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Sui J, Yue R, Bi H, Fu H, Yang A, Wang M, An C. Exploring the glycoprotein washing fluid-assisted cleanup for the restoration of oil-contaminated shorelines with environmental integrity. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 953:176165. [PMID: 39260515 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176165] [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: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
Abstract
Spilled oil in ocean can spread to the shoreline and cause long-term impacts on the shoreline's ecological environment. Therefore, removing oil accumulated on shorelines is crucial. This study proposed an innovative ovalbumin (OVA) fluid-assisted method for the cleanup of oiled shoreline substrates. The oil removal efficiency of OVA fluids was systematically investigated. Higher concentrations of OVA fluids effectively enveloped and immobilized the oil, aiding in its separation from the sand surface. The increased temperature reduced the viscosity of emulsions, facilitating improved flow and oil removal. High salinity promoted the creation of oil particle aggregates molecules and facilitated the release of oil from the sand surface. The factorial analysis demonstrated that a high salt environment significantly enhances the combined impact of temperature and pH on oil removal performance. Different methods for the responsive separation of washing effluents were studied, and the most effective separation method was adjusting the pH of effluents to 4.54 (the isoelectric point of OVA). Separated precipitates exhibited good decomposition efficiency through thermal decomposition and biodegradation. OVA fluids boast advantages, such as low cost, easy recyclability, and non-toxicity, while ensuring high oil removal efficiency and making them a promising eco-friendly technique for the cleanup of oiled shorelines.
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- Jiyao Sui
- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal H3G 1M8, Canada
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- Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal H3G 1M8, Canada
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen 361024, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen 361024, China
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- Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering and EMS Energy Institute, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 16802, USA
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- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal H3G 1M8, Canada.
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Kim L, Huh DA, Kang MS, Park K, Lee J, Hwang SH, Choi HJ, Lim W, Moon KW, Lee YJ. Chemical exposure from the Hebei spirit oil spill accident and its long-term effects on mental health. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 284:116938. [PMID: 39208578 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
Abstract
While evidence indicates that exposure to oil spill incidents can affect mental health, it is unclear whether the mental health effects result from the incident itself or from exposure to associated chemicals. Oil contains chemicals that can impact mental health and these chemicals may have long-term effects due to their persistence in the environment. To address the gap in current knowledge, we conducted cross-sectional and prospective analyses of data from adults who participated in the Health Effects of the Hebei Spirit Oil Spill study. To assess chemical exposure from oil spills, we used indirect exposure indicators such as distance from the contaminated oil band to residences and duration of clean-up work, along with direct exposure indicators such as urine metabolite concentrations of volatile organic compounds and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Mental health assessments covered posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, state anxiety, and trait anxiety. In the cross-sectional analyses, all four mental health issues were found to be associated with proximity to the oil band (p-value<0.05) and showed a positive association with clean-up work duration (p-value<0.05). Cox regression analysis revealed that higher urinary t, t-muconic acid levels were associated with an increased risk of depression (Hazard Ratio [HR] = 1.55, 95 % Confidence Interval [CI] = 1.05-2.28), and elevated 1-hydroxypyrene levels increased the risk of PTSD (HR = 1.60, 95 % CI = 1.03-2.48). Additionally, higher urinary 2-naphthol levels were associated with increased state anxiety (HR = 1.39, 95 % CI = 1.00-1.93) and trait anxiety (HR = 1.64, 95 % CI = 1.15-2.32). These associations persisted even after controlling for distance and duration variables related to psychosocial exposure. Our findings suggest that environmental disaster response plans should prioritize minimizing chemical exposure while also considering the duration and nature of the mental health impacts.
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- Lita Kim
- Department of Health and Safety Convergence Science, Graduate School, Korea University, South Korea; L-HOPE Program for Community-Based Total Learning Health Systems, South Korea
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, South Korea.
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- Department of Health and Safety Convergence Science, Graduate School, Korea University, South Korea; L-HOPE Program for Community-Based Total Learning Health Systems, South Korea
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- Department of Health and Safety Convergence Science, Graduate School, Korea University, South Korea; L-HOPE Program for Community-Based Total Learning Health Systems, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA
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- School of Health and Environmental Science, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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- School of Health and Environmental Science, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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- L-HOPE Program for Community-Based Total Learning Health Systems, South Korea; School of Health and Environmental Science, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Regional Environmental Health Center, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, South Korea; Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, South Korea
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Zhao L, Yang J, Liu T, Cao H, Liang Y, Wang B. Comparison of clinical research trends and hotspots in allergic rhinitis and asthma from 2013 to 2023 based on bibliometric analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32829. [PMID: 38975152 PMCID: PMC11226904 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 06/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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Purpose To analyze and compare clinical research trends and hot topics in allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma and provide valuable theoretical data and references for future research. Methods Clinical studies focusing on AR or asthma published from 2013 to 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Eligible articles were screened and analyzed using bibliometrics from multiple indicators. Results A total of 261 eligible articles on AR and 991 qualified articles on asthma were screened. The following bibliometric analyses identified the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology as the most influential publication on AR and asthma and proved the significant contributions of Harvard University in clinical studies on AR and asthma. The analyses also revealed that the top ten prolific authors for AR were from China, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany, whereas the top ten productive authors for asthma were mainly from the USA. Collaborations among countries for AR were relatively concentrated in the Occident, whereas international cooperation on asthma was mainly achieved by the Occident and certain Eastern countries. Conclusions This study compared and analyzed the current status and evolution of AR and asthma-related clinical research using bibliometric analysis. Additionally, the study comprehensively summarized the impactful authors, institutions, and countries, and revealed the replacement and evolution of hotspots.
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- Lei Zhao
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, China
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Huh DA, Choi YH, Kim L, Park K, Lee J, Hwang SH, Moon KW, Kang MS, Lee YJ. Air pollution and survival in patients with malignant mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer: a follow-up study of 1591 patients in South Korea. Environ Health 2024; 23:56. [PMID: 38858710 PMCID: PMC11163745 DOI: 10.1186/s12940-024-01094-y] [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: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Despite significant advancements in treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, the survival rate for patients with asbestos-related cancers remains low. Numerous studies have provided evidence suggesting that air pollution induces oxidative stress and inflammation, affecting acute respiratory diseases, lung cancer, and overall mortality. However, because of the high case fatality rate, there is limited knowledge regarding the effects of air pollution exposures on survival following a diagnosis of asbestos-related cancers. This study aimed to determine the effect of air pollution on the survival of patients with malignant mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer. METHODS We followed up with 593 patients with malignant mesothelioma and 998 patients with lung cancer identified as asbestos victims between 2009 and 2022. Data on five air pollutants-sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, fine particulate matter with a diameter < 10 μm, and fine particulate matter with a diameter < 2.5 μm-were obtained from nationwide atmospheric monitoring stations. Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate the association of cumulative air pollutant exposure with patient mortality, while adjusting for potential confounders. Quantile-based g-computation was used to assess the combined effect of the air pollutant mixture on mortality. RESULTS The 1-, 3-, and 5-year survival rates for both cancer types decreased with increasing exposure to all air pollutants. The estimated hazard ratios rose significantly with a 1-standard deviation increase in each pollutant exposure level. A quartile increase in the pollutant mixture was associated with a 1.99-fold increase in the risk of malignant mesothelioma-related mortality (95% confidence interval: 1.62, 2.44). For lung cancer, a quartile increase in the pollutant mixture triggered a 1.87-fold increase in the mortality risk (95% confidence interval: 1.53, 2.30). CONCLUSION These findings support the hypothesis that air pollution exposure after an asbestos-related cancer diagnosis can negatively affect patient survival.
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- Da-An Huh
- Institute of Health Sciences, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Korea University College of Medicine, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk- gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- Department of Health and Safety Convergence Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
- L-HOPE Program for Community-Based Total Learning Health Systems, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- Department of Health and Safety Convergence Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
- L-HOPE Program for Community-Based Total Learning Health Systems, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- School of Health and Environmental Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- School of Health and Environmental Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- L-HOPE Program for Community-Based Total Learning Health Systems, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
- School of Health and Environmental Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- Environmental Health Center for Asbestos, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, 31 Suncheonhyang 6-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, 31151, South Korea.
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- Environmental Health Center for Asbestos, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, 31 Suncheonhyang 6-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, 31151, South Korea
- Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, 31 Suncheonhyang 6-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, 31151, South Korea
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Choi YH, Kim L, Huh DA, Moon KW, Kang MS, Lee YJ. Association between oil spill clean-up work and thyroid cancer: Nine years of follow-up after the Hebei Spirit oil spill accident. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 199:116041. [PMID: 38237246 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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In 2007, an unprecedented oil spill occurred in Taean, Korea. Although crude oil contains chemicals that could increase thyroid cancer risk, few studies have examined the long-term effects of oil exposure during clean-up and thyroid cancer incidence. We investigated the long-term thyroid cancer incidence among participants involved in clean-up work. 1798 participants engaged in at least two surveys since the baseline was tracked from 2008 to 2018. Participants reported the days they participated in oil clean-up works and cancer diagnoses. Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate the hazard ratios between clean-up work duration and thyroid cancer. Over the 9-year follow-up, 30 thyroid cancer cases were diagnosed. A positive association was observed between clean-up duration and thyroid cancer risk. This effect was more pronounced among residents living <50 m from traffic roads. Our results indicate that crude oil clean-up work participation may increase the thyroid cancer risk.
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- Yun-Hee Choi
- Department of Health and Safety Convergence Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; BK21 FOUR R&E Center for Learning Health System, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health and Safety Convergence Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; BK21 FOUR R&E Center for Learning Health System, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- BK21 FOUR R&E Center for Learning Health System, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; Department of Health and Environmental Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, 31 Suncheonhyang 6-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si 31151, Republic of Korea
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- Regional Environmental Health Center, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, 31 Suncheonhyang 6-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si 31151, Republic of Korea; Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, 31 Suncheonhyang 6-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si 31151, Republic of Korea.
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