Narra J,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
5(1), С. e2059 - e2059
Опубликована: Март 11, 2025
Evidence
has
shown
that
unregulated
lead
battery
recycling
is
a
significant
contributor
to
exposure
in
many
countries.
The
aim
of
this
study
was
investigate
the
factors
associated
with
blood
levels
(BLLs)
among
children
aged
1
5
who
reside
within
250
meters
used
lead-acid
areas
three
metropolitan
neighborhoods
Indonesia.
Using
cross-sectional
approach,
data
collected
through
in-person
household
visitations.
assessed
risk
included
socio-demographic
data,
nutritional
status,
immunization,
breastfeeding
and
daily
food
intake.
BLLs
were
measured
using
LeadCare
II
portable
device
confirmed
plasma
mass
spectrometry,
then
classified
based
on
recommendations
Centers
for
Disease
Control
Prevention
(CDC).
A
multivariate
multinomial
logistic
regression
analyze
association
between
children’s
characteristics
eating
habits
as
predictors
BLLs.
Out
total
433
eligible
children,
361
study.
High
monthly
income
(adjusted
odds
ratio
(aOR):
0.16;
95%
confidence
interval
(95%CI):
0.04–0.67),
child’s
age
(aOR:
0.21;
95%CI:
0.07–0.64),
being
boy
2.19;
1.17–4.10)
medium
comparison
low
In
addition,
high
fruit
consumption
(AOR:
1.91;
0.99–3.66)
dairy
0.42;
0.27–0.76)
Our
also
indicated
5.53;
1.68–18.25),
completed
history
3.47;
1.18–10.23),
short
outdoor
activity
duration
0.30;
0.09–0.97),
heme-rich
iron
0.32;
0.10–1.00),
0.13;
0.04–0.44)
This
highlights
necessity
further
investigation
into
impact
various
dietary
groups
living
around
areas.
Journal of Molecular Liquids,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
410, С. 125592 - 125592
Опубликована: Июль 20, 2024
Heavy
metals
pose
a
significant
threat
to
ecosystems
and
human
health
because
of
their
toxic
properties
ability
bioaccumulate
in
living
organisms.
Traditional
removal
methods
often
fall
short
terms
cost,
energy
efficiency,
minimizing
secondary
pollutant
generation,
especially
complex
environmental
settings.
In
contrast,
molecular
simulation
offer
promising
solution
by
providing
in-depth
insights
into
atomic
interactions
between
heavy
potential
adsorbents.
This
review
highlights
the
for
removing
types
pollutants
science,
specifically
metals.
These
powerful
tool
predicting
designing
materials
processes
remediation.
We
focus
on
specific
like
lead,
Cadmium,
mercury,
utilizing
cutting-edge
techniques
such
as
Molecular
Dynamics
(MD),
Monte
Carlo
(MC)
simulations,
Quantum
Chemical
Calculations
(QCC),
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI).
By
leveraging
these
methods,
we
aim
develop
highly
efficient
selective
unravelling
underlying
mechanisms,
pave
way
developing
more
technologies.
comprehensive
addresses
critical
gap
scientific
literature,
valuable
researchers
protection
health.
modelling
hold
promise
revolutionizing
prediction
metals,
ultimately
contributing
sustainable
solutions
cleaner
healthier
future.
International Journal of Electrochemical Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(8), С. 100643 - 100643
Опубликована: Май 21, 2024
Heavy
metals
are
considered
to
seriously
threatens
food
safety
and
children's
health.
Children
particularly
vulnerable
environmental
threats
because
they
respond
differently
stressors
than
adults,
largely
due
their
immature
immune
systems.
Thus,
highly
sensitive
specific
technology
is
urgently
required
detect
toxic
heavy
in
rapidly.
This
review
aims
present
electrochemical
(bio)sensors
for
detecting
metals,
especially
focusing
on
nickel,
lead,
cadmium,
mercury,
arsenic,
aluminum,
with
the
various
electrode
modification
materials
provide
a
broad
overview
of
toxicosis
as
background
sustained
investigations
toxicology
these
compounds
children
health
importance.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
22(2), С. 311 - 311
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2025
One
major
environmental
concern
is
the
lead
(Pb)
pollution
from
automobile
traffic,
especially
in
highway-side
grazing
areas.
Sheep
Pb-contaminated
areas
are
particularly
vulnerable
because
Pb
exposure
soil,
water,
and
feed
can
have
harmful
effects
that
impair
their
general
health,
reproductive
capability,
immune
systems.
Long-term
hazards
to
cattle
persistent
include
neurotoxicity,
hematological
abnormalities,
health
problems,
immunosuppression.
These
serious
consequences,
such
as
reduced
productivity
even
mortality.
Additionally,
through
food
chain,
bioaccumulation
lamb
tissues
directly
endangers
human
health.
poisoning
caused
by
a
variety
of
intricate
mechanisms,
including
disturbances
calcium-dependent
processes,
oxidative
stress,
enzyme
inhibition.
To
mitigate
these
risks,
an
interdisciplinary
approach
essential,
combining
expertise
science,
toxicology,
animal
husbandry,
public
Effective
strategies
rotational
grazing,
alternative
foraging
options,
mineral
supplementation,
soil
remediation
techniques
like
phytoremediation.
implementation
stringent
regulatory
measures,
continuous
monitoring,
community-based
initiatives
vital.
This
review
emphasizes
need
for
comprehensive
multidisciplinary
methodologies
address
ecological,
agricultural,
impacts
pollution.
By
integrating
scientific
policy
it
possible
ensure
long-term
sustainability
systems,
protect
livestock
maintain
ecosystem
integrity.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025
This
study
presents
a
hybrid
microfiltration
technology
designed
for
high-performance
lead
(Pb(II))
remediation,
especially
from
aqueous
solutions
with
high
Pb(II)
concentrations,
by
utilizing
two-dimensional
(2D)
Ti3C2Tx-MXene
layers
deposited
on
dry
mycelium
membranes.
The
Ti3C2Tx-MXene/mycelium
(MyMX)
membranes
were
fabricated
via
single-step
electrochemical
deposition
(ECD)
technique,
which
enabled
uniform
coating
of
2D
onto
individual
hyphal
fibers
prefabricated
membrane.
Optimized
ECD
parameters
uptake
identified
using
scanning
electron
microscopy
and
energy-dispersive
X-ray
spectroscopy.
In
immersion-based
(no-flow)
remediation
experiments,
MyMX
demonstrated
significantly
removal
efficiency
(>87–99%)
rapid
sorption
kinetics
across
an
initial
concentration
range
60–1500
ppm
in
both
single-ion
co-ion
solutions.
enhanced
was
attributed
to
electrostatic
interactions
surface
complexation
assisted
proteins
functional
groups,
as
confirmed
infrared
photoelectron
spectroscopies.
cross-flow
studies,
the
achieved
capacity
∼1347
mg/g
while
maintaining
permeation
rate
51,800
L
m–2
bar–1
h–1
at
1500
Pb(II),
surpassing
performance
various
polymer-based
MXene-based
microporous
heavy
metal
remediation.
biomaterial-based
membrane
represents
significant
advancement
water
treatment
technology,
providing
cost-effective,
sustainable
solution
contaminated
sources.
F1000Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14, С. 134 - 134
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2025
Heavy
metal
contamination
has
gradually
become
a
very
much
important
significant
global
issue
due
to
its
continual
existence
in
the
environment
and
bioaccumulation
ecosystems,
posing
deleterious
risks
human
health.
This
review
aims
investigate
sources,
pathways,
toxicological
impacts
of
heavy
metals
such
as
cadmium,
lead,
mercury,
arsenic,
elucidating
their
health
consequences
plausible
mitigation
strategies.
Furthermore,
explores
dual
origins
contamination;
natural
geological
processes
anthropogenic
activities
industrial
emissions,
mining,
agricultural
practices.
These
sip
into
soil,
water,
food
chains,
leading
bioaccumulation,
bio-magnification
causing
risks,
including
cardiovascular
diseases,
neurological
disorders,
reproductive
toxicity.
Additionally,
addition
indigenous
case
studies
from
Nigeria,
lead
poisoning
Zamfara
State
Great
Kwa
River
Cross
Rivers
underscores
disproportionate
impact
pollution
developing
nations.
reveal
socio-economic
environmental
dimensions
issue,
providing
contextual
understanding
region-specific
vulnerabilities
outcomes.
To
address
these
problems,
evaluates
already
existing
strategies,
chelation
therapy
phytoremediation,
while
proposing
sustainable,
cost-effective
solutions
for
reducing
exposure
mitigating
impacts.
It
emphasizes
importance
integrative
approaches
involving
policy,
community
engagement,
technological
innovations
fight
effectively.
In
conclusion,
this
seminar
contributes
toxicity,
giving
showcasing
insights
sources
implications
contamination.
By
integrating
theoretical
perspectives
with
practical
solutions,
provides
robust
framework
informing
policy
makers
advancing
sustainable
management
practices.
