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Materials and Energy Balance of E-Waste Smelting—An Industrial Case Study in China

Metals, 2021
The application of Nerin Recycling Technologies (NRT) in electronic waste (E-waste) smelting was introduced in this study, and the material and energy balance was calculated based on the practical data with the METSIM software (METSIM International, USA).
Fengchun Ye, Zhihong Liu, Longgong Xia
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Half a Century of Per‐ and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Northern Gannet Eggs: Impact of Regulations

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals”, are persistent organic pollutants that have been widely used in the industry across the globe for many decades. Their chemical stability, bioaccumulation, and toxicity pose major environmental and health risks. This study examines temporal trends in the concentrations of
Anaïs Fournier, Anaïs Kerric, Raphaël A. Lavoie   +2 more
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DYNAMICS OF IL12 CYTOKINE EXPRESSION IN HUMAN MACROPHAGES AFTER TREATMENT WITH DIOXIN

Вавиловский журнал генетики и селекции, 2015
Interleukin IL-12 is a key proinflammatory cytokine, synthesized by macrophages, but the information concerning the dioxin effect on its expression is still fragmentary. The presence of previously identified potential dioxin responsive elements (DREs) in
D. Y. Oshchepkov, E. V. Kashina, E. V. Antontseva, E. A. Oshchepkova, V. A. Mordvinov, D. P. Furman   +5 more
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Association between Blood Dioxin Level and Chronic Kidney Disease in an Endemic Area of Exposure. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2016
BACKGROUND:Dioxin is an industrial pollutant related to various diseases, but epidemiological data on its effects on the kidney are limited. Therefore, we conducted a study to evaluate the association between dioxin exposure and chronic kidney disease ...
Chien-Yuan Huang, Cheng-Long Wu, Jin-Shang Wu, Jung-Wei Chang, Ya-Yun Cheng, Yau-Chang Kuo, Yi-Ching Yang, Ching-Chang Lee, How-Ran Guo   +8 more
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Nanoplastics: Methods, Exposure and Effects on Domestic, Farm and Wild Animals

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nanoplastics (NPs) are synthetic polymer particles ranging in size from 1 nm to 1 μm that have been identified as a major concern for ecosystems and organisms due to their plethora of negative effects. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the knowledge relating to exposure and effects of NPs in domestic (i.e., farm ...
B. De Felice, M. Bertazzo, A. F. Tabaran, M. Parolini, R. P. Popa, A. Pintea, L. J. Spicer, A‐L. Nagy, F. Caloni   +8 more
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Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry: Fundamental Principles, Diverse Applications, and the Latest Technological Frontiers

Mass Spectrometry Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The review examines the evolution of chemical ionization mass spectrometry (CI‐MS), a technique developed in 1966 by Field and Munson. CI is a soft‐ionization method that produces more intense molecular ions with less fragmentation than electron ionization (EI).
Malvika Dutt, Adriana Arigò, Giorgio Famiglini, Pierangela Palma, Achille Cappiello   +4 more
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Assessment of Dioxin and Furan Emission Levels and Management Practices in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Journal of Health and Pollution, 2017
Introduction. An increase in population and related increased demand for health services, expansion of industries, and increasing transportation demands have increased the emission of dioxin and furan persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in Addis Ababa ...
Ephrem Sisay Akele, Mekonnen Maschal Tarekegn   +1 more
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The 5T Paradox of Triclosan: From Toiletries to Toxic Trash, a Growing Threat to Humanity

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Triclosan (TCS) persists as a contaminant of concern in the Anthropocene, despite regulatory actions. Environmental dissemination continues through wastewater effluents, biosolid application, and improper disposal practices. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence regarding triclosan's environmental fate, transformation pathways ...
Temitope Aribigbola, Mauro Ricardo Souza da Luz, Sunday Amos Onikanni, Marjorie Dardis Murucci, Oluwatosin Stella Olayinka, Rodrigo Soares Fortunato, Rômulo Sperduto Dezonne, Omolola Esther Amos, Sara Gemini Piperni, Denise Pires de Carvalho, Leandro Miranda‐Alves   +10 more
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The Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor in Neurotoxicity: An Intermediator Between Dioxins and Neurons in the Brain

Toxics
Industrial development has increased environmental dioxin concentrations, sparking concern about human health impacts. Examining dioxin neurotoxicity has highlighted associations with cognitive impairment and behavioral abnormality.
Eiki Kimura
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Photocatalytic and Biotechnological Strategies for Remediation of Persistent Organic Pollutants: Mechanisms, Toxicity, and Antimicrobial Perspectives

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) pose significant ecological and human health risks due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, toxicity, and global distribution. Conventional remediation methods are often inadequate for achieving complete mineralization, demonstrating the need for advanced and substantial approaches.
Viola O. Okechukwu, Patrick B. Njobeh, Jonathan O. Okonkwo   +2 more
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