Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
287, P. 117268 - 117268
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
have
attracted
significant
attention
due
to
their
environmental
toxicity.
However,
the
detrimental
impact
of
PFAS
on
development
female
reproductive
system
remains
controversial.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
effects
three
specific
compounds
perfluorooctanoic
acid
(PFOA),
perfluorononanoic
(PFNA),
perfluorodecanoic
(PFDA)
ovarian
development.
Among
these
compounds,
PFDA
demonstrated
most
pronounced
cytotoxic
effect
granulosa
cells.
The
results
showed
that
a
200
μM
concentration
induced
cell
apoptosis
via
intrinsic
pathway
by
elevating
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
levels
activating
Caspase-9
Caspase-3.
Furthermore,
triggered
necroptosis,
form
regulated
death
(RCD),
through
receptor-interacting
serine/threonine
kinase
1
(RIPK1),
receptor
interacting
protein
3
(RIPK3),
mixed-lineage
domain-like
(MLKL)
axis,
mediated
inhibition
canonical
proteolytic
enzyme
Caspase-8.
vivo
experiments
confirmed
mice
exposed
displayed
significantly
reduced
index
compared
control
group,
accompanied
evident
follicular
atresia.
Ovarian
tissues
from
PFDA-exposed
group
upregulated
necroptosis
markers,
which
were
effectively
mitigated
inhibiting
phosphorylation
RIPK1
at
Ser166.
Importantly,
study
provides
first
evidence
disrupts
novel
mechanism
involving
RIPK1-mediated
pathway,
alongside
detection
pathway.
This
greatly
expands
our
insight
into
death.
finding
highlights
potential
public
health
hazards
associated
with
exposure
emphasizes
need
for
further
research
fully
understand
its
broader
implications.
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
498, P. 155456 - 155456
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Per-
and
polyfluorinated
substances
(PFAS)
have
complex
sorption
behaviors,
complicating
removal
from
water
selection
of
suitable
adsorbents.
We
evaluated
adsorption
44
PFAS
across
four
adsorbent
groups:
activated
carbon
biochar
(AC
BC),
cyclodextrin-based
adsorbents
(cyclodextrins),
polymer-based
resins,
inorganic
metal
organic
frameworks
(MOFs).
analyzed
over
500
coefficients
(Kd)
literature,
calculated
at
aqueous
equilibrium
concentration
1
±
0.3
µg/L
under
comparable
experimental
conditions.
On
average,
Kd
AC
BC
exceeded
107
L/kg
for
with
C-F
bonds
>
7,
unlike
other
<
107.
This
trend
holds
4.
Cyclodextrins,
resins
outperform
≤
For
BC,
follows
the
order
PFOS>PFOA>PFBS>PFBA,
increasing
point
zero
charge.
as
well
cyclodextrin,
values
were
related
to
hydrophobicity
steric
properties.
Additionally,
was
influenced
by
head
group
type,
non-fluorinated
atoms,
presence
oxygen
and/or
chlorine
in
PFAS.
No
clear
relationship
found
Adsorption
prediction
using
a
Random
Forest
Regressor
literature
data
feasible
but
not
Cyclodextrins
removing
varying
mobilities
water,
whereas
are
superior
low
mobility
To
support
further
use
all
code
used
freely
available,
following
FAIR
principles.
Applied Food Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 100417 - 100417
Published: April 14, 2024
Food
package
films
serve
the
important
functions
of
preserving
food
quality,
extending
shelf
life,
and
protecting
against
external
contaminants
while
also
providing
a
barrier
to
moisture
oxygen.
In
consideration
increasing
frequency
foodborne
outbreaks,
there
is
growing
demand
for
packaging
with
additional
functionality
prevent
cross-contamination
attachment
pathogens,
thereby
enhancing
bacterial
safety.
Herein,
we
report
one-step
fabrication
approach
relying
on
electrospinning
blend
polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC)
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)
together
nanodiamond
(ND)
rotating
drum
collector
formation
bacterially
antifouling
films.
this
approach,
by
adjusting
concentrations
PVC,
PDMS,
ND
angular
velocity,
nanofiber
diameter
could
be
tuned
in
range
0.4
μm
2.0
μm.
Furthermore,
these
process
parameters
used
modulate
water
contact
angle
resultant
films,
minimum
136.2
±
5.6°
maximum
159.5
3.8°.
The
lowest
angles
were
observed
bare
PVC
fibers
highest
seen
nanocomposite
containing
PVC/PDMS.
Compared
ND-PVC/PDMS
achieved
up
99.8%
99.6%
reduction
adhesion
Salmonella
Typhimurium
LT2
Listeria
innocua,
respectively.
tensile
strength
nanofibrous
film
can
increased
from
1.2
MPa
4.4
0.3
inclusion
PDMS
(1:1
wt.%)
further
8.9
(PVC/PDMS/ND
1:1:0.1
wt.%).
Considering
notable
properties
bacteria
improved
mechanical
characteristics,
represent
noteworthy
step
development
sustainable
active
solutions
safer
healthier
supply
chain.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(13), P. 3238 - 3238
Published: July 1, 2024
Anion
exchange
membrane
water
electrolyzers
(AEMWEs)
are
attracting
growing
interest
as
a
green
hydrogen
production
technology.
Unlike
proton
(PEM)
systems,
AEMWEs
operate
in
an
alkaline
environment,
allowing
one
to
use
less
expensive,
non-noble
materials
catalysts
for
the
reactions
and
non-fluorinated
anion
polymer
membranes.
However,
performance
stability
of
strongly
depend
on
electrolyte
concentration.
In
this
work,
three-dimensional
multi-physics
model
considering
two-phase
flow
effects
is
applied
understand
impact
KOH
concentration
its
rate
AEMWE
performance,
well
current
gas
volume
fraction
distributions.
The
numerical
results
were
compared
experimental
data
published
literature.
For
densities
above
1
A/cm2,
non-uniform
H2
O2
distribution
could
be
evidenced
by
3D
simulations.
Increasing
from
10
100
mL/min
noticeably
improves
cell
A/cm2.
These
show
importance
accounting
geometry
accurately
describe
operation
performance.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(11)
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
As
plastics
become
more
ubiquitous,
their
impact
on
the
environment
and
human
health
cannot
be
overlooked.
Once
generated,
micro‐
nano‐plastics
end‐up
in
environment,
causing
widespread
environmental
risks.
This
is
a
significant
problem
given
minuscule
sizes
of
microplastics,
therefore
warrants
further
investigation.
study
presents
comprehensive
review
ecotoxicology
microplastics
methods
for
degradation
decomposition
besides
discussing
fate
transport
processes,
recent
progress,
emerging
strategies,
challenges
potential
future
directions.
The
authors
carefully
evaluate
processes
through
which
cause
harm,
from
molecular
interactions
species,
to
ecological
impacts,
end
with
advances
microplastic
biodegradation.
Different
kinds
found
include
polyethylene,
polystyrene,
polypropylene,
polyvinyl
chloride,
polycarbonate,
polyurethane,
polyethylene
terephthalate.
Analysis
microbial
enzymatic
provides
several
swelling
mitigation
strategies
designed
reduce
threats.
In‐depth
investigations
ecotoxicity
biodegradation
are
being
facilitated
by
interdisciplinary
proposals
areas
nanotechnology,
new
analytical
methods,
synthetic
biology.
extensive
helps
understand
comprehensively
in‐turn
ensures
informed
actions
mitigate
challenge
sustainable
future.