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Bele V, Goyette B, An C, Achouri IE, Chaib O, Rajagopal R. A robust, low-temperature, closed-loop anaerobic system for high-solid mixed farm wastes: advancing agricultural waste management solutions in Canada. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-33654-7. [PMID: 38777978 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33654-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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This study investigates the effectiveness of low-temperature (20 ± 1 °C) anaerobic digestion (AD) for two organic multiple farm substrate combinations: Set 1 comprising chicken manure (CM), dairy manure (DM), and waste corn silage (CS) and Set 2 comprising CM, DM, pig manure (PM), and CS. Inoculum adaptation steps were carried out using CM and CM+DM for Set 1 and Set 2, respectively. Over three consecutive operating cycles spanning 245 days with increasing organic loads, 4.3 and 2.8 g VS L-1 d-1 for Sets 1 and 2 during Cycles 1 to 5.1 and 4.6 g VS L-1 d-1for Sets 1 and 2 during Cycle 3, a closed-loop two-stage liquid-solid AD system was employed, with performance assessed via stability ratios of short-chain volatile fatty acids and alkalinity. Results demonstrate that mono-digestion of CM with adapted inoculum yielded the highest biogas production of 424 ± 4 L over 77 days, indicating superior performance by Set 1 during Phase I, whereas a similar performance was observed during Phase 2, where Sets 1 and 2 exhibited highest specific methane yields of 0.233 ± 0.028 and 0.262 ± 0.004 L g-1 VSfed, respectively, over 68 days. Analysis of heavy metal concentrations in digestates revealed a significant decrease compared to initial raw substrate concentrations, highlighting their role as nutrients for microbial growth. This study, the first of its kind, highlights the potential of low-temperature AD systems to manage diverse organic residues/byproducts and offers insights into effective performance monitoring without compromising system integrity.
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- Vaibhavi Bele
- Sherbrooke Research and Development Center, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 2000 College Street, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 0C8, Canada
- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1M8, Canada
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, J1K 2R1, Canada
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- Sherbrooke Research and Development Center, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 2000 College Street, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 0C8, Canada
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- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1M8, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, J1K 2R1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, J1K 2R1, Canada
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- Sherbrooke Research and Development Center, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 2000 College Street, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 0C8, Canada.
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Chen X, Fu X, Li G, Zhang J, Li H, Xie F. Source-specific probabilistic health risk assessment of heavy metals in surface water of the Yangtze River Basin. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 926:171923. [PMID: 38522523 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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The detrimental effects of heavy metal accumulation on both ecosystems and public health have raised widespread concern. Source-specific risk assessment is crucial for developing effective strategies to prevent and control heavy metal contamination in surface water. This study aims to investigate the contamination characteristics of heavy metals in the Yangtze River Basin, identifying the pollution sources, assessing the risk levels, and further evaluating the health risks to humans. The results indicated that the average concentrations of heavy metals were ranked as follows: zinc (Zn) > arsenic (As) > copper (Cu) > chromium (Cr) > cadmium (Cd) > nickel (Ni) > lead (Pb), with average concentrations of 38.02 μg/L, 4.34 μg/L, 2.53 μg/L, 2.10 μg/L, 1.17 μg/L, 0.84 μg/L, and 0.32 μg/L, respectively, all below the WHO 2017 standards for safe drinking water. The distribution trend indicates higher concentrations in the upper and lower reaches and lower concentrations in the mid-reaches of the river. By integrating the Absolute Principal Component Scores-Multiple Linear Regression (APCS-MLR) receptor model and Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF) model, the main sources of heavy metals were identified as industrial activities (APCS-MLR: 41.3 %; PMF: 42.1 %), agricultural activities (APCS-MLR: 30.1 %; PMF: 27.4 %), and unknown mix sources (APCS-MLR: 29.1 %; PMF: 30.4 %). The calculation of the hazard index (HI) for both children and adults was <1, indicating no non-carcinogenic or carcinogenic risks. Based on the source-specific risk assessment, agricultural activities contribute the most to non-carcinogenic risks, while industrial activities pose the greatest contribution to carcinogenic risks. This study offers a reference for monitoring heavy metals and controlling health risks to residents, and provides crucial evidence for the utilization and protection of surface water in the Yangtze River Basin.
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- Xing Chen
- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China.
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Chen J, Duan R, Zhu B, Sun Y, Gao J. The impact of recycling polyaluminium chloride and anionic polyacrylamide water treatment residuals on heavy metal adsorption in soils: implications for stormwater bioretention systems. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2024; 89:1570-1582. [PMID: 38557719 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2024.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Despite the high adsorption capacity of polyaluminum chloride and anionic polyacrylamide water treatment residuals (PAC-APAM WTRs) for Pb2+, Cd2+, Cu2+, and Zn2+, their influence on the adsorption behavior of heavy metals in traditional bioretention soil media remains unclear. This study investigated the impact of PAC-APAM WTRs at a 20% weight ratio on the adsorption removal of Pb2+, Cd2+, Cu2+, and Zn2+ in three types of soils. The results demonstrated improved heavy metal adsorption in the presence of PAC-APAM WTRs, with enhanced removal observed at higher pH levels and temperatures. The addition of PAC-APAM WTRs augmented the maximum adsorption capacity for Pb2+ (from 0.98 to 3.98%), Cd2+ (from 0.52 to 10.99%), Cu2+ (from 3.69 to 36.79%), and Zn2+ (from 2.63 to 13.46%). The Langmuir model better described the data in soils with and without PAC-APAM WTRs. The pseudo-second-order model more accurately described the adsorption process, revealing an irreversible chemical process, although qe demonstrated improvement with the addition of PAC-APAM WTRs. This study affirms the potential of PAC-APAM WTRs as an amendment for mitigating heavy metal pollution in stormwater bioretention systems. Further exploration of the engineering application of PAC-APAM WTRs, particularly in field conditions for the removal of dissolved heavy metals, is recommended.
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- Jing Chen
- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 030024, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 030024, China E-mail:
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 030024, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 030024, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 030024, China
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Khoshakhlagh AH, Mohammadzadeh M, Bamel U, Gruszecka-Kosowska A. Human exposure to heavy metals and related cancer development: a bibliometric analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:109867-109888. [PMID: 37792180 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29939-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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As notifications on carcinogenicity of heavy metals increase, more and more attention is paid recently to heavy metals exposure. In our study, the human exposure to heavy metals and cancer knowledge epistemology was investigated using bibliometric analysis. The bibliometric data of the research articles were retrieved using following keywords: "heavy metal," "trace element", "cancer", "carcinogen", and "tumor" in the Scopus database. Specifically, 2118 articles published between 1972 and 2023 were found, covering a total of 1473 authors, 252 sources, and 2797 keywords. Retrospective data obtained from 251 documents and 145 journals were further analyzed by performance analysis and techniques of science mapping. The number of studies conducted in this field increased from one article published in 1972 to 18 articles published in 2022 in the study of Michael P Waalkes. The most impactful author regarding the number of published papers was Masoudreza Sohrabi with 7 publications. In the majority of the published papers, the most popular keywords were "cadmium" and "carcinogenicity". However, in recent 4 years, the emphasis has been placed more on epidemiology studies. Our study provides general knowledge about the trend of publication on the role of heavy metals in causing cancer. The leading researchers in the field of the effects of heavy metals on the development of cancer were identified in our studies. Our results might also create a better understanding of new and emerging issues and can be used as a comprehensive road map for future researchers.
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- Amir Hossein Khoshakhlagh
- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- OB & HRM Group, International Management Institute New Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Faculty of Geology, Geophysics, and Environmental Protection, Department of Environmental Protection, AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059, Krakow, Poland
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Boraghi SA, Bardajee GR, Mahmoodian H, Darvishi MM, Tyagi I, Gaur R, Suhas, Javadian H. A novel sinusoidal design for an electrocoagulation reactor followed by an electro-Fenton reaction and a porous ceramic filter for the treatment of polluted waters. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:94218-94228. [PMID: 37526820 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28567-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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In this research work, a novel design of an electro-Fenton reactor for the treatment of polluted water was investigated. In addition to the reactor with iron electrodes, a ceramic filter was also used. An electrical circuit was designed to change the cathodes and anodes every 24 s via an electrical relay between the electrodes. The untreated water was sucked into the reactor with an air pump and entered the electrocoagulation chamber after filtration with a ceramic filter. Then, it flows to the polyethylene filter to separate the coagulated particles from the fresh water. To produce 12 L of clean water, the system consumed 100 W of energy. Analysis of a river sample showed a reduction in nephelometric turbidity units (NTUs), total suspended solids (TSS), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and chemical oxygen demand (COD). Turbidity reduction studies have shown that the system can improve water transparency by 95%, thereby improving water quality to acceptable levels. Further, this system reduced TSS by more than 86%. In addition, BOD was reduced by more than 84% and COD by more than 88%, as shown by the change in the ratio of BOD to COD from 0.44 to 0.625, indicating improved water quality. According to the results, the treatment system can clean polluted waters, particularly during floods and when industries discharge their effluents into rivers.
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- Seyed Ata Boraghi
- Department of Chemistry, Payame Noor University, Tehran, 19395-3697, Iran
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, ChemistryTech Company, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Payame Noor University, Tehran, 19395-3697, Iran
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, ChemistryTech Company, Tehran, Iran
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- Centre for DNA Taxonomy, Molecular Systematics Division, Zoological Survey of India, 700053, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Knowledge Corridor, Raysan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 382426, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Gurukul Kangri (Deemed to be University), 249404, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
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- Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran (CCERCI), Tehran, 14335-186, Iran
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Feng L, Aryal N, Li Y, Horn SJ, Ward AJ. Developing a biogas centralised circular bioeconomy using agricultural residues - Challenges and opportunities. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 868:161656. [PMID: 36669668 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Anaerobic digestion (AD) can be used as a stand-alone process or integrated as part of a larger biorefining process to produce biofuels, biochemicals and fertiliser, and has the potential to play a central role in the emerging circular bioeconomy (CBE). Agricultural residues, such as animal slurry, straw, and grass silage, represent an important resource and have a huge potential to boost biogas and methane yields. Under the CBE concept, there is a need to assess the long-term impact and investigate the potential accumulation of specific unwanted substances. Thus, a comprehensive literature review to summarise the benefits and environmental impacts of using agricultural residues for AD is needed. This review analyses the benefits and potential adverse effects related to developing biogas-centred CBE. The identified potential risks/challenges for developing biogas CBE include GHG emission, nutrient management, pollutants, etc. In general, the environmental risks are highly dependent on the input feedstocks and resulting digestate. Integrated treatment processes should be developed as these could both minimise risks and improve the economic perspective.
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- Lu Feng
- NIBIO, Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, P.O. Box 115, 1431 Ås, Norway.
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- Department of Microsystems, University of South-Eastern Norway, Borre, Norway
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biogas Upgrading Utilization, College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum Beijing (CUPB), Beijing 102249, PR China
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- NIBIO, Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, P.O. Box 115, 1431 Ås, Norway; Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Food Science, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), P.O. Box 5003, 1432 Ås, Norway
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark
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Szaja A, Montusiewicz A, Lebiocka M. Variability of Micro- and Macro-Elements in Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Municipal Sewage Sludge and Food Industrial By-Products. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:5405. [PMID: 37048020 PMCID: PMC10094009 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The main aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of selected industrial food wastes on the fate of micro- and macro-elements within an anaerobic digestion process (AD), as well as define the relationship between their content and AD efficiency. Orange peels, (OP), orange pulp (PL) and brewery spent grain (BSG) were used as co-substrates, while municipal sewage sludge (SS) was applied as the main component. The introduction of co-substrates resulted in improvements in feedstock composition in terms of macro-elements, with a simultaneous decrease in the content of HMs (heavy metals). Such beneficial effects led to enhanced methane production, and improved process performance at the highest doses of PL and BSG. In turn, reduced biogas and methane production was found in the three-component digestion mixtures in the presence of OP and BSG; therein, the highest accumulation of most HMs within the process was also revealed. Considering the agricultural application of all digestates, exceedances for Cu, Zn and Hg were recorded, thereby excluding their further use for that purpose.
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Muhollari T, Szűcs S, Sajtos Z, McKee M, Baranyai E, Ádány R, Pál L. Heavy metals in unrecorded Albanian rakia: A pilot study on a potential public health risk. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13717. [PMID: 36873485 PMCID: PMC9981896 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Unrecorded alcohol has been linked to illness above and beyond that caused by ethanol alone because of the presence of toxic contaminants. While it can be found in all countries, consumption is high in Albania, where it is frequently consumed as a fruit brandy known as rakia. Among the contaminants identified previously in such products, metals including lead have been detected at levels posing a risk to health but there is little information on their presence in rakia. To fill this gap, we measured the level of ethanol and 24 elements among them toxic metals in 30 Albanian rakia samples. We found that 63.3% of rakia samples had ethanol concentration above 40% v/v. We also showed that there was a significant difference between the measured [mean: 46.7% v/v, interquartile range (IQR): 43.4-52.1% v/v] and reported (mean: 18.9% v/v, IQR: 17.0-20.0% v/v) concentrations of ethanol in rakia. Among the metals detected, aluminium, copper, iron, manganese, lead, and zinc were present in rakia samples at concentrations ranging between 0.013 and 0.866 mg/l of pure alcohol (pa), 0.025-31.629 mg/l of pa, 0.004-1.173 mg/l of pa, 0.185-45.244 mg/l of pa, 0.044-1.337 mg/l of pa, and 0.004-10.156 mg/l of pa, respectively. Copper and lead were found to be the greatest concern posing a potential public health risk. Although the estimated daily intake of these heavy metals from unrecorded rakia was below their toxicological threshold, the concentrations of lead and copper exceeded their limit value of 0.2 and 2.0 mg/l of pa specified for spirits in 33% and 90% of samples, respectively. Therefore, the possibility of adverse health effects cannot be excluded completely. Our findings highlight the need for action by policymakers against the risks posed by these products in Albania.
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- Teuta Muhollari
- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Atomic Spectroscopy Laboratory, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Atomic Spectroscopy Laboratory, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.,ELKH-DE Public Health Research Group, Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Bose N, Rajappan K, Selvam S, Natesan G, Danagody B. CeO 2@PU sandwiched in chitosan and cellulose acetate layer as Cs-CeO 2@PU-CA triple-layered membrane for chromium removal. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:42679-42696. [PMID: 35902527 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22078-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The single or blended polymer membrane lacks a few advantages based on the durability of the membrane. The novel triple-layered sandwich membrane Cs-CeO2@PU-CA membrane is cast through the phase inversion technique for chromium removal. This approach involves an arrangement of the top layer as chitosan which acts as a protective layer, and the sandwich layer of CeO2@PU membrane which acts as source for stability, and a supportive layer of cellulose acetate is arranged accordingly. The incorporation of cerium oxide nanoparticles into the polyurethane can create pores on the surface of the membrane due to the high aspect ratio of cerium oxide. The triple-layered arrangement shows higher porosity via water contact angle, the network of pores present on the membrane which is visible through morphology, and also the intermediate sandwich layer CeO2@PU provided with better mechanical strength which would be significant for changes achieved in adsorption technique. The batch adsorption was carried out with various ppm of Cr(VI) solution. The effect of pH, contact time, initial concentration, and temperature were analyzed and optimized for determining efficiency of chromium removal. Furthermore, the suitable adsorption isotherm and kinetics of the system were also determined for better fit via Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, and Sips along with pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order. The efficiency in adsorption is due to the prominent presence of hydroxyl, carboxyl, and hydrophilic group in the prepared membrane. Thus, the resultant prepared membrane can act as a potential chromium removal substrate.
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- Neeraja Bose
- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603203, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603203, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603203, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603203, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603203, India
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Investigation of health risk assessment and the effect of various irrigation water on the accumulation of toxic metals in the most widely consumed vegetables in Iran. Sci Rep 2022; 12:20806. [PMID: 36460691 PMCID: PMC9718763 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25101-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The quality of irrigation water sources can significantly affect the concentrations of heavy metals (HMs) in cultivated vegetables. This study aimed to investigate the effect of various water resources, including treated wastewater effluent (TWE), river water (RW), and well water with chemical fertilizer (WW+F), on the accumulation of heavy metals (HMs) in the three most widely consumed edible vegetables (Coriander, Radish, and Basil) in Iran. A total of 90 samples of edible vegetables, 13 samples of irrigation water, and 10 soil samples were collected to determine HMs concentrations. Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni,) and Arsenic (As) were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Eventually, the Total Target Hazard Quotient (TTHQ) for the toxic metals of As, Pb, and Cd was determined. The results revealed that the TTHQ of toxic metals in vegetables was less than the allowable limits (TTHQ = 1). Also, TWE was the best irrigation water type since the HMs content of vegetables was low. By comparing the results with national and international standards, it can be concluded that the Gharasou RW for irrigation of edible vegetables was inappropriate.
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Yazdanfar N, Vakili Saatloo N, Sadighara P. Contamination of potentially toxic metals in children's toys marketed in Iran. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:68441-68446. [PMID: 35538346 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20720-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Chemical exposure of heavy metals in children is of particular concern. However, using heavy metal-contaminated toys can threaten the life and well-being of children. Therefore, quality control of toys for avoiding children exposure to potentially toxic metals is important. The investigation of potentially toxic metals (arsenic, barium, antimony, cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead, selenium) in toys was performed in present study. A total number of 150 popular cheap priced plastic toy samples were purchased from the eight metropolitan and most visited provinces in Iran and analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometer for arsenic, barium, antimony cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead, and selenium. As results showed As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Hg, Pb, Sb, and Se respectively were in the range of 0-0.9 mg/kg, 0.3-5 mg/kg, 0-3.1 mg/kg, 0.04-4.8 mg/kg, 0-0.03 mg/kg, 0.22-11.7 mg/kg, 0-1.2 mg/kg, and 0.03-1.1 mg/kg. Cadmium was higher than the European standard in Kurdistan province. The highest amount of mercury was also observed in Tehran. The highest amount of lead, selenium, and antimony was detected in Qom province. The results showed that all the toxic elements in the collected toys were within the permissible limit. Furthermore, market monitoring is needed to control toys safety on a large scale in metropolitan cities like Qom province.
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- Najmeh Yazdanfar
- Iranian Institute of R&D in Chemical Industries (IRDCI) (ACECR), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health, Food Safety Division, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Zhou T, Li X, Zhang Q, Dong S, Liu H, Liu Y, Chaves AV, Ralph PJ, Ruan R, Wang Q. Ecotoxicological response of Spirulina platensis to coexisted copper and zinc in anaerobic digestion effluent. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 837:155874. [PMID: 35568173 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Copper ion (Cu2+) and zinc ion (Zn2+) are widely co-existent in anaerobic digestion effluent as typical contaminants. This work aims to explore how Cu2+-Zn2+ association affects physiological properties of S. platensis using Schlösser medium (SM) and sterilized anaerobic digestion effluent (SADE). Microalgae cells viability, biochemical properties, uptake of Cu2+ and Zn2+, and risk assessment associated with the biomass reuse as additives to pigs were comprehensively assessed. Biomass production ranged from 0.03 to 0.28 g/L in SM and 0.63 to 0.79 g/L in SADE due to the presence of Cu2+ and Zn2+. Peak value of chlorophyll-a and carotenoid content during the experiment decreased by 70-100% and 40-100% in SM, and by 70-77% and 30-55% in SADE. Crude protein level reduced by 4-41% in SM and by 65-75% in SADE. The reduction ratio of these compounds was positively related to the Cu2+ and Zn2+ concentrations. Maximum value of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids was both obtained at 0.3 Cu + 2.0 Zn (50.8% and 22.8%, respectively) and 25% SADE reactors (33.8% and 27.7%, respectively). Uptake of Cu in biomass was facilitated by Zn2+ concentration (> 4.0 mg/L). Risk of S. platensis biomass associated with Cu2+ was higher than Zn2+. S. platensis from SM (Cu2+ ≤ 0.3 mg/L and Zn2+ ≤ 4.0 mg/L) and diluted SADE (25% and 50% SADE) reactors could be used as feed additives without any risk (hazard index <1), which provides sufficient protein and fatty acids for pig consumption. These results revealed the promising application of using S. platensis for bioremediation of Cu2+ and Zn2+ in anaerobic digestion effluent and harvesting biomass for animal feed additives.
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- Ting Zhou
- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China.
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Climate Change Cluster (C3), University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Center for Biorefining and Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1390 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108, USA
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia.
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Panda B, Mondal D, Mandal S, Khatun J, Mukherjee A, Dhak D. One-pot solution combustion synthesis of porous spherical-shaped magnesium zinc binary oxide for efficient fluoride removal and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and Congo red dye. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022:10.1007/s11356-022-22551-6. [PMID: 35997883 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22551-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A novel porous spherical-shaped magnesium zinc binary oxide (MZO) was successfully prepared for the first time using a chemical process for fluoride removal and photocatalytic methylene blue (MB) and Congo red (CR) dye degradation. XRD, FESEM, and TEM were studied for phase formation, topographic, crystallographic, and detailed structural information. The surface charge and optical properties of the adsorbent were studied by zeta potential and photoluminescence spectra. The synthesized nano-adsorbents showed high fluoride removal capacity (43.10 mg/g) and photocatalytic activity with a degradation efficiency of 97.83% and 78.40% for MB and CR, respectively. The adsorption was strongly pH-dependent and worked well in the range 6-9. The kinetic studies were performed for both fluoride removal and dye degradation and were found to follow pseudo-second-order and first-order rate law, respectively. The samples were found to be extremely reusable and selective for fluoride removal in presence of co-ions such as NO3-, SO42-, and Cl-. The basic fluoride adsorption process of the samples can be related to ion exchange and electrostatic interactions, according to XPS and FTIR data. The detailed mechanistic study of photocatalytic dye degradation showed that the reaction occurred via OH radicals. Thus, MZO could be considered an effective and quick adsorbent for water purification in fluoride-containing groundwater and industrial dye wastewater.
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- Bholanath Panda
- Department of Chemistry, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal, 732104, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal, 732104, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal, 732104, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal, 732104, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal, 732104, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal, 732104, India.
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Özcan MM, Kulluk DA, Yılmaz FG, Özcan MM. Determination of macro-, micro-element and heavy metal contents localized in different parts of three different colored onions. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2022; 194:627. [PMID: 35916936 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10283-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The element found at the highest amount in onion samples was sulfur, and followed by K, Ca, P, Na, and Mg in decreasing order. While K contents of white onion parts are determined between 1406.31 (outer most edible) and 1758.72 mg/kg (inner most edible), K contents of the parts of brown onions were measured between 1779.79 (head) and 2495.89 mg/kg (inner most edible). Also, K amounts of purple onions were detected between 2248.73 (shell) and 3064.64 mg/kg (middle edible). In addition, in general, the highest P, S, and K were detected in the middle edible and inner most edible parts of the edible onion samples. While the highest Ca content was localized in brown and purple onion roots, it was most localized in the shell part of white onions. In edible white and brown onions, the highest Na content was found in the inner most edible part. Fe amounts of white and brown onion samples were identified between 7.94 (head) and 20.41 mg/kg (root) to 9.56 (middle edible) and 23.67 mg/kg (head), respectively. Also, Fe contents of the parts of purple onions varied between 13.04 (shell) and 20.61 mg/kg (inner most edible). While the highest Fe and Zn are determined in the middle edible part in edible white onions, the highest Fe and Zn were determined in the outer most edible part in brown onions. In general, the most heavy metals were localized in the bark, head, and root parts of the onions. This had a positive effect on the safe edibility of onions. The heavy metal detected in the highest amount in onion samples was arsenic, followed by Cr, Al, Ni, Se, Ba, Pb, Mo, Co, and Cd in descending order. Generally, purple onion type showed maximum values. Therefore, results of the present study seen to be beneficial in the way that it allowed us to selected some varieties with nutrition value that could be interesting to introduce in gastronomy.
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- Mehmet Musa Özcan
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Selçuk, 42031, Konya, Turkey.
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, 42031, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, 42031, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary Laboratory, Aydoğanlar High Vocational College, Karapınar, Konya, Turkey
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Wang L, Xu D, Zhang Q, Liu T, Tao Z. Simultaneous removal of heavy metals and bioelectricity generation in microbial fuel cell coupled with constructed wetland: an optimization study on substrate and plant types. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:768-778. [PMID: 34341922 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15688-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A microbial fuel cell coupled with constructed wetland (CW-MFC) was built to remove heavy metals (Zn and Ni) from sludge. The performance for the effects of substrates (granular activated carbon (GAC), ceramsite) and plants (Iris pseudacorus, water hyacinth) towards the heavy metal treatment as well as electricity generation was systematically investigated to determine the optimal constructions of CW-MFCs. The CW-MFC systems possessed higher Zn and Ni removal efficiencies as compared to CW. The maximal removal rates of Zn (76.88%) and Ni (66.02%) were obtained in system CW-MFC based on GAC and water hyacinth (GAC- and WH-CW-MFC). Correspondingly, the system produced the maximum voltage of 534.30 mV and power density of 70.86 mW·m-3, respectively. Plant roots and electrodes contributed supremely to the removal of heavy metals, especially for GAC- and WH-CW-MFC systems. The coincident enrichment rates of Zn and Ni reached 21.10% and 26.04% for plant roots and 14.48% and 16.50% for electrodes, respectively. A majority of the heavy metals on the sludge surface were confirmed as Zn and Ni. Furthermore, the high-valence Zn and Ni were effectively reduced to low-valence or elemental metals. This study provides a theoretical guidance for the optimal construction of CW-MFC and the resource utilization of sludge containing heavy metals.
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- Lu Wang
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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Liu Q, Zhao Z, Xue Z, Li D, Wen Z, Ran Y, Mei Z, He L. Comprehensive Risk Assessment of Applying Biogas Slurry in Peanut Cultivation. Front Nutr 2021; 8:702096. [PMID: 34722601 PMCID: PMC8552993 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.702096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Biogas slurry, a byproduct of biogas plants, is considered a high-quality bio-organic fertilizer. Despite providing nutrients to crops, biogas slurry may contain a high concentration of heavy metals, leading to food safety problems and endangering human health if such metals are absorbed by plants. Therefore, biogas slurry should undergo systematic risk assessment prior to direct use on farmland to ensure its safety for soils and crops. In this study, the risk of applying biogas slurry in peanut cultivation was comprehensively evaluated. Based on nitrogen contents, different concentrations of biogas slurry were applied in peanut cultivation. The results achieved herein showed that the application of biogas slurry as a nutrient supplier in peanut cultivation would significantly affect the physical and chemical properties of soil and characteristics of the plant and the quality of peanuts. Although the heavy metal content of biogas slurry was within the permitted range, it had potential risks to human health and the environment. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that biogas slurry was the primary source of heavy metals in soil. After the application of biogas slurry, the contents of As and Hg in the soil increased significantly, which were 11.12 and 26.67 times higher than those in the control soil. The contents of Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, and As in peanut kernel samples under different levels of biogas slurry application were all lower than the maximum permissible limit set by the Standardization Administration of China. In contrast, the content of Hg in peanut kernels was higher than the maximum permissible limit value of 0.02 mg/kg. Peanut had a higher enrichment capacity of Cd and Zn and a higher migration capacity of Pb. The health risk assessment showed that the long-term consumption of peanuts grown with a high dosage of biogas slurry would be harmful to the health of children aged 2–6 years with a large consumption level.
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- Qingyu Liu
- College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China.,Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu, China
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- College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Institute of Development Studies, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu, China
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- College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu, China
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Wang S, Wang J, Li J, Hou Y, Shi L, Lian C, Shen Z, Chen Y. Evaluation of biogas production potential of trace element-contaminated plants via anaerobic digestion. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 208:111598. [PMID: 33396119 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Within the domain of phytoremediation research, the proper disposal of harvestable plant parts, that remove pollutants from contaminated soil, has been attracted extensive attention. Here, the bioenergy generation capability of trace metals (Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Mn, and As) polluted plants was assessed. The biogas production potential of accumulators or hyperaccumulator plants, Elsholtzia haichowensis, Sedum alfredii, Solanum nigrum, Phytolacca americana and Pteris vittata were 259.2 ± 1.9, 238.7 ± 4.2, 135.9 ± 0.9, 129.5 ± 2.9 and 106.8 ± 2.1 mL/g, respectively. The presence of Cu (at approximately 1000 mg/kg) increased the cumulative biogas production, the daily methane production and the methane yield of E. haichowensis. For S. alfredii, the presence of Zn (≥500 mg/kg) showed a significant negative impact on the methane content in biogas, and the daily methane production, which decreased the biogas and methane yield. The biogas production potential increased when the content of Mn was at 5 000-10,000 mg/kg, subsequently, decreased when the value of Mn at 20,000 mg/kg. However, Cd (1-200 mg/kg), Pb (125-2000 mg/kg) and As (1250-10,000 mg/kg) showed no distinctive change in the cumulative biogas production of S. nigrum, S. alfredii and P. vittata, respectively. The methane yield showed a strong positive correlation (R2 =0.9704) with cumulative biogas production, and the energy potential of the plant residues were at 415-985 kWh/ton. Thus, the anaerobic digestion has bright potential for the disposal of trace metal contaminated plants, and has promising prospects for the use in energy production.
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- Shengxiao Wang
- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Asian Natural Environmental Science Center, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-8 Midori-cho, Nishitokyoshi, Tokyo 188-0002, Japan
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; National Joint Local Engineering Research Center for Rural Land Resources Use and Consolidation, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Asian Natural Environmental Science Center, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-8 Midori-cho, Nishitokyoshi, Tokyo 188-0002, Japan.
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You R, Margenat A, Lanzas CS, Cañameras N, Carazo N, Navarro-Martín L, Matamoros V, Bayona JM, Díez S. Dose effect of Zn and Cu in sludge-amended soils on vegetable uptake of trace elements, antibiotics, and antibiotic resistance genes: Human health implications. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2020; 191:109879. [PMID: 32841899 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The application of sewage sludge to agricultural fields reduces the need for mineral fertilizers by increasing soil organic matter, but may also increase soil pollution. Previous studies indicate that zinc and copper, as the most abundant elements in sewage sludge, affect plant uptake of other contaminants. This paper aims to investigate and compare the effect of increasing amounts of Zn and Cu in sludge-amended soils on the accumulation of trace elements (TEs), antibiotics (ABs), and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in lettuce and radish. The vegetables were grown under controlled conditions, and the influence on plant physiology and human health were also evaluated. The results show that the addition of Zn and Cu significantly increased the concentration of TEs in the edible tissue of both vegetables. According to the hazard quotient (HQ) of the TEs, the human health risk increased 2 to 3 times and was 3-4 times greater in lettuce than in radish. In contrast to the TEs, the occurrence of ABs and most of the ARGs was higher in radish roots than lettuce leaves. ABs were not detected in lettuce leaves, and the amount of all ARGs except blaTEM was 10 times lower than in radish roots. On the other hand, the addition of Zn and Cu had no significant effect on the occurrence of ABs and ARGs in the edible part of the vegetables, and no damage was found to plant productivity or physiology. The results show that the consumption of lettuce and radish grown in sewage-sludge-amended soils under tested doses of Cu and Zn does not pose an adverse human health effect, as the total HQ value was always less than 1, and the presence of ABs and ARGs was not found to have any potential impact. Nevertheless, further studies are needed to estimate the long-term effect on human health of crops grown under frequent application of biosolids in arable soil.
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- Rui You
- Environmental Chemistry Department, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, IDÆA-CSIC, E-08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Environmental Chemistry Department, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, IDÆA-CSIC, E-08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Environmental Chemistry Department, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, IDÆA-CSIC, E-08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Agri-Food Engineering and Biotechnology DEAB-UPC, Esteve Terrades 8, Building 4, E-08860, Castelldefels, Spain
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- Department of Agri-Food Engineering and Biotechnology DEAB-UPC, Esteve Terrades 8, Building 4, E-08860, Castelldefels, Spain
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- Environmental Chemistry Department, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, IDÆA-CSIC, E-08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Environmental Chemistry Department, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, IDÆA-CSIC, E-08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Environmental Chemistry Department, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, IDÆA-CSIC, E-08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Environmental Chemistry Department, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, IDÆA-CSIC, E-08034, Barcelona, Spain.
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Barłóg P, Hlisnikovský L, Kunzová E. Concentration of trace metals in winter wheat and spring barley as a result of digestate, cattle slurry, and mineral fertilizer application. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:4769-4785. [PMID: 31845241 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07304-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Concentration of trace metals (TMs) is one of the most crucial factors determining the quality of cereal grains. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of digestate, manure, and NPK fertilization on TM concentration in grains and straw of two cereal crops-winter wheat (WW) and spring barley (SB)-and TM transfer from soil to plants. The experiment was carried out between 2012 and 2016. Every year, the same treatment was used on each plot: control (without fertilization), digestate, digestate + straw, cattle slurry, and mineral NPK fertilization. In general, fertilization increased the concentration of TMs that belong to the micronutrient group (Zn, Cu, Fe), particularly after application of digestate and cattle slurry. At the same time, fertilization, regardless of the fertilizer type, led to an increase in Cd concentration in the grain of WW in comparison with the control. Despite the increase in Cd and micronutrient content as a result of fertilization, the concentration of elements remained below the applicable standards. Among TMs, only Pb content exceeded the European Union limits. The increased concentration of Pb was, however, an effect of other factors, rather than fertilization. The results clearly indicated that the biogas digestate from anaerobic codigestion of cattle slurry and agricultural residue could be utilized as fertilizer in agricultural applications without a risk of contaminating the food chain with TMs.
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- Przemysław Barłóg
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Environmental Biogeochemistry, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 71F, 60-625, Poznan, Poland.
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- Department of Nutrition Management, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507, Ruzyně, 161 01, Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nutrition Management, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507, Ruzyně, 161 01, Prague 6, Czech Republic
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Alimohammadi M, Nabizadeh R, Yaghmaeian K, Mahvi AH, Foroohar P, Hemmati S, Heidarinejad Z. Data on assessing fluoride risk in bottled waters in Iran. Data Brief 2018; 20:825-830. [PMID: 30211282 PMCID: PMC6134186 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2018.08.160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Revised: 08/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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The general goal of this data was to determine the concentration of fluoride and assess its risk in waters bottled in Iran. Seventy-one samples of different brands of bottled water were collected. Then, the fluoride concentration was measured through standard method for water and wastewater experiments. The non-carcinogenicity risk of fluoride for different groups of infants, children, teenagers, and adults was calculated by proper formula. The data presented here indicated that the mean concentration of fluoride in bottled waters was 0.272 mg/L, which is lower than the minimum world health organization (WHO) guideline. Further, the mean hazard quotient (HQ) values for fluoride across the groups of infants, children, teenagers, and adults with respective values of 0.0363, 0.2568, 0.1813, and 0.1452 were observed in 0, 1, 1, and 0 cases of HQ>1. Generally, in most of the tested brands, HQ value was less than 1, and this value was above 1 in only one brand of bottled water.
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- Mahmood Alimohammadi
- Center for Water Quality Research (CWQR), Institute for Environmental Research (IER), Tehran University of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of public health, Tehran University of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Health Equity Research Center (HERC) Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of public health, Tehran University of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of public health, Tehran University of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of public health, Tehran University of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Center for Water Quality Research (CWQR), Institute for Environmental Research (IER), Tehran University of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Food Health Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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