Toxics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 642 - 642
Published: Aug. 31, 2024
Based
on
toxicological
evidence,
children’s
exposure
to
phthalates
may
contribute
altered
neurodevelopment
and
abnormal
regulation
of
brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(BDNF).
We
analyzed
data
from
five
aligned
studies
the
Human
Biomonitoring
for
Europe
(HBM4EU)
project.
Ten
phthalate
metabolites
protein
BDNF
levels
were
measured
in
urine
samples
1148
children
aged
6–12
years
Italy
(NACII-IT
cohort),
Slovakia
(PCB-SK
Hungary
(InAirQ-HU
cohort)
Norway
(NEBII-NO).
Serum
was
also
available
124
Slovenian
(CRP-SLO
cohort).
Children’s
total,
externalizing
internalizing
behavioral
problems
assessed
using
Child
Behavior
Checklist
at
7
age
(only
NACII-IT
Adjusted
linear
negative
binomial
regression
models
fitted,
together
with
weighted
quantile
sum
(WQS)
assess
mixture
associations.
Results
showed
that,
boys
but
not
girls
cohort,
each
natural-log-unit
increase
mono-n-butyl
(MnBP)
Mono(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl)
(MEOHP)
cross-sectionally
associated
higher
[incidence
rate
ratio
(IRR):
1.20;
95%
CI:
1.02,
1.42
1.26;
1.03,
1.55,
respectively].
A
suggestive
association
observed
per
tertile
whole
population
(WQS—IRR
=
1.15;
0.97,
1.36)
(IRR
0.96,
1.49).
In
NACII-IT,
PCB-SK,
InAirQ-HU
NEBII-NO
cohorts
together,
urinary
strongly
levels,
WQS
confirming
a
(percent
change
(PC)
25.9%;
17.6,
34.7),
(PC
18.6%;
7.92,
30.5)
mainly
among
36.0%;
24.3,
48.9).
Among
CRP-SLO
boys,
∑DINCH
concentration
lower
serum
(PC:
−8.8%;
−16.7,
−0.3).
predicted
worse
scores
all
(IRR:
1.00,
1.32).
suggest
that
(1)
di-n-butyl
(DnBP)
di(2-ethylhexyl)
(DEHP)
is
more
(2)
DINCH
associate
systemic
(3)
concentrations
(although
caution
needed
since
possibility
“urine
bias”
could
explain
these
associations
noncausal
terms
identified)
(4)
predict
problems.
Given
this
first
study
examine
relationship
between
metabolite
biomarkers,
future
are
validate
Abstract
Plastics
have
become
an
integral
component
in
agricultural
production
as
mulch
films,
nets,
storage
bins
and
many
other
applications,
but
their
widespread
use
has
led
to
the
accumulation
of
large
quantities
soils.
Rational
reduction,
collection,
reuse,
innovative
recycling
are
key
measures
curb
plastic
pollution
from
agriculture.
that
cannot
be
collected
after
must
biodegradable
environmentally
benign
manner.
Harmful
additives
replaced
with
safer
alternatives
reduce
toxicity
burdens
included
ongoing
negotiations
surrounding
United
Nations
Treaty.
Although
full
substitution
plastics
is
currently
not
possible
without
increasing
overall
environmental
footprint
jeopardizing
food
security,
smaller
impacts
should
used
endorsed
within
a
clear
socio-economic
framework.
Better
monitoring
reporting,
technical
innovation,
education
training,
social
economic
incentives
imperative
promote
more
sustainable
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23, P. 102637 - 102637
Published: July 29, 2024
Airborne
contaminants
pose
significant
environmental
and
health
challenges.
Titanium
dioxide
(TiO2)
has
emerged
as
a
leading
photocatalyst
in
the
degradation
of
air
compared
to
other
photocatalysts
due
its
inherent
inertness,
cost-effectiveness,
photostability.
To
assess
effectiveness,
laboratory
examinations
are
frequently
employed
measure
photocatalytic
rate
TiO2.
However,
this
approach
involves
time-consuming
requirements,
labor-intensive
tasks,
high
costs.
In
literature,
ensemble
or
standalone
models
commonly
used
for
assessing
performance
TiO2
water
contaminants.
Nonetheless,
application
metaheuristic
hybrid
potential
be
more
effective
predictive
accuracy
efficiency.
Accordingly,
research
utilized
machine
learning
(ML)
algorithms
estimate
photo-degradation
constants
organic
pollutants
using
nanoparticles
exposure
ultraviolet
light.
Six
metaheuristics
optimization
algorithms,
namely,
nuclear
reaction
(NRO),
differential
evolution
algorithm
(DEA),
human
felicity
(HFA),
lightning
search
(LSA),
Harris
hawks
(HHA),
tunicate
swarm
(TSA)
were
combined
with
random
forest
(RF)
technique
establish
models.
A
database
200
data
points
was
acquired
from
experimental
studies
model
training
testing.
Furthermore,
multiple
statistical
indicators
10-fold
cross-validation
examine
established
model's
robustness.
The
TSA-RF
demonstrated
superior
prediction
among
six
suggested
models,
achieving
an
impressive
correlation
(R)
0.90
lower
root
mean
square
error
(RMSE)
0.25.
contrast,
HFA-RF,
HHA-RF,
NRO-RF
exhibited
slightly
R-value
0.88,
RMSE
scores
0.32.
DEA-RF
LSA-RF
while
effective,
showed
marginally
0.85,
values
0.45
0.44,
respectively.
Moreover,
SHapley
Additive
exPlanation
(SHAP)
results
indicated
that
rates
through
photocatalysis
most
notably
influenced
by
factors
such
reactor
sizes,
dosage,
humidity,
intensity.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(4), P. 1894 - 1907
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Hazardous
chemicals
in
building
and
construction
plastics
can
lead
to
health
risks
due
indoor
exposure
may
contaminate
recycled
materials.
We
systematically
sampled
new
polyvinyl
chloride
floorings
on
the
Swiss
market
(
Arabian Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 104070 - 104070
Published: July 2, 2022
Semiconductor-based
photocatalytic
technology
is
regarded
as
an
efficient
pathway
for
resolving
the
energy
scarcity
across
globe.
In
this
regard,
graphitic
carbon
nitride
(g-C3N4)-based
materials
could
be
alternatively
employed
in
photochemical
applications
such
photovoltaic
generation
via
CO2
photoreduction
and
water
splitting,
along
with
natural
resource
purification
organic/inorganic
pollutant
degradation.
Indeed,
kind
of
assertion
has
been
made
by
considering
intrinsic
physicochemical
properties
g-C3N4
nanomaterials,
owing
to
their
increased
surface
area,
quantum
yield,
charge
isolation,
distribution,
ease
modification
through
material
configuration
or
incorporation
preferred
interfacial
capabilities.
This
review
article
designed
provide
most
up-to-date
information
regarding
further
assessment
important
advancements
fabrication
various
while
specifically
focusing
on
scientific
reason
behind
its
success
each
assessment.
The
discovery
interventions
alleviate
restrictions
boost
performance
gained
substantial
interest.
Following
photo-excitation
fundamentals,
work
explains
two
distinct
photoexcitation
mechanisms,
carrier
transfer
techniques,
wherein
significant
exciting
state
impact
still
not
widely
focused
past
studies.
regards,
we
cautiously
introduce
updated
advances
associated
functions
alteration
including
morphological
features,
elemental
dopants,
deficiency
engineering,
heterojunction
implemented
performance,
which
are
equated
from
transport
perceptions.
future
perspectives
designing
properly
tuning
highly
active
hierarchical
copolymer
nanoparticles
a
system,
may
improve
renewable
cultivation
reduction
efficiency
critically
deciphered
detail
outlined
thoroughly.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(2)
Published: Nov. 21, 2022
Abstract
Recently,
the
growing
demand
for
a
renewable
and
sustainable
fuel
alternative
is
contingent
on
cell
technologies.
Even
though
it
regarded
as
an
environmentally
method
of
generating
immediate
concerns,
must
be
enhanced
to
make
extraordinarily
affordable,
sustainable.
Hydrogen
(H
2
)
synthesis
by
electrochemical
water
splitting
(ECWS)
considered
one
foremost
potential
prospective
methods
energy
output
H
society
implementation.
Existing
massive
mostly
reliant
steaming
reformation
carbon
fuels
that
yield
CO
together
with
finite
resource.
ECWS
viable,
efficient,
contamination‐free
evolution.
Consequently,
developing
reliable
cost‐effective
technology
was
top
priority
scientists
around
globe.
Utilizing
technologies
decrease
total
utilization
crucial
Capturing
transforming
from
ambient
through
various
solutions
(WS)
could
effectively
reduce
need
additional
electricity.
among
achievement
‐based
economy.
For
overall
(OWS),
several
transition‐metal‐based
polyfunctional
metal
catalysts
both
cathode
anode
have
been
synthesized.
Furthermore,
essential
widespread
adoption
such
development
reduced‐price,
super
functional
electrocatalysts
substitute
those,
depending
metals.
Many
metal‐premised
designed
WS
process.
The
attributes
oxygen
(O
dynamics
interactions
electrodes
electrolysis
cells
fundamental
techniques
evaluating
are
outlined
in
this
paper.
Special
emphasis
paid
their
fabrication,
electrocatalytic
performance,
durability,
measures
enhancing
efficiency.
In
addition,
ideas
metal‐based
based
existing
problems
presented.
It
anticipated
review
will
offer
straight
direction
toward
engineering
construction
novel
encompassing
superior
efficiency
suitable
technique.