Human and Ecological Risk Assessment An International Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 20
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
The
adverse
health
effects
of
indoor
PM2.5
are
considerably
influenced
by
its
elemental
composition.
Here,
we
evaluated
elements
in
preschools
Taiyuan,
China,
and
assessed
the
lifetime
carcinogenic
non-carcinogenic
risks
11
selected
children.
Additionally,
association
between
these
fractional
exhaled
nitric
oxide
(FeNO),
a
non-invasive
biomarker
respiratory
symptoms.
We
randomly
10
Taiyuan
measured
FeNO
levels
507
5-year-old
Elemental
analysis
samples
was
conducted
using
inductively
coupled
plasma-mass
spectrometry.
Associations
PM2.5-bound
were
calculated
linear
mixed
models.
Health
risk
assessments
revealed
that
Cr
Mn
have
hazard
quotient
>
1,
indicating
they
pose
study
area.
Meanwhile,
Cr,
Ni,
As,
Cd,
Co
presented
with
Ri
10−6.
other
toxic
heavy
metals
within
acceptable
limits.
most
correlated
elevated
levels.
This
provides
novel
insights
into
associations
classrooms
among
It
is
crucial
to
implement
strategies
controlling
heavy-metal
pollution
ensuring
protection
children
who
may
be
exposed.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
187, P. 108708 - 108708
Published: April 27, 2024
Long-term
exposure
to
urban
dust
containing
potentially
toxic
elements
(PTEs)
poses
detrimental
impacts
on
human
health.
However,
studies
estimating
health
risks
in
dusts
from
a
global
perspective
are
scarce.
We
evaluated
data
for
twelve
PTEs
across
59
countries
463
published
articles,
including
their
concentrations,
input
sources,
and
probabilistic
found
that
34.1
60.3%
of
those
investigated
have
been
heavily
contaminated
with
As
Cd,
respectively.
The
was
significantly
correlated
economic
structure
due
emissions
industrial
activities
traffic
being
the
major
sources.
Based
Monte
Carlo
simulation,
we
mean
hazard
index
below
safe
threshold
(1.0)
could
still
cause
non-negligible
Arsenic
Cr
were
threatening
health,
relatively
high
risk
levels
observed
cities
China,
Korea,
Chile,
Malaysia,
Australia.
Importantly,
our
analysis
suggested
threaten
approximately
92
million
adults
280
children
worldwide.
Overall,
study
provides
important
foundational
understanding
guidance
policy
decision-making
reduce
potential
associated
PTE
promote
sustainable
development
economies.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(12), P. 6662 - 6662
Published: June 17, 2024
Humans
are
continuously
exposed
to
various
heavy
metals
including
copper,
iron,
cadmium,
and
arsenic,
which
were
specifically
selected
for
the
current
analysis
because
they
among
most
frequently
encountered
environmental
mankind
industrial
pollutants
potentially
causing
human
health
hazards
liver
injury.
So
far,
these
issues
poorly
assessed
remained
a
matter
of
debate,
also
due
inconsistent
results.
The
aim
actual
report
is
thoroughly
analyze
positive
as
well
negative
effects
four
on
health.
Copper
iron
correctly
viewed
pollutant
elements
essential
maintaining
part
important
enzymes
metabolic
pathways.
Healthy
individuals
prepared
through
genetically
based
mechanisms
maintain
cellular
copper
homeostasis,
thereby
circumventing
or
reducing
hazardous
organ
injury
excessive
amounts
entering
body.
In
few
humans
with
gene
aberration,
however,
may
develop
excessively
accumulated
can
lead
Wilson
disease
substantial
deposition
hemochromatosis.
At
molecular
level,
toxicities
some
traced
back
Haber
Weiss
Fenton
reactions
involving
reactive
oxygen
species
formed
in
course
oxidative
stress.
On
other
hand,
homeostasis
cadmium
arsenic
cannot
be
provided,
their
life-long
organs.
Consequently,
represent
leading
higher
disability-adjusted
life
years
increased
mortality
rates
cancer
non-cancer
diseases.
For
unknown
reasons,
rarely
observed.
sum,
good
except
those
hemochromatosis
at
risk
radical
formation,
while
lack
any
beneficial
but
rather
focus
disability
potential
cancer.
Primary
efforts
should
emission
metals.
Environmental Technology & Innovation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33, P. 103534 - 103534
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Poor
indoor
air
quality
is
responsible
for
around
3.2
million
premature
deaths
each
year.
Accurately
identifying
pollution
(IAP)
sources
a
quintessential
step
towards
mitigating
pollutants
and
associated
health
risks.
Traditionally,
receptor
models
have
been
used
however,
recently,
new
source
identification
methods
risen,
which
use
real-time
continuous
monitoring
data.
In
this
review,
the
state-of-art
in
mitigation
trends
using
IAP
are
critically
analysed.
Thirty-two
research
articles
were
reviewed
with
emphasis
on
along
monitoring:
environments
monitored,
pollutants,
methods,
found.
Receptor
factor
analysis
still
most
prevalent
method.
Meanwhile,
of
has
rapidly
increasing.
Even
low-cost
sensors
(LCS)
started
to
be
sources.
This
review
proposes
method
implementing
identification.
It
also
hypothesises
novel
hybrid
approach
both
traditional
samplers
can
simultaneously
preventive
as
well
reactive
measures.
The
LCS
supplement
proposed,
owing
their
ubiquity.
However,
technologies
need
advance
further
assure
reliability.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
932, P. 173044 - 173044
Published: May 8, 2024
Siderophores
are
small
molecules
of
organic
nature,
released
by
bacteria
to
chelate
iron
from
the
surrounding
environment
and
subsequently
incorporate
it
into
cytoplasm.
In
addition
iron,
these
secondary
metabolites
can
complex
with
a
wide
variety
metals,
which
is
why
they
commonly
studied
in
environment.
Heavy
metals
be
very
toxic
when
present
large
amounts
on
planet,
affecting
public
health
all
living
organisms.
The
pollution
caused
increasing,
therefore
urgent
find
practical,
sustainable,
economical
solutions
for
remediation.
One
strategies
siderophore-assisted
bioremediation,
an
innovative
advantageous
alternative
various
environmental
applications.
This
research
highlights
uses
siderophores
metallophores
environment,
underscoring
their
significance
ecosystems.
study
delves
utilization
both
marine
terrestrial
settings
(e.g.
biocontrol
pathogens,
plant
growth
promotion),
such
as
promotion,
providing
context
different
instances
outlined
existing
literature
highlighting
relevance
each
field.
structures
types
focusing
singular
characteristics
application
methodologies
used.
Focusing
recent
developments
over
last
two
decades,
opportunities
challenges
associated
applications
were
mapped
arm
researchers
fight
against
pollution.
International Journal of Biometeorology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
68(10), P. 2055 - 2067
Published: July 2, 2024
Abstract
Urban
street
dust
(UStD)
is
a
vital
issue
for
human
health
and
crucial
urban
sustainability.
This
study
aims
to
enhance
the
creation
of
safe,
affordable,
resilient
cities
by
examining
environmental
contamination
risks
in
residential
areas.
Specifically,
it
investigates
concentrations
spatial
distribution
chromium
(Cr),
cadmium
(Cd),
nickel
(Ni),
copper
(Cu),
lead
(Pb),
zinc
(Zn)
UStD
Yenimahalle,
Ankara.
The
mean
Zn,
Cr,
Pb,
Cd,
Ni,
Cu
were
97.98,
66.88,
55.22,
52.45,
38.37,
3.81
mg/kg,
respectively.
geoaccumulation
pollution
index
(Igeo)
values
these
elements
were:
Cd
(5.12),
Ni
(1.61),
Cr
(1.21),
Pb
(1.13),
(0.78),
Zn
(0.24).
These
indices
indicate
that
area
moderately
polluted
with
uncontaminated
contaminated
extremely
Cd.
hazard
(HI)
Cu,
below
non-carcinogenic
risk
threshold
adults,
indicating
no
significant
risk.
However,
children,
HI
3.37,
1.80,
1.25,
respectively,
suggesting
higher
Carcinogenic
(RI)
was
both
children
exposure
through
ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact
hazardous.
findings
highlight
need
strategic
mitigation
measures
natural
anthropogenic
activities,
providing
essential
insights
residents,
policymakers,
stakeholders,
planners.
Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
260, P. 119630 - 119630
Published: July 15, 2024
Although
many
studies
have
discussed
the
impact
of
Europe's
air
quality,
very
limited
research
focused
on
detailed
phenomenology
ambient
trace
elements
(TEs)
in
PM
