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Alfano G, Bergesio F, Lombardi M, Piccoli GB, Salomone M, Bonucchi D, Cusinato S, Colturi C, Quintaliani P, Santoro A, D'Alessandro C, Ciciani AM. Eco-dialysis in Italy: where are we? National survey on the eco-sustainability of dialysis across Italian dialysis centers. J Nephrol 2024:10.1007/s40620-023-01882-8. [PMID: 38427306 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-023-01882-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Gaetano Alfano
- Nephrology Dialysis and Transplant Unit, Ospedale-Universitario di Modena, Modena, Italy.
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- Project Group On Green Nephrology of the Italian Society of Nephrology, Florence, Italy
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- Nefrologia e Dialisi Ospedale Mugello, ASL Toscana Centro, Florence, Italy
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- Project Group On Green Nephrology of the Italian Society of Nephrology, Turin, Italy
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- Nefrologia e Dialisi, Sondrio Hospital, Sondrio, Italy
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- Project Group On Green Nephrology of the Italian Society of Nephrology, Perugia, Italy
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- Project Group On Green Nephrology of the Italian Society of Nephrology, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italia
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Campodoni E, Montanari M, Artusi C, Bergamini L, Bassi G, Destro E, Fenoglio I, Panseri S, Tampieri A, Sanson A, Sandri M. Biomineralization: A new tool for developing eco-sustainable Ti-doped hydroxyapatite-based hybrid UV filters. Biomater Adv 2023; 151:213474. [PMID: 37207586 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
Abstract
It is well known that the prolonged exposure to UV radiation from sunlight can compromise human health and is particularly damaging to the skin, leading to sunburn, photo-aging and skin cancer. Sunscreen formulations containing UV-filters present a barrier against solar UV and help to mitigate the harmful effects however, concern about their safety for both human and environmental health is still a much-debated topic. EC regulations classify UV-filters depending on their chemical nature, particle size, and mechanism of action. Furthermore, it regulates their use in cosmetic products with specific limitations in terms of concentration (organic UV filters) and particle size and surface modification to reduce their photo-activity (mineral UV filters). The regulations have prompted researchers to identify new materials that show promise for use in sunscreens. In this work, biomimetic hybrid materials composed of titanium-doped hydroxyapatite (TiHA) grown on two different organic templates, derived from animal (gelatin - from pig skin) and vegetable (alginate - from algae) sources. These novel materials were developed and characterized to obtain sustainable UV-filters as a safer alternative for both human and ecosystem health. This 'biomineralization' process yielded TiHA nanoparticles that demonstrated high UV reflectance, low photoactivity, good biocompatibility and an aggregate morphology which prevents dermal penetration. The materials are safe for topical application and for the marine environment; moreover, they can protect organic sunscreen components from photodegradation and yield long-lasting protection.
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- Elisabetta Campodoni
- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza, Italy.
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Turin, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza, Italy.
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Chawla S, Varghese BS, A C, Hussain CG, Keçili R, Hussain CM. Environmental impacts of post-consumer plastic wastes: Treatment technologies towards eco-sustainability and circular economy. Chemosphere 2022; 308:135867. [PMID: 35998732 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The huge amounts of plastic production (millions of tons) are carried out all around world every year and EU is one of the biggest consumers of these products. In 2021, recycling rate of plastic wastes around 32.5% in the EU and the rest end up on their journey in landfills and oceans that lead to environmental pollution which is a crucial global concern. Thus, it is important to take necessary steps to control the use of such plastic and to sustainably dispose them. One of the solutions to the problem is to use a better alternative to plastics which doesn't degrade land, water or air nor affects living organisms. Circular economy is another answer to this problem, it would ensure prevention of post-consumer plastic waste from getting formed. In addition, sustainable disposal approaches for plastic waste such as pyrolysis, plasma gasification, photocatalytic degradation, and production of value-added products from polymer waste can be explored. These recycling methods has huge potential for research and studies and can play a crucial in eliminating post-consumer plastic waste. This review paper aims to discuss the environmental effects of post-consumer plastic wastes as well as the emerging approaches for the treatment of these environmental wastes towards eco-sustainability and circular economy.
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- Shashi Chawla
- Department of Chemistry, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, 20130, Noida, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, 20130, Noida, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, 20130, Noida, India.
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Anadolu University, Yunus Emre Vocational School of Health Services, 26470, Eskişehir, Turkey.
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- Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, 07102, USA.
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Manafi-Dastjerdi M, Ebrahimi-Nik M, Rohani A, Lawson S. Production of biodegradable pots from cattle manure and wood waste: effects of natural binders on mechanical performances and biodegradability. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:20265-20278. [PMID: 34727309 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17235-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The present study seeks to investigate the use of husbandry waste and sawdust in the construction of degradable pots as a suitable alternative to plastic pots. Six mixture ratios of cattle manure and sawdust (85:15, 80:20, 75:25, 70:30, 65:35, and 60:40) were used along with three types of natural binders (sheep's wool, cornstarch, and sheep's wool:cornstarch) in phase I of the project. Phase I was replicated in triplicate to identify the best composition for each binding agent. International standards dictate that evaluations of biological pots include investigations into thickness swelling, internal bonding, and water absorption. Mean comparison of the resultant factorial data using the Tukey and TOPSIS methods indicated that production of bio-pots with a mixture of 80% manure and 20% sawdust may provide the best results for all three pot types. Phase II of the project involved using field experiments and cultivation of tomato plants in direct comparison to a commercial sample pot. The optimal pots for each binding agent in phase I were used in the evaluation. Field tests showed pots produced with 80% manure and 20% sawdust using cornstarch for binding adhesion performed best in terms of degradability and physical and mechanical properties.
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- Mohammad Manafi-Dastjerdi
- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
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- USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center (HTIRC), Purdue University, PFEN226C, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, 715 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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Sartore L, Schettini E, de Palma L, Brunetti G, Cocozza C, Vox G. Effect of hydrolyzed protein-based mulching coatings on the soil properties and productivity in a tunnel greenhouse crop system. Sci Total Environ 2018; 645:1221-1229. [PMID: 30248847 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.07.259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Revised: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Polymeric protein-based biocomposites were used in this work as water dispersions to generate, in situ, biobased mulching coatings by spray technique, as alternative to low density polyethylene films for soil mulching. At the end of their lifetime, these biodegradable coatings degrade in soil thank to the microbial community that mineralizes them. Protein hydrolysates (PH) were derived from waste products of the leather industry, while poly(ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether (PEG) and epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) were used to make the biodegradable spray coatings. A study under greenhouse condition was carried out using seedling test plots in order to investigate the performance of the spray coatings and their possible influence on some aspects of leaf growth, functionality and nutritional quality of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L., Mortarella selection Romanella variety Duende) and on soil properties. The biodegradable coatings showed the same good agronomic performances comparable with the ones of a commercial low density polyethylene mulching film, maintaining the mulching effect for the requested cultivation period and ensuring at the same time a similar rate of plant growth and dry matter accumulation. The research showed that 2 months after the tillage carried out at the end of the cultivation the amount of coating residues present in the soil was <5% of the initial weight of the biodegradable coatings. At the end of the field test, the soil mulched with the polyethylene film recorded an electrical conductivity value lower with respect to the soil mulched with the sprayed coatings, which release nutrients in the soil during their decomposition.
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- Luciana Sartore
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Brescia, via Valotti 9, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Science DISAAT, University of Bari, via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Department of Science of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Foggia, Via Napoli 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti - Di.S.S.P.A., University of Bari, via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti - Di.S.S.P.A., University of Bari, via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Science DISAAT, University of Bari, via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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