial root specimens were mounted in acrylic, sectioned at the coronal, middle, and apical thirds, along with the resin block, and examined for debris in the canals and isthmus before the start of the procedure using a stereomicroscope and were mounted back in a custom-made jig. After determination of the working length, they were allocated to the following four different irrigant activation groups (n = 10): Group I-XP-endo Finisher; group II-EndoVac; group III-plastic finishing file; and group IV-standard needle irrigation. After biomechanical preparation (BMP) till F3, final agitation was done for debris removal with the respective agitating devices, and all the samples were examined under a stereomicroscope for the amount of debris in the canal after final agitation. RESULTS Of all the irrigation devices used, the XP-endo Finisher and EV showed more debris removal when compared to other groups (p < 0.05). The plastic finishing file in continuous rotation was more efficient in cleaning debris compared with conventional needle irrigation (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The XP-endo Finisher and EV showed a significant difference in cleaning efficacy than the plastic finishing files. So, these can be used as adjunctive for agitating the final irrigant. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The irrigant agitation devices promote the penetration of irrigants into the intricate root canal anatomy and increase their antibacterial and tissue-dissolving effectiveness thereby improving the success rate and treatment outcome.
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- Priyanka Reddy Chinta
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GSL Dental College & Hospital, Rajanagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India, Phone: +91 9493672455, e-mail: , Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7463-9443
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GSL Dental College & Hospital, Rajanagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Master of Dental Surgery in Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Drs Sudha & Nageswara rao Siddhartha institute of dental sciences, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Master of Dental Surgery in Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Drs Sudha & Nageswara rao Siddhartha institute of dental sciences, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GSL Dental College & Hospital, Rajanagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GSL Dental College & Hospital, Rajanagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Rakib RJ, De-la-Torre GE, Jolly YN, Al Nahian S, Khan NI, Idris AM. First record of plastiglomerate and pyroplastic pollution in the world's longest natural beach. Sci Total Environ 2023:164369. [PMID: 37236455 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The identification and description of novel plastic forms, such as pyroplastics and plastiglomerates, in coastal areas raised several concerns in the field of plastic pollution. Under the growing literature in the field, the present study preliminarily reports the occurrence of novel plastic forms on Cox's Bazar beach, Bangladesh. The description of the novel plastic forms agrees with the literature, mostly consisting of lithic and biogenic elements within a synthetic polymer matrix (HDPE, LDPE, PP, and PET identified). Several knowledge gaps regarding the interaction between the novel plastic forms and colonizing organisms, as well as the leaching rates of plastic additives, remain to be addressed as crucial points to understand their implications. Illegal waste dumping and burning were identified as the primary catalysts for the emergence of new plastic forms in Cox's Bazar. Overall, researchers must reach a baseline consensus regarding the methodologies and next steps in the field.
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- Refat Jahan Rakib
- Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh.
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- Grupo de Investigación de Biodiversidad, Medio Ambiente y Sociedad, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru.
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- Atmospheric and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Division, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
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- Materials Science Division, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, 61431 Abha, Saudi Arabia; Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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Lekshmi NM, Kumar SS, Ashraf PM, Nehala SP, Edwin L, Turner A. Occurrence and characteristics of fibreglass-reinforced plastics and microplastics on a beach impacted by abandoned fishing boats: A case study from Chellanam, India. Mar Pollut Bull 2023; 192:114980. [PMID: 37209660 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Plastics and microplastics have been quantified and characterised at disposal sites of abandoned fishing boats and along the high-water line (HWL) of a fish landing centre in Chellanam, India. Fibreglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) made a greater contribution to the plastic pool at the disposal sites (~ 4.5 n m-2 and 18 g m-2) than the HWL (~ 0.25 n m-2 and < 1 g m-2) and was an abundant component of the microplastic pool at the former. Infrared analysis of micro-sized FRPs revealed various resins (e.g., alkyd, polyester, epoxy), while X-ray fluorescence analysis of the painted surfaces of meso-sized FRPs returned variable concentrations of copper and lead. Concentrations of Pb were high enough to contaminate sand up to ~400 mg kg-1. The relatively high density of FRP and its association with glass fibres and metal-bearing paints results in particles with potentially very different fates and toxicities to more "conventional" (non-composite) thermoplastics.
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- N Manju Lekshmi
- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, P. O. Matsyapuri, Willingdon Island, Cochin 682029, India.
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, P. O. Matsyapuri, Willingdon Island, Cochin 682029, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, P. O. Matsyapuri, Willingdon Island, Cochin 682029, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, P. O. Matsyapuri, Willingdon Island, Cochin 682029, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, P. O. Matsyapuri, Willingdon Island, Cochin 682029, India
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
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Li Z, Peng Y, Yang H, Li N, Huang X. Simulation and experimental studies of debris penetrating skull. J Biomech 2023; 151:111551. [PMID: 36947999 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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Studying the critical kinetic energy (CKE) and critical specific kinetic energy (CSKE) of the debris penetrating the human skull is of great importance for the development of head protection devices. In general, obtaining human skull specimens and conducting direct penetration experiments is difficult. Finite element simulation, on the other hand, is an effective method for determining critical values. However, it is necessary to validate the modeling and simulation method before conducting simulations on the human skull. To validate the method, this study first established a finite element model of a pig skull and performed simulations of debris penetrating the skull. The modeling and simulation methods were verified by comparing the corresponding penetration experimental results on pig skulls with those of the simulations. As the modeling and simulation methods were indirectly validated, an anatomical human skull finite element model was developed to conduct simulations of spherical and cubic debris penetrating the skull to iteratively obtain the CKE and CSKE of the two pieces of debris. Finally, the influence of different attitudes of cubic debris on the penetration energy of the human skull was investigated.
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- Zhigang Li
- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China.
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- School of Mechanical, Electronic and Control Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China
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- School of Mechanical, Electronic and Control Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China
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- Radiology Department, Xiangya 3rd Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Research Institute of Quartermaster Engineering and Technology, Beijing, China
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Leonard R, Williams ID. Viability of a circular economy for space debris. Waste Manag 2023; 155:19-28. [PMID: 36335772 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The orbital debris population is rapidly growing, increasing the chance of a Kessler-style collision event. We report a novel method for the production of estimates for the total monetary value of all debris objects and total mass of all objects currently in orbit. The method was devised using debris object data from the European Space Agency's DISCOS dataset, classified via a decision tree. 'Reuse' and 'scrap material' scenarios were developed. A high-end estimate for reuse shows a net value of $1.2 trillion. Median and low-end net value estimates of $600 billion and $570 billion, respectively, are probably judicious. A scrap material scenario produced a high mass estimate of 19,124 tonnes, a median of 6,978 tonnes and a low estimate of 5,312 tonnes. Development of in-orbit services will be crucial to solve the orbital debris problem. A future circular economy for space may be financially viable, with potentially beneficial consequences for risk reduction; resource efficiency; additional high-value employment; and climate-change knowledge, science, monitoring and early warning data.
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- Ryan Leonard
- Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, University Rd, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Southampton, University Rd, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1BJ, UK.
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Nunes BZ, Huang Y, Ribeiro VV, Wu S, Holbech H, Moreira LB, Xu EG, Castro IB. Microplastic contamination in seawater across global marine protected areas boundaries. Environ Pollut 2023; 316:120692. [PMID: 36402421 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Despite the relatively rich literature on the omnipresence of microplastics in marine environments, the current status and ecological impacts of microplastics on global Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are still unknown. Their ubiquitous occurrence, increasing volume, and ecotoxicological effects have made microplastic an emerging marine pollutant. Given the critical conservation roles of MPAs that aim to protect vulnerable marine species, biodiversity, and resources, it is essential to have a comprehensive overview of the occurrence, abundance, distribution, and characteristics of microplastics in MPAs including their buffer zones. Here, extensive data were collected and screened based on 1565 peer-reviewed literature from 2017 to 2020, and a GIS-based approach was applied to improve the outcomes by considering boundary limits. Microplastics in seawater samples were verified within the boundaries of 52 MPAs; after including the buffer zones, 1/3 more (68 MPAs) were identified as contaminated by microplastics. A large range of microplastic levels in MPAs was summarized based on water volume (0-809,000 items/m3) or surface water area (21.3-1,650,000,000 items/km2), which was likely due to discrepancy in sampling and analytical methods. Fragment was the most frequently observed shape and fiber was the most abundant shape. PE and PP were the most common and also most abundant polymer types. Overall, 2/3 of available data reported that seawater microplastic levels in MPAs were higher than 12,429 items/km2, indicating that global MPAs alone cannot protect against microplastic pollution. The current limitations and future directions were also discussed toward the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework goals.
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- Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark, 5230, Odense, Denmark
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- College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, 400044, China
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- Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark, 5230, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark, 5230, Odense, Denmark.
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- Institute of Oceanography, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande, Brazil; Institute of Marine Science, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil
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Johansen MP, Child DP, Collins R, Cook M, Davis J, Hotchkis MAC, Howard DL, Howell N, Ikeda-Ohno A, Young E. Radioactive particles from a range of past nuclear events: Challenges posed by highly varied structure and composition. Sci Total Environ 2022; 842:156755. [PMID: 35718169 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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- Mathew P Johansen
- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, NSW 2232, Australia.
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, NSW 2232, Australia
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- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Environmental Laboratories, Monaco
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, NSW 2232, Australia
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, NSW 2232, Australia
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- Australian Synchrotron, 800 Blackburn Road, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, NSW 2232, Australia
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- Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), 2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki-ken 319-1195, Japan
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, NSW 2232, Australia
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Khare D, Majumdar S, Krishnamurthy S, Dubey AK. An in vivo toxicity assessment of piezoelectric sodium potassium niobate [Na xK 1-xNbO 3 (x = 0.2-0.8)] nanoparticulates towards bone tissue engineering approach. Biomater Adv 2022; 140:213080. [PMID: 35985067 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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One of the recent challenges in the design/development of prosthetic orthopedic implants is to address the concern of local/systemic toxicity of debris particles, released due to wear or degradation. Such debris particles often lead to inflammation at the implanted site or aseptic loosening of the prosthesis which results in failure of the implant during long run. Several in vitro studies demonstrated the potentiality of piezoelectric sodium potassium niobate [NaxK1-xNbO3 (x = 0.2, 0.5, 0.8), NKN] as an emerging next-generation polarizable orthopedic implant. In this perspective, we performed an in vivo study to examine the local and systemic toxicity of NKN nanoparticulates, as a first report. In the present study, male Wistar rats were intra-articularly injected to the knee joint with 100 μl of NKN nanoparticulates (25 mg/ml in normal saline). After 7 days of exposure, the histopathological analyses demonstrate the absence of any inflammation or dissemination of nanoparticulates in vital organs such as heart, liver, kidney and spleen. The anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-4 and IL-10) profile analyses suggest the increased anti-inflammatory response in the treated rats as compared to non-injected (control) rats, preferably for the sodium and potassium rich NKN i.e., Na0.8K0.2NbO3 and Na0.2K0.8NbO3. The biochemical analyses revealed no pathological changes in the liver and kidney of particulate treated rats. The present study is the first proof to confirm the non-toxic nature of NKN nanoparticulates which provides a step forward towards the development of prosthetic orthopedic implants using biocompatible piezoelectric NKN ceramics.
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- Deepak Khare
- Department of Ceramic Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Ceramic Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, 221005, India.
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De-la-Torre GE, Pizarro-Ortega CI, Dioses-Salinas DC, Rakib MRJ, Ramos W, Pretell V, Ribeiro VV, Castro ÍB, Dobaradaran S. First record of plastiglomerates, pyroplastics, and plasticrusts in South America. Sci Total Environ 2022; 833:155179. [PMID: 35421485 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Beaches in the Anthropocene carry the heavy burden of human-derived pollution, like that induced by plastic litter. For decades, plastic debris has been classified based on its source or physical size. In recent years, studies described and documented new forms of plastic formations, including plastiglomerates, plasticrusts, and pyroplastics. However, reports of these newly described formations are substantially lacking. Therefore, in the present study, we reported the first evidence of plasticrusts (plastic encrusting rock surfaces), plastiglomerates (organic/inorganic composite materials in a plastic matrix), and pyroplastics (burned and weathered plastics) in Peru. The plastic pollutants were recovered from the field through marine litter surveys on four beaches where illegal litter burning and campfires take place. All the suspected plastic formations were analyzed and confirmed using Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and one of each type was analyzed by X-Ray fluorescence (EDX) spectrometry. Plastiglomerates consisted of a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP) matrix with rock and sand inclusions. Pyroplastics were found in various stages of weathering and consisted of various polymers, including HDPE, PP, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polyamide (PA). Interestingly, our field observations suggest a new plasticrust formation pathway based on plastic burning and filling of rock crevices with molten plastic. The latter was identified as either PP or HDPE. Elements typically found in the sand and seawater (e.g., Na, Cl, Ca, Si, Fe) were identified on the surface of the plastic formations, as well as others that could potentially be associated with the leaching of additives (e.g., Ti, Br). Although the present study contributed to the knowledge concerning the occurrence of the new types of plastic formations, as well as possible formation pathways, there are still many questions to answer. Hence, we encourage future studies to focus on the toxicity that new plastic formations may induce in contrast with conventional plastics, the release of secondary contaminants (e.g., microplastics, additives), and their degradation in the environment. Lastly, standardized sampling and data treatment protocols are required.
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- Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre
- Grupo de Investigación de Biodiversidad, Medio Ambiente y Sociedad, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru.
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- Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh
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- Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Túpac Amaru 210, Lima 25, Lima, Peru
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- Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Túpac Amaru 210, Lima 25, Lima, Peru
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- Systems Environmental Health and Energy Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran; Instrumental Analytical Chemistry and Centre for Water and Environmental Research (ZWU), Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstr. 5, Essen, Germany
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Wang N, Meenashisundaram GK, Kandilya D, Fuh JYH, Dheen ST, Kumar AS. A biomechanical evaluation on Cubic, Octet, and TPMS gyroid Ti6Al4V lattice structures fabricated by selective laser melting and the effects of their debris on human osteoblast-like cells. Biomater Adv 2022; 137:212829. [PMID: 35929262 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.212829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lattice structures are widely used in orthopedic implants due to their unique features, such as high strength-to-weight ratios and adjustable biomechanical properties. Based on the type of unit cell geometry, lattice structures may be classified into two types: strut-based structures and sheet-based structures. In this study, strut-based structures (Cubic & Octet) and sheet-based structure (triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) gyroid) were investigated. The biomechanical properties of the three different Ti6Al4V lattice structures fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) were investigated using room temperature compression testing. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) were used to check the 3D printing quality with regards to defects and quantitative compositional information of 3D printed parts. Experimental results indicated that TPMS gyroid has superior biomechanical properties when compared to Cubic and Octet. Also, TPMS gyroid was found to be less affected by the variations in relative density. The biocompatibility of Ti6Al4V lattice structures was validated through the cytotoxicity test with human osteoblast-like SAOS2 cells. The debris generated during the degradation process in the form of particles and ions is among the primary causes of implant failure over time. In this study, Ti6Al4V particles with spherical and irregular shapes having average particle sizes of 36.5 μm and 28.8 μm, respectively, were used to mimic the actual Ti6Al4V particles to understand their harmful effects better. Also, the effects and amount of Ti6Al4V ions released after immersion within the cell culture media were investigated using the indirect cytotoxicity test and ion release test.
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- Niyou Wang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 9 Engineering Drive 1, #07-08 Block EA, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomy, 4 Medical Drive, MD10, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117594, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 9 Engineering Drive 1, #07-08 Block EA, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomy, 4 Medical Drive, MD10, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117594, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 9 Engineering Drive 1, #07-08 Block EA, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore.
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Jardine AM, Provencher JF, Pratte I, Holland ER, Baak JE, Robertson GJ, Mallory ML. Annual plastic ingestion and isotopic niche patterns of two sympatric gull species at Newfoundland, Canada. Mar Pollut Bull 2021; 173:112991. [PMID: 34571381 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Ingestion of plastic pollution by pelagic seabirds is well-documented globally, but increasingly, researchers are investigating plastic ingestion in generalist predators and scavengers like gulls. We studied the gut contents of two sympatric gull species, American herring gulls (Larus smithsoniansus) and great black-backed gulls (L. marinus), collected year-round as part of "kill-to-scare" measures at the regional sanitary landfill in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, to compare ingested anthropogenic debris, trophic position and diet breadth through the year. Although great black-backed gulls fed at a higher trophic level, frequency of occurrence of plastic ingestion was similar to American herring gulls, and varied little through the year. Diet breadth (isotopic niche size) was similar between species, but American herring gulls fed at a lower trophic level during winter, perhaps indicating a change in their reliance on anthropogenic food subsidies throughout their annual cycle.
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- Alexander M Jardine
- Biology, Acadia University, 15 University Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4N 3J2, Canada
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, National Wildlife Research Centre, Raven Road, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3, Canada
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- Canadian Wildlife Service, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 4N6, Canada
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- Biology, Acadia University, 15 University Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4N 3J2, Canada
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- Biology, Acadia University, 15 University Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4N 3J2, Canada
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- Wildlife Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 6 Bruce Street, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4T3, Canada
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- Biology, Acadia University, 15 University Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4N 3J2, Canada.
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Morkūnas J, Biveinytė V, Balčiūnas A, Morkūnė R. The broader isotopic niche of Long-tailed Duck Clangula hyemalis implies a higher risk of ingesting plastic and non-plastic debris than for other diving seabirds. Mar Pollut Bull 2021; 173:113065. [PMID: 34741923 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study presents the first data relating to debris ingestion by diving seabirds wintering in the south-eastern Baltic Sea, sets baselines for further studies and presents the first global record of plastic ingestion in Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis). Three of the six studied seabird species, and 2.1% of all 524 examined individuals collected from fishery bycatch, had ingested marine debris. Frequency of ingestion of Long-tailed Duck, Common Murre (Uria aalge) and Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata) were 5.0%, 4.5% and 3.0% debris respectively, dominated by plastic objects. Providing detailed information about the studied individuals and the debris, this initiates discussion about diving birds' sensitivity to marine debris - it may depend on the feeding preferences of the birds, expressed as isotopic niches in this paper.
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- Julius Morkūnas
- Marine Research Institute, Klaipeda University, Universiteto av.17, 92294 Klaipėda, Lithuania.
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- Marine Research Institute, Klaipeda University, Universiteto av.17, 92294 Klaipėda, Lithuania
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- Marine Research Institute, Klaipeda University, Universiteto av.17, 92294 Klaipėda, Lithuania
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- Marine Research Institute, Klaipeda University, Universiteto av.17, 92294 Klaipėda, Lithuania
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Akther S, Suzuki J, Pokhrel P, Okada T, Imamura M, Enomoto T, Kuwahara Y, Fujita M. Assessment of heavy metal pollution in the coastal sediments of an urbanized atoll in the central Pacific: Majuro Atoll, the Marshall Islands. Environ Monit Assess 2021; 193:843. [PMID: 34837143 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-021-09603-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Pacific atolls are extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Coral reef ecosystems, which are responsible for the island formation and maintenance, can potentially keep pace with rising sea levels. Such ecosystems are sensitive to pollution; however, the sources and levels of atoll pollutants caused by urbanization have rarely been investigated. In this study, we assessed the heavy metal pollution (Cr, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb) of coastal sediments to evaluate the effects of urbanization on Majuro Atoll, the Marshall Islands. The densely populated area had the most significant pollution with high levels of Pb, Mn, Zn, and Cu due to road traffic activity. Domestic wastewater, a major pollution source in Pacific atolls, was not identified. Remarkably, the Zn and Pb levels in the lagoonal coasts of the remote island area were 697 - 1539 and 22 - 337 times higher, respectively, than in the natural area of Funafuti Atoll, Tuvalu. Thus, the remote island and sparsely populated areas were significantly polluted because of the maritime traffic activity in the lagoon and debris accumulation in/around the lagoon. This pollution resulted from improper municipal solid waste management of the main island. The contamination factor, pollution load index, and geo-accumulation index indicated high levels of heavy metal pollution in these areas. Urbanization of the atoll clearly resulted in a distinct heavy metal composition and high pollution levels compared with Funafuti Atoll. These findings emphasize the importance of pollution management in the conservation and rehabilitation of urbanized atolls threatened by future sea-level rises.
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- Shumona Akther
- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ibaraki University, Hitachi, Ibaraki, 316-8511, Japan
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- Sustainable System Research Laboratory, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Abiko, Chiba, 270-1194, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ibaraki University, Hitachi, Ibaraki, 316-8511, Japan
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- Sustainable System Research Laboratory, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Abiko, Chiba, 270-1194, Japan
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- Sustainable System Research Laboratory, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Abiko, Chiba, 270-1194, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ibaraki University, Hitachi, Ibaraki, 316-8511, Japan
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- Global and Local Environment Co-Creation Institute, Ibaraki University, Hitachi, Ibaraki, 316-8511, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ibaraki University, Hitachi, Ibaraki, 316-8511, Japan.
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Benzik AN, Orlov AM, Novikov MA. Marine seabed litter in Siberian Arctic: A first attempt to assess. Mar Pollut Bull 2021; 172:112836. [PMID: 34418709 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The pollution of the Siberian Arctic seas bottom by anthropogenic debris is assessed for the first time based on the results of bottom trawl surveys conducted in the Chukchi, East Siberian, Laptev, and Kara seas in 2019. In the East Siberian Sea and the Laptev Sea, no seabed litter was detected. The debris on bottom and near bottom was found in the Kara and Chukchi seas only. Plastic was the most frequently occurring type of seabed litter. The main source of the garbage encountered in the Kara Sea is the waste related to fishing activities in the Barents Sea.
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- Alexandr N Benzik
- Polar branch of the Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (PINRO named after N.M. Knipovich), Murmansk, Russia
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- Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IO RAS), Moscow, Russia; Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (VNIRO), Moscow, Russia; A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution RAS (IPEE RAS), Moscow, Russia; Tomsk State University (TSU), Tomsk, Russia.
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- Polar branch of the Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (PINRO named after N.M. Knipovich), Murmansk, Russia
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Current cancer therapies aim at eradicating cancer cells from the body. However, killing cells generates cell “debris” which can promote tumor progression. Thus, therapy can be a double-edged sword. Specifically, injury and debris generated by cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, may offset their benefit by promoting the secretion of pro-tumorigenic factors (e.g., eicosanoid-driven cytokines) that stimulate regrowth and metastasis of surviving cells. The debris produced by cytotoxic cancer therapy can also contribute to a tumor microenvironment that promotes tumor progression and recurrence. Although not well understood, several molecular mechanisms have been implicated in debris-stimulated tumor growth that we review here, such as the involvement of extracellular vesicles, exosomal miR-194-5p, Bax, Bak, Smac, HMGB1, cytokines, and caspase-3. We discuss the cases of pancreatic and other cancer types where debris promotes postoperative tumor recurrence and metastasis, thus offering a new opportunity to prevent cancer progression intrinsically linked to treatment by stimulating resolution of tumor-promoting debris.
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- Victoria M Haak
- Center for Vascular Biology Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA.
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- Institute for Systems Biology, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Center for Vascular Biology Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Nabavizadeh M, Shokouhi MM, Kheirandish M, Sahebi S, Sadatshojaee N, Abbaszadegan A. A Comparison of the Apical Extrusion of Debris during the Preparation of Root Canal with Medin, RaCe, and ProTaper Rotary Systems. J Dent (Shiraz) 2021; 22:193-197. [PMID: 34514067 PMCID: PMC8417540 DOI: 10.30476/dentjods.2020.84776.1100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Statement of the Problem: The extrusion of intracanal debris is one of the challenging problems related to almost all root canal preparation systems, which may cause flare-ups and impairment in the healing process. Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the amount of apically-extruded debris during root canal preparation using Medin (MEDIN Co., Czech Republic) rotary system compared with
two common rotary systems, including ProTaper (Dentsply Maillefer., Switzerland) and RaCe (FKG Dentaire, Switzerland). Materials and Method: In this in vitro study, Sixty mandibular premolars with single canal were randomly assigned to three groups (n=20). The root canals were prepared with Medin, ProTaper,
and RaCe rotary instruments based on their manufacturers’ instructions. The debris were collected into pre-weighted Eppendorf tubes. The weight of the extruded debris was
calculated by subtracting the pretreatment weight of the vials. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test at a 5% significance level. Results: Medin instrument caused significantly less debris extrusion in comparison with ProTaper and RaCe (p< 0.05). The differences between the ProTaper and RaCe rotary
systems were not statistically significant (p= 0.752). Conclusion: Within the limitations of this in vitro study, Medin rotary system produced less apical extrusion than ProTaper and RaCe.
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- Mohammadreza Nabavizadeh
- Oral and Dental Disease Research Center, Dept. of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Dept. of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Dental Student, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Dept. of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Dept. of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Dept. of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Mallory ML, Baak J, Gjerdrum C, Mallory OE, Manley B, Swan C, Provencher JF. Anthropogenic litter in marine waters and coastlines of Arctic Canada and West Greenland. Sci Total Environ 2021; 783:146971. [PMID: 33865122 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Despite much interest and research into marine litter (including plastic debris) on beaches globally, relatively little is known about the density and distribution of this pollutant in Arctic environments, particularly Arctic Canada and West Greenland. We used two sources of data, observations of floating litter from vessels at sea, and quadrat surveys of litter on low slope beaches, to establish the first measures of anthropogenic litter densities in this region. Most litter observed (73%) was plastic, predominantly fragments, threads and sheets, with a mean density of 1.0 ± 1.7 (SD) items·m-2 along sandy/gravel beaches (median 1), and items were observed on the ocean surface as far as 78°N. Litter densities were significantly greater for sites within 5 km of communities, and much of the litter near remote communities was clearly from local sources. However, contrary to our predictions, we did not find that litter densities decreased with increasing latitude. Collectively, our results confirm that this global pollutant is distributed around much of this portion of the Arctic, and that better waste management strategies in a number of sectors may help reduce its occurrence in this remote region.
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- Mark L Mallory
- Biology, Acadia University, 15 University Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2R6, Canada.
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- Biology, Acadia University, 15 University Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2R6, Canada
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- Canadian Wildlife Service, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6, Canada
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- Biology, Acadia University, 15 University Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2R6, Canada
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- Adventure Canada, 55 Woodlawn Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario L5G 3K7, Canada
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- Adventure Canada, 55 Woodlawn Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario L5G 3K7, Canada
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, National Wildlife Research Centre, Raven Road, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3, Canada
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de Mesquita GC, Menezes R, da Cunha-Neto MA, Dantas-Neto AB, da Silva GB. Feeding strategy of pelagic fishes caught in aggregated schools and vulnerability to ingesting anthropogenic items in the western equatorial Atlantic Ocean. Environ Pollut 2021; 282:117021. [PMID: 33932877 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The present study aims to assess the diet composition of five commercial pelagic fishes caught in aggregated schools in the western Atlantic, quantify plastic and anthropogenic items in stomach contents, and analyze the possible relationship between their diet composition and the occurrence of anthropogenic items. We collected 807 stomachs from tunas (Thunnus albacares, Thunnus obesus, and Katsuwonus pelamis) and tuna-like species (Coryphaena hippurus and Elagatis bipinnulata) targeted by fisheries around data buoys in the western tropical Atlantic between 2011 and 2017. We quantified items of an anthropogenic origin by calculating frequency of occurrence. Feeding strategy was determined using a 3D scatterplot. Correspondence analysis (CA) was performed to determine the relationship between food items and the occurrence of anthropogenic materials (synthetic or organic). Fishing ropes and chum were the main items of an anthropogenic origin. Rainbow runner (E. bipinnulata) stomachs had the highest percentage of such items, whereas none were found in the bigeye tuna. The most affected species by anthropogenic items feed on epipelagic prey items, such as flying fishes. Organisms that aggregate around floating objects on the ocean surface and have a generalist diet are more likely to ingest synthetic items either accidently or actively. The present findings underscore the importance of environmental education programs to mitigate the impact of marine debris on organisms and ensure the health of individuals as well as the balance of the food web to which these species belong.
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- Grazielly Campos de Mesquita
- Laboratório de Tecnologia e Oceanografia Pesqueira, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572. Bairro Pres. Costa e Silva, Mossoró, RN, Postal Box: 59625-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Ictiologia, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas (Zoologia), Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB, 58059-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia e Oceanografia Pesqueira, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572. Bairro Pres. Costa e Silva, Mossoró, RN, Postal Box: 59625-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia e Oceanografia Pesqueira, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572. Bairro Pres. Costa e Silva, Mossoró, RN, Postal Box: 59625-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia e Oceanografia Pesqueira, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572. Bairro Pres. Costa e Silva, Mossoró, RN, Postal Box: 59625-900, Brazil.
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Grabarek AD, Jiskoot W, Hawe A, Pike-Overzet K, Menzen T. Forced degradation of cell-based medicinal products guided by flow imaging microscopy: Explorative studies with Jurkat cells. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2021; 167:38-47. [PMID: 34274457 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2021.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Cell-based medicinal products (CBMPs) offer ground-breaking opportunities to treat diseases with limited or no therapeutic options. However, the intrinsic complexity of CBMPs results in great challenges with respect to analytical characterization and stability assessment. In our study, we submitted Jurkat cell suspensions to forced degradation studies mimicking conditions to which CBMPs might be exposed from procurement of cells to administration of the product. Flow imaging microscopy assisted by machine learning was applied for determination of cell viability and concentration, and quantification of debris particles. Additionally, orthogonal cell characterization techniques were used. Thawing of cells at 5 °C was detrimental to cell viability and resulted in high numbers of debris particles, in contrast to thawing at 37 °C or 20 °C which resulted in better stability. After freezing of cell suspensions at -18 °C in presence of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), a DMSO concentration of 2.5% (v/v) showed low stabilizing properties, whereas 5% or 10% was protective. Horizontal shaking of cell suspensions did not affect cell viability, but led to a reduction in cell concentration. Fetal bovine serum (10% [v/v]) protected the cells during shaking. In conclusion, forced degradation studies with application of orthogonal analytical characterization methods allow for CBMP stability assessment and formulation screening.
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- A D Grabarek
- Coriolis Pharma, Fraunhoferstraße 18 b, 82152 Martinsried, Germany; Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research, Leiden University, the Netherlands
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- Coriolis Pharma, Fraunhoferstraße 18 b, 82152 Martinsried, Germany; Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research, Leiden University, the Netherlands.
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- Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research, Leiden University, the Netherlands
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- Department of Immunology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research, Leiden University, the Netherlands.
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Potvin DA, Opitz F, Townsend KA, Knutie SA. Use of anthropogenic-related nest material and nest parasite prevalence have increased over the past two centuries in Australian birds. Oecologia 2021; 196:1207-1217. [PMID: 34236465 DOI: 10.1007/s00442-021-04982-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Global plastic production has increased exponentially since the 1940s, resulting in the increased presence of anthropogenic debris in the environment. Recent studies have shown that birds incorporate anthropogenic debris into their nests, which can reduce nest ectoparasite loads. However, we know little about the long-term history of interactions among birds, anthropogenic debris, and ectoparasites. Our study took a unique approach to address this issue by determining the prevalence of anthropogenic debris and ectoparasitic nest flies (Protocalliphora and Passeromyia spp.) in 893 bird nests from 224 species between 1832 and 2018, which were sourced from Australian museum collections. The prevalence of anthropogenic material increased from approximately 4% in 1832 to almost 30% in 2018. This change was driven by an increase in the incorporation of synthetic rather than biodegradable anthropogenic debris (by 2018 ~ 25% of all nests contained synthetics), with the first synthetic item being found in a nest from 1956 in the city of Melbourne. Nest parasite prevalence increased over time but contrary to other studies, there was no relationship between habitat type or anthropogenic material and parasite presence. Our study is the first to use museum specimens to quantify temporal and spatial impacts of anthropogenic material on birds, the results of which justifies contemporary concerns regarding the ubiquitous nature of human impacts on terrestrial wildlife.
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- Dominique A Potvin
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie, Australia.
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- University of the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast Campus, Hervey Bay, Australia
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA.,Institute for Systems Genomics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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Zhou B, Luo Y, Teng ZI, Nou X, Millner P. Factors Impacting Chemical and Microbiological Quality of Wash Water during Simulated Dump Tank Wash of Grape Tomatoes. J Food Prot 2021; 84:695-703. [PMID: 33270875 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-20-343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT Fresh and fresh-cut tomatoes are high in phytonutrients. However, illness outbreaks associated with contaminated tomatoes have significantly impacted public health and the economic well-being of the tomato industry. Scientific information is needed to develop an effective, practical food safety standard to reduce pathogen contamination. The aim of this study was to assess factors impacting the deterioration of the quality of tomato wash water and the proliferation of indigenous microorganisms during a simulated dump tank washing process. Freshly harvested grape tomatoes were sorted into four groups: prime, defective, underripe, and nontomato debris. Tomatoes with leaf or stem harvest debris, combined or separate, were washed in tap water with or without free chlorine. Water samples were analyzed for total dissolved solids, turbidity, chemical oxygen demand, and chlorine demand. Microbial populations in water and on tomatoes as impacted by chlorine concentration and water filtration (300 μm) were also quantified. Field debris and defective tomatoes were the major contributors to microbial populations in wash water. Field debris, although accounting for <1% of the total weight of harvested material, contributed 37.84% of total dissolved solids, 46.15% of turbidity, 48.77% of chemical oxygen demand, and 50.55% of chlorine demand in the wash water. Water quality deterioration was proportional to the cumulative quantity of tomatoes and debris washed, and free chlorine at ≥5 mg/L significantly reduced the Enterobacteriaceae, aerobic mesophilic bacteria, and yeast and mold populations. These results highlight the importance of minimizing field debris and defective fruits in harvested grape tomatoes to reduce the microbial load and prevent deterioration of wash water quality. This information will be useful for the development of data-driven harvesting and packinghouse food safety practices for grape tomatoes. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Bin Zhou
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Food Quality Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland 20705.,U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland 20705, USA (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6164-4318 [Y.L.]; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6877-7527 [P.M.])
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Food Quality Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland 20705.,U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland 20705, USA (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6164-4318 [Y.L.]; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6877-7527 [P.M.])
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Food Quality Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland 20705
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Food Quality Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland 20705
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland 20705, USA (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6164-4318 [Y.L.]; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6877-7527 [P.M.])
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Singh AK, Chavan SC, Shah A, Parida R, Kansar N, Poojary S. Assessment of Apical Extrusion of Debris during Root Canal Preparation with Different Ni-Ti File Systems: An In Vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2021; 22:349-352. [PMID: 34267001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the apical extrusion of debris during root canal preparation with the use of different Nickel-Titanium (Ni-Ti) file systems. MATERIALS AND METHODS Totally 60 single-rooted human mandibular premolar teeth with fully formed roots were chosen for the study. The coronal access cavity and all other preparations were done with the use of an access cavity kit and then 60 samples were randomly separated into three investigational groups (n = 20); group I: self-adjusting file, group II: WaveOne Gold, and group III: Mtwo rotary system. After instrumentation, the teeth were taken out from the tube and the root surface-adherent debris was collected by washing off the apical area of the tooth with distilled water (1 ml) into a centrifuge tube. The centrifuge tube was kept for 5 days in an incubator at 70°C to permit evaporation of the moisture prior to weighing the dry debris with the aid of an electrical analytical balance. RESULTS The highest quantity of debris extruded was by the Mtwo rotary system (0.0394 ± 0.880) followed by WaveOne Gold (0.0247 ± 1.030) and self-adjusting file (0.0198 ± 0.102). A statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) was found between the various file systems. CONCLUSION After considering the drawbacks of this study, apical debris extrusion could be found with all three groups. However, the self-adjusting file demonstrated a significantly reduced quantity of apical debris extrusion compared to the Mtwo rotary system and WaveOne Gold. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The chief step during the procedure of root canal treatment is the preparation of the infected root canals biomechanically. This preparation may lead to forcing the apical debris into the periapical space through the apical foramen, resulting in host-initiated immunological response which leads to postoperative discomfort and pain. This consequently leads to selection of a specific rotary system for endodontic treatment.
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- Abhinav K Singh
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India, Phone: +91 9576969374, e-mail:
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Ahmedabad Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Subbaiah Institute of Dental Sciences, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Educare Institute of Dental Sciences, Malappuram, Kerala, India
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Artüz ML, Artüz OB, Artüz SD. First report of quantification and classification of buried litter on the public beaches around the Sea of Marmara, Turkey. Mar Pollut Bull 2021; 165:112117. [PMID: 33607455 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The distribution and abundance of buried litter on seventeen public beaches around the Sea of Marmara were investigated in the period of 12-28 August 2018. The mean weight of total litter was found to be 73 mg/m2 and the mean number of pieces was found to be 66.2/m2. Most of the litter on the public beaches originated from the tourism activities and plastic was the most common litter which accounted for 48.07% and 76% of the total items in terms of weight and number respectively. The abundance of debris by the total number of items was higher in Istanbul Kumburgaz beach (130.6 items/m2) followed by Istanbul Menekşe beach (117 items/m2). Balıkesir Erdek beach stood out with the least litter (25.3 items/m2). Considering the findings of the study as a potentially useful baseline for this region with a limited literature, stands out as the originality of the study.
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- M Levent Artüz
- Sevinç-Erdal İnönü Foundation, MAREM (Marmara Environmental Monitoring) Project, Department of Marine Sciences, Anadoluhisarı Toplarönü No: 8, 34810 Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Sevinç-Erdal İnönü Foundation, MAREM (Marmara Environmental Monitoring) Project, Department of Marine Sciences, Anadoluhisarı Toplarönü No: 8, 34810 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Commerce University, Department of Human Resources, Örnektepe, İmrahor Str. No: 88/2, 34445 Istanbul, Turkey
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Moroz I, Scapolio LGB, Cesarino I, Leão AL, Bonanomi G. Toxicity of cigarette butts and possible recycling solutions-a literature review. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2021; 28:10450-10473. [PMID: 33411271 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11856-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Tobacco is a worldwide-consumed product, which in addition to causing public health-related issues is responsible for the most common form of litter in the world-smoked cigarette butts (CBs). A large attention has been drawn to this question, since this specific waste type tends to end up in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, posing serious threat to a range of life forms. Decomposition may take several years to occur because cellulose acetate is hardly accessible, before deacetylation, by bacteria and fungi. This review concerns the toxicity derived from smoked cigarette butts, as well as innovative ecological solutions for solving the CB litter problem. Toxicity studies have demonstrated the critical influence of chemicals present in smoked CBs to the environment as a whole, but also the physical contaminating potential considering micro- and nanoparticles derived from CB material. Nevertheless, several technological approaches were aimed at unveiling hidden value within used CBs, as well as propositions for incorporation of this residue in large volume production items or direct recycling. In summary, several methods are available to alleviate CB pollution, while appropriate and efficient collection logistics by consumers appears as the main bottleneck for an effective recycling. It is also clear that while considerable progress has been made recently in light of CB recycling solutions, there is still a vast research capacity in this regard.
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- Ivan Moroz
- Department of Bioprocesses and Biotechnology, School of Agriculture, Sao Paulo State University (Unesp), Avenida Universitária, 3780, Botucatu, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luiz km 235, Sao Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Bioprocesses and Biotechnology, School of Agriculture, Sao Paulo State University (Unesp), Avenida Universitária, 3780, Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Bioprocesses and Biotechnology, School of Agriculture, Sao Paulo State University (Unesp), Avenida Universitária, 3780, Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via Università 100, 80055, Portici, Naples, Italy
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Messous R, Henriques B, Bousbaa H, Silva FS, Teughels W, Souza JCM. Cytotoxic effects of submicron- and nano-scale titanium debris released from dental implants: an integrative review. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 25:1627-40. [PMID: 33616805 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-03785-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This integrative review aimed to report the toxic effect of submicron and nano-scale commercially pure titanium (cp Ti) debris on cells of peri-implant tissues. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic search was carried out on the PubMed electronic platform using the following key terms: Ti "OR" titanium "AND" dental implants "AND" nanoparticles "OR" nano-scale debris "OR" nanometric debris "AND" osteoblasts "OR "cytotoxicity" OR "macrophage" OR "mutagenic" OR "peri-implantitis". The inclusion criteria involved articles published in the English language, until December 26, 2020, reporting the effect of nano-scale titanium particles as released from dental implants on the toxicity and damage of osteoblasts. RESULTS Of 258 articles identified, 14 articles were selected for this integrative review. Submicron and nano-scale cp Ti particles altered the behavior of cells in culture medium. An inflammatory response was triggered by macrophages, fibroblasts, osteoblasts, mesenchymal cells, and odontoblasts as indicated by the detection of several inflammatory mediators such as IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, and PGE2. The formation of a bioactive complex composed of calcium and phosphorus on titanium nanoparticles allowed their binding to proteins leading to the cell internalization phenomenon. The nanoparticles induced mutagenic and carcinogenic effects into the cells. CONCLUSIONS The cytotoxic effect of debris released from dental implants depends on the size, concentration, and chemical composition of the particles. A high concentration of particles on nanometric scale intensifies the inflammatory responses with mutagenic potential of the surrounding cells. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Titanium ions and debris have been detected in peri-implant tissues with different size, concentration, and forms. The presence of metallic debris at peri-implant tissues also stimulates the migration of immune cells and inflammatory reactions. Cp Ti and TiO2 micro- and nano-scale particles can reach the bloodstream, accumulating in lungs, liver, spleen, and bone marrow.
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Dhaimy S, Kim HC, Bedida L, Benkiran I. Efficacy of reciprocating and rotary retreatment nickel-titanium file systems for removing filling materials with a complementary cleaning method in oval canals. Restor Dent Endod 2021; 46:e13. [PMID: 33680902 PMCID: PMC7906846 DOI: 10.5395/rde.2021.46.e13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of the S1 reciprocating system and the D-Race retreatment rotary system for filling material removal and the apical extrusion of debris. Materials and Methods Sixty-four freshly extracted maxillary canines were shaped with size 10 and size 15 K-files, instrumented using ProTaper Gold under irrigation with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), obturated according to the principle of thermo-mechanical condensation with gutta-percha and zinc oxide eugenol sealer, and allowed to set for 3 weeks at 37°C. Subsequently, the teeth were divided into a control group (n = 4), the D-Race rotary instrument group (n = 30), and the S1 reciprocating instrument group (n = 30). After classical retreatment, the canals were subjected to a complementary approach with the XP-Endo Shaper. Desocclusol was used as a solvent, and irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl was performed. Each group was divided into subgroups according to the timing of radiographic readings. The images were imported into a software program to measure the remaining filling material, the apical extrusion, and the root canal space. The data were statistically analyzed using the Z-test and JASP graphics software. Results No significant differences were found between the D-Race and S1 groups for primary retreatment; however, using a complementary cleaning method increased the removal of remnant filling (p < 0.05). Conclusions Classical removal of canal filling material may not be sufficient for root canal disinfection, although a complementary finishing approach improved the results. Nevertheless, all systems left some debris and caused apical extrusion.
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- Said Dhaimy
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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Seo S, Park YG, Kim K. Tracking flood debris using satellite-derived ocean color and particle-tracking modeling. Mar Pollut Bull 2020; 161:111828. [PMID: 33190868 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Flood debris associated with Typhoon Lionrock from the Tumen River at the border between Russia and North Korea was traced using ocean color and a Lagrangian particle-tracking model. As debris is transported along with discharged water during floods, a means of tracing floodwater should also allow any associated debris to be tracked. By analyzing the anomalous distribution of colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) and total suspended sediments (TSS) from the Geostationary Ocean Color Imager (GOCI), the southward movement of the floodwater was tracked along the eastern coast of the Korean Peninsula. This movement was driven by the North Korean Cold Current and was consistent with model results. The similarity between the satellite-derived and modeled datasets shows that CDOM and TSS can be used to track flood-derived debris for several hundreds of kilometers and locate hotspots of debris accumulation.
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- Seongbong Seo
- Ocean Circulation and Climate Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, 385 Haeyang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan Metropolitan City 49111, Republic of Korea
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- Ocean Circulation and Climate Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, 385 Haeyang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan Metropolitan City 49111, Republic of Korea.
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- Korea Ocean Satellite Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, 385 Haeyang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan Metropolitan City 49111, Republic of Korea
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Cole M, Liddle C, Consolandi G, Drago C, Hird C, Lindeque PK, Galloway TS. Microplastics, microfibres and nanoplastics cause variable sub-lethal responses in mussels (Mytilus spp.). Mar Pollut Bull 2020; 160:111552. [PMID: 32861936 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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We compare the toxicity of microplastics, microfibres and nanoplastics on mussels. Mussels (Mytilus spp.) were exposed to 500 ng mL-1 of 20 μm polystyrene microplastics, 10 × 30 μm polyamide microfibres or 50 nm polystyrene nanoplastics for 24 h or 7 days. Biomarkers of immune response, oxidative stress response, lysosomal destabilisation and genotoxic damage were measured in haemolymph, digestive gland and gills. Microplastics and microfibres were observed in the digestive glands, with significantly higher plastic concentrations after 7-days exposure (ANOVA, P < 0.05). Nanoplastics had a significant effect on hyalinocyte-granulocyte ratios (ANOVA, P < 0.05), indicative of a heightened immune response. SOD activity was significantly increased followed 24 h exposure to plastics (two-way ANOVA, P < 0.05), but returned to normal levels after 7-days exposure. No evidence of lysosomal destabilisation or genotoxic damage was observed from any form of plastic. The study highlights how particle size is a key factor in plastic particulate toxicity.
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- Matthew Cole
- College of Life and Environmental Sciences: Biosciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QD, United Kingdom; Marine Ecology and Biodiversity Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Plymouth PL1 3DH, United Kingdom.
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences: Biosciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QD, United Kingdom
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences: Biosciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QD, United Kingdom; School of Environment, Geography and Geoscience, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 3QL, United Kingdom
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences: Biosciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QD, United Kingdom; Department of Ecology and Ecosystem Modelling, University of Potsdam, Am Neuen Palais 10, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences: Biosciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QD, United Kingdom
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- Marine Ecology and Biodiversity Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Plymouth PL1 3DH, United Kingdom
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences: Biosciences, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QD, United Kingdom
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van Hoytema N, Bullimore RD, Al Adhoobi AS, Al-Khanbashi MH, Whomersley P, Le Quesne WJF. Fishing gear dominates marine litter in the Wetlands Reserve in Al Wusta Governorate, Oman. Mar Pollut Bull 2020; 159:111503. [PMID: 32763560 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The Wetlands Reserve in Al Wusta Governorate on the Arabian Sea is important for internationally migrating birds and local wildlife, but data on marine litter in the reserve, and wider region, are rare. Seven beaches around the reserve were surveyed for litter in February 2020. Abundance and weight of litter were categorised along 100 m transects. Abundance ranged from 0.1 to 1.4 items m-2 and weight ranged from 3.2 to 170.4 g m-2. Plastic was the dominant material in abundance (84.4-97.7%) and weight (71.3-99.3%). Top categories in abundance and weight were fisheries-related, water bottles and caps, and food packaging. Fisheries-related litter comprised 19.6-36.7% of all in abundance, but 41.4-94.4% in weight. The high proportion of fisheries-related litter (by weight) indicates that providing practical disposal facilities for unwanted and broken fishing gear would substantially reduce the impact of litter on this vital wetlands reserve.
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- Nanne van Hoytema
- Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture (Cefas), Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0HT, United Kingdom.
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- Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture (Cefas), Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0HT, United Kingdom
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- Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, P.O. Box: 323, 100 Muscat, Oman
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- Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture (Cefas), Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0HT, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture (Cefas), Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0HT, United Kingdom
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Zhu D, Liu Y, Gilbert JL. In vitro fretting crevice corrosion damage of CoCrMo alloys in phosphate buffered saline: Debris generation, chemistry and distribution. Acta Biomater 2020; 114:449-459. [PMID: 32771589 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.07.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Fretting crevice corrosion in modular tapers of total hip replacements has become a major concern in orthopedic medical devices. Solid and ionic debris arising from fretting crevice corrosion have been implicated in device failure and revision surgery. This study aims to use a 2D pin-on-disk fretting corrosion test system to visualize damage progression and debris generation during fretting corrosion of CoCrMo alloys in phosphate buffered saline (PBS). The results provide direct evidence of rapid debris generation during fretting corrosion (after only 12 min of testing). Debris was generated and either extruded from the contact region or impacted into adjacent crevice sites as long as fretting continued. After testing, the fretting region consisted of a damaged and plastically deformed contact region surrounded by a halo of fretting debris consisting entirely of oxides and phosphates within the crevice region. Evidence of pitting corrosion and grain boundary corrosion was observed. Solid debris consisted of chromium (Cr), phosphate (P) and oxygen (O). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis of the near-fretted metal surface area showed a thicker oxygen (O1s) containing film with the depth profile of O1s above 10% penetrating up to 5.75 nm while the O1s concentration on the unfretted area fell to below 10% after 1 nm depth. Ion concentration in the PBS, measured using inductively coupled mass spectrometry, showed cobalt (Co) ions were most prevalent (1.46 ppm) compared to chromium (Cr) (0.07 ppm) and molybdenum (Mo) (0.05 ppm) (p <0.05). All of these results are consistent with the analysis of in vivo modular taper corrosion processes. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: CoCrMo alloys has been widely used as a metallic biomaterial for implant devices and can lose their durability and reliability due to wear, corrosion and tribocorrosion. Debris, as one of the major products of these reactions, is associated with implant device failure. In the first time, we developed a fretting corrosion testing system to visualize the debris generation process in real-time between CoCrMo alloy pin and disk samples. Debris was generated rapidly during fretting corrosion and some of the debris egressed from the crevice site while also accumulating within the crevice area as fretting continued. Our study opens a new method for future studies to advance understanding of debris generation processes during wear and tribocorrosion phenomenon.
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- Dongkai Zhu
- Syracuse Biomaterials Institute, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244, United States; Clemson - MUSC Bioengineering Program, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina, 68 Presidents Street, Charleston, SC 20425, United States
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- Syracuse Biomaterials Institute, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244, United States; Clemson - MUSC Bioengineering Program, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina, 68 Presidents Street, Charleston, SC 20425, United States
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- Syracuse Biomaterials Institute, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244, United States; Clemson - MUSC Bioengineering Program, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina, 68 Presidents Street, Charleston, SC 20425, United States.
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Saraf AA, Patil AC, Mangala TM, Mahaparale R, Mali S, Pawar S. Comparison of cleaning effectiveness of single rotary file OneShape and reciprocating F2 Protaper with Protaper Universal sequence: A SEM analysis. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2020; 10:337-342. [PMID: 32714786 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2020.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Aim This in vitro study intend to compare the cleaning effectiveness of Protaper universal sequence with reciprocating F2 Protaper and single rotary file One shape. Materials and method 30 extracted human 1st mandibular molars were chosen for the analysis. Three NiTi file systems were used for mechanical preparation, ProTaper full sequence in rotary motion, single F2 Protaper file used in reciprocating motion, and One shape single file used in a circular motion. Irrigation was carried out after each instrument use using 5 ml of 5% NaOCl followed by normal saline. The root canal surface was evaluated at three different areas (coronal, middle and apical thirds) using Scanning Electron Microscopy. Debris and the Smear layer were evaluated. Data were analyzed statistically using the Friedman test and Kruskal-Wallis test (p ≤ 0.05). Results A statistically significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) was observed in the debris score of the Protaper universal group when the 3 thirds of the root were compared. Intergroup comparisons confirmed a statistically significant difference at the coronal and apical third of the roots when debris scores were evaluated. Intragroup comparison for the smear layer demonstrated a statistically significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) at all the 3 levels of the radicular canal for the 3 groups studied. Intergroup comparisons revealed a statistically significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) in the middle and apical 1/3rd when the smear layer was evaluated. Conclusion The Protaper full sequence group provided better results than Single F2 ProTaper and One shape groups when debris and smear layer removal was investigated.
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- Adish A Saraf
- School of Dental Sciences, KIMSDU, Karad, 415539, India
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- KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, KAHER, Belgavi, 590010, India
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- School of Dental Sciences, KIMSDU, Karad, 415539, India
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- School of Dental Sciences, KIMSDU, Karad, 415539, India
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- School of Dental Sciences, KIMSDU, Karad, 415539, India
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Vermeiren P, Muñoz C, Ikejima K. Microplastic identification and quantification from organic rich sediments: A validated laboratory protocol. Environ Pollut 2020; 262:114298. [PMID: 32163807 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Plastic pollution presents a global environmental concern with potentially widespread ecological, socio-economic and health implications. Methodological advances in microplastic extraction, quantification and identification from sediments have been made. However, integrating these fragmentary advances into a holistic, cost-effective protocol and applying it to organic rich sediments with fine grain size remains a challenge. Nonetheless, many hot spots of microplastic contamination such as harbour and estuarine sediments are characterised by such sediments. We conducted a series of experiments to integrate methodological advances, and clarify their applicability to organic rich sediments with fine grain size. The resulting protocol consisted of three stages. First, pre-treatment with Fenton's reagent was found to be efficient in reducing organic matter content, compatible with later Fourier Transform-Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) for polymer identification, although it did affect the size of polyethylene (PE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Secondly, a novel density separation column with a top overflow (the OC-T) obtained recovery rates above 90% for microplastics present in a ZnCL2 solution. Finally, automated epifluorescence microscopic image analysis of Nile Red stained filters with selected validation of polymer identities using FT-IR revealed 91.7% of stained particles to be plastics. A case study on estuarine sediments demonstrated a high extraction efficiency with quantification possible down to 125 μm and detection possible down to 62.5 μm. This makes this protocol suitable for large scale monitoring of microplastics in sediments of estuarine origin provided polymer specific recovery rates, background contamination and uncertainty in Nile Red identification is accounted for. Subject to further validation, the protocol could also offer a solution to similar organic rich sediments with fine grain size, such as some soils and sludge, to improve our ability to conduct cost-effective, large scale monitoring of microplastic contamination.
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- P Vermeiren
- Laboratory for Coastal Ecology and Conservation, Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science, Kochi University, Japan; Dept. Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, Radboud University, The Netherlands.
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- Laboratory for Coastal Ecology and Conservation, Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science, Kochi University, Japan; Dept. Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, Radboud University, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Coastal Ecology and Conservation, Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science, Kochi University, Japan
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Torkashvand J, Farzadkia M, Sobhi HR, Esrafili A. Littered cigarette butt as a well-known hazardous waste: A comprehensive systematic review. J Hazard Mater 2020; 383:121242. [PMID: 31563043 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/14/2019] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Most of cigarettes used in the world have filters. Following smoking, the cigarette butts (CBs) are often littered as wastes in the environment. CBs generally contain several toxic substances that are trapped in the cigarette filter. Filters are made of non-biodegradable materials and remain in the environment for a long time. Within this study, it is attempted to systematically review the articles on CBs and find out the answers to the problems associated with the factors including quantity, distribution, origin and toxicity of CBs in the environment. It is estimated that approximately 5.5 trillion cigarettes are being produced annually in the world and the CB wastes would reach 1.2 million tons and increase by 50% until 2025. CBs contain thousands of dangerous chemicals such as arsenic, benzene, hydrogen cyanide, PAHs, pyridine, heavy metals and so forth. It is also believed that eachCB can pollute 1000 liters of water. Given the inadequacy of mechanical equipment as well as the cost of collecting these wastes, there should be a special focus on these items as follows: producing cigarettes with degradable filters, reducing the rate of smoking in the world, reducing the toxic and chemical substances in the process of plant growth, processing and production of cigarettes, training people to discard CBs properly, putting legal and financial pressures on cigarettes production, and the last but not least, providing effective solutions for collecting CBs.
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- Javad Torkashvand
- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Student Research Committee, Faculty of Public Health Branch, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Naidoo T, Thompson RC, Rajkaran A. Quantification and characterisation of microplastics ingested by selected juvenile fish species associated with mangroves in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Environ Pollut 2020; 257:113635. [PMID: 31767237 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Though the number studies on microplastic ingestion by fish is growing, data on fish species characteristic of the South African coastline are scarce. This study quantified and characterised (physically and chemically) microplastics ingested by four species of juvenile fish (viz. Oreochromis mossambicus [Peters, 1852], Terapon jarbua [Forsskål, 1775], Ambassis dussumieri [Cuvier, 1828] and Mugil sp.), within four mangroves along the east coast of South Africa. Microplastics were isolated from whole fish using a proteinase K digestion method, and then quantified and characterised in terms of shape, chemical nature (plastic type), colour and length. Fibres (68%) and fragments (21%) were the dominant shapes found. Of the 174 fish sampled, 52% contained microplastic particles, with 0.79 ± 1.00 particles per fish. The average number of particles per fish did not differ significantly across species within sites and across sites but was higher than in juvenile fish of other species sampled in oceanic habitats. The main plastic types collected using 10 μm filters and identified with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), were rayon (70.4%), polyester (10.4%), nylon (5.2%) and polyvinylchloride (3.0%). Particle length ranged from 0.1 to 4.8 mm, averaging 0.89 ± 0.77 mm, but irrespective of length, particles were mostly blue in colour. This study provides evidence that juvenile fish inhabiting mangroves are consuming significant quantities of microplastics. Importantly, it should be noted that rayon, though the most abundant plastic type found, is a semi-synthetic fibre made from regenerated cellulose that is commonly reported in studies of this nature. The habitats studied serve as nurseries for numerous fish species; however, more detailed studies are needed to assess whether microplastic ingestion could compromise the health of these fish or whether these effects are dependent on species, feeding habit and/or plastic type.
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- Trishan Naidoo
- Department for Biodiversity & Conservation Biology, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville, 7535, South Africa.
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- Marine Biology and Ecology Research Centre, School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK
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- Department for Biodiversity & Conservation Biology, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville, 7535, South Africa
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Provencher JF, Avery-Gomm S, Braune BM, Letcher RJ, Dey CJ, Mallory ML. Are phthalate ester contaminants in northern fulmar preen oil higher in birds that have ingested more plastic? Mar Pollut Bull 2020; 150:110679. [PMID: 31671351 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Revised: 10/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Understanding the impacts of plastic pollution is a global research priority. Previous research has shown that plasticizers such as phthalate esters detected in seabird tissues can be useful non-lethal biochemical markers of plastic ingestion as compared with more standard necropsy techniques. We examined the concentrations of six phthalate esters in the preen oil of Northern Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) in relation to their retained plastics. Contrary to a previous study, we found that the phthalates examined were not analytically detectable in fulmar preen oil. Given that the birds we examined had up to 100 pieces of plastics in their stomachs, and all uropygial glands were completely emptied during the necropsies, it does not appear that measuring phthalates in preen oil of Northern Fulmars is a useful, non-lethal technique to determine if individuals ingest plastics, at least not currently given the available commercial analytical detection limits.
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- J F Provencher
- Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service, Gatineau, QC, Canada.
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- University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Environment and Climate Change Canada, Science and Technology Branch, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, Science and Technology Branch, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, Science and Technology Branch, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service, Gatineau, QC, Canada
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- Department of Biology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada
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Jagiello Z, Dylewski Ł, Tobolka M, Aguirre JI. Life in a polluted world: A global review of anthropogenic materials in bird nests. Environ Pollut 2019; 251:717-722. [PMID: 31108305 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2018] [Revised: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Human pressure exerts a significant influence on animals and the environment. One of its consequences, plastic pollution is considered one of the major threats to fauna as well as a significant conservation issue. In this research, we examined the global pattern of one example of avian behavior in response to pollution-namely, the incorporation of anthropogenic materials into nests-as well as the existing knowledge on this subject. Based on 25 articles, we studied 51 populations, involving 24 bird species, and checked 10,790 nests; as a result, we found that incorporation of debris is correlated with increasing human influence on the environment, measured as the Human Footprint Index. Moreover, the probability of debris incorporation is higher in terrestrial than in marine species. We also identified knowledge bias in favor of marine as opposed to terrestrial species: namely, marine species attract more scientific attention than terrestrial. Furthermore, research approaches to these two ecosystems differ. Undeniably, the factors which influence debris incorporation by birds, the scale of this behavior, and particular forms of use of debris in bird nests are aspects which require long-term standardized research. This is the first global review paper on debris incorporation by birds to demonstrate a close link to human pressure as a driver.
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- Zuzanna Jagiello
- Institute of Zoology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 71C, 60-625, Poznań, Poland; Department of Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution, Complutense University of Madrid, José Antonio Novais, 12, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Institute of Zoology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 71C, 60-625, Poznań, Poland
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- Institute of Zoology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 71C, 60-625, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution, Complutense University of Madrid, José Antonio Novais, 12, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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Wyles KJ, Pahl S, Carroll L, Thompson RC. An evaluation of the Fishing For Litter (FFL) scheme in the UK in terms of attitudes, behavior, barriers and opportunities. Mar Pollut Bull 2019; 144:48-60. [PMID: 31180006 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Revised: 04/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/13/2019] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Marine litter is a global, persistent, and increasing threat to the oceans, and numerous initiatives aim to address this challenge. Fishing For Litter (FFL) is a voluntary clean-up scheme, where litter is collected as part of routine fishing operations. We surveyed fishers (n = 97) and stakeholders (n = 22) in the UK to investigate perceptions of FFL, its strengths and weaknesses, and potential co-benefits of the scheme. Fishers reported being aware of and concerned about the negative impacts of litter. Overall, FFL was evaluated very positively (7.85/10). In addition, FFL fishers reported less environmentally harmful waste management behaviors both out at sea and in other contexts than did non-FFL fishers. Fishers and stakeholders listed strengths and weaknesses of the scheme and made suggestions for future changes. As well as directly helping to remove litter, this paper demonstrates that clean-up schemes can make a contribution to addressing the underlying causes of marine pollution.
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- Kayleigh J Wyles
- School of Psychology, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, UK; School of Psychology, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL48AA, UK.
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- School of Psychology, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL48AA, UK.
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- School of Psychology, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL48AA, UK
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- School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL48AA, UK
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Overmatching occurs when body armour that has been designed to resist perforation by a specified projectile is perforated by a greater threat. This may result in wounding to the body armour wearer. In this work, overmatching of two types of police body armour was studied using two types of ammunition. The use of a 250-mm-long gelatine block to represent the depth of the human torso combined with armour panels mounted on the anterior and posterior of the block allowed for a more realistic simulation to be completed. There was some evidence to suggest that overmatching events could lead to increased levels of damage during a survivable incident compared with no body armour being present. This information is of interest to armour designers and medical personnel that might treat such wounds.
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Dwivedi S, Purohit P, Misra R, Pareek P, Vishnoi JR, Misra S, Sharma P. Methods for Isolation of High Quality and Quantity of miRNA and Single Cell Suspension for Flow-Cytometry from Breast Cancer Tissue: A Comparative Analysis. Indian J Clin Biochem 2019; 34:39-44. [PMID: 30728671 DOI: 10.1007/s12291-017-0719-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2017] [Accepted: 11/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Inadequate methods may cause substantial loss not only in the quantity but also in quality of the product. This study aimed to determine the best method for making single cell suspension for isolation of RNA and flow cytometer analysis from cancer tissue. We compared two methods of tissue disruption used during RNA isolation and flow cytometer analysis. Mechanical tissue disruption method and enzymatic tissue digestion method are commonly used for making single cell suspension before RNA isolation and flow cytometer analysis. 20 resected tissue samples were dissociated into single cells by mechanical and enzymatic methods. Quality and quantity of isolated miRNA was graded by the ratio of 260/280 nm and by running gels. The results revealed that mechanical hand held tissue homogenizer showed better yield than enzymatic (719.12 ± 513.67 vs. 524.87 ± 388.18 ng/µl) and the quality 260/280 nm ratio was significantly better [2.15 ± 0.21 vs. 1.57 ± 0.23; 95% CI (0.402-0.730); p < 0.001] in mechanical method than enzymatic. However, for flow cytometer enzymatic digestion was best. The mechanical method is very suitable for isolating miRNA than enzymatic while enzymatic digestion is most favorable for flow-cytometer analysis as it reduces debris in comparison of mechanical process of shearing.
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- Shailendra Dwivedi
- 1Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005 India
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- 1Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005 India
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- 2Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, 226003 India
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- 3Department of Radio-Therapy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005 India
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- 4Department of Surgical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005 India
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- 4Department of Surgical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005 India
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- 1Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005 India
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Palatinus A, Kovač Viršek M, Robič U, Grego M, Bajt O, Šiljić J, Suaria G, Liubartseva S, Coppini G, Peterlin M. Marine litter in the Croatian part of the middle Adriatic Sea: Simultaneous assessment of floating and seabed macro and micro litter abundance and composition. Mar Pollut Bull 2019; 139:427-439. [PMID: 30686446 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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In this study, abundance, distribution and composition of floating and seabed macro and micro litter in the Central Adriatic Sea were assessed. Floating macro litter observations were made. Floating and seabed micro litter were sampled with manta net and Van Veen grab, respectively. Micro litter particles visually found under the microscope were chemically analyzed with Fourier Transform Infrared microscope. Average calculated concentrations of floating macro (175 items/km2), floating micro (127 thousand particles/km2) and seabed micro litter (36 particles/100 g dry weight) show similar values as other published studies from the Mediterranean Sea. A statistically significant (p < 0.01) correlation between the floating micro and macro litter concentrations was found for the sites located in the channel waters. Disagreement between model and observations revealed gaps in our knowledge concerning the sea circulation and litter sources. Simultaneous samplings and observations of marine litter in different marine compartments proved possible, efficient and informative.
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- Andreja Palatinus
- Institute for Water of the Republic of Slovenia, Dunajska cesta 156, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- Institute for Water of the Republic of Slovenia, Dunajska cesta 156, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute for Water of the Republic of Slovenia, Dunajska cesta 156, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station Piran, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station Piran, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia
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- Institute for Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia
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- CNR-ISMAR, Institute of Marine Sciences, National Research Council, 19032 La Spezia, Italy
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- Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici, via Augusto Imperatore 16, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici, via Augusto Imperatore 16, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Institute for Water of the Republic of Slovenia, Dunajska cesta 156, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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