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Bethke K, Kwidzińska K, Caban M. Investigation of pharmaceutical bioaccumulation in Daphnia sp. living in a wastewater treatment plant. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 950:174915. [PMID: 39134262 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174915] [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: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most widely used pharmaceuticals. Their presence in natural waters is due to the low removal efficiency in conventional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Interestingly, certain zooplankton species can survive the mixture of pollution and abnormal water conditions in WWTPs. In our study, for the first time, we tested the in-situ bioaccumulation of NSAIDs and their metabolites in Daphnia pulex, which were obtained in high numbers in one WWTP during the summer. It was found that diclofenac (DCF) and 4-hydroxy DCF were present in the studied clarifiers and ponds. Among these chemicals, only DCF was detected in daphnia. The bioaccumulation factor of DCF in daphnia was below 36 L kg-1ww and was lower than those obtained under experimental conditions for Daphnia magna. The tested daphnia adapted to chronic exposure to mixtures of drugs in μg L-1 level and could be implemented in biobased WWTPs. According to our data, there is a need to supplement the risk assessment of anthropogenic pollutants with in-situ cases to demonstrate the adaptation possibilities of wild-living organisms.
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- Katarzyna Bethke
- University of Gdansk, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Environmental Analysis, ul. Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland
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- University of Gdansk, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Environmental Analysis, ul. Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland
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- University of Gdansk, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Environmental Analysis, ul. Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland.
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Adeyi AA, Ogundola DO, Popoola LT, Bernard E, Udeagbara SG, Ogunyemi AT, Olateju II, Zainul R. Potassium permanganate-modified eggshell biosorbent for the removal of diclofenac from liquid environment: adsorption performance, isotherm, kinetic, and thermodynamic analyses. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:802. [PMID: 39120741 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12964-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: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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This study assess how well diclofenac (DCF) can be separated from aqueous solution using potassium permanganate-modified eggshell biosorbent (MEB). The MEB produced was characterised using XRD, FTIR, and SEM. Batch experiments were conducted to examine and assess the impact of contact time, adsorbent dosage, initial concentration, and temperature on the adsorption capacity of the MEB in the DCF sequestration. The best parameters to obtained 95.64% DCF removal from liquid environment were 0.05 g MEB weight, 50 mg/L initial concentration, and 60 min contact time at room temperature. The maximum DCF sequestration capacity was found to be 159.57 mg/g with 0.05 g of MEB at 298 K. The adsorption isotherm data were more accurately predicted by the Freundlich model, indicating a process of heterogeneous multilayer adsorption. The results of the kinetic study indicated that the pseudo-second-order kinetic models best matched the experimental data. The findings revealed that the dynamic of DCF entrapment is largely chemisorption and diffusion controlled. Based on the values of thermodynamic parameters, the process is both spontaneous and endothermic. The primary processes of DCF sorption mechanism onto the MEB were chemical surface complexation, hydrogen bonding, π-π stacking, and electrostatic interactions. The produced MEB showed effective DCF separation from the aqueous solution and continued to have maximal adsorption capability even after five regeneration cycles. These findings suggest that MEB could be highly efficient adsorbent for the removal of DCF from pharmaceutical wastewater.
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- Abel A Adeyi
- Department Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), PMB 5454, Ado-Ekiti, 360211, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
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- Department Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), PMB 5454, Ado-Ekiti, 360211, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Department Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), PMB 5454, Ado-Ekiti, 360211, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK), PMB 1022, Keffi, Nigeria
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- Department Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), PMB 5454, Ado-Ekiti, 360211, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Department Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), PMB 5454, Ado-Ekiti, 360211, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Department Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), PMB 5454, Ado-Ekiti, 360211, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
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Sahoo TP, Satasiya G, Moradeeya PG, Saravaia HT, Kumar MA. Removal of fluoroquinolone antibiotic and sulfonated dye by functionalized Persea americana seed powder: Appraisal on phase transfer kinetics, equilibrium, economics, and applications in rural settings. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 261:119727. [PMID: 39117052 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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The study focuses on reactive orange 16 (RO16), a sulfonated dye, and ciprofloxacin (CiP), a fluoroquinolone antibiotic treatment from aquatic surface by adsorption. The functionalized Persea americana seed powder (PASP) was developed by acid hydrolysis technique and investigated for RO16 and CiP removal in batch scale at different concentrations for CiP and RO16, pH (2-8), contact duration and temperature (303-318K). Utilizing a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), the generated native PASP were assessed for their morphological characteristics. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was applied to examine the performing characteristics of PASP. Experimental findings with four kinetic mathematical models allowed the estimation of the process involved in the biosorption. The most effective agreement was explained by the pseudo-second-order model and Sips isotherm (Cip = 34.603 mg/g and RO16 = 30.357 mg/g) at 303K temperature. For Cip Process economics of the biosorbent was done, and it was observed that it was less than the readily market-available activated carbon.
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- Tarini Prasad Sahoo
- Analytical and Environmental Science Division & Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, 364 002, Gujarat, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Analytical and Environmental Science Division & Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, 364 002, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Marwadi University, Rajkot, 360 003, Gujarat, India
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- Analytical and Environmental Science Division & Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, 364 002, Gujarat, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Rural and Entrepreneurship Development, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai, 600 113, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Pan M, Lee LSH, Sham YT, Ho KCK, Zhang H. Phytoremediation of diclofenac and sulfamethoxazole in Arabidopsis thaliana cells and seedlings. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:142989. [PMID: 39098350 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Diclofenac (DLF), a widely recognized non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and sulfamethoxazole (SMX), a broad-spectrum sulfonamide antibiotic, are commonly prescribed medications that have raised concerns as significant contributors to pharmaceutical pollution in natural ecosystems despite their clinical effectiveness. This study investigates the potential phytoremediation pathways for these two drugs in plant systems by tracking and quantifying the fate of the parent compounds and their metabolites in Arabidopsis thaliana using cell and seedling cultures. Results indicated significant differences in the dissipation of DLF according to the treatment and time interaction within the cell cultures. Viable plant cells showed complete dissipation of DLF from an initial concentration of 2758 ng/mL in 96 h, whereas non-viable cells and blank solutions remained stable. The dissipation of SMX was comparable across viable, non-viable, and blanks, showing a minor decrease from 842 to 799 ng/mL over 120 h following the treatment of viable cells. DLF metabolites including 4'-hydroxy-diclofenac, 5-hydroxy-diclofenac, acyl-glutamatyl-diclofenac, 1-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-5-hydroxy-2-indolinone, 5-sulfooxy-diclofenac, 5-glucopyranosyloxy-diclofenac, 1-(2,6-dichloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-indolinone, and 4'-glucopyranosyloxy-diclofenac were recognized, likely formed through acylation, glutamyl conjugation, hydroxylation, dehydration, cyclization, sulfonation, and glucosidation. While for SMX, metabolites including sulfamethoxazole-glucuronide, nitroso-sulfamethoxazole, N4-acetylsulfamethoxazole, and N4-acetyl-5-OH-sulfamethoxazole were identified, potentially produced through glucuronidation, nitrosation, acetylation, and hydroxylation. Phase I metabolite concentrations of DLF and SMX peaked earlier than those of phase II metabolites. Hydroponic A. thaliana demonstrated comparable efficiencies in the phytoremediation of DLF and SMX, with concentrations varying from 1 mg/L to 10 mg/L. Detectable levels of both parent compounds and their metabolites confirmed successful absorption and metabolism within the plant system. This study provides valuable insights into the potential of phytoremediation as a sustainable approach for reducing the environmental toxicity of DLF and SMX and suggests comparable metabolic efficiency. These findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge on phytoremediation and its application in addressing pollution from pharmaceuticals and personal care products.
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- Min Pan
- Department of Applied Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Matesun J, Petrik L, Musvoto E, Ayinde W, Ikumi D. Limitations of wastewater treatment plants in removing trace anthropogenic biomarkers and future directions: A review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 281:116610. [PMID: 38909392 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116610] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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This review highlights the limitations faced by conventional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in effectively removing contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), heavy metals (HMs), and Escherichia coli (E. coli). This emphasises the limitations of current treatment methods and advocates for innovative approaches to enhance the removal efficiency. By following the PRISMA guidelines, the study systematically reviewed relevant literature on detecting and remedying these pollutants in wastewater treatment facilities. Conventional wastewater treatment plants struggle to eliminate CECs, HMs, and E. coli owing to their small size, persistence, and complex nature. The review suggests upgrading WWTPs with advanced tertiary processes to significantly improve contaminant removal. This calls for cost-effective treatment parameters and standardised assessment techniques to enhance the fate of MPs in WWTPs and WRRFs. It recommends integrating insights from mass-balance model studies on MPs in WWTP to overcome modelling challenges and ensure model reliability. In conclusion, this review underscores the urgent need for advancements in wastewater treatment processes to mitigate the environmental impact of trace anthropogenic biomarkers. Future efforts should focus on conducting comprehensive studies, implementing advanced treatment methods, and optimising management practices in WWTPs and WRRFs.
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- Joshua Matesun
- Water Research Group, New Engineering Building, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7701, South Africa.
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- Environmental and NanoScience Research Group, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, Cape Town 7535, South Africa
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- TruSense Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd, 191 Hartley Street Pretoria, South Africa
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- Water Research Group, New Engineering Building, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7701, South Africa
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- Water Research Group, New Engineering Building, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7701, South Africa.
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Dias CS, Franco MAE, Rodrigues EC, Ferreira JL, Viegas BM, Féris LA, Estumano DC, Macêdo EN. Diclofenac sodium adsorption on activated carbon: experimental, modeling and bayesian statistics. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2024; 96:e20231110. [PMID: 39046057 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202420231110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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The present study modeled the adsorption process of the drug diclofenac sodium on activated charcoal. For this purpose, a mass balance-based model was used considering a fixed bed column. The mass transfer rate in the solid phase was represented by a driving force model proposed in this study, and a gamma exponent with a range of 0 > γ ≤ 2 was assigned to the model. Different isotherms were adopted to represent the equilibrium at the solid/liquid interface: the Langmuir, Freundlich, Sips and Redlich-Peterson isotherms. The modeling was approached from the perspective of Bayesian statistics, and the Markov chain Monte Carlo method was used for parameter estimation. Model validation was performed with experimental data obtained under different operating conditions of initial concentration ($C_{0.
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- Camila S Dias
- Universidade Federal do Pará, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, 66075-970 Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Química, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2777, 90040-040 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Pará, Faculdade de Engenharia Química, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, 66075-970 Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Pará, Faculdade de Engenharia Química, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, 66075-970 Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Pará, Faculdade de Biotecnologia, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, 66075-970 Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2777, 90040-040 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Pará, Faculdade de Biotecnologia, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, 66075-970 Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Pará, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, 66075-970 Belém, PA, Brazil
- Universidade Federal do Pará, Faculdade de Engenharia Química, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, 66075-970 Belém, PA, Brazil
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Reis R, Dhawle R, Girard R, Frontistis Z, Mantzavinos D, de Witte P, Cabooter D, Du Pasquier D. Electrochemical degradation of diclofenac generates unexpected thyroidogenic transformation products: Implications for environmental risk assessment. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 472:134458. [PMID: 38703679 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134458] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Diclofenac (DCF) is an environmentally persistent, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with thyroid disrupting properties. Electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (eAOPs) can efficiently remove NSAIDs from wastewater. However, eAOPs can generate transformation products (TPs) with unknown chemical and biological characteristics. In this study, DCF was electrochemically degraded using a boron-doped diamond anode. Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry was used to analyze the TPs of DCF and elucidate its potential degradation pathways. The biological impact of DCF and its TPs was evaluated using the Xenopus Eleutheroembryo Thyroid Assay, employing a transgenic amphibian model to assess thyroid axis activity. As DCF degradation progressed, in vivo thyroid activity transitioned from anti-thyroid in non-treated samples to pro-thyroid in intermediately treated samples, implying the emergence of thyroid-active TPs with distinct modes of action compared to DCF. Molecular docking analysis revealed that certain TPs bind to the thyroid receptor, potentially triggering thyroid hormone-like responses. Moreover, acute toxicity occurred in intermediately degraded samples, indicating the generation of TPs exhibiting higher toxicity than DCF. Both acute toxicity and thyroid effects were mitigated with a prolonged degradation time. This study highlights the importance of integrating in vivo bioassays in the environmental risk assessment of novel degradation processes.
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- Rafael Reis
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Department for Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Caratheodory 1, University Campus, Patras GR-26504, Greece
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- Laboratoire WatchFrog, Bâtiment Genavenir 3, 1 Rue Pierre Fontaine, Evry 91000, France
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, Kozani GR-50132, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Caratheodory 1, University Campus, Patras GR-26504, Greece
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- Laboratory for Molecular Biodiscovery, Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Department for Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Laboratoire WatchFrog, Bâtiment Genavenir 3, 1 Rue Pierre Fontaine, Evry 91000, France
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Fumagalli D. Environmental risk and market approval for human pharmaceuticals. Monash Bioeth Rev 2024:10.1007/s40592-024-00195-1. [PMID: 38958879 DOI: 10.1007/s40592-024-00195-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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This paper contributes to the growing discussion about how to mitigate pharmaceutical pollution, which is a threat to human, animal, and environmental health as well as a potential driver of antimicrobial resistance. It identifies market approval of pharmaceuticals as one of the most powerful ways to shape producer behavior and highlights that applying this tool raises ethical issues given that it might impact patients' access to medicines. The paper identifies seven different policy options that progressively give environmental considerations increased priority in the approval process, identifies ethically relevant interests affected by such policies, and makes explicit tensions and necessary tradeoffs between these interests. While arguing that the current European regulation gives insufficient weight to environmental considerations, the paper highlights concerns with the strongest policy options, on the grounds that these may very well endanger patients' access to effective medication.
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- Davide Fumagalli
- Department Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science, University of Gothenburg, Renstromsgatan 6, 412 55, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Aranda-Merino N, Marín-Garrido A, Román-Hidalgo C, Ramos-Payán M, Abril N, Fernández-Torres R, Bello-López MÁ. Bioavailability of flumequine and diclofenac in mice exposed to a metal-drug chemical cocktail. Evaluation of the protective role of selenium. Br J Pharmacol 2024; 181:1935-1951. [PMID: 38149319 DOI: 10.1111/bph.16312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Organisms, including humans, are subjected to the simultaneous action of a wide variety of pollutants, the effects of which should not be considered in isolation, as many synergies and antagonisms have been found between many of them. Therefore, this work proposes an in vivo study to evaluate the effect of certain metal contaminants on the bioavailability and metabolism of pharmacologically active compounds. Because the most frequent entry vector is through ingestion, the influence of the gut microbiota and the possible protective effects of selenium has been additionally evaluated. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH A controlled exposure experiment in mammals (Mus musculus) to a "chemical cocktail" consisting of metals and pharmaceuticals (diclofenac and flumequine). The presence of selenium has also been evaluated as an antagonist. Mouse plasma samples were measured by UPLC-QTOF. A targeted search of 48 metabolites was also performed. KEY RESULTS Metals significantly affected the FMQ plasma levels when the gut microbiota was depleted. Hydroxy FMQ decreased if metals were present. Selenium minimized this decrease. The 3-hydroxy DCF metabolite was not found in any case. Changes in some metabolic pathways are discussed. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The presence of metals in the mouse diet as well as the prior treatment of mice with an antibiotic mixture (Abxs), which deplete the gut microbiota, has a decisive effect on the bioavailability and metabolism of the tested pharmaceuticals and dietary selenium minimize some of their effects.
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- Noemí Aranda-Merino
- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus Universitario de Rabanales, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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Li R, Hao Y, Shen Y, Gui L, Lv W, Yuan L, Du B, Xie L, Li J, Xu X. Impact of cadmium and diclofenac exposure on biochemical responses, transcriptome, gut microflora, and growth performance in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodonidella). CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 360:142428. [PMID: 38797211 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142428] [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: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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In recent years, the concentrations of cadmium (Cd) and diclofenac (DCF) in water have frequently exceeded the standard; however, the toxic effects of these two pollutants on grass carp under single and combined exposure are unknown. In this study, the concentrations of pollutants in different tissues were detected, and the toxicities of the two pollutants to grass carp under different exposure conditions were compared based on growth traits, biochemical responses, gut microbiome, and transcriptomes. Based on these findings, the brain showed the lowest levels of Cd and DCF accumulation. Oxidative stress and pathological damage were observed in the brain and intestines. Changes in the structure and abundance of the gut microflora affect the synthesis of neurotransmitters, such as GABA and steroids. Differentially expressed genes in the brain were enriched in circadian rhythm functions. The expression of PER, CLOCK,1L-1β, 1L-17, and other genes are related to the abundance of Akkermansia, which indicates that the disorder of gut microflora will affect the normal circadian rhythm of the brain. All indices in the recovery group showed an increasing trend. Overall, the toxicity of Cd and DCF showed antagonism, and a single exposure had a stronger effect on gut microorganisms and circadian rhythm, which provided a scientific basis for exploring the comprehensive effects of different pollutants.
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- Runbo Li
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Tongling Puji Sangtian Daoyu Ecological Development Co., Ltd., Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquaculture, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.
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Kwidzińska K, Zalewska M, Aksmann A, Kobos J, Mazur-Marzec H, Caban M. Multi-biomarker response of cyanobacteria Synechocystis salina and Microcystis aeruginosa to diclofenac. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 471:134373. [PMID: 38678710 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134373] [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: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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The cyanobacterial response to pharmaceuticals is less frequently investigated compared to green algae. Pharmaceuticals can influence not only the growth rate of cyanobacteria culture, but can also cause changes at the cellular level. The effect of diclofenac (DCF) as one of the for cyanobacteria has been rarely tested, and DCF has never been applied with cellular biomarkers. The aim of this work was to test the response of two unicellular cyanobacteria (Synechocystis salina and Microcystis aeruginosa) toward DCF (100 mg L-1) under photoautotrophic growth conditions. Such endpoints were analyzed as cells number, DCF uptake, the change in concentrations of photosynthetic pigments, the production of toxins, and chlorophyll a in vivo fluorescence. It was noted that during a 96 h exposure, cell proliferation was not impacted. Nevertheless, a biochemical response was observed. The increased production of microcystin was noted for M. aeruginosa. Due to the negligible absorption of DCF into cells, it is possible that the biochemical changes are induced by an external signal. The application of non-standard biomarkers demonstrates the effect of DCF on microorganism metabolism without a corresponding effect on biomass. The high resistance of cyanobacteria to DCF and the stimulating effect of DCF on the secretion of toxins raise concerns for environment biodiversity.
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- Klaudia Kwidzińska
- University of Gdansk, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Environmental Analysis, ul. Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland.
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- University of Gdansk, Faculty of Biology, Department of Plant Experimental Biology and Biotechnology, ul. Wita Stwosza 59, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland
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- University of Gdansk, Faculty of Biology, Department of Plant Experimental Biology and Biotechnology, ul. Wita Stwosza 59, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland
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- University of Gdansk, Faculty of Oceanography and Geography, Department of Marine Biology and Biotechnology, al. Marszałka Piłsudskiego 46, 81-378 Gdynia, Poland
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- University of Gdansk, Faculty of Oceanography and Geography, Department of Marine Biology and Biotechnology, al. Marszałka Piłsudskiego 46, 81-378 Gdynia, Poland
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- University of Gdansk, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Environmental Analysis, ul. Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland
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Schmiemann D, Bicks F, Bartels I, Cordes A, Jäger M, Gutmann JS, Hoffmann-Jacobsen K. Enzymatic degradability of diclofenac ozonation products: A mechanistic analysis. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 358:142112. [PMID: 38677613 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142112] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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The treatment of waterborne micropollutants, such as diclofenac, presents a significant challenge to wastewater treatment plants due to their incomplete removal by conventional methods. Ozonation is an effective technique for the degradation of micropollutants. However, incomplete oxidation can lead to the formation of ecotoxic by-products that require a subsequent post-treatment step. In this study, we analyze the susceptibility of micropollutant ozonation products to enzymatic digestion with laccase from Trametes versicolor to evaluate the potential of enzymatic treatment as a post-ozonation step. The omnipresent micropollutant diclofenac is used as an example, and the enzymatic degradation kinetics of all 14 detected ozonation products are analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry (HPLC-HRMS) and tandem mass spectrometry (MS2). The analysis shows that most of the ozonation products are responsive to chemo-enzymatic treatment but show considerable variation in enzymatic degradation kinetics and efficiencies. Mechanistic investigation of representative transformation products reveals that the hydroxylated aromatic nature of the ozonation products matches the substrate spectrum, facilitating their rapid recognition as substrates by laccase. However, after initiation by laccase, the subsequent chemical pathway of the enzymatically formed radicals determines the global degradability observed in the enzymatic process. Substrates capable of forming stable molecular oxidation products inhibit complete detoxification by oligomerization. This emphasizes that it is not the enzymatic uptake of the substrates but the channelling of the reaction of the substrate radicals towards the oligomerization of the substrate radicals that is the key step in the further development of an enzymatic treatment step for wastewater applications.
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- Dorothee Schmiemann
- Department of Chemistry and Institute for Coatings and Surface Chemistry, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Adlerstr. 32, 47798, Krefeld, Germany; Institute of Physical Chemistry and CENIDE (Center for Nanointegration), University Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5, 45141, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute for Coatings and Surface Chemistry, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Adlerstr. 32, 47798, Krefeld, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute for Coatings and Surface Chemistry, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Adlerstr. 32, 47798, Krefeld, Germany; Faculty of Chemistry, Instrumental Analytical Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5, 45141, Essen, Germany
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- ASA Spezialenzyme GmbH, Am Exer 19c, 38302, Wolfenbüttel, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute for Coatings and Surface Chemistry, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Adlerstr. 32, 47798, Krefeld, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and CENIDE (Center for Nanointegration), University Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsstraße 5, 45141, Essen, Germany; Deutsches Textilforschungszentrum Nord-West gGmbH, Adlerstr. 1, 47798, Krefeld, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute for Coatings and Surface Chemistry, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Adlerstr. 32, 47798, Krefeld, Germany.
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Fernández-López C, González García M, Bueno-Crespo A, Martínez-España R. Biodegradation behaviour of pharmaceutical compounds and selected metabolites in activated sludge. A forecasting decision system approach. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2024; 22:229-243. [PMID: 38887771 PMCID: PMC11180058 DOI: 10.1007/s40201-023-00890-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Society's support upon chemicals over the last few decades has led to their increased production, application and discharge into the environment. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) contain a multitude of these chemicals such us; pharmaceutical compounds (PCs). Often, their biodegradability by activated sludge microorganisms is significant for their elimination during wastewater treatment. In this paper the focus is laid on two PCs carbamazepine (CBZ) and diclofenac (DCF) and their main transformation products (TPs). Laboratory degradation tests with these two pharmaceuticals using activated sludge as inoculum under aerobic conditions were performed and microbial metabolites were analyzed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS). In two different Mixed liquid Suspended Solids (MLSS) concentrations the biodegradability by activated sludge of CBZ and DCF were evaluated. Also, this article proposes a decision support system to optimize the prediction process of this type of pharmacological compounds. A study and analysis of the techniques of Support Vector Machine, Random Forest, Decision Trees and Multilayer Perceptron Network is carried out to select the most reliable and accurate predictor for the decision system. There are not significant differences in the removal of DCF with 30 mg MLSS/L and 60 mg MLSS/L. DCF was better removed than CBZ in all experiments studied. The TP detected in the samples were mainly 4-OH-DCF for DCF and 10, 11 EPOXICBZ for CBZ. The results show that the best models are obtained with Random Forest and Multilayer Perceptron Network techniques, with a model fit of more than 95% for both carbamazepine and diclofenac metabolites. Obtaining a root means square errors of 0.80 µg/L for the metabolite 4-OH-DCF for DCF with the technique Random Forest and a root means square errors of 1.13 µg/L for the metabolite 10, 11 EPOXICBZ for CBZ with the Multilayer Perceptron Network technique. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40201-023-00890-x.
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- Carmen Fernández-López
- Centro Universitario de la Defensa, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Santiago de la Ribera, Murcia, Spain
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- Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, Avenida de la Paz, 137, 26006 Logroño, La Rioja Spain
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Pirete LDM, Camargo FP, Grosseli GM, Sakamoto IK, Fadini PS, Silva EL, Varesche MBA. Microbial diversity and metabolic inference of diclofenac removal in optimised batch heterotrophic-denitrifying conditions by means of factorial design. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:2847-2866. [PMID: 36927407 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2023.2192365] [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: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Using the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Rotational Central Composite Design (RCCD), this study evaluated the removal of DCF under denitrifying conditions, with ethanol as cosubstrate, in batch reactors, being 1 L Erlenmeyer flasks (330 mL of reactional volume) containing Dofing medium and kept under agitation at 130 rpm and incubated at mesophilic temperature (30 °C). It considered the individual and multiple effects of the variables: nitrate (130 - 230 mg NO3- L-1), DCF (60-100 µg DCF L-1) and ethanol (130 - 230 mg EtOH L-1). The highest drug removal efficiency (17.5%) and total nitrate removal were obtained at 176.6 ± 4.3 mg NO3 -L-1, 76.8 ± 3.7 µg DCF L-1, and 180.0 ± 2.5 mg EtOH L-1. Under such conditions, the addition of ethanol and nitrate was significant for the additional removal of diclofenac (p > 0.05). The prevalence of Rhodanobacter, Haliangium and Terrimonas in the inoculum biomass (activated sludge systems) was identified through the 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The potential of these genera to remove nitrate and degrade diclofenac was inferred, and the main enzymes potentially involved in this process were α-methylacyl-CoA racemase, long-chain fatty acid-CoA ligase, catalases and pseudoperoxidases.
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- Luciana de Melo Pirete
- Department of Hydraulics and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Hydraulics and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Hydraulics and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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Ramírez E, Carmona-Pérez D, Marco JF, Sanchez-Lievanos KR, Sabinas-Hernández SA, Knowles KE, Elizalde-González MP. Comparison of MAF-32 and a One-Pot Synthesized Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide/MAF-32 Composite for the Adsorption of Diclofenac. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2269. [PMID: 38793334 PMCID: PMC11123495 DOI: 10.3390/ma17102269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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The global presence of pharmaceutical pollutants in water sources represents a burgeoning public health concern. Recent studies underscore the urgency of addressing this class of emerging contaminants. In this context, our work focuses on synthesizing a composite material, FexOy/MAF-32, through a streamlined one-pot reaction process, as an adsorbent for diclofenac, an emerging environmental contaminant frequently found in freshwater environments and linked to potential toxicity towards several organisms such as fish and mussels. A thorough characterization was performed to elucidate the structural composition of the composite. The material presents magnetic properties attributed to its superparamagnetic behavior, which facilitates the recovery efficiency of the composite post-diclofenac adsorption. Our study further involves a comparative analysis between the FexOy/MAF-32 and a non-magnetic counterpart, comprised solely of 2-ethylimidazolate zinc polymer. This comparison aims to discern the relative advantages and disadvantages of incorporating magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in the contaminant removal process facilitated by a coordination polymer. Our findings reveal that even a minimal incorporation of iron oxide nanoparticles substantially enhanced the composite's overall performance in pollutant adsorption.
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- Erick Ramírez
- Centro de Química, Instituto de Ciencias, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Ciudad Universitaria, Edif. IC7, Puebla Pue 72570, Mexico; (D.C.-P.); (M.P.E.-G.)
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- Centro de Química, Instituto de Ciencias, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Ciudad Universitaria, Edif. IC7, Puebla Pue 72570, Mexico; (D.C.-P.); (M.P.E.-G.)
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- Instituto de Química-Física Blas Cabrera, CSIC, c/Serrano, 119, 28006 Madrid, Spain;
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- Instituto de Física, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Ciudad Universitaria, Apartado Postal J-48, Puebla Pue 72570, Mexico;
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA; (K.R.S.-L.); (K.E.K.)
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- Centro de Química, Instituto de Ciencias, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Ciudad Universitaria, Edif. IC7, Puebla Pue 72570, Mexico; (D.C.-P.); (M.P.E.-G.)
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Zhu L, Xu G, Zhang Q, Wang G, Wang W, Wang Q. Semirational Design Strategy To Enhance the Thermostability and Catalytic Activity of Cytochrome P450 105D7 for the Degradation of the Pharmaceutically Active Compounds: Diclofenac. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024. [PMID: 38668375 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c10482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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Pharmaceutically active compounds are an important category of emerging pollutants, and their biological transformation processes in the environment are crucial for understanding and evaluating the migration, transformation, and environmental fate of emerging pollutants. The cytochrome P450 105 enzyme family has been proven to play an important role in the degradation of exogenous environmental pollutants. However, its thermostability and catalytic activity still need to be improved to better adapt to complex environmental conditions. This work elucidates the key mechanisms and important residues of the degradation reaction through multiple computational strategies, establishes a mutation library, and obtains 21 single-point mutation designs. Experimental verification showed that 16 single mutants had enhanced thermostability, with the R89F and L197Y mutants showing the highest increases in thermostability at 135 and 119% relative to the wild-type enzyme, respectively. Additionally, as a result of the higher specific activity of D390Q, it was selected for combination mutagenesis, ultimately resulting in three combination mutants (R89F/L197Y, R89F/D390Q, and R89F/L197Y/D390Q) with enhanced thermostability and catalytic activity. This study provides a modification approach for constructing efficient enzyme variants through semirational design and can contribute to the development of control technologies for emerging pollutants.
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- Ledong Zhu
- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, People's Republic of China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, People's Republic of China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, People's Republic of China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, People's Republic of China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, People's Republic of China
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Pereira L, Castillo V, Calero M, González-Egido S, Martín-Lara MÁ, Solís RR. Promoting the circular economy: Valorization of a residue from industrial char to activated carbon with potential environmental applications as adsorbents. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 356:120753. [PMID: 38531130 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120753] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Pyrolysis of residues enriched with carbon, such as in agroforestry or industrial activities, has been postulated as an emerging technology to promote the production of biofuels, contributing to the circular economy and minimizing waste. However, during the pyrolysis processes a solid fraction residue is generated. This work aims to study the viability of these chars to develop porous carbonaceous materials that can be used for environmental applications. Diverse chars discharged by an industrial pyrolysis factory have been activated with KOH. Concretely, the char residues came from the pyrolysis of olive stone, pine, and acacia splinters, spent residues fuel, and cellulose artificial casings. The changes in the textural, structural, and composition characteristics after the activation process were studied by N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, scanning electron microscopy, FTIR, elemental analysis, and XPS. A great porosity was developed, SBET within 776-1186 m2 g-1 and pore volume of 0.37-0.59 cm3 g-1 with 70-90% of micropores contribution. The activated chars were used for the adsorption of CO2, leading to CO2 maximum uptakes of 90-130 mg g-1. There was a good correlation between the CO2 uptake with microporosity and oxygenated surface groups of the activated chars. Moreover, their ability to adsorption of contaminants in aqueous solution was also evaluated. Concretely, there was studied the adsorption of aqueous heavy metals, i.e., Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn, and organic pollutants of emerging concern such as caffeine, diclofenac, and acetaminophen.
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- Ledicia Pereira
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain
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- Environment and Bioproducts Group, Department of Life Sciences, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, 28871, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain.
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Godoi FGA, Dias MA, Guerreiro ADS, Branco GS, Montagner CC, Moreira RG, Lo Nostro FL. Physiological responses on the reproductive, metabolism and stress endpoints of Astyanax lacustris females (Teleostei: Characiformes) after diclofenac and ibuprofen exposure. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2024; 278:109846. [PMID: 38316244 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2024.109846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Diclofenac (DCF) and ibuprofen (IBU) are pharmaceutical compounds frequently detected in aquatic compartments worldwide. Several hazard effects including developmental abnormalities and redox balance impairment have been elucidated in aquatic species, but multiple endocrine evaluations are scarce. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the disruptive physiological effects and toxicity of DCF and IBU isolated and combined, using females of the native freshwater teleost Astyanax lacustris. In regards to NSAIDs bioavailability, the results showed absence of degradation of IBU and DCF after 7 days of exposure. IBU LC50 for A. lacustris was 137 mgL-1 and females exposed to IBU isolated increased thyroxine (T4) concentration at 24 h and decreased after 96 h; DCF exposure decreased triiodothyronine (T3) concentration at 96 h. Circulating levels of 17β-estradiol (E2), cortisol (F) and testosterone (T) were not affected by any treatment. HPG and HPI axis genes fshβ, pomc and vtg were upregulated after 24 h of IBU exposure, and dio2 was downregulated in DCF fish exposed group after 96 h compared to the mixture. Protein concentration was reduced in muscle and increased in the liver by DCF and mixtures exposures at 24 h; while liver lipids were increased in the mixture groups after 96 h. The study point out the capacity of NSAIDs to affect endocrine endpoints in A. lacustris females and induce changes in energetic substrate content after acute exposure to isolated and mixed NSAIDs treatments. Lastly, the present investigation brings new insights into the toxicity and endocrine disruptive activity of NSAIDs in Latin America teleost species and the aquatic environment.
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- Filipe G A Godoi
- Departamento de Fisiología, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-090 São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Química Ambiental, Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química - Universidad de Campinas, 13086-970 Campinas, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-090 São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-090 São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química Ambiental, Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química - Universidad de Campinas, 13086-970 Campinas, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, 05508-090 São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratorio de Ecotoxicología Acuática, Departamento de Biodiversidad y Biología Experimental, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires & IBBEA, CONICET-UBA, Ciudad Universitaria, C1428EHA Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Pan D, Zhang C, Wang CS, Zhang P, Jiao XY, Ma QR, Wang LT, Li DJ, Li LP. Unravelling hidden threats of water disinfection: Toxicity evaluation and toxic products identification during diclofenac degradation. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 345:123424. [PMID: 38278408 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123424] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Diclofenac (DCF) is a widely-used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is routinely found in surface water bodies. While ozonation and ultraviolet (UV) radiation are commonly employed as disinfection methods in water treatment processes, the degradation of DCF in these processes occurs due to the strong oxidizing activity of the reactive oxygen species produced during both ozonation and UV radiation. Despite extensive studies reporting the removal and transformation of DCF through ozone and UV treatments, the potential hidden hazards of toxicity arising from these processes as well as the identification of the toxic transformation products have often been overlooked. In this study, various toxicities including microtoxicity, genotoxicity and antiestrogenicity were evaluated using multiple in-vitro bioassays. The transformation products were identified via ultra-performance liquid chromatography equipped with mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS). Correlation analysis was employed to gain deeper insight into the contributions of degradation products to overall toxicity. The results revealed that DCF possessed significant genotoxic and antiestrogenic effects, but displayed minimal microtoxicity. Microtoxic products such as those containing carbazole were generated during DCF degradation with ozone, UVA and UVC. Antiestrogenic products with dichloroaniline structures were observed in DCF ozonation but not in photodegradation by UVA and UVC. These findings highlighted the hidden risks associated with the disinfection of water containing micropollutants such as DCF.
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- Ding Pan
- Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China; School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Instrumentation and Service Center for Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China; School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Integrated Surface Water-Groundwater Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637009, China
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- Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China; School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China.
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Poddar K, Sarkar D, Bhoi R, Sarkar A. Biotransformation of diclofenac by isolated super-degrader Pseudomonas sp. DCα4: Postulated pathways, and attenuated ecotoxicological effects. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 344:123388. [PMID: 38242311 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123388] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Significant concentrations of emerging xenobiotics, like diclofenac (DCF), possessing severe irreversible eco-toxicological threats, has been detected in aquatic systems worldwide, raising the concerns. This present investigation is intended to explore an efficient solution to support the existing wastewater treatment policies to handle DCF contamination by bacteria-mediated biotransformation. DCF-tolerant bacterial strains were isolated from pharmaceutical wastewater and selected based on their non-virulence nature and degradation ability. Among those, Pseudomonas sp. DCα4 was found to be the most dominant DCF degrader exhibiting 99.82% removal of DCF confirmed by HPLC after optimization of temperature at 30.02 °C, pH at 6.9, inoculum of 4.94%, and time 68.02 h. The degradation kinetics exhibited the process of DCF degradation followed a first-order kinetics with k of 0.108/h and specific degradation rate of 0.013/h. Moreover, the enzyme activity study indicated predominant hydrolase activity in the DCF treatment broth of DCα4, implying hydrolysis as the main force behind DCF biotransformation. HRMS analysis confirmed the presence of 2-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 1,3-dichloro,2-amino, 5-hydroxybenzene, and benzylacetic acid as major intermediates of DCF biodegradation indicating non-specific hydrolysis of DCF. Whole genome analysis of most related strains which were confirmed by near full 16S rRNA gene sequence homology study, predicted involvement of different N-C bond hydrolase producing genes like puud, atzF, astB, nit1, and nylB. The ecotoxicological study using Aliivibrio fischeri exhibited 47.51% bioluminescence inhibition by DCF-containing broth which was comparable to the same caused by 1 mg/mL of K2Cr2O7 whereas remediated broth exhibited only 0.51% inhibition implying reduction of the ecotoxic load caused by DCF contamination. Cost analysis revealed that possible integration of the process with existing ones would increase per litre expense by $0.45. These results indicated that the described process of DCF biodegradation using the super-degrader DCα4 would be an advancement of existing pharmaceutical wastewater treatment processes for DCF bioremediation.
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- Kasturi Poddar
- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, 769008, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, 769008, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, 769008, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, 769008, India.
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Attia H, Badr A, Alshehri O, Alsulaiman W, Alshanwani A, Alshehri S, Arafa M, Hasan I, Ali R. The Protective Effects of Vitamin B Complex on Diclofenac Sodium-Induced Nephrotoxicity: The Role of NOX4/RhoA/ROCK. Inflammation 2024:10.1007/s10753-024-01996-6. [PMID: 38413451 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-024-01996-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Diclofenac sodium (DIC) is a widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Unfortunately, its prolonged use is associated with nephrotoxicity due to oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis. We aimed to investigate the nephroprotective effects of vitamin B complex (B1, B6, B12) against DIC-induced nephrotoxicity and its impact on NOX4/RhoA/ROCK, a pathway that plays a vital role in renal pathophysiology. Thirty-two Wistar rats were divided into four groups: (1) normal control; (2) vitamin B complex (16 mg/kg B1, 16 mg/kg B6, 0.16 mg/kg B12, intraperitoneal); (3) DIC (10 mg/kg, intramuscular); and (4) DIC plus vitamin B complex group. After 14 days, the following were assayed: serum renal biomarkers (creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, kidney injury molecule-1), oxidative stress, inflammatory (tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6), and fibrotic (transforming growth factor-β) markers as well as the protein levels of NOX4, RhoA, and ROCK. Structural changes, inflammatory cell infiltration, and fibrosis were detected using hematoxylin and eosin and Masson trichrome stains. Compared to DIC, vitamin B complex significantly decreased the renal function biomarkers, markers of oxidative stress and inflammation, and fibrotic cytokines. Glomerular and tubular damage, inflammatory infiltration, and excessive collagen accumulation were also reduced. Protein levels of NOX4, RhoA, and ROCK were significantly elevated by DIC, and this elevation was ameliorated by vitamin B complex. In conclusion, vitamin B complex administration could be a renoprotective approach during treatment with DIC via, at least in part, suppressing the NOX4/RhoA/ROCK pathway.
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- Hala Attia
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P. O. Box: 2454, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P. O. Box: 2454, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P. O. Box: 2454, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Pathology Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P. O. Box: 2454, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P. O. Box: 2454, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia
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Iovino P, Lavorgna M, Orlo E, Russo C, De Felice B, Campolattano N, Muscariello L, Fenti A, Chianese S, Isidori M, Musmarra D. An integrated approach for the assessment of the electrochemical oxidation of diclofenac: By-product identification, microbiological and eco-genotoxicological evaluation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 909:168511. [PMID: 37977373 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168511] [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: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Diclofenac (DCF), a contaminant of emerging concern, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug widely detected in water bodies, which demonstrated harmful acute and chronic toxicity toward algae, zooplankton and aquatic invertebrates, therefore its removal from impacted water is necessary. DCF is recalcitrant toward traditional treatment technologies, thus, innovative approaches are required. Among them, electrochemical oxidation (EO) has shown promising results. In this research, an innovative multidisciplinary approach is proposed to assess the electrochemical oxidation (EO) of diclofenac from wastewater by integrating the investigations on the removal efficiency and by-product identification with the disinfection capacity and the assessment of the effect on environmental geno-toxicity of by-products generated through the oxidation. The electrochemical treatment successfully degraded DCF by achieving >98 % removal efficiency, operating with NaCl 0.02 M at 50 A m-2. By-product identification analyses showed the formation of five DCF parental compounds generated by decarboxylic and CN cleavage reactions. The disinfection capacity of the EO technique was evaluated by carrying out microbiological tests on pathogens generally found in aquatic environments, including two rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli), one rod-shaped Gram-positive bacterium (Bacillus atrophaeus), and one Gram-positive coccus (Enterococcus hirae). Eco-toxicity was evaluated in freshwater organisms (algae, rotifers and crustaceans) belonging to two trophic levels through acute and chronic tests. Genotoxicity tests were carried out by Comet assay, and relative expression levels of catalase, manganese and copper superoxide dismutase genes in crustaceans. Results highlight the effectiveness of EO for the degradation of diclofenac and the inactivation of pathogens; however, the downstream mixture results in being harmful to the aquatic ecosystem.
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- P Iovino
- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, Caserta 81100, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, Caserta 81100, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, Caserta 81100, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, Caserta 81100, Italy.
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, Caserta 81100, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, Caserta 81100, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, Caserta 81100, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, Aversa 81031, Italy.
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, Aversa 81031, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, Caserta 81100, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, Aversa 81031, Italy
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Mofijur M, Hasan MM, Ahmed SF, Djavanroodi F, Fattah IMR, Silitonga AS, Kalam MA, Zhou JL, Khan TMY. Advances in identifying and managing emerging contaminants in aquatic ecosystems: Analytical approaches, toxicity assessment, transformation pathways, environmental fate, and remediation strategies. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 341:122889. [PMID: 37972679 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122889] [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: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Emerging contaminants (ECs) are increasingly recognized as threats to human health and ecosystems. This review evaluates advanced analytical methods, particularly mass spectrometry, for detecting ECs and understanding their toxicity, transformation pathways, and environmental distribution. Our findings underscore the reliability of current techniques and the potential of upcoming methods. The adverse effects of ECs on aquatic life necessitate both in vitro and in vivo toxicity assessments. Evaluating the distribution and degradation of ECs reveals that they undergo physical, chemical, and biological transformations. Remediation strategies such as advanced oxidation, adsorption, and membrane bioreactors effectively treat EC-contaminated waters, with combinations of these techniques showing the highest efficacy. To minimize the impact of ECs, a proactive approach involving monitoring, regulations, and public education is vital. Future research should prioritize the refining of detection methods and formulation of robust policies for EC management.
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- M Mofijur
- 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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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia; School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, QLD, 4701, Australia
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- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram, 4000, Bangladesh
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, 31952, Saudi Arabia
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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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- 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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- 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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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia; Centre for Green Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Kroll A, von der Ohe PC, Köhler HR, Sellier O, Junghans M. Aquatic thresholds for ionisable substances, such as diclofenac, should consider pH-specific differences in uptake and toxicity. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 908:168222. [PMID: 37952656 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168222] [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: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Diclofenac, a widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), enters the aquatic environment worldwide. The effect values available for the derivation of an environmental quality standard (EQS) are markedly heterogeneous, even within the same species. This heterogeneity could partially be attributed to inter-laboratory variation, but is also observed in repeated tests within the same facility. Diclofenac is ionisable; its speciation and potential for uptake and thus toxicity is influenced by pH. A high correlation has previously been observed between effects in zebrafish embryos and the pH-specific partitioning coefficient logD for diclofenac. We hypothesized that the observed heterogeneity could also be attributed to differences in study pH. To test this hypothesis, we reviewed physicochemical data and selected ecotoxicity data that were considered to be reliable and relevant in the latest EU EQS Dossier for which a study pH was reported for further analysis and EQS derivation. We adjusted the reported effect concentrations for differences in uptake using the delta logD value for the worst case pH value of 6.5. pH adjustment of effect values resulted in decreased heterogeneity of the acute effect data and a better fit of the chronic species sensitivity distribution. Both, the MAC-EQS and the AA-EQS were derived using the deterministic approach as data requirements for deriving EQS based on the SSD were not fulfilled. Many studies had to be discarded because test pH was not reported or exposure concentrations had not been analytically verified. Physico-chemical data had to be discarded due to non-relevant experimental conditions or missing information. We strongly encourage scientists publishing ecotoxicity data for ionisable substances to report the test pH together with the effect values and encourage measurement of physico-chemical parameters at environmentally relevant conditions. We recommend to consider adjusting the effect data for ionisable substances according to a worst-case pH in future hazard assessments.
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- Alexandra Kroll
- Swiss Centre for Applied Ecotoxicology, Ueberlandstrasse 133, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland.
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- Animal Physiological Ecology, Institute of Evolution and Ecology, University of Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 5, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Swiss Centre for Applied Ecotoxicology, Ueberlandstrasse 133, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- Swiss Centre for Applied Ecotoxicology, Ueberlandstrasse 133, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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Xu J, Zou J, Wu J, Zeng H, Huang Y, Yang J, Gong C, Chen S, Ma J. Enhanced chlorination of diclofenac using ABTS as electron shuttle: Performance, mechanism and applicability. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 907:168117. [PMID: 37890637 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Chlorination, one of the most common oxidation strategies, performed limited degradation capacity towards many emerging organic contaminants under neutral pH conditions. In this study, 2,2'-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline)-6-sulfonate (ABTS) was discovered to possess an outstanding activation property towards free available chlorine (FAC) during the chlorination of diclofenac (DCF) among pH 6.0-9.5. ABTS radical (ABTS•+) primarily accounted for the elimination of DCF in the ABTS/FAC system, although hydroxyl radicals, reactive chlorine species, and singlet oxygen were also generated via the self-decomposition of FAC. ABTS acted as the electron shuttle to degrade DCF in the ABTS/FAC system, where ABTS was firstly oxidized by FAC to ABTS•+ via single electron transfer, and followed by the elimination of DCF with the generated ABTS•+. Eight DCF degradation intermediates were identified by LC/Q-TOF/MS, and four DCF degradation pathways were proposed. Real water bodies, humic acid, and the coexistent anions of Cl-, HCO3-, NO3-, and SO42- performed negligible influence on DCF removal in ABTS/FAC system. ABTS/FAC system was much superior to sole chlorination in terms of toxicity reduction and anti-interference capacity. Overall, this study innovatively introduced ABTS as the electron shuttle to enhance the oxidative capacity of FAC under neutral pH conditions and provided a new insight that the ABTS-like organic/synthetic components might play an important role in degrading emerging organic contaminants by chlorination in water treatment.
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- Jiaxin Xu
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste Utilization and Pollution Control, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, China; Key Laboratory of Water Quality Science and Water Environment Recovery Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste Utilization and Pollution Control, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, China.
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste Utilization and Pollution Control, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water Quality Science and Water Environment Recovery Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste Utilization and Pollution Control, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, China
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- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Xiamen Institute of Environmental Science, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste Utilization and Pollution Control, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150090, China
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Di Guardo A, Castiglioni S, Gambino I, Sailis A, Salmoiraghi G, Schiarea S, Vighi M, Terzaghi E. Modelling micropollutant cycle in Lake Como in a winter scenario: Implications for water use and reuse, ecosystem services, and the EU zero pollution action plan. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 906:167594. [PMID: 37802341 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167594] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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The fate and effects of 42 pharmaceuticals was studied in Lake Como (Italy), in wastewater treatment plants delivering water to the lake, in two rivers and in potable water obtained from lake water. Lake Como is one of the deepest and largest lakes in Northern Italy, serving important ecosystem services (i.e., drinking water, recreational, industrial, irrigation uses), some of which are currently at risk giving the current water scarcity and climate change scenarios. The highest concentrations measured in lake water were those of diclofenac, followed by carbamazepine, its metabolite, and clarithromycin. The data measured allowed to calibrate and run a fugacity-based lake model, which showed that the most important chemical load generally comes from the advective water from the north of the lake, rather than from the direct wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) discharges. This indicates that only an important reduction of chemical discharge (reduced use or extensive treatment) at a drainage basin level could significantly reduce concentrations in water. This has strong implications on how to implement the EU zero pollution action plan to significantly improve water ecosystem and human health protection.
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- Antonio Di Guardo
- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Via Valleggio 11, 22100 Como, CO, Italy.
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Via Valleggio 11, 22100 Como, CO, Italy
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Via Valleggio 11, 22100 Como, CO, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156 Milan, Italy
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- IMDEA Water Institute, Av. da Punto Com 2, 28805 Alcalà de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Via Valleggio 11, 22100 Como, CO, Italy
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Tyumina E, Bazhutin G, Kostrikina N, Sorokin V, Mulyukin A, Ivshina I. Phenotypic and metabolic adaptations of Rhodococcus cerastii strain IEGM 1243 to separate and combined effects of diclofenac and ibuprofen. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1275553. [PMID: 38125575 PMCID: PMC10730942 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1275553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Introduction The increasing use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has raised concerns regarding their environmental impact. To address this, understanding the effects of NSAIDs on bacteria is crucial for bioremediation efforts in pharmaceutical-contaminated environments. The primary challenge in breaking down persistent compounds lies not in the biochemical pathways but in capacity of bacteria to surmount stressors. Methods In this study, we examined the biodegradative activity, morphological and physiological changes, and ultrastructural adaptations of Rhodococcus cerastii strain IEGM 1243 when exposed to ibuprofen, diclofenac, and their mixture. Results and Discussion Our findings revealed that R. cerastii IEGM 1243 exhibited moderate biodegradative activity towards the tested NSAIDs. Cellular respiration assay showed higher metabolic activity in the presence of NSAIDs, indicating their influence on bacterial metabolism. Furthermore, catalase activity in R. cerastii IEGM 1243 exposed to NSAIDs showed an initial decrease followed by fluctuations, with the most significant changes observed in the presence of DCF and the NSAID mixture, likely influenced by bacterial growth phases, active NSAID degradation, and the formation of multicellular aggregates, suggesting potential intercellular synergy and task distribution within the bacterial community. Morphometric analysis demonstrated alterations in size, shape, and surface roughness of cells exposed to NSAIDs, with a decrease in surface area and volume, and an increase in surface area-to-volume ratio (SA/V). Moreover, for the first time, transmission electron microscopy confirmed the presence of lipid inclusions, polyphosphates, and intracellular membrane-like structures in the ibuprofen-treated cells. Conclusion These results provide valuable insights into the adaptive responses of R. cerastii IEGM 1243 to NSAIDs, shedding light on the possible interaction between bacteria and pharmaceutical compounds in the environment.
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- Elena Tyumina
- Perm Federal Research Center, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Ecology and Genetics of Microorganisms, Perm, Russia
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Perm State University, Perm, Russia
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- Perm Federal Research Center, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Ecology and Genetics of Microorganisms, Perm, Russia
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Perm State University, Perm, Russia
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- Winogradsky Institute of Microbiology, Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Winogradsky Institute of Microbiology, Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Winogradsky Institute of Microbiology, Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Perm Federal Research Center, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Ecology and Genetics of Microorganisms, Perm, Russia
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Perm State University, Perm, Russia
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Shamsudin MS, Taib MHA, Azha SF, Bonilla-Petriciolet A, Ismail S. Preparation and evaluation of a coated smectite clay-based material modified with epichlorohydrin-dimethylamine for the diclofenac removal. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:124596-124609. [PMID: 35608765 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20815-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study reports the analysis of diclofenac removal from aqueous solution using a novel adsorbent coating with amphoteric surface. This adsorbent coating was improved using a new amphoteric ratio to increase its performance for the removal of pharmaceuticals such as diclofenac. The adsorbent coating was formulated using acrylic polymer emulsion, smectite-based clay powder and epichlorohydrin-dimethylamine to obtain a layer form via the implementation of a facile synthesis method. In a previous study, this adsorbent coating was successful to remove cationic and anionic dyes. Therefore, this research aimed to further investigate and test its application in the removal of other emerging water pollutants like pharmaceuticals. SEM, EDX, and FTIR analyses were carried out for the characterization of this novel adsorbent. The effects of adsorbent composition, diclofenac concentration, temperature, and solution pH were studied and modeled. The best conditions to improve the diclofenac adsorption was 303 K and pH 3 where the adsorption capacity was 25.59 mg/g. Adsorption isotherms and kinetics were quantified and modeled, and the corresponding adsorption mechanism was also analyzed. Diclofenac adsorption with this novel material was exothermic and spontaneous. This alternative adsorbent is promising for diclofenac removal from industrial wastewater systems.
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- Muhamad Sharafee Shamsudin
- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia.
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Gylytė B, Martinyuk V, Cimmperman R, Karitonas R, Stoliar O, Manusadžianas L. Long-term toxicity of chlorpromazine, diclofenac and two lanthanides on three generations of Ceriodaphnia dubia. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16472. [PMID: 38025671 PMCID: PMC10666609 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Amultigenerational study on Ceriodaphnia dubia was carried out by exposing three subsequent generations to pharmaceuticals chlorpromazine (CPZ) and diclofenac (DCF), and two lanthanide chlorides, gadolinium as GdCl3 and europium as EuCl3. As the treatments, environmentally relevant concentrations were chosen (0.001, 0.01 and 0.1 mg/L for CPZ; 0.1, 1 and 10 mg/L for DCF; 0.425, 4.25 and 42.5 µg/L for Gd and 0.41, 4.1 and 41 µg/L for Eu). Survival, population growth and reproduction success were evaluated at 21 and 30 days of exposure, and the whole observation period lasted 40 days. The least sensitive to all selected substances was the first daphnid generation (F1). Within 21-day exposure, no significant effects of the psychotropic drug CPZ on C. dubia survival were observed in generations F1-F3. The anti-inflammatory drug DCF did not affect survival in the F1 generation; however, it significantly reduced survival in the F3 generation at 1-10 mg/L. Both lanthanides did not affect survival in the F1 and F2 generations of C. dubia but considerably decreased survival in the F3 at 4-42 µg/L. Both pharmaceuticals stimulated the reproduction of C. dubia in the F1 generation, while inhibition occurred at the highest tested concentrations in generations F2 and F3. The inhibitory effect on the reproductive success of lanthanides in the F2 generation resembled that for CPZ but not for DCF. The dynamics of adverse effects during the 21-30-day period revealed that despite increased mortality in the controls (up to 30%), concentrations used in the study minified, in most instances, the survival and aggravated population growth and reproduction success of C. dubia. Our data suggest that C. dubia as a test organism can be used for 21 days in multigenerational investigations, especially when testing close to environmental concentrations. In this respect, the standard C. dubia chronic toxicity assay seems limited since prolonged observations and several generations of daphnids are required to obtain reliable information for the risk assessment of potentially aggressive chemicals.
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- Brigita Gylytė
- Nature Research Centre, Institute of Botany, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University, Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Nature Research Centre, Institute of Botany, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University, Ternopil, Ukraine
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Jain M, Sai Kiran P, Ghosal PS, Gupta AK. Development of microbial fuel cell integrated constructed wetland (CMFC) for removal of paracetamol and diclofenac in hospital wastewater. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 344:118686. [PMID: 37536238 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Hospital wastewater management has become a significant concern across the globe due to the presence of pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) and other toxic substances, which can potentially disrupt ecosystems. The presence of recalcitrant PhACs in hospital wastewater increases the difficulty level for conventional wastewater treatment systems. Furthermore, incorporating advanced oxidation-based treatment systems increase capital and operation costs. To reduce treatment costs, low-cost innovative technology, i.e., composite constructed wetland and microbial fuel cell system (CMFC), has been developed for higher treatment efficiency of PhACs in hospital wastewater along with simultaneous bioelectricity generation as an additional outcome. In this study, influencing operating parameters, such as initial chemical oxygen demand (COD), electrode spacing, and substrate-to-water-depth ratio, were optimized for two plant species: water hyacinth (WH) and duckweed (DW). The optimized systems were run in batch and continuous mode for WH-CMFC and DW-CMFC to treat synthetic hospital wastewater with paracetamol and diclofenac, and the bioelectricity generation was monitored. DW-CMFC system depicted better treatment efficiency and voltage generation as compared to WH-CMFC. In continuous mode, the DW-CMFC system exhibited a removal of 95.3% COD, 97.1% paracetamol, and 87.5% diclofenac. WH-CMFC and DW-CMFC achieved power densities of around 21.26 mW/m2 and 42.93 mW/m2, respectively. The fate of PhACs during and after treatment and toxicity analysis of the transformation products formed were also carried out. Higher bio-electricity generation and efficient wastewater treatment of the DW-CMFC make it a sustainable option for hospital wastewater management.
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- Mahak Jain
- School of Water Resources, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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- School of Water Resources, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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- School of Water Resources, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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- Environmental Engineering Division, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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Drzymała J, Kalka J. Effects of diclofenac, sulfamethoxazole, and wastewater from constructed wetlands on Eisenia fetida: impacts on mortality, fertility, and oxidative stress. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023; 32:858-873. [PMID: 37633869 PMCID: PMC10533613 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-023-02690-3] [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] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Soil contamination with micropollutants is an important global problem and the impact of these pollutants on living organisms cannot be underestimated. The effects of diclofenac (DCF) and sulfamethoxazole (SMX), their mixture (MIX), and wastewater containing these drugs on the mortality and reproduction of Eisenia fetida were investigated. The impact on the activities of antioxidant enzymes in earthworm cells was also assessed. Furthermore, the influence of the following parameters of the vertical flow constructed wetlands on wastewater toxicity was investigated: the dosing system, the presence of pharmaceuticals and the plants Miscanthus giganteus. The compounds and their mixture significantly affected the reproduction and mortality of earthworms. The calculated values of LC50,28 days values were 3.4 ± 0.3 mg kg-1 for DCF, 1.6 ± 0.3 mg kg-1 for SMX, and 0.9 ± 0.1 mg kg-1 for MIX. The EC50 (reproduction assay) for DCF was 1.2 ± 0.2 mg kg-1, whereas for SMX, it was 0.4 ± 0.1 mg kg-1, and for MIX, it was 0.3 ± 0.1 mg kg-1, respectively. The mixture toxicity index (MTI) was calculated to determine drug interactions. For both E. fetida mortality (MTI = 3.29) and reproduction (MTI = 3.41), the index was greater than 1, suggesting a synergistic effect of the mixture. We also observed a negative effect of wastewater (raw and treated) on mortality (32% for raw and 8% for treated wastewater) and fertility (66% and 39%, respectively) of E. fetida. It is extremely important to analyze the harmfulness of microcontaminants to organisms inhabiting natural environments, especially in the case of wastewater for irrigation of agricultural fields.
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- Justyna Drzymała
- The Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland.
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- Environmental Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland
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Pérez-Alvarez I, Islas-Flores H, Sánchez-Aceves LM, Gómez-Olivan LM, Chamorro-Cevallos G. Spirulina (Arthrospira maxima) mitigates the toxicity induced by a mixture of metal and NSAID in Xenopus laevis. Reprod Toxicol 2023; 120:108422. [PMID: 37330176 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2023.108422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is often detected in the environment due to its wide use in industry; also, NSAIDs are one of the most consumed pharmaceuticals, particularly diclofenac (DCF). Several studies have reported the presence of both contaminants in water bodies at concentrations ranging from ng L-1 to μg L-1; in addition, they have shown that they can induce oxidative stress in aquatic species and disturb signal transduction, cell proliferation, and intercellular communication, which could lead to teratogenesis. Spirulina has been consumed as a dietary supplement; its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and nutritional properties are well documented. This work aimed to evaluate if Spirulina reduces the damage induced by Cd and DCF mixture in Xenopus laevis at early life stages. FETAX assay was carried out: 20 fertilized oocytes were exposed to seven different treatments on triplicate, control, Cd (24.5 μg L-1), DCF (149 μg L-1), Cd + DCF, Cd+DCF+Spirulina (2 mg L-1), Cd+DCF+Spirulina (4 mg L-1), Cd+DCF+Spirulina (10 mg L-1), malformations, mortality, and growth were evaluated after 96 h, also lipid peroxidation, superoxide dismutase and catalase activity were determined after 192 h. Cd increased DCF mortality, Cd and DCF mixture increased the incidence of malformations as well as oxidative damage; on the other hand, the results obtained show that Spirulina can be used to reduce the damage caused by the mixture of Cd and DCF since it promotes growth, reduce mortality, malformations, and oxidative stress in X. laevis.
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- Itzayana Pérez-Alvarez
- Laboratorio de Toxicología Ambiental, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Paseo Colon intersección Paseo Tollocan s/n, Col. Residencial Colon, 50120 Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Toxicología Ambiental, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Paseo Colon intersección Paseo Tollocan s/n, Col. Residencial Colon, 50120 Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Toxicología Ambiental, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Paseo Colon intersección Paseo Tollocan s/n, Col. Residencial Colon, 50120 Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Toxicología Ambiental, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Paseo Colon intersección Paseo Tollocan s/n, Col. Residencial Colon, 50120 Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Av. Wilfrido Massieu Esq. Cda. Miguel Stampa S/N, Delegación Gustavo a. Madero, México DF CP 07738, Mexico
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Farghal HH, Tawakey SH, Amer WA, Ayad MM, Madkour TM, El-Sayed MMH. Polypyrrole- and Polyaniline-Coated Cotton Fabrics as Efficient Adsorbents for the Pharmaceutical Water Contaminants Diclofenac and Salicylic Acid. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3563. [PMID: 37688189 PMCID: PMC10490524 DOI: 10.3390/polym15173563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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The emerging pharmaceutical contaminants diclofenac (DCF) and salicylic acid (SA) pose potential hazards to humans and living organisms due to their persistence in water environments. In this work, the conductive polymers polypyrrole (PPY) and polyaniline (PANI) were successfully coated on cotton fabrics, as confirmed by FTIR and SEM measurements. The coated fabrics efficiently removed DCF at pH 5.3 and SA at pH 4, with removal efficiencies that exceeded 90% and 70%, respectively. Adsorption was rapid for most of the tested contaminant-fabric systems and reached equilibrium within 20-30 min. The best adsorption performance for both contaminants was shown on the PPY-coated fabrics, which yielded adsorption capacities of about 65 and 21 mg/g for DCF and SA, respectively. This could be explained by molecular modeling simulations, which mostly estimated higher total cohesive energy densities for adsorption on the PPY-coated fabrics than on the PANI-coated ones. The adsorption mechanism involved both coulombic electrostatic attractions and non-coulombic van der Waals and π-π stacking. The fabrics could be reused for three adsorption-desorption cycles. Immobilization of the conductive polymers on cotton fabrics provides a facile method for their handling and collection during adsorption and regeneration cycles while maintaining their multi-functionality in adsorbing different contaminants.
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- Hebatullah H. Farghal
- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo, AUC Avenue, New Cairo, P.O. Box 74, Cairo 11835, Egypt; (H.H.F.); (T.M.M.)
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (S.H.T.); (W.A.A.); or (M.M.A.)
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (S.H.T.); (W.A.A.); or (M.M.A.)
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Sakhir 32038, Bahrain
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (S.H.T.); (W.A.A.); or (M.M.A.)
- Institute of Basic and Applied Sciences, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo, AUC Avenue, New Cairo, P.O. Box 74, Cairo 11835, Egypt; (H.H.F.); (T.M.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo, AUC Avenue, New Cairo, P.O. Box 74, Cairo 11835, Egypt; (H.H.F.); (T.M.M.)
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Cerro-Lopez M, Castro-Pastrana LI, Campos-Delgado J, Rubio-Rosas E, Bustos E, Martínez-Huitle CA. Mesostructured lead dioxide grown on titania nanotubes for diclofenac water removal through electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic processes. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116094. [PMID: 37201700 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116094] [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: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Mesostructured PbO2/TiO2 materials were synthesized to perform electrocatalysis (as electrooxidation, EO) and photoelectrocatalysis for removing diclofenac (DCF), 15 ppm concentration in 0.1 M NaSO4 solutions, at different pH conditions (3.0, 6.0 and 9.0) by applying 30 mA cm-2. Titania nanotubes (TiO2NTs)-based materials were prepared to synthetize with a massive PbO2 deposit on this support to obtain TiO2NTs/PbO2 and a TiO2NTs:PbO2 material consisting in a dispersed PbO2 deposit on TiO2-NTs that allowed the formation of a heterostructured surface of combined composition (TiO2 and PbO2). Organics removal (DCF and byproducts) was monitored through UV-vis spectrophotometry and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) during degradation tests. TiO2NTs/PbO2 electrode was tested in both processes, removing DCF at neutral and alkaline solution conditions in EO while an unimportant photoactivity was registered at this material. Conversely, TiO2NTs:PbO2 was used as electrocatalytic material in EO experiments, achieving more than 50% of DCF removal at pH 6.0 by applying 30 mA cm-2. Also, for first time, the synergic effect was investigated when it was exposed to UV irradiation in photoelectrocatalytic experiments, enhancing its efficacy (⁓more than 20%) to remove DCF from a solution with 15 ppm over performance removals achieved (56%) when EO was applied under similar conditions. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) analyses showed that significantly higher DCF degradation is reached under photoelectrocatalysis, since COD values decrease a 76% against a 42% decrease achieved with electrocatalysis. Scavenging experiments showed a significant participation on the pharmaceutical oxidation process through the generation of photoholes (h+), hydroxyl radicals and sulfate-based oxidants.
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- Monica Cerro-Lopez
- Universidad de Las Américas-Puebla, Depto. Cs. Quimico Biológicas, Lab. de Electrocatálisis, Sta. Catarina Mártir S/N, Cholula, 72810, Puebla, Mexico.
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- Universidad de Las Américas-Puebla, Depto. Cs. Quimico Biológicas, Lab. de Electrocatálisis, Sta. Catarina Mártir S/N, Cholula, 72810, Puebla, Mexico
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- Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Instituto de Física, Av. San Claudio y Blvd. 18 Sur, Ciudad Universitaria, Col. San Manuel, 72570, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
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- Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Centro Universitario de Vinculación y Transferencia de Tecnología, Prolongación 24 Sur, Esquina con Av. San Claudio, Ciudad Universitaria, Col. Sn. Manuel, 72540; Puebla, Puebla. Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, S.C. Parque Tecnológico Querétaro S/n, Sanfandila, 76703, Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Renewable Energies and Environmental Sustainability Research Group, Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Río Grande do Norte, Campus Universitário, Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Lagoa Nova, Natal, 59078-900, RN, Brazil
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Yuan N, Ding J, Wu J, Bao E, Chu Y, Hu F. A multibiomarker approach to assess the ecotoxicological effects of diclofenac on Asian clam Corbicula fluminea (O. F. Müller, 1774). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:88598-88611. [PMID: 37438503 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28702-7] [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: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Diclofenac (DCF), one of the most current and widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), has been frequently detected in aquatic environments worldwide. However, the ecotoxicological effects of DCF on freshwater invertebrates remain largely unknown. In the present study, Corbicula fluminea were exposed to environmentally relevant concentrations of DCF (0, 2, 20, and 200 μg/L) for 28 days, and the potential adverse effects of DCF on siphoning behavior, antioxidant responses, and apoptosis were investigated. Our results showed that the siphon efficiencies of clams were significantly suppressed under DCF stress. DCF exerted neurotoxicity via reducing the activity of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in gills and digestive gland of C. fluminea. Exposure to DCF induced antioxidant stress and increased malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in both gills and digestive gland of C. fluminea. Transcriptional alterations of apoptosis-related genes indicated that DCF might induce apoptosis by triggering mitochondrial apoptotic pathway. These findings can improve our understanding of the ecological risk of DCF in freshwater ecosystems.
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- Nan Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, College of Marine Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
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Prasetya N, Wöll C. Removal of diclofenac by adsorption process studied in free-base porphyrin Zr-metal organic frameworks (Zr-MOFs). RSC Adv 2023; 13:22998-23009. [PMID: 37529358 PMCID: PMC10388161 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03527a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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As the world population continues to grow, there is also a rising concern regarding water pollution since this condition could negatively impact the supply of clean water. One of the most recent concerns is related to the pollution that comes from various pharmaceuticals, in particular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) since they have been industrially produced at large scale and can be easily purchased as an over-the-counter medicine. Diclofenac is one of the most popular NSAIDs because of its high-effectiveness, which leads to its excessive consumption. Consequently, its presence in water bodies is also continuously increasing. An adsorption process could then be employed as a highly effective method to address this issue. In comparison to other conventional adsorbents such as activated carbon, the use of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as an alternative adsorbent is very attractive since it can offer various advantages such as tailorability and high adsorption capacity. In this study, the performance of three water-stable, free-base porphyrin MOFs assembled using zirconia-based nodes, namely MOF-525, MOF-545, and NU-902, for diclofenac adsorption was thoroughly investigated. Interestingly, although all three free-base porphyrin MOFs are assembled using the same building block and have a similar specific surface area (based on the experimental argon physisorption and calculation based on non-localized density functional theory), their diclofenac adsorption capacity is substantially different from one another. It is found that the highest diclofenac adsorption capacity is shown by MOF-525, which has maximum capacity around 792 mg g-1. This is then followed by MOF-545 and NU-902 that have adsorption capacities around 591 and 486 mg g-1, respectively. Some possible adsorption mechanisms are then thoroughly discussed that might contribute to this phenomenon. Lastly, their performance is also compared with other MOFs that are also studied for this purpose to show their performance superiority not only in terms of adsorption capacity but also their affinity towards the diclofenac molecule, which might be useful as an adsorption performance indicator in the real condition where the contaminant concentration is considerably low.
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- Nicholaus Prasetya
- Institute of Functional Interface (IFG), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopolshafen Germany
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- Institute of Functional Interface (IFG), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopolshafen Germany
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Li H, Shi Y, Jia W, Gong Y, Song N, Du Z, Shao X, Gu W, Xing W, Ju Y. Bifunctional catalytic degradation of diclofenac over Cu-Pd co-modified sponge iron-based trimetal: Parameter optimization. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 227:115640. [PMID: 36933636 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Currently, the pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) have posed great challenge to advanced oxidation techniques (AOTs). In this study, we decorated sponge iron (s-Fe0) with Cu and Pd (s-Fe0-Cu-Pd) and further optimized the synthesis parameters with a response surface method (RSM) to rapidly degrade diclofenac sodium (DCF). Under the RSM-optimized conditions of Fe: Cu: Pd = 100: 4.23: 0.10, initial solution pH of 5.13, and input dosage of 38.8 g/L, 99% removal of DCF could be obtained after 60 min of reaction. Moreover, the morphological structure of trimetal was characterized with high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS). Electron spin resonance (ESR) signals have also been applied to capture reactive hydrogen atoms (H*), superoxygen anions, hydroxyl radicals, and single state oxygen (1O2). Furthermore, the variations of DCF and its selective degradation products over a series of s-Fe0-based bi(tri)metals have been compared. Additionally, the degradation mechanism of DCF has also been explored. To our best knowledge, this is the first report revealing the selective dechlorination of DCF with low toxicity over Pd-Cu co-doped s-Fe0 trimetal.
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- He Li
- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, PR China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, PR China; Ecological Environment Monitoring Center of Eastern China, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Nanjing, 210042, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Air Pollution Control of Guangdong Province, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Guangzhou, 510655, PR China
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- Ecological Environment Monitoring Center of Eastern China, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Nanjing, 210042, PR China
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- Ecological Environment Monitoring Center of Eastern China, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Nanjing, 210042, PR China
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- Ecological Environment Monitoring Center of Eastern China, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Nanjing, 210042, PR China
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- Ecological Environment Monitoring Center of Eastern China, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Nanjing, 210042, PR China
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- Ecological Environment Monitoring Center of Eastern China, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Nanjing, 210042, PR China
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- Ecological Environment Monitoring Center of Eastern China, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Nanjing, 210042, PR China.
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, PR China; Ecological Environment Monitoring Center of Eastern China, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Nanjing, 210042, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Water and Air Pollution Control of Guangdong Province, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Guangzhou, 510655, PR China.
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Dolu T, Nas B. Dissemination of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and metabolites from wastewater treatment plant to soils and agricultural crops via real-scale different agronomic practices. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 227:115731. [PMID: 36958380 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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One of the most consumed pharmaceutical subgroups across the world is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, the dissemination of these compounds to the natural environments through agronomic practices is a serious global problem. The hypothesis of this study is to reveal the transition of selected NSAIDs, paracetamol (PAR), diclofenac (DCF), ibuprofen (IBU), and naproxen (NAP) together with six main metabolites, detected in raw/treated wastewater (RWW/TWW) and sewage sludge generated in an urban wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) to soils and agricultural crops (corn, barley, sunflower, and sugar beet) through two widely applied agronomic practices, irrigation with TWW and application of sewage sludge as soil amendment. In other words, the cycles of 10 NSAIDs have been evaluated by simultaneously monitoring their concentrations in RWW/TWW, sewage sludge, soils, and crops. It was determined that the parent compounds and detected metabolites were treated at quite higher removal efficiencies (93.4 - >99.9%) in the studied WWTP, while DCF was eliminated poorly (7.9-52.2%). However, although it changes seasonally for some compounds, it was determined that the concentrations of almost all investigated NSAIDs increased at the determined irrigation points in the discharge channel (DC) where agricultural irrigations were performed. Apart from that, DCF, NAP, and 2-hydroxyibuprofen (2-OH-IBU) were always detected in sewage sludge seasonally up to about 20.5, 11.3, and 3.7 ng/g, respectively. While 2-OH-IBU was determined as the dominant metabolite in RWW, TWW, and sewage sludge, the metabolite of 1-hydroxyibuprofen (1-OH-IBU) was determined as the dominant compound in soils. Although 1-OH-IBU was not detected in TWW and sewage sludge in any season, detecting this metabolite as a common compound in all investigated soils (up to 60.1 ng/kg) reveals that this compound is the primary transformation product of IBU in soils. It was observed that at least one of the metabolites of IBU (1-OH-IBU and/or 2-OH-IBU) was detected in all plants grown (up to 0.75 ng/g), especially during the periods when both agricultural practices were applied. In addition, the detection of 1-OH-IBU with increasing concentrations from root to shoots in corn grown as a result of both agronomic practices shows that this compound has a high translocation potential in the corn plant. Apart from this, it was determined that PAR was detected in corn (up to 43.3 ng/kg) and barley (up to 16.8 ng/kg) within the scope of irrigation with TWW, and NAP was detected in sugar beet (up to 11.2 ng/kg) through sewage sludge application.
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- Taylan Dolu
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Konya Technical University, Konya, Turkey.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Konya Technical University, Konya, Turkey.
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Li X, Xue X, Jia J, Zou X, Guan Y, Zhu L, Wang Z. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac accelerates the emergence of antibiotic resistance via mutagenesis. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 326:121457. [PMID: 36958653 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Overuse of antimicrobial agents are generally considered to be a key factor in the occurrence of antibiotic resistance bacteria (ARB). Nevertheless, it is unclear whether ARB can be induced by non-antibiotic chemicals such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Thus, the objective of this study is to investigate whether NSAID diclofenac (DCF) promote the emergence of antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli K12 MG1655. Our results suggested that DCF induced the occurrence of ARB which showed hereditary stability of resistance. Meanwhile, gene variation was identified on chromosome of the ARB, and DCF can cause bacterial oxidative stress and SOS response. Subsequently, transcriptional levels of antioxidant (soxS, sodA, sodC, gor, katG, ahpF) and SOS (recA, lexA, uvrA, uvrB, ruvA, ruvB, dinB, umuC, polB) system-related genes were enhanced. However, the expression of related genes cannot be increased in high-dosage treatment compared with low-dosage samples because of cytotoxicity and cellular damage. Simultaneously, high-dosage DCF decreased the mutation frequency but enhanced the resistance of mutants. Our findings expand our knowledge of the promoting effect on the emergence of ARB caused by DCF. More attention and regulations should be given to these potential ecological and health risks for widespread DCF.
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- Xiangju Li
- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Marine Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- College of Marine Science and Fisheries, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, 222005, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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Liu Q, Ouyang W, Yang X, He Y, Wu Z, Ostrikov KK. Plasma-microbubble treatment and sustainable agriculture application of diclofenac-contaminated wastewater. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 334:138998. [PMID: 37211167 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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The demand for efficient wastewater treatment is becoming increasingly urgent due to the rising threat of pharmaceutical residues in water. As a sustainable advanced oxidation process, cold plasma technology is a promising approach for water treatment. However, the adoption of the technology encounters several challenges, including the low treatment efficiency and the potentially unknown environmental impact. Here, microbubble generation was integrated with cold plasma system to enhance treatment of wastewater contaminated with diclofenac (DCF). The degradation efficiency depended on the discharge voltage, gas flow, initial concentration, and pH value. The best degradation efficiency was 90.9% after 45 min plasma-bubble treatment under the optimum process parameters. The hybrid plasma-bubble system exhibited strongly synergistic performance heralded by up to seven-times higher DCF removal rates than the two systems operated separately. The plasma-bubble treatment remains effective even after addition of SO42-, Cl-, CO32-, HCO3-, and humic acid (HA) as interfering background substances. The contributions of •O2-, O3, •OH, and H2O2 reactive species to the DCF degradation process were specified. The synergistic mechanisms for DCF degradation were deduced through the analysis of the degradation intermediates. Further, the plasma-bubble treated water was proven safe and effective to stimulate seed germination and plant growth for sustainable agriculture applications. Overall, these findings provide new insights and a feasible approach with a highly synergistic removal effect for the plasma-enhanced microbubble wastewater treatment, without generating secondary contaminants.
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- Qi Liu
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (CFAED), Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, People's Republic of China; Institute of Advanced Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, People's Republic of China; CAS Key Laboratory of Geospace Environment, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, Australia; Centre for Materials Science, Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices, and Centre for Waste Free World, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, Australia
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Matejczyk M, Ofman P, Wiater J, Świsłocka R, Kondzior P, Lewandowski W. Determination of the Effect of Wastewater on the Biological Activity of Mixtures of Fluoxetine and Its Metabolite Norfluoxetine with Nalidixic and Caffeic Acids with Use of E. coli Microbial Bioindicator Strains. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16093600. [PMID: 37176483 PMCID: PMC10180322 DOI: 10.3390/ma16093600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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In the present work, the conducted research concerned the determination of the toxicity and oxidative stress generation of the antidepressant fluoxetine (FLU), its metabolite nor-fluoxetine (Nor-FLU), the antibiotic nalidixic acid (NA), caffeic acid (CA) and their mixtures in three different environments: microbial medium (MM), raw wastewaters (RW) and treated wastewaters (TW). We evaluated the following parameters: E. coli cell viability, toxicity and protein damage, sodA promoter induction and ROS generation. It was found that FLU, Nor-FLU, NA, CA and their mixtures are toxic and they have the potency to generate oxidative stress in E. coli strains. We also detected that the wastewater, in comparison to the microbial medium, had an influence on the toxic activity and oxidative stress synthesis of the tested chemicals and their mixtures. Regardless of the environment under study, the strongest toxic activity and oxidative stress generation were detected after bacterial incubation with NA at a concentration of 1 mg/dm3 and the mixture of FLU (1 mg/dm3) with Nor-FLU (0.1 mg/dm3) and with NA (0.1 mg/dm3). The ROS synthesis and sodA promoter induction suggest that, in the case of the examined compounds and their mixtures, oxidative stress is the mechanism of toxicity. The analysis of the types of interactions among the substances constituting the mixtures in the wastewater revealed synergism, potentiation and antagonism.
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- Marzena Matejczyk
- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45E Street, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Technology in Environmental Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45E Street, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Agri-Food Engineering and Environmental Management, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45E Street, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45E Street, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45E Street, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45E Street, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland
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Liakh I, Harshkova D, Hrouzek P, Bišová K, Aksmann A, Wielgomas B. Green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii can effectively remove diclofenac from the water environment - A new perspective on biotransformation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 455:131570. [PMID: 37163898 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The use of unicellular algae to remove xenobiotics (including drugs) from wastewaters is one of the rapidly developing areas of environmental protection. Numerous data indicate that for efficient phycoremediation three processes are important, i.e. biosorption, bioaccumulation, and biotransformation. Although biosorption and bioaccumulation do not raise any serious doubts, biotransformation is more problematic since its products can be potentially more toxic than the parent compounds posing a threat to organisms living in a given environment, including organisms that made this transformation. Thus, two questions need to be answered before the proper algae strain is chosen for phycoremediation, namely what metabolites are produced during biotransformation, and how resistant is the analyzed strain to a mixture of parent compound and metabolites that appear over the course of culture? In this work, we evaluated the remediation potential of the model green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii in relation to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as exemplified by diclofenac. To achieve this, we analysed the susceptibility of C. reinhardtii to diclofenac as well as its capability to biosorption, bioaccumulation, and biotransformation of the drug. We have found that even at a relatively high concentration of diclofenac the algae maintained their vitality and were able to remove (37.7%) DCF from the environment. A wide range of phase I and II metabolites of diclofenac (38 transformation products) was discovered, with many of them characteristic rather for animal and bacterial biochemical pathways than for plant metabolism. Due to such a large number of detected products, 18 of which were not previously reported, the proposed scheme of diclofenac transformation by C. reinhardtii not only significantly contributes to broadening the knowledge in this field, but also allows to suggest possible pathways of degradation of xenobiotics with a similar structure. It is worth pointing out that a decrease in the level of diclofenac in the media observed in this study cannot be fully explained by biotransformation (8.4%). The mass balance analysis indicates that other processes (total 22%), such as biosorption, a non-extractable residue formation, or complete decomposition in metabolic cycles can be involved in the diclofenac disappearance, and those findings open the prospects of further research.
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- Ivan Liakh
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Laboratory of Algal Biotechnology, Centre Algatech, Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Třeboň, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Cell Cycles of Algae, Centre Algatech, Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Třeboň, Czech Republic
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.
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Yu X, Zhao W, Lyu S, Cai Z, Yu G, Wang H, Barceló D, Sui Q. Estimating the Mass of Pharmaceuticals Harbored in Municipal Solid Waste Landfills by Analyzing Refuse Samples at Various Ages and Depths. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:6063-6071. [PMID: 36988440 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c09455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Pharmaceuticals have been detected at high concentrations in municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill leachates, which are recognized as an underestimated source of pharmaceutical residues in the environment. However, limited efforts have been made to characterize pharmaceuticals in MSW landfill refuse, which is also of significant concern given the potential long-term environmental impact. Herein, we excavated landfill refuse from six cells with landfill ages of 7-27 years in the largest MSW landfill in Shanghai (in each cell, landfill refuse was collected from different depths of 2-8 m) and analyzed samples for the presence of 55 pharmaceuticals, including antibiotics and non-antibiotics. The results reveal the presence of 42 pharmaceuticals in landfill refuse, with median concentrations ranging from 0.30 to 116 μg/kg. Antibiotic and non-antibiotic pharmaceuticals exhibited diverse concentration trends with age, related to changes in policy intervention and consumption over time. Different concentration variations of individual pharmaceuticals were observed in refuse samples excavated at different depths and positively correlated to their sorption ability. The mass of pharmaceuticals in the investigated landfill was estimated from the obtained concentrations to be 80-220 tons with 95% probability, based on Monte Carlo analysis. To the best of our knowledge, this study provides the first estimate of pharmaceutical mass in an MSW landfill. The results will be helpful for understanding the potential long-term environmental impact of pharmaceuticals in landfills.
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- Xia Yu
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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- MicroHAOPs Inc., University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), Barcelona 08034, Spain
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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Reis B, Borchert KBL, Steinbach C, Kohn BD, Scheler U, Reuter U, Gerlach N, Schwarz D, Guskova O, Schwarz S. Polarity and functionality tailored conjugated microporous polymer coatings on silica microspheres for enhanced pollutant adsorption. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 644:325-332. [PMID: 37120881 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Many sources of pollution that are generated by modern society are not addressable by conventional methods. Especially organic compounds, like pharmaceutics, are particularly hard to remove from waterbodies. Herein, a new approach is presented using conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) to coat silica microparticles yielding specifically tailored adsorbents. The CMPs are generated with three different monomers: 2,6-dibromonaphthalene (DBN), 2,5-dibromoaniline (DBA) and 2,5-dibromopyridine (DBPN) respectively coupled to 1,3,5-triethynylbenzene (TEB) via Sonogashira coupling. By optimizing the polarity of the silica surface, all three CMPs were converted into microparticle coatings. The resulting hybrid materials feature the advantages of being adjustable in polarity and functionality, as well as morphology. Sedimentation allows facile removal of the coated microparticles after the adsorption. Further, the expansion of the CMP to a thin coating increases the accessible surface area compared to the bulk material. These effects were demonstrated by the adsorption of the model drug diclofenac. Thereby, the aniline-based CMP proved to be most advantageous due to a secondary crosslinking mechanism of amino and alkyne functionalities. An outstanding adsorption capacity of 228 mg diclofenac per gram of the aniline CMP within the hybrid material was achieved. This represents a five-fold increase compared to the value obtained by the pure CMP material underlining the advantages of the hybrid material.
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- Berthold Reis
- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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- Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
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Yang J, Zhao F, Zheng J, Wang Y, Fei X, Xiao Y, Fang M. An automated toxicity based prioritization framework for fast chemical characterization in non-targeted analysis. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 448:130893. [PMID: 36746086 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.130893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Identification of environmental pollutants with harmful effects is commonly conducted by non-targeted analysis (NTA) using liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry. Prioritization of possible candidates is important yet challenging because of the large number of candidates from MS acquisitions. We aimed to prioritize candidates to the exposure potential of organic chemicals by their toxicity and identification evidence in the matrix. We have developed an R package application, "NTAprioritization.R", for fast prioritization of suspect lists. In this workflow, the identification levels of candidates were first rated according to spectral matching and retention time prediction. The toxicity levels were rated according to candidates' toxicity of different endpoints or ToxPi score. Finally, the various levels of candidates were identified as Tier 1 - 5 descending in priority. For validation, we used this workflow to identify pollutants in a sludge water sample spiked with 28 environmental pollutants. The workflow reduced the candidate list of over 6,982 candidates to a final list of 2,779 compounds and prioritized them to 5 tiers (Tier 1 - 5), including 21 out of 28 spiked standards. Overall, this study shows the added value of an automated prioritization R package for the fast screening of environmental pollutants based on the NTA method.
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- Junjie Yang
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore; Singapore Phenome Center, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, 636921, Singapore
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore
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- Singapore Phenome Center, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, 636921, Singapore
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- Singapore Phenome Center, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, 636921, Singapore
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore
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- International Food & Water Research Centre, Waters Pacific Pte Ltd, 117528, Singapore.
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore; Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; Institute of Eco-Chongming, 3663 Zhongshan Road, Shanghai 200062, China.
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Esterhuizen M, Lutsko M, Kim Y, Yoon H, Park CB, Kim YJ, Pflugmacher S. Titanium (IV) oxide anatase nanoparticles as vectors for diclofenac: assessing the antioxidative responses to single and combined exposures in the aquatic macrophyte Egeria densa. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023; 32:394-402. [PMID: 37000303 PMCID: PMC10102128 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-023-02646-7] [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] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Titanium dioxide, frequently used in commonplace products, is now regularly detected in aquatic environments. Understanding its toxic effects on native biota is essential. However, combined toxicity with commonly occurring pollutants, such as the pharmaceutical diclofenac, may provide more insight into environmental situations. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the effects of titanium dioxide and diclofenac, individually and combined, on the macrophyte Egeria densa. Diclofenac uptake and removal by the macrophyte were assessed. Diclofenac and titanium dioxide were mixed prior to exposure to allow binding, which was assessed. Toxicity of the individual compounds and the combination was evaluated by assaying enzymes as bioindicators of biotransformation and the antioxidative system. Cytosolic glutathione S-transferase and glutathione reductase activities were increased by diclofenac, titanium dioxide, and the combination. Both enzymes' activities were more significantly elevated by diclofenac and the combination than nanoparticles alone. Microsomal glutathione S-transferase was unaffected by diclofenac exposure but inhibited with titanium dioxide and the mixture. Diclofenac elicited the most significant response. Based on the data, the cytosolic enzymes effectively prevented damage.
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- Maranda Esterhuizen
- Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Niemenkatu 73, University of Helsinki, 15140, Lahti, Finland.
- Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS), Fabianinkatu 33, 00014, Helsinki, Finland.
- Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, University of Manitoba, Wallace Building, 125 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada.
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology Europe (KIST Europe) Forschungsgesellschaft GmbH, Joint Laboratory of Applied Ecotoxicology, Environmental Safety Group, Universität des Saarlandes Campus E7 1, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Technische Universität Berlin, Gustav-Meyer-Allee 25, 13355, Berlin, Germany
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- Korea Institute of Science and Technology Europe (KIST Europe) Forschungsgesellschaft GmbH, Joint Laboratory of Applied Ecotoxicology, Environmental Safety Group, Universität des Saarlandes Campus E7 1, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Environmental Exposure & Toxicology Research Center, Korea Institute of Toxicology, 17, Jegok-gil, Jinju, 52834, Republic of Korea
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- Environmental Exposure & Toxicology Research Center, Korea Institute of Toxicology, 17, Jegok-gil, Jinju, 52834, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Science and Technology Europe (KIST Europe) Forschungsgesellschaft GmbH, Joint Laboratory of Applied Ecotoxicology, Environmental Safety Group, Universität des Saarlandes Campus E7 1, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, University of Manitoba, Wallace Building, 125 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada
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Gladchuk AS, Gorbunov AY, Keltsieva OA, Ilyushonok SK, Babakov VN, Shilovskikh VV, Kolonitskii PD, Stepashkin NA, Soboleva A, Muradymov MZ, Krasnov NV, Sukhodolov NG, Selyutin AA, Frolov A, Podolskaya EP. Coating of a MALDI target with metal oxide nanoparticles by droplet-free electrospraying – a versatile tool for in situ enrichment of human globin adducts of halogen-containing drug metabolites. Microchem J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.108708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Birzle C, Schrader H, Blutke A, Ferling H, Scholz-Göppel K, Wanke R, Schwaiger J. Detection of Diclofenac-Induced Alterations in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Using Quantitative Stereological Methods. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2023; 42:859-872. [PMID: 36705425 DOI: 10.1002/etc.5573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
In 2013, the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac (DCF) was included in the watch list for emerging pollutants under the European Union Water Framework Directive. Frequently, monitoring data revealed DCF concentrations in surface waters exceeding the proposed environmental quality standards of 0.04 µg L-1 and 0.126 µg L-1 . In recent literature, the possible effects of DCF on fish are discussed controversially. To contribute to a realistic risk assessment of DCF, a 28-day exposure experiment was carried on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). To warrant reliability of data, experiments were conducted considering the Criteria for Reporting and Evaluating Ecotoxicity Data. The test concentrations of DCF used (0.1, 0.5, 1, 5, 25, and 100 µg L-1 ) also included environmentally relevant concentrations. The lowest-observed-effect concentration (LOEC) for a significant decrease in the plasma concentrations of the DCF biomarker prostaglandin E2 was 0.5 µg L-1 (male fish). For objective evaluation of relevant histomorphological parameters of gills and trunk kidneys, unbiased quantitative stereological methods were applied. In the gills, significant increases in the thickness of the secondary lamella and in the true harmonic mean of barrier thickness in secondary lamellae were present at DCF concentrations of 25 µg L-1 and 100 µg L-1 . In the trunk kidneys, the absolute and relative volumes of nephrons were significantly decreased, paralleled by a significant increase of the volume of the interstitial renal tissue. With regard to quantitative histomorphological alterations in the trunk kidney, the observed LOEC was 0.5 µg L-1 . The quantitative histomorphological analyses that were conducted allow identification and objective quantification of even subtle but significant morphological effects and thus provide an important contribution for the comparability of study results for the determination of no-observed-effect concentrations (NOEC). Environ Toxicol Chem 2023;42:859-872. © 2023 The Authors. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of SETAC.
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- Christoph Birzle
- Bavarian Environment Agency, Unit Aquatic Ecotoxicology and Microbial Ecology, Wielenbach, Germany
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- Bavarian Environment Agency, Unit Aquatic Ecotoxicology and Microbial Ecology, Wielenbach, Germany
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- Institute of Veterinary Pathology, Center of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Bavarian Environment Agency, Unit Aquatic Ecotoxicology and Microbial Ecology, Wielenbach, Germany
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- Bavarian Environment Agency, Unit Aquatic Ecotoxicology and Microbial Ecology, Wielenbach, Germany
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- Institute of Veterinary Pathology, Center of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Bavarian Environment Agency, Unit Aquatic Ecotoxicology and Microbial Ecology, Wielenbach, Germany
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Zhao Y, Wu G, Wei W, Song MH, Cho CW, Yun YS. Adsorption of ionic and neutral pharmaceuticals and endocrine-disrupting chemicals on activated carbon fiber: batch isotherm and modeling studies. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 319:138042. [PMID: 36736835 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138042] [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: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Activated carbon fiber (ACF) has received increasing attention as an adsorbent due to its excellent surface properties. However, the adsorption mechanism of ACF for micropollutants, especially those in ionic forms, has not been sufficiently characterized to date. Therefore, the adsorption property of ACF was characterized using isotherm experiments and linear free energy relationship (LFER). For the experiments, adsorption affinities of thirty-five chemicals, i.e., pharmaceuticals and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, on ACF were estimated. Afterward, the adsorption affinities were used as dependent variables to build the LFER modeling. Finally, three isolated models for each chemical species, i.e., cations, anions, and neutrals, and a comprehensive model for the whole dataset were developed. The LFER results revealed that the models for anionic and neutral compounds have high predictabilities in R2 of 0.97 and 0.96, respectively, while that for cations has a slightly lower R2 of 0.72. In the comprehensive model including cationic, anionic, and neutral compounds, the accuracy of it is 0.81. From the developed LFER model based on the whole dataset, the adsorption mechanisms of ACF for the selected substances could be interpreted, in which the terms of hydrophobic interaction, hydrogen bonding basicity, and anionic Coulombic force of the compounds were identified as the predominant interactions with ACF.
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- Yufeng Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Resources Conversion and Pollution Control of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Resources and Environment, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Conversion and Pollution Control of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Resources and Environment, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory for Synergistic Prevention of Water and Soil Environmental Pollution, Xinyang Normal University, Nanhu Road 237, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- Environmental Biotechnology National Research Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Division of Semiconductor and Chemical Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonbuk, 54896, South Korea
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- Department of Bioenergy Science and Technology, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea.
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- Environmental Biotechnology National Research Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Division of Semiconductor and Chemical Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonbuk, 54896, South Korea.
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Guo J, Ren J, Chang C, Duan Q, Li J, Kanerva M, Yang F, Mo J. Freshwater crustacean exposed to active pharmaceutical ingredients: ecotoxicological effects and mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:48868-48902. [PMID: 36884171 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26169-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Concerns over the ecotoxicological effects of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) on aquatic invertebrates have been raised in the last decade. While numerous studies have reported the toxicity of APIs in invertebrates, no attempt has been made to synthesize and interpret this dataset in terms of different exposure scenarios (acute, chronic, multigenerational), multiple crustacean species, and the toxic mechanisms. In this study, a thorough literature review was performed to summarize the ecotoxicological data of APIs tested on a range of invertebrates. Therapeutic classes including antidepressants, anti-infectives, antineoplastic agents, hormonal contraceptives, immunosuppressants, and neuro-active drugs exhibited higher toxicity to crustaceans than other API groups. The species sensitivity towards APIs exposure is compared in D. magna and other crustacean species. In the case of acute and chronic bioassays, ecotoxicological studies mainly focus on the apical endpoints including growth and reproduction, whereas sex ratio and molting frequency are commonly used for evaluating the substances with endocrine-disrupting properties. The multigenerational and "Omics" studies, primarily transcriptomics and metabolomics, were confined to a few API groups including beta-blocking agents, blood lipid-lowing agents, neuroactive agents, anticancer drugs, and synthetic hormones. We emphasize that in-depth studies on the multigenerational effects and the toxic mechanisms of APIs on the endocrine systems of freshwater crustacean are warranted.
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- Jiahua Guo
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China
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- Department of Environment and Geography, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5NG, UK
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- Center for Marine Environmental Studies, Ehime University, Matsuyama, 7908577, Japan
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Earth Surface System and Environmental Carrying Capacity, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution and Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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